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She Makes Friends Fast!

I don’t wanna stop!  These little dolls are way too fun to make.  I wish I didn’t have to stock up on everything for the upcoming show because I would be making an army of them.

I made two more with the closed eyes. They look so content.  One has freckles and one has little red lips.  Next Molly was requesting one with open eyes.  I was afraid to tackle that because painted eyes have the potential to look scary. I searched Flickr until I found some I really liked and used them as a reference.  The possibilities are endless!  I love that every one of them can have their own personality.

Her eyes are enormous and I love it!  She looks so very different from the others but we still love her and so do they.  They can’t really see her though cause their eyes are painted shut.  Hey- maybe she is laughing at them!   More friends that look like her on their way so she doesn’t have to feel odd for long.  :)

Time to Get Serious

I have been up to some sewing lately.  Turns out I have myself signed up for the Buffalo Indie Market on September 14^th.  I figure I better start cranking some stuff out now so I don’t have to pull any all-nighters when it gets closer.  Not only that, but another local crafter contacted me about sharing a booth with her at the Quaker Arts Festival.  The only bad (and scary) part about it is that it’s the weekend after the Indie Market!  AHH!!!  Not real sure I can make enough in time. 

My new crafty friend Shannon makes the most adorable baby items and we have very similar tastes.  I think we’ll have an awesome booth and I am so excited to make a new friend!  We’re gonna have a ton of fun.  She just started up a blog as well, so check out Babypeas.

Besides the Buffalo Bonnets, I have started making a few bags.  Most are my usual quilt lined bags in some of my favorite fabrics.  To spice it up a bit I tried a new style – the drawstring bag.

Of course I didn’t come up with it on my own.  I never do - I always seem to need a visual.  I saw something similar when spending one of my many many hours paging through all the amazing things on Flickr.   I think it’s adorable! 

Do you like the light up flowers in the background?!  I saw them at our nursery when I was spending loads of money on new plants for our garden.  They were too cute, so I had to spend some money on fake flowers as well.

 

On another note, there’s another fabulous giveaway!  This one is from Kaytiebugs and it’s for a Double Ruffle Femme Skirt.  I love it!  Check it out. 

Still Chuggin Along

This is one of the newest bags I have made.  It's amazing how just the fabric alone can make just about any bag look so nice.  I really enjoy this one.  Too bad I have to bring it to the Market.  Maybe no one will buy it and I can keep it for myself!

 

Another new one and a new style I tried.  I like it too, but not as much as the first.  I think I just prefer the bigger bags.  How great are the sunflowers?  They are from Molly and Andrew.  Almost every time they go to Wegmans they come back with flowers for me!  I know, not only does he buy me flowers, but he also does the majority of the grocery shopping!  And, did I mention how great he cooks?  I have it made.  Seriously.

Ok, just a short post today.  I have a long list of things to get done that isn't getting much shorter.  It is also early in the morning and Abby is next to me throwing toys on the computer.  I just wanted to get it out there that I am getting a couple things done!  Today I have my two girls and my sister Angela's 3 year old son too.  Mom (aka nanny) is on a 2 week vacation so we have to take turns staying home from work and watching the kids. Yikes!  I am so thankful for mom!  I just wish she would get home soon.  :)  I don't think I will be getting much done today...

 

Pants! For Boys!

 

Well, I have finally branched out!  This is my very first creation made especially for boys.  Reversible pants in green and brown stripes and plaid.  Let me tell you that you definitely have to look a little harder when trying to find fabrics suitable for baby boys.  Or maybe it's just me because the girly things really catch my eye. The two fabrics match a little better than they do in the picture, the color is a little bit off.  I plan to get a few of these made for the Indie Market.  I felt terrible at the first show when people stood in front of the table with baby boys.  Maybe I'll feel a little better if I have at least one option! 

The pants are quite easy to construct.  This was only my second pair that I've made and it didn't take long at all.  Well, once I corrected my first mess up that is.  If I didn't catch my mistake when I did, I would have ended up with pants that had two different legs instead of pants that were reversible.

Clown pants?  Maybe that's next.

Here's the other side:

   

Who wants to make a reversible dress?

Well everyone, I have finished the reversible dress tutorial!  You can find it here.  I hope that I have made it clear and easy to follow.  I am certainly no pro at making dresses (who knows if my techniques are even right), but I have made quite a few of this kind and they turn out incredibly cute.  I would really appreciate feedback if the tutorial has been helpful to you, or even if it hasn't.  I am definitely willing to answer any questions you may have if you get stumped along the way.  I hope you don't get stumped though! 

I am now thinking of a new reversible dress that I would like to give a shot.  I will definitely share once I get a chance to try it.  I think I see a reversible pants tutorial in the future as well.  The possibilities are endless!  I seem to be gravitated towards this whole reversible thing.  Maybe it's because I don't have a serger and I like the look of the finished reversible clothing.  That and the fact that you get 2 choices out of one product!

Ok, get dress making and let me know how it goes!