Bird is the word...

It was a cold, snowy, crafty kind of weekend! In preparation for Thanksgiving I made matching aprons for my friend and I. According to my sister, "how Lucy and Ethel of you"! Yep, sounds about right! Unfortunately as happens, more often than I would like, I ran out of fabric for the second apron so I had to make it with 2" straps as opposed to 4". Of course, if I would have just done a narrow hem I wouldn't have run out of fabric but I just don't really like leaving the back side of the strap, naked. Call me crazy but I'm a bit neurotic like that. I drafted the pattern for the apron, which if I were to do it over, would make the skirt a bit fuller and flowy and changed the pocket but overall, still fun.

Of course, I started gathering tulle and just couldn't stop myself and then I found the ric-rac.  I realized I didn't have enough red for both so just decided to do the opposite on the other.  Red tulle, pink ric-rac so then we won't be like EXACTLY matchy matchy...right?  Oh like I care...who am I kidding???  I'm surprised I didn't spray the whole thing with glitter...YET!  Next up are matching beverage holders, got the white fuzzy boa and everything ready to go...bring on the glue and rhinestones!!!  

Let's go turkey...GAME ON!  ;)

I love stuff!!!!

My sincere apologies for the delay in posting!  =)  Things have definitely been a little busy to say the least!

Let's see...I finally got my fabric (yippppeeeeee), the flamingos came but I've decided they need a fresh coat of BRIGHT pink paint! (They need a little face lift)  I received the rest of my tulle and getting ready to place another order and I've been able to get a few more items finished and definitely adding to the collection of fluffy tutus!  Today's flavors will be:  Cookies & Cream and Rainbow Sherbet!  I love, love, love it!  I think I am having way too much fun even if I am up to my eyeballs in yards and yards of delicious tulle!

So here is the stuffed rack (but my lovely husband is putting a second one together for me today) of "cotton candy" I have recently finished.


Also, seeing that I finally got my fabric in (first order went missing so they reshipped it two weeks later and finally...finally 3 weeks later I got it!) I was able to finish my little gnome dresses I had started.  I absolutely love this fabric, it makes me smile every time I see it!

Sizes

Size 3T $35.00 Size 5 $35.00

I also finally got around to putting the bias trim and ties on the retro housewife half apron.  I think it turned out rather cute.  I have a few more aprons cut and will hopefully get them put together this weekend.
 
I have to admit, my very first show is in a little over a week and I am a wee bit nervous!  =)





So lets see...while I'm at it, here are a couple of more zippered clutches I finished and the Los Novios purse I like to call "Maggie"!

Price

One Size $40.00 Option 2 $40.00 Option 3 $40.00

I will try and post some pictures of the new tutu flavors. Not sure which is more fun...the finished product or naming them!!! Thanks to my hubby, the newest flavor is Cookies and Cream!!! Yummmmmy!!!

Plant, animal, or vegetable...

Well none of the above I suppose when it really comes down to it. But I did find some chickens in my kitchen the other day. ;)

I finally got an apron put together this weekend.  I have some cut still but keep getting sidetracked on all my other fun things I am making.  But I absolutely LOVE the colors of this one.  I happened to have the yellow polka dots for something else but was so excited when I happened to have the two next to each other!!!  I have to say I might have a hard time parting with this one.  ;)

I was also able to get some of the coasters and napkins finished but not the matching apron yet.  It is still sitting in pieces waiting for me to bring it to life!  I think the napkins turned out pretty cute.


I think the Michael Miller Paris Ville fabric is really fun with the Candy Ta Dot!  Pink and polka dots!!!!  Fabulous!  Makes me want to sit outside at a cafe with my iced coffee and perhaps a scone!!! 

Of course, I have been kind of excited for the little clutches I have also been making.  I have another one in progress which will be lined with vinyl but had a slight snafu with the zipper so had to take it apart today and start over but will get that one up once it's finished.  It's Alexander Henry Regent Skull...really liking it and with the vinyl will make a great make-up bag!

However I think my favorite might be the little Minnie Dot pleated skirt.  It's an 18 - 24 mos.  Something about things that tiny just make them cuter!  I love little clothes, they are so precious and I giggle every time I finish one.  I take it, come out of the room and go show my husband who just smiles and shakes his head b/c I am giggling at each and every one!  Bless his heart for putting up with me and my fabric EVERYWHERE!!  =)

Plus...I just got all my tulle to work on fabulous tutus.  I am just trying to figure out when I am going to fit all this in!  There seriously are not enough hours in the day I tell ya!  What's a girl to do???  =)

Surf's up!!!

Now, if only I could figure out how to surf in the mountains! I am always looking for things that remind me of warm weather, sunny beaches and the always much appreciated relaxation! Needless to say I was totally ecstatic when I found this fabulous Michael Miller fabric! I absolutely love the Raspberry color but am anxious to make something with the bright and cheery blue "lagoon" as well! Will be posting once I have a finished product!  It's so fun and whimsical...I think I might need to get more!  I am currently making one in a size 5 for our little model Zoey who is modeling below!  The dress pictured is a 2T.