Another New Blanket

I LOVE this blanket! Ignore the safety pins (I'm not quite done) but look at this! I thought of this idea for something simple to do and this summer quilt (lined with 2 layers of thin, soft cotton) is the perfect weight. Perfect. I'm excited about this one. But next time I might do white instead of pink on the front, it is very pink.

A New Blanket

We've been busy filling tons of orders for burp cloths especially (yay! - These are just plain cute.) Ashley, who gave me the inspiration to do a simple, clean, soft burp cloth, also ordered a blanket for a friend. You might see more of these in the shop. It was fun to make and it's nice and full and perfect for a little baby to lie and gaze at the stars (or ceiling). Plus, a tie for transportation makes it easy and parent friendly. I hope her friend loves it and I think she will.

For the Grandparents

My friend Randy Kate always helps me think of the greatest things. The first ever name burp cloth was done for her, and she wanted to give these to her parents (with their grandparent names) as a thank you for beach time. What grandparent wouldn't use these towels proudly?

AND, take a look at her fabrics. This is new for the towels and I really love the purple with this more adult pink.

A Big Little Statement

These bibs are little.  They are true to their "small baby bib" title.  But.  Everytime I make one, I'm impressed with the simplicity of it and how it evolves into a truly sweet, fun little thing. One brown letter and a bib.  And some kind of sweetness all fastened up with an ultra perfect label.

Heaven

I love to quilt.  It's my favorite part of sewing probably, just sitting with all those fabrics draped over you, needle in hand.  It's a big sacrifice of running the shop, not having the time to quilt anymore.  But I can read!

I am so addicted to these quilting books.  I could seriously buy a new one every week and devour every page.  This one is truly spectacular.  There are some unbelievable takes on antique quilts in there (LOOK at the gorgeousness on the cover).  

I flip through these pages and dream about having the time to put one of these together.  Just the 18 coordinating fabric selections might take a week.  Then I can't imagine how many hours are to be spent cutting, compiling, arranging, and hand sewing this quilt.  There are 384 blades alone.  

But I'm gonna do it one day.  For sure.

Finally

Poor Elise.  I'm sewing away every day and she says, "Mom, can I have a towel?"  So she finally got her towel, and she got to pick out the fabric and everything.

I thought she made a good choice but I should've backed it with a solid green or something.  I didn't think about that until it was done and now I'll look at it all summer wondering why in the world that cute green isn't back there. 

Good thing she's 4 and thinks it's just perfect the way it is!

More Sweet Dish Towels

I just wish these weren't so time consuming.  I feel like I have to charge so much to get my time out of them, but when I finish, they turn out so so cute.  

I'm getting caught up!!  Be on the lookout for some new products that I am very excited about.  Very fun, sweet stuff.