Robots, Reindeer, and Super Heroes!

I must say that I really do like the next three pictures (maybe I am a little biased but that is beside the point)
Kim ordered a set of these reindeer shirts for a gift and now I have to make them for my own kids because I love them so!

Pam's trio is turning 4 and Robots are their theme

Keri's boys also have a birthday coming up.  They are celebrating by being super heroes.  I had never made a satin cape before (and while it is more difficult to work with) I am a total convert... I love them!  It is difficult to capture them in a picture (the red one is under the green one to help flatten it out a little)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Keeping busy ...

I wish there were more hours in a day.... I have a bajillion projects in my head and not enough time to do them.  A good friend of mine had shown me this awhile back and I thought it was super cute.  I finally sat down to do it the other day and I really like the way the mug cozy came out.  Sure, it is is not a necessity but it is fun!


Another friend ordered a "one" shirt for a friend of hers

Charlie and Lennon are turning 3 and I am guessing they like dinosaurs (because what kid doesn't??_


and finally I did another Sesame St. character... here is Abbie Cadabbie. (this one was fun, it was for a Mom while the Dad was Oscar and the kids were Elmo and Cookie Monster)

and that was only part of what I have been doing :)

It has been awhile ....

I can't believe it has been this long since I have updated... Guess that is why I have so many pictures.
I just love these two bear hats

and I think I finally perfected Oona... I love the way she came out this time

Cookie Monster use to be my favorite character
Until Ernie came along  (I have an order for Abbie so we will see if he still ranks as my #1)

I have made some purses for a March of Dimes benefit.  Originally they were going to be matching mother / daughter bags (one large and one small bag)

but then I found this sparkly pink fabric and thought it would be awesome for a little lady

Happy Birthday to my Mother-in-law

Final craft pictures tonight are for my friend Tam...
Her boys are going to be super heroes for Halloween, just complete the outfit with the leotards and these kids are ready to save the world

eye mask, wrist cuffs, and belt


Finally I have a couple pictures of my two best creations :)


Can't top them

Cupcakes!

Ashley's little ladies are turning 2 :)

Lauren's boys are also turning 2

My first attempt at a giraffe hat

and finally my kid's have an awesome Speech Therapist and tomorrow will be her last day with my kids.  She will be missed so I decided to make an extra extra large tote so she can carry all of her books, toys, and things she carries with her.
Like I said it is BIG and has three outer pockets and one large inside pocket

right now I am working on some totes, another giraffe, some OHIO shirts and the list continues :)

A new bag and Benny is 2 (times 2!)

I made a new bag for a friend as a thank you gift.  I really like the way it came out.  It is a little small for me seeing as I carry an arsenal of supplies with two kids, but I can see myself in a couple of years with it.  It has a magnetic clasp closure.

I have been busy with shirts too.  The funny thing is that I had to make two different shirts for two different Bennys, both who were turning 2.

One was an Elmo (shown here with Cookie Monster and Grover)

and the other was Brobee (which I forgot to take a picture of)
I made some pillowcases with snap closures

another tee:

some hair things
Felt clippies

and felt roses

I am working on some hats, finishing up some more shirts, and trying to perfect some shoes... I am in love with them, but want them to be perfect.

My Bag :)

It is a little sad how ridiculously excited that I am now that I finished my bag.  It is the first time that I followed a pattern and it came out pretty good, I love my new sewing machine!


the lining... (with pocket)

A matching headband (I didn't make them to match, I just had some scrap fabric and I keep trying to tweek different headbands to make it "perfect".   I really like the fit of this one)

Then for Bella.   She is in love with Hello Kitty

I made an extra large pocket on the outside for her to put her doll in.  I even made a sleeping bag for the kitty

I love making shirts and crocheting but now I am totally addicting to my sewing machine and can't wait to try something else :)

Mommy and me....

What is better than a tote bag?

A matching Mother / daughter tote set

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Meghann is due next month with a little boy and I made some photo props for her:
A blue earflap hat and matching diaper cover

The next two look much better when modeled by a baby.... but alas my babies are no longer babies so I have no models but this is a monkey hat with a "cape" (keep in mind that this is a photo prop and imagine a sweet chubby baby under that.... is your heart melting yet?)

This is a "peapod" and I had to put a doll baby in it so you could kinda get the picture

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And finally for today I have some more Bubble Guppie shirts for my friend Kim

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Now to get back to work... I am working on 2 Brobee, A princess, Elmo, Grover, and Cookie Monster... Just got them all cut out :)