Ilan's Birth Certificate Cover

Passport Cover

I found a sweet tutorial by Chubby Hobby  and used up some scraps and unbleached cotton. I really like this heavier weight natural cotton I purchased at a quilt shop in Eureka. Of course I would love to use linen but can't always find it in these rural parts. I was happy with the results however after I was done I realized that Ilan's birth certificate didn't fit in with the passports. Sigh....oh well. I will have to make somethng for him.

Ticker Tape Quilt

I have alot of scraps I can't bear to throw away....they are so tiny that in a larger project putting it all together would be tedious. I found this tutorial on making a doll quilt out of small bits that are sewn directly on to a main peice of fabric. No seams to press...kind of like easy applique. The only thing is I think I will make a stroller blanket instead of the doll size.
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=2311

Recent Projects

It is has been a long, long time since a new post. I have started back to work as a Mental Health Clinician on a part time basis....I am just now getting the hang of juggling work, motherhood and keeping up with sewing. I ordered the new edition of Stitch magazine and set out right away to make a purse similar to the one on the cover. I haven't completed the stitching at the bottom and it isn't quite the same but it is my version anyhow. I will post another pic when it is completely done. I really want to keep it for myself but I am saving it for a potential christmas present. The little boots were an experiement and I thought I followed the pattern for size three but they are tiny!!! Likely for 0-3 months. Luckily there are lots of babies being born in my neck of the woods so they will make a cute gift. The blanket with the "taggie-like" petals was for a friend who had a baby shower to attend. I had a lot of fun coming up with the idea but unfortunately ran out of camera battery before I could take a larger pic.

Ilan's birthday quilt and hanging bookshelf

Ilan turned 1! I have this plan to make him a quilt every 5 years. Then my husband suggested just adding on to this one as he grows! I am already planning in my head how to do it. I have already stashed away some of the remaining scraps to add later on with new bits as the time comes. Ilan had an awsome time and we had even more fun watching him. We Love you Ilan!

The other side of the hat....forgot to post....

More Bella Dresses and a Little Hat

Here are some custom orders I have finally finished during nap time. the red one has a reversible hat that can be adjusted for size. I also used a linen cotton blend for the fabric flower and the straps for a different contrast. The pink and yellow dress is decorated with a fabric flower but a bit bolder in size. I have also changed the straps from a halter style that ties behind the neck to one that crisscrosses and ties at the back. This too can be adjusted as the child grows.