Taggie Lovies

I can officially cross another item off of my to do list!  Today I decided to take advantage of some down time

(by down time I mean, taking advantage while my 18 month old slept!)and create a lovie.  I know how much my daughter loves her lovie, that I decided it would be a great item to add to my line.  I created a new pattern and decided to make it a taggie lovie.  Kids love to chew on everything and taggies are the perfect addition to this item.   (I will also make one without tags as well).  While this one is not monogrammed, I make all my items custom and can monogram or applique it if a client prefers it.  These make great keepsake

 items.

 

 Minky side of the taggie lovie

 Cotton side

Final result! 

Create your very own custom lovie!  You pick the fabric & patterns.  Taggie lovies may be embroidered or appliqued.  Lovies are also available without tags.

New bib, terry/cotton fabric

I have been thinking more and more about offering some new items. I have a running list in my iPad of items I want to design and create. I find that are not enough hours in the day, but somehow, I manage to find the time.  Most of the time my creative mind just runs wild and my lists get longer and longer.  I tend to not follow patterns and create my own.  My mom says, it's in my genes (coming from a long line of seamstresses and tailors.)

Here are some of the items on my list:
flower head bands & barrettes
lovies
toddler belts
new style diaper pouch
terry cloth bibs
terry cloth/fabric burpees
pillowcases
changing pads
stuffed animals (to match giftsets)
offering items in gift boxes

I did manage to get one this accomplished off of this list. I made a pattern for a new bib. It is for my terry/fabric bib. I wanted to make a bib with a different style to add to my collection.  I made the pattern out of muslin.  (I happen to have a bolt of fabric given to my by my Aunt.  I love this because my Great Aunt Lucy used to use it to make dresses) I have had this bolt for at least 15 years...and I am sure it is much older than that!

Here are some pics of the end result...this is my first one and they will become more refined. 

 Terry bib with "M" (Aidan font) applique

 Reversible side with owls (my most popular fabric)

Velcro closure (but i have been tossing around the idea of adding snaps in stead of Velcro)

Stay tuned for some more items to be crossed off my list! 

**also all new orders will include embroidery care instructions.

New year, New items: Monogrammed Checkbook Holder

Well it's a new year and that means resolutions.  I have been thinking about what I would like to accomplish this year and thought of using this blog to talk about new items that I want to create and share.  One of the first items I wanted to share was my monogrammed checkbook holder.  I always create items for babies, but I wanted to add some things for mom.  So out of those thoughts came the monogrammed check book holder. 

These checkbook covers can be complete custom to match the quilted pocket key chains. 

They are available in two different quilt styles: Stipple (as shown) and diamond. 

Checkbook cost: $15.00

Quilted Pocket Key Chain: $12.50 monogrammed

 First checkbook was made with two different contrasting fabrics. 

 Inside of checkbook

 Single fabric checkbook cover

 Inside of checkbook cover

Final product! Success!

 Quilted pocket key chain

Quilted pocket key chains