A Beanie for Baby Revised

Remember this post with the creepy picture? Well, here is a replacement picture. Much cuter, don't you think?



And just in case you were wondering what is under that hat...


Lots and lots of hair.

Down to the Wire

The final project I wanted to get done before Baby "K" makes his appearance was completed this morning. Whew! That was a close one considering he will be arriving by c-section tomorrow morning at 8:00. So, here is the last project I had planned for the Amy Butler fabric...





I LOVE how this turned out. It is so roomy and so stylish. I found the tutorial at A Mingled Yarn. And she did a fabulous job on the tut. Very clear directions.


There are 10 pockets in this thing! Can you believe that?! There is a large zipper pocket on the back, 1 on each side, and 2 in the front.






Then there are 5 more on the inside.





There is plenty of room to keep all this stuff that I made to coordinate with it, and it isn't even starting to fill up. But somehow it isn't big and bulky like a lot of diaperbags.

(nursing cover, changing pad, diaper and wipes pouch, and baby sling)


Of course, I can never leave a pattern "as-is." I always have to make some alteration. This time I kept it to a minimum. Rather than using the vinyl lining, I thought I would use a regular cotton lining and then cover it with clear plastic vinyl, the same way you use a stabilizer. I attached the vinyl to each lining piece before sewing it. Not too big of a change, right? I DON'T recommend doing this! It turned out great, just the way I pictured it, but it was a pain the the butt to work with. It took me WAY longer to make than it should have. Will I learn my leasson and just follow the patter next time I make something? ... Probably not.


I am so excited to use my new bag. The great thing about this messenger-style diaperbag is that it doesn't just have to be just a diaperbag. It could be used by anyone for anything. So versatile... so attractive.



I've made a lot of stuff for myself recently, but I figure I've worked hard to get this little guy here. I deserve it!

Baby "K"

This is a little something I put together for my baby.




The tutorial for the little booties is at Stardust Shoes. I can't wait to see him in it. Actually, I can't wait to see him period.

Ultimate Blog Party

I'm joining in on all the fun of the Utlimate Blog Party, and you can, too. It runs from March 20th thru 27th. There are tons of prizes to win and blogs to visit. This is the first time I've done it, so I'm still figuring it all out, but it looks like a ton of fun. All the blogs are "mom" related. So check it out, and join me in the Ultimate Blog Party.

Old Things are New Again

Just a little something to keep baby covered up and a little padding for the handle.


A adore this fabric, and it conveniently matchs perfectly with the carseat/carrier I have.

Baby Girl Gifts

My oldest boy's teacher is having a baby girl this month. I wanted to send something quick and easy, but still cute. I think I achieved it with this...




An appliqued onsie and a crinkly square in an adorable purple flower fabric.

I do plan on eventually getting some of these in my shop, but there are a few projects I want to get done before my baby makes his appearance. Once I get those finished, then I will concentrate on adding to my shop.

Stuff for the Mommy

So lately I've been doing A LOT of sewing, but very little blogging (none). I will not bombard you with a ton of projects all at once, but I will post them all over the next several days.

First up are some more projects I've been making with the Amy Butler fabric I picked up.


There is a nursing cover, a changing pad, and a diaper and wipes pouch. I just love the idea of having all these coordinating items.

There are 2 more projects coming that are made with this same fabric, but they aren't finished yet, so you will be seeing a few other projects first.