Monday, September 16, 2013

Sweet projects, SweetPups!

The dog rescue that has my heart, SweetPups, has had a large number of special medical needs.  This means that the demand for Glenna Tucker's  resources and time has greatly increased.  And she was already stretched thin!  In a way to help out, I offered to donate all monies from any orders placed by SweetPups fans.  I was so excited that we did have some participants in my mini fundraiser. So during my 3 1/2 weeks in Austin, I was able to visit wonderful fabric stores, do some sewing and get ready for embroidering. And today all the projects were mailed out!

This first group was a gift for the mommy who received the over-the-top wall hanging mentioned in a previous post.   Becky Howey made arrangements for Sweet Viviana. The cupcake burp cloth is edged in cheetah print.  I think it is really a fun combination. The crown was my first attempt at adding another element. 

Font- Kayleigh
Font-Girls/Ornamental
Font - Tinkerbell

Another project was for soft, delicate feminine fabrics. Sweet baby Evelyn isn't due for a few months but I hope they work well for her.


Fonts -Kayleigh, Girls/Ornamental, Swirlz    
Two more groups from the fundraiser:
Submarines, sealife and circles:  
Fonts-Chachie, Faron, Black Jack



Dr Seuss, anyone? We have Sox on Fox, Horton, Cat in the Hat, and many more!  
Font-Chachie
Font-Grinched

We have some more SweetPups projects coming up in future.  

Other fun projects this week:  
Using new fabric from the FABULOUS Stitch Lab in Austin, a friend ordered this fun set.

Fonts-Frenchie, Vi, Girls/Ornamental

And the last project was for a very special baby.  I have known Dahlia's daddy since he was a little boy!  How fun to see pictures of this sweet new baby with her parents, grandparents, and auntie.  Good job, Penny and Chad!
Fonts-Kayleigh, Girls/Ornamental, Frenchie
Muslin blankets with the single letter monogram.
Font-KK  Monogram
Looking forward to more, fun projects!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

RockChalk!

Today, my friend Mallory brought me some darling KU gear!  She had the tiniest, cutest, KU cheerleader dress/onesie!  I was able to put little Miss Addi's name on the back.  Can't wait to see her in this!
We also put RockChalk! on a car seat blanket.  She is going to add a Jayhawk to complete the project!   

Monday, July 29, 2013

Wrapping up July!

I was so surprised by a mention in a good friend's blog!  Mallory is amazingly clever and proficient at all things- TECHNICAL and otherwise- and this was so sweet of her!  I am so excited for Matt and Mallory to welcome little Addi to their family in December!
I was in Lawrence last week and made a trip to Sarah's Fabrics on Mass Street!  I walked through the door and was amazed and overwhelmed by the sheer volume of lovely fabrics!  I practically heard angels singing!  Erik came to find me and I had to tell him I was STILL  in the first row!  He started looking around and was impressed by the colors and their artistry in display!  

 My projects this week have been a variety!
W-S Towels built -in Brother font on machine
used double Rope Circle 
Font:  BIG is Charm and brother is Tinkertoy
Fonts: mustache-Kelsi, retro dot - Tinkertoy, Retro cowboy- Tinkertoy
Fonts: Tile print-Vi, floral - harrington and Ornamental and scenic - kayleigh
Can't wait to start the next projects!  I have gotten some really fun little boy prints, submarines, fish, old converse tennies, bicycles, Dr. Seuss, dots, etc., etc.!  I think I have crossed into the fabric collector/hoarder category!  Spread the word!  I love custom orders!  

Thursday, July 18, 2013

The special, Over the Top Project!

I was asked to create a burp cloth that could be hung on the nursery wall.  This was to be shower gift and we were in unchartered waters!  Knowing that the mama-to-be was a very gregarious, leopard wearing gal, I knew we had to have animal print and ?  I put together cheetah fabric, chandeliers and leopard gathered ribbon.  The LanaProject!
Font used: Girls and Ornamental 
Baby C's chic nursery (used with permission)
Voila!    Ready for Baby C!



      




Thursday, July 11, 2013

Babies, babies, and more babies!

Lots of projects this month!

I wanted to get a burp cloth to a special couple BEFORE they started found out the gender!  Up until last week they referred to the baby as "Sprout!"
Font used:  Chachie
....I know Kari enjoyed her cloths that had "Franklin Lucille" and " Hermano" so I thought Mallory and Matt would, too!  Now they know and will be thinking little girl!  So much fun! 
Other projects:
Fonts:  giraffe- chachie, dots - circle monogram, guitars -  pizza

Fonts used:  deer - Kelsi, floral - girls and ornamental,  cupcakes - Kayleigh



Font:  Boys R Gross
Font: Tinkertoy

Fonts:  owls - Kayleigh,
 princess - girls & ornamental
Font:  girls and
Ornamental
Font:  Beanie
Font:  Swirlz


 I must say, after moving these silly pictures around and having them line up in these ridiculous ways, I have huge respect for people who do these tech things SO MUCH BETTER!  Thank you for bearing with me!
   









Thursday, June 20, 2013

Six Shades of Gray!

This week has been the Grayson Project!  Amazingly enough,  two sweet baby boys named Grayson were my focus!

Trucks, Tinkertoy,  Chevron: Pizza  Multiple Dots: Lemon Grass

I used some different fonts for this name.  It is always interesting how the letters go together, depending on the font. And I love to search for the complimentary combos of fabric patterns and fonts!  

This group:  Bicycles:  Tinkertoy,  Dots:  Faron, Guitars:  Lemon grass

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

New projects!

A special little lady arrived last week and these were made for her!



Lucy font:  Tinkertoy   Monogram:  Girls and Ornamental script







This week has been crazy with company and events!  I haven't had much time for sewing but did get this gift done.



Fonts used:  left:  Boyz R Gross.      Right:   Kayleigh