Busy, busy

For my favorite bold, little knight, I made a green velvet cape with gold satin lining, and an "E" for Enzo (he apparently decided it was equally good for fighting dragons and for floor surfing in the kitchen... I think I may need to add a new disclaimer... ;)

I'm still having fun with the A-line dresses and variations, and I'm hopelessly addicted to cherry prints now. I need to go find some more. I went a little pleat crazy with one for Lakota, but I think it came out darling. I can't wait to see her in it. I added a pocket for Topanga's little girl and toned down the pleats, since she's much smaller.

And this one came in 2s, for 2-year old twins :)

Holiday Faire Preview

Here's a preview of the things I'll have at Party Hearty on Friday, Dec. 5th, from 11:30-1.

Nursing covers and burp cloths:



Little Girls' dresses (2T-3T):





Super Hero Capes (18mo-3T):




As well as my usual assortment of baby carriers (x-slings, mei tais, and bamboo wraps), which will be 20% off, and doll carriers.

The Ladybug Dress

Last month I made a cute little dress with a ladybug print for a DIY Exchange. The recipient posted the most adorable picture of her daughter in the dress. It looks like a catalog shot :)

The dress:


Rox's beautiful daughter:

Faith's dress

I made another little dress for our little friend, Faith, daughter of Ryan's former nanny Katie, for her second birthday. Wow, I can't believe it's been 2 years already! I hope she likes it.

DIY exchanges

I've been swept up in the excitement of DIY exchanges lately. The basic concept is you get assigned to another participant and are given a list of their likes and dislikes and a very general category, for example that they'd prefer something for their home, and you make whatever strikes your fancy and send it off to them.

In the last month, I've made:


a hat for a little girl



a smocket (a children's smock with a pocket)


a dress for a 1-yr old

I'm in the process of making ladybug MaryJane shoes for another little girl.

In return, I've gotten a hat, pants, and coordinating backpack for Ryan, a set of absolutely adorable, knit finger puppets, a satchel, and a cashmere wine bag. I have to say both ends of this exchange are fun. I love making things for other people. Especially, when I can make cutesy bits for little girls, since I don't have any little girls to sew for myself. And opening a surprise package is never a bad thing, particularly when it's filled with wonderful things for my kids.