The clutch.

This is a fun little clutch pattern I've had that I changed up a bit. The pattern called for gathers across the front and I decided with this satin to make pleats instead. Amazingly, the first "guess" I made at the pleat width was just right and it came together so nicely. When I saw the trim, I just had to add it, making this the perfect accessory for an evening out!





*Pattern courtesy of Noodlehead* Thanks!

The Half Apron.

Here is a custom designed, half-apron that was ordered as a gift for Christmas. I have always loved this fabric and had fun creating this apron! We added some fun detail with the embroidery.

A fun tote.

This tote was ordered for a Christmas gift and we added the receiver's initials by the pocket. This is a Martha Pullen pattern (mom is licensed with her) and we made some modifications to change up the original idea. We added an outside pocket, coordinating outside strip and pleats all around the top. Who doesn't love polka dots?






Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Getting Creative.

It is so nice for me to have my sister Paula living with us right now. Though I love getting creative with fabric and other various materials, I often forget the simplicity of creating with paper while having the kids participate.

Cue Auntie Paula and her love of paper, patience with the kids and creating an environment for them to express their thankfulness.

Ashlynn and Ryder spent most of the day last week working with her on decorations for Thanksgiving, here is a little sample of something Ashlynn came up with:



How do you get creative with the kids in your life?

A New Fall Blouse & Skirt.

Last winter I picked up this silky print for a dollar a yard! All year I waited with anticipation to make a blouse from it for this fall. To accompany the top, I put together a chocolate brown corduroy skirt with some gold topstitching. Here is the finished product:






Can't wait to see what I find on clearance this winter!

Shawnee Holiday Show 2010

Thanks to all who stopped by and visited our booth last weekend! Paula, Ashlynn & I enjoyed meeting new faces. Ashlynn made an especially lovely assistant and relished choosing which bag went best with the flower clips, she put in a hard days work for us! Here are a few shots of our booth:










Thanks to Noodlehead for the original pattern of the clutch you see on our mannequin!

Signed, Sealed and Delivered...or at least on their way!

Here are the newest round of stockings I sent out today. These are a great example of bringing your own personal style into the stockings, what fun!!