Baby Blankets for Baron Von Baby

I know, it's been FOREVER since I posted last. In fact, it has been a while since I was last on the sewing machine. It's a long story of a poor fractured rib that you don't want to hear about.......anyhoo, let's get into the now! The Canucks are up 2-0 against the Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I've been sewing again and looking for many a new project to work on, I'm a co-creator of another super-fun blog MANCOUVER (click on it to see) and it looks as though Summer may FINALLY be here! (fingers remain crossed)
Things are looking pretty good!
Sew, I thought I would get down to business an post some super cute baby burp cloths I made for my GF Shimmer and her bundle of joy, Baron Von Baby. (Just a cute little name we came up with for her Gigantor baby) I did make these a while ago, but thought I would share them anyways. They are super easy to make, super cute as a finished product, and from what I hear wash up great! I found the pattern here on Sew She Sew's blog and just LOVED the result, sew thanks Jamie for the post!

Now for the long awaited burp cloths and a few of their friends:

Sew, that's it for now. Off I go to try and make my first dress! Using a great pattern I found on the Burda website and some super cute leopard print jersey material. Should be fun!

See ya soon!
GO CANUCKS GO!

Go SK8 or Go Home!

That's right. I said it.

Back in the day, I fancied myself a bit of a Betty (a skate Betty......not to be confused with:

Betty Rubble


or Betty Cooper

who, BTW are both totally awesome. I sew preferred Betty over Veronica, but I digress.......

Back to being a Betty.......I managed to hold on to the memories, but the hubby still holds on to the style. I seem to think he will be a skater deep down for life, and that's all good with me ;)
With the skate style comes the beloved Skull Skates hoodie from the legendary skater store here in Vancouver PD's Hot Shop.
Sew, I thought I would give something a go with my new sewing skills........

I took the beaten and battered pullover hoodie that the hubby probably had for over a decade, and turned it into a mini-hoodie for the boy Henry! Don't worry, we bought husband a new one before I started ripping the old one apart.......for those of you who are not familiar with the Skull Skates hoodie, here is an example:

And here is the final product revamped for the boy:

What do ya think?
SK8 4EVR!

It's a New Year......

.....Sew, that means I need me a new duvet cover! I know, I know it's still winter, (I know this because it snowed somethin' fierce here on the best coast last night! Well...... fierce for Vancouver) but I am looking ahead to sunnier days and the Springtime! Now that the scary basement is looking more sewing room-y, it's time to work out the Spring sewing projects! I have a few things in mind, but they will need a few more classes first at the wonderful Spool of Thread. Until then, I will trudge along making more things that I already know how to make, and try and teach myself some new things!
One of those the things I want to make as mentioned is a new duvet cover......and here friends is the FANTASTIC material I picked up on eBay from a great seller's store Undercover Quilts:

Isn't the fabric sew pretty? VERY Springtime! Can't wait to get cracking, and as usual I will be sure to show off the final product. Until next time!.....

Happy Holidays to all!

I swear, every year the Holiday season seems to go by faster and faster!......probably went by sew fast this year due to the fact that I spent every spare moment I had this past December banging out a bunch of aprons, pot holders and super pretty pillow cases for my family. I have been so proud of the new sewing skills, I just had to share my enthusiasm with pretty much the whole family! Here are some of the aprons I whipped out.......

YAY! All turned out great! Couldn't post when I was making them in case one of the gift receivers saw what I was making......had to keep the presents a secret!
I will be sure to post the pretty pillowcases ASAP!

Sugar & Spice and everything nice......

Sew, Christmas is coming....Santa's on his way!
I have done it guys! I have made some aprons ALL BY MY LONESOME! Thanks to the awesomely cute pattern that I found here: Bari J. - Simple Apron Tutorial
Taking my newly learned sewing skills from the amazing Lili at Spool of Thread, I have created these FAB aprons for my sister and I:

So cute right!
We will be doing a TONNE of Christmas baking so I thought how perfect for the upcoming delicious treat making days!

Here is another close up of the pocket:

Just whipped together from some extra material I had laying around..............................

Anyways, SUPER excited to make some more for Christmas gifts. Pot holders are coming next! (I hope) :)
Off to make more cute things!

Duvet & matching pillow cases complete!

That's it, that's all kids! The FANTASTIC Woodland friends Duvet & matching pillowcases are finally complete! Thanks to the fabulous Lili & Henry once again at Spool of Thread! (My new obsession) And here she is:

Just awesome! I was so stoked to get this bad boy on the bed! It was pretty easy process actually, and I see many more of these amazing duvet covers and pillows to come in my sewing future. Next time I go through the process I will post it as I go along so you can get the idea. Here are couple more close ups of the pillow case:

Just LOVING my striped contrast material!

And as usual, my trusty boy Henry was around to help with photos. As you can see, he's a bit sleepy!

Such a little pooper!

Well, until the next project! I have a few duvet requests, but I have some gift making first! Aprons anyone?

Sew on!

TTFN!

T 

xoxo

Holiday Duvet Cover

Sew, my next creative adventure will be one that I am VERY excited about! I think I kind of decided to get into the whole sewing thing because I was looking for fun duvets for my bed. Yes, they are out there if you look hard enough, but MAN! they are expensive. Sew, (ha ha! I just can't stop with that!) I decided I would love to make my own duvet covers! And thanks to the wonderful Lili at my new obsession, the AMAZING Spool Of Thread sewing lounge, I will finally be able to create ALL the duvets I want!
It all begins next weekend, and I stoked to present my RAD material for the new duvet:

So cute right??!! Little Woodland creatures? YES! Killer!!!
It's going to be AWESOME and I can't wait to show you the completed project!
Soon I will also post an update on my sewing room. Not such a scary basement anymore........