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Celebrate Handmade

Sigh.

That 9 pound baby that I had a few days ago turned six.  

Her birthday was during the week, so this was the skirt for her day.

She likes all colors, but, I don't do a lot of purple.

It's a Pink Fig skirt, easy, a lot of fabric was used.

 

She likes to contain things.

The first of many more drawstring bags for her.  She put an emergency journal and pencil and sunglasses in one for the ride to a birthday party.  Pattern by Jeni Baker.

 

Sometimes, she wears pants.

I thought that these pants were so cute!  I vowed to make a top to coordinate for her birthday as a gift (hey, she's getting close to where she can get clothes as gifts!).

How I only bought a yard of this fabric is beyond me, I guess I should be proud of being a moron.  I will get more immediately.  Anyhow, I had it lying around for a skirt for her, but, I know that this is a better use of the fabric.  It is the Ice Cream top, I added 2 inches to the bottom for a tunic.  I find that jeans/pants do not fit well at the waist, so, to comfort her and myself, I altered the pattern.  And what's up with the pants, people?  How are we giving people eyelash extensions and cankle liposuction and my child can't find pants to fit her waist?  Ugh!  

 

She had a party.

                            Well done, Pinkitzel.

The party room for her was decorated vividly and I wanted my munchkin to look like she was supposed to be there.

                          Jona's skirt pattern

I thought it looked pretty damn good.

 

those aren't pillows!

 

                      pinwheel, pinwheel, spinning around

Last fall, I participated in the Pillow Talk Swap on Flickr, I shared the pillow I made already.  This is the pillow that I received from a different person.  Isn't it great!  She used fabrics that I really like and colors to match my studio!  She is a real sweetie, she even sent me some extra fabric from the pillow.  I love it so much!  Thanks Debra!

 

 

                            hand-quilted, for my pleasure

A local friend, Angelina, made this pillow for me!  It was a Christmas gift, which is so unexpected (I don't do Christmas with friends, just birthdays (it gets to be too much and I talk to A LOT of people, A LOT).  I gasped when I opened this, I love dresdens, I love these colors (obviously), and I really want more pillows right now!  The white plates really make the other colors shine, it is a hit!  

Angelina also gave me a label, "made with blood, sweat, + needles," I pinned it to the pillow for now, pretty funny!  My daughter (5) misread it as "sweet + neddles" and asked what that meant...

Thanks, Angelina!

 

*confession, those are pillows

New Clothes

It has been a long time since I've made clothes for E, I think December 2011 was the last time a sewed a frock for her.  I haven't necessarily purchased more clothes for her, either, she has a lot of skirts and dresses!  One thing about her clothes that are handmade--you can make them a great size (tad bit longer, for example) and they instantly have longevity.  Nice quality fabric wears well and washes well, it just goes the distance.

 

Our daughter is in kindergarten, she has school pics in November and of course, that's a holiday in my mind.  I whipped this up for her and she loved it, as do I!  I altered a Simplicity pattern (can't recall the number).

 

That black and white fabric will be the death of me, I love it so.

 

I wanted to make another one of those dresses for Christmas time, but, I really was busy doing 17 other things, so, I made a skirt (Jona's favorite of mine) in a few hours.  

Pink woodgrain trim...

 

Well, one goal for me in 2013 is to make a few more pieces for E this year, she will need a new coat next winter for sure!

 

Seriously, how did I make 2 pieces of clothing for her in 11 months??