Tag: baby
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Crochet: New Pattern Release
Well, hello there! I’m just popping in to let you know that my Genevieve Romper pattern has been released!! It is chock full of good stuff- an interesting stitch pattern, some fun and convenient construction techniques, and plenty of photos to help you along. Aaand… it’s half off thru Saturday! Click here to go to…
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Sewing | Pattern Testing: Haven Acres Mini Collection
Remember way back, when Tessa was first born? I tested a pattern called the LOL Swing Top by the uber talented Jenn at Jennuine Designs. Well, she’s done it again! This time, though, it’s a mini collection. First up- the Dressage Leggings (pattern): Don’t mind the wrinkles and dirt. These things are worn often! Check…
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Painting: Caleb
I don’t even know what to say about this painting except that it was a deeply emotional and overwhelming painting to do. It was difficult at times, but just seemed to flow at other times. This bit of sky is possibly my favorite part of the painting. This was a birthday present for a mother,…
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A blessing dress for baby girl
It is funny. Usually, by this time in a pregnancy, I’ve made blankets, burp rags, blessing outfit, several other outfits, a take home outfit, bedding, crocheted items, room decor… the list could go on and on. Maybe because it’s my fourth baby, maybe because I’m in school and have no time, maybe it’s because we’re…
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Crochet- baby booties
I wanted to share some recent crochet projects I’ve been working on. I hadn’t used fingering weight yarn before and I have an order for those amazing crocodile stitch booties you’ve probably seen floating around the interwebs. I thought I’d better practice, so that I was sure I had the right size hooks and everything. …
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Summery Baby Romper
I haven’t sewn a thing for probably a month. It’s Kid’s Clothes Week and I really wanted to sew something at least once during this week. I pulled out the ol’ machine to hem some jeans and decided to keep it out to do a little baby sewing. Luckily, I got my homework (that is due…
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Suzy Sandal- Crochet pattern and tutorial
Introducing the Suzy Sandal pdf link to the pattern: Suzy Sandal All of my previous babies were born in the fall or winter. The crochet projects I did, while gestating, included beanies and booties- definite cold weather apparel. This little girl will be born in the summer, so those go-to baby items just won’t work…
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Special Announcement
I know it’s been a little silent around here lately. I have been working on projects, I just haven’t documented them… like, at all! I will try to scrounge up some pictures of things I’ve done recently. The projects from here on out (for a few months, anyway) will be frilly and sweet in nature. …
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Plaid romper- too girly?
I made this little romper the other day, thinking that I’d give it to a friend who is having a baby boy. Throughout the process, I wondered if it’s a little too feminine looking. I sewed up a size Medium, which is about a 12 month, though it fits Jude pretty well- at 19 months. …