Friday, August 28, 2009

Do You Like Bears?

If so, you are going to love this new outfit that was just listed in the shop.


A white cotton tee with a gingham square framing a bear head. The pants are a medium weight cotton weave. The two together make a very fashionable outfit.

Check them out here and here.

** don't forget - there's a special going on right now for every applique top and pant or skirt you purchase you can get $5.00 off. Hurry cause this special is ending August 31st!

Linen and Chenille - Pink Tote


I've just added this great tote bag to the etsy shop. It's large, which makes it so useful for carrying all your necessities around. With 4 slip pockets keeping everything organized is easy.It's a one of a kind. Check it out here.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Cottage Life

We were able to get away for a few days to the cottage. It was good to just relax and enjoy and not think of the everyday stuff.


Enjoying a canoe ride on the water

A huge dock spider that was carrying a sack which we believe were baby spiders inside ...eewhh

Getting ready for the late night bonfire to roast marshmellows

Enjoying a delicious drink!

Playing with fire

A huge dragonfly that was sitting on the dock and didn't even move when we touched it




Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Modeling and Samples

Usually when I have new items to photo, I use Quinn, which is OK for most product shots, but sometimes it's nice to have a real, live, breathing model. I was able to have one on the weekend when I finished this new sample outfit and actually went to a little girl for her birthday. The model was fantastic. She is a natural! Most of the poses she came up with herself, which made it real easy to photograph.

I am quite happy with how the pieces turned out and the fabric I used was great. The
skirt, which is a slight A-line design with a flat front and elastic back is made with a denim weight cotton with white and pink stripes and the peasant top is a lightweight gauze material.
I didn't have quite enough width for the skirt so I had to add in a panel piece. I didn't want to show the seams so I camouflaged it with rick rack. To the admirer it is just a decorative element. To the designer a design element to the problem.Look for this skirt in different fabrics and variations of the top coming soon!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Applique Top

A new applique top added to the Etsy shopDon't forget you can still get $5.00 off if you purchase an applique top with pants or skirt.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Banners and Sewing



I have been working on changing my banner and logo. Do you know how hard it is to come up with something you like and stick with? There are so many ideas and some much stuff to work with it is mind boggling. The one thing I am having trouble with and would love some input because I have not been able to find anything on the web to help is the font sizing. It looks great when I have it large but as soon as I size it to fit the font is not clear and crisp. I have tried everything and I just can't figure it out. So if anyone would be so kind as to help a girl out, I would truly appreciate it and any thoughts on the new banner would be nice too.

On the sewing front - I've been sewing but not has much or should I say not the things that I would like. I guess it seems that way because there are so many ideas I have in my head and it just seems to take so long to come to fruition. It takes a lot of work to come up with a new design. Whether it's figuring out the measurements, the add ins, the best way to construct and then when you get into clothing it's not just one pattern you have to make, it's sizing it too!


Monday, June 15, 2009

Change

It's a lot harder for some then it is for others. I can't say I am a huge fan of it. I always say why mess with a good thing. But then on the other hand it could be refreshing and you learn something from it.

I have postponed and shied away from it for awhile now but finally just had to do it if I wanted to go any further. I finally updated blogger! It took me so long because I
was afraid to change. Everytime I looked at it it warned me the changes I made in the original blogger would be lost when it was transferred to the new blogger. But you know what? It wasn't that bad and it didn't take that long to fix it up and make it (in my opinion) better than it was before. What made me really want to change? I was over at Pretty Ditty and really liked the slideshow she had at the top of her page. I tried everything to figure out how she did it and when I couldn't, I contacted her and asked. Can I just say "Jamie is so nice!" She helped me as much as she could and she was great. We had a few conversation and I was able to figure it all out. Thank you so much Jamie!

If you haven't been over to her blog. You really should visit. She's got 2 new
patterns - an apron and a sundress/top. Plus so much more to look at. She even has a fabric shop called Phat Fabric and it's full of gorgeous fabric.


So what do you think of the new layout and header? Do you like?


P.S. The only thing now that I noticed is that I lost the dividers that are usually between each section on the sidebar. If anyone know how to get them back... can you let me know. Thanks!

UPDATE: I finally figured out what the problem was. It was a simple fix but took awhile for the lightbulb to go on. It was a simple setting in the fonts tab.

Monday, June 08, 2009

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

This is a gorgeous dress... I hope I win.

Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!