SIAMMIE Is Featured on An Artfire Collection!

One my JellyBean Critters, SIAMMIE, is being featured in a new collection titled: "Sew Cute!", curated by AbsintheDragonfly.  I am so honored and take this as a great compliment.

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in order to access the collection and the curator's site.

E.T. Is a Favorite with My Family

I rummaged through my files (sewing cabinet) the other day and found this pattern from which I made  this costume for my son when he was in the first grade.  It is for sale on my ETSY shop and I hope that someone will use it to give a child joy, or just enjoy it as a collector's item.

The costume is still in my son's possession, and he treasures it.  I put a great deal of love into that costume.

If you are interested in this pattern, please check it out -- It is in excellent shape.

Another Item Inspired by Gift for Granddaughter

My eight-year-old granddaughter needed a pencil case to clip into a 3-ring-binder for the start of the school year.  Okay, but this item was hard to find, or the ones found, were of poor quality.  So, of course, Grandma was asked to make one.  Hers was made of a more elementary school themed print.

I liked hers so well that I made another of a bi-wing plane printed cotton fabric that is appropriate for a boy, or an adult.  I added outside pockets for easy access to pencils or pens, and a pleated pocket roomy enough to store and access easily, a pencil sharpener, erasers, small sticky notes, etc.

Metal grommets were placed to allow the case to be clipped inside a binder, as seen in the photo here.  The zippered pocket allows for storage of many pencils, etc., and/or a small notebook or journal/planner.

The lining is of a polka dot printed cotton fabric and made as so that there are no exposed seams.  This case is washable and made to be used for a long time.  At this writing, I have one available on my ETSY shop.

Clormey Is Becoming a Butterfly!

I am in the process of drafting out my own pattern for his chrysalis and wings. You can follow me on Twitter and Facebook so that you will be one of the first to receive my announcement of his grand debut as a butterfly.  

August 20:  UPDATE:  I am still working on this project as time allows.  I am not rushing this, but am sewing and reworking to get everything to where it suits me.  Stay tuned!

Denim Girl's Jacket

These photos are of a denim jacket that I made in January for a granddaughter.  The lining is flannel that I quilted and the faux chenille was created from portions of the same print of the horse images. 

 I made a detachable hood (not shown) that is buttoned to the under collar.  It was a true labor of love.  And, of course, this will be handed down to the younger granddaughters.  Children outgrow things so fast and it should be wearable for the two other girls.