Saturday, January 28, 2012

Personal Day

After all the work I've done lately to get this blog up and running, plus start my new Etsy Shop, I decided it was time to take a couple of "Personal Days". Although I love all the sewing I do, it's especially satisfying to make personal things for my friends & family.
Yesterday I finished a laminated cotton Rain Cape for a friend's little daughter (sorry, forgot to take a pic before I mailed it), and today I made this Bucket Hat for my grandson. And no - that's not him under the hat - that's my selvedge jar :) He's already outgrown all the other hats I've made for him and he lives in Florida so a sunhat that fits is a must! Both were made with patterns from this book by Oliver + S. It's full of lots of great sewing patterns for children's items and I highly recommend it.


Warning! If you're the mother of my grand-daughter and you want to be surprised at her 1st birthday party then don't read any further - stop now!


OK - now that she's gone, I'll show you my latest project. I found this pattern from The Purl Bee for the cutest little penguins. They'll be just perfect for the aforementioned birthday party! So tonight I cut out all the pieces and tomorrow I'll start sewing them together. I'm not one to usually make stuffed animals, but I just couldn't resist these ones. They're so stinkin' cute!!!

3 comments:

  1. My granddaughter will be here this coming Thursday to celebrate her 1st birthday with us. They do not live close by and will be flying. I am so excited!

    I love the penguins you are making. So cute! I am making frogs for my two grands! Have fun! Your etsy is looking good. :0)

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  2. Love Oliver & S....the hat is too stinkin cute too!

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  3. They ARE cute, Kathy. And so's the hat. Make sure to take pics when it's on the lil' guy's head. :-)

    XO Diane

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