Ever Herd Of Elephants?

Pun intended.

In trying to finish projects in order to pack my sewing machine, my home has been invaded by a pack of tiny pachyderms.  This is the one pattern that has totally been worth buying.  I have made so many little elephants.  Thanks Heather Bailey for making such a cute pattern!

These two for some coming baby boys.

 You can see the girl elephant, second from the left.

 There's something cute about a row of tiny pachyderm hineys.

This little guy is for one of my husband's attendings at work as a thank you.

Fittingly made from scrubs.

Now that these little guys and girls are done, my sewing machine is packed.

More projects to come from our new home.

Stuffies

I've been caught up in making stuffed animals and dolls lately.  I have yet to create my own pattern, so I can't take all the credit, but I really like them when they are done.  These have just been too much fun! 

 I liked this one so much I almost couldn't give it away.

 This one was just to see if I could do it.  Anyone need a platypus?  I think the next one I'll do will be bigger. 

Gifts For Little Ones

It's been a long time since I've posted any projects.  There is a lot of updating to do.  It's project season around here with Halloween costumes, baby gifts (so many pregnant friends!), fall/Christmas dresses for Audrey, and a few things for myself in the works.  Plus I just got my serger today, so projects are bound to flow!

These are just a few of the gifts I've delivered.

My cousin Amanda had her first baby.  (Yeah!)  Hooded towels just say cozy baby to me, and of course a little elephant.

And it's just so fun to make things for babies.  I think I like them because they usually take less time.

Theses were so fun to make because they were going to such cute kids!  Two large elephants for the older siblings and one little one for the the youngest who turned one this summer.  I did have to figure out a way to send them.  But I'm glad they got them and hope they are still having fun with them.  More to come when I get a break between projects.

Valentine's Gifts

I ordered the dress pattern to fit the doll I made. I figured, why make things harder than I have to? So, it's not my original design. But I love how easy it was and how it turned out! And with some left over fabric I made Audrey a matching shirt. I absolutely adore this fabric. I seem to have a thing for this style of fabric and I usually like the fabrics done by this same designer, Heidi Grace (available at Joann's). I think it's cute that they match. Audrey hasn't shown much interest. My version has shoes, which is my original design and the bows in her hair were not in the original pattern. All in all a lovely way to celebrate a holiday devoted to love. At least she'll be able to look back and remember that I made her a doll for Valentine's Day.

Getting around to it

I bought the pattern for these dolls a while ago on etsy. I think they are so cute! Well, the pattern has been nagging me to do something with it and I finally did. I bought more fabric than I needed, though, so I decided to make a second one and post it on my shop. I love how they turned out! The one with darker hair is going to be Audrey's Valentine's gift this year. She's not much of a doll kid, but she usually likes things that I make for her. I also ordered a pattern for a dress for the doll. It's so nice when I can spend more time on the project and less time on making it up for a change.

I love that she's a pirate!

That was actually in the pattern, I swear.

So Many Projects, So Little Time

Some might say that I have too many projects.

I say, I just like to have something to do.
I get a little anxious when there's nothing creative to do.

You can decide for yourself.
I plan on posting all my projects here.
A sort of catalog of my creative endeavors.
Or a glimpse of what's really going on in my head.

If you are looking for inspiration, you can search by type with the labels at the top.
There will be plenty to look at. Successful or unsuccessful.

Enjoy.