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a Modern Baby Boy Quilt

May 1, 2013 By Taylor 28 Comments

With all of my baby girl crafting did you even know I could make something for a boy? I was surprised I still had it in me. I have also been surprised by how many new baby girls there have been around here. But this post isn’t about girls, its about a baby boy. My only girl cousin is due with her first baby this summer and I am so happy for her little family. They will make awesome parents and I can’t wait for the boys to have another “young” relative :)

My mom, sister and I hosted a small family baby shower for Jamie and Baby “E” a few weeks ago. I will share all the shower deets here next week. I wanted to make him something he could keep for a long time so I settled on a quilt. It is modern and bright. The nursery is actually much more neutral but I figured this could be an on-the-go quilt.

I still love this print on the back- I knew I was hoarding it for a good reason.

This is my 4th quilt to actually finish. I also have about 6 unfinished quilt tops. I have not yet worked up the courage to hand quilt the binding… for those of you that do that – Bravo! Anyone else a machine binding cheater like me?

Baby Bunny Plushie

April 23, 2013 By Taylor 21 Comments

Last month my friend gave birth to precious little Madi Lou. Of course I had to make her something handmade, as you know I use any excuse to make something girly :) I wanted to make a little plushie and because it was around Easter, I guess I had bunnies on the brain.

I searched for the perfect pattern but didn’t find exactly what I was looking for. I did find the “Stuffed Menswear Bunny” from my friend Martha Stewart HERE. It’s a free pattern, so I printed it out then hacked it (sorry martha). I added quite a few inches to the legs and arms.

My favorite part?… the ears. I wish I would have added interfacing so they would stick up better on their own.

I also love the little felt bow. I glued it on and sewed it on too. I wanted to make sure it would stay put if little Madi tugged at it. I also added a little taylormade tag to the butt.

I threw in a few of my favorite Burp Cloths. I posted all about those HERE.

Madi Lou also got a hand-dyed TaylorMade Onesie. You can find those in the shop HERE.

All girly and all handmade. What is better than that?

Zipper Pouch Love

April 7, 2013 By Taylor 4 Comments

For Valentine’s Day I always try to make my mom a little handmade something. Mainly because I love making little gifts and sewing for your husband is never as exciting :) And yes I am posting something from Valentines Day in April. I used Anna’s Pattern from Noodlehead. It’s the Open Wide Zippered Pouch found HERE. I added a little heart by using a reverse applique.

My favorite part is the little zipper pull with polka dots.

Really easy little gift to whip up. Also, you can never have enough little bags, am I right?

Business Card Holders

March 20, 2013 By Taylor 2 Comments

If you are reading this on Thursday Morning, I am already well on my way to Blissdom :) I’m excited/nervous/sad to leave my boys/happy to be with girls; but mainly excited.

A few weeks ago I signed up for a little craft swap with “newbies” that will be at Blissdom. My partner said she loves, tea, yoga, blank notebooks and neutral colors with greens and blues. I got her a few things that I bought. For the handmade part I decided on a business card holder for the conference (and of course had to make one for me too). I found a great tutorial HERE. Mine matches my new tote in coral.

Hopefully these will be busting the seems next time you hear from me.

Until next week, wish me luck! When I come back I will have a million pictures, stories and new friends to share, xoxo.