Rich Colors for Fall

OK, I know it's just showing signs of Spring outside, but I just received these from my favorite postal carrier-- aren't they luscious and rich?  I just had to share them!  The fabric is a cotton voile from Tina Givens and the yarn is a merino/cashmere blend.  I have to say I was sweet on the fabric first, then spotted the yarn and thought it would be a perfect match. 

I don't know how you all manage your computer, but I have so many tabs open on mine, each holding something that has caught my eye.  My husband thinks I'm crazy to have so many tabs open, but it helps in my creative process.  See, look what has come together!  Now, just to dream up that special fall outfit befitting such beautiful fibers!

Hoist the Flags and Set Sail!

Just got finished making this really cute bib and burp cloth set for a seafaring newborn!  Though it's somewhat hard to tell, the trim on the burp cloth follows the line of the flags -- makes it more authentic, I think!  It's nice that my son's room was originally done in a sail boat theme so that I could borrow his "accessories" for my photo!

Completed Project- New Blankets!

To follow up on a post that I did at the beginning of the month, and with the help of yesterday's rain, I have managed to finish some new blankets!  These blankets will be a new product extension of my newborn baby line.  These beautiful blankets are made from 100%, double layered, cotton gauze fabric.  The fabric comes from Japan and is just so soft and lovely.  Each blanket is edged in a cotton voile.  Though sizes vary somewhat, they are approximately 35" x 43".  For those of you moms who want a lighter weight blanket for a newborn, this is a perfect choice.  Really cute prints, too!  Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them!  More colors to come! 

P.S.  Thanks Samantha for letting me borrow your bunny!

Rainy Day Blues

Well, the weather app indicates that it's likely to rain pretty much all day, but that doesn't mean that I'm blue.   Quite the opposite, because that means a whole day of sewing and knitting - yeah!!! (and maybe a few chores around the house).  Hopefully I will get a few things completed and post my finished products at the end of the day!  Hope your weather is a bit more cheery wherever you are!

New BSB Magazine Ad!

Our first full page ad was published in Babiekins, a digital on-line magazine for stylish kids.  The magazine has a European feel to it, has great photography, and really unique content for both parent and kid alike.  Follow the link to their latest issue, #8.    http://www.babiekinsmag.com/issue8.html

Check out their other issues as well.  They will be going to print this coming fall!  How exciting!

Exciting and New!

I've just gotten a box of wonderful fabric that I am going to use for a new product!  It will be an expansion of an existing product, but made with a different weave of fabric.  I've made two already and they are incredibly soft, super cute, high quality and all around just wonderful!  Once I've made up the rest of the fabric, I'll do another post with the finished product.  Stay tuned!

Bugs, Bugs and more Bugs!!

I search the internet for the best fabric available and I order from a plethora of places.  About a year and a half ago, I found a place called Spoonflower which prints your designs (using ink jet printers) on a variety of fabric choices.  They also hold contests, I think bi-monthly.  Well, a while back, one of the contest winners was the designer of the bug fabric collection that I just made a new nursery set from.  To date, I have only made lunch bags (covered in plastic--see photo)

 

from fabric that I have purchased from Spoonflower, as I am uncertain as to the longevity of the the fabric if washed frequently, like baby items would need.  Was I delighted when the bug fabric was picked up by Michael Miller and voila!, great, washable baby fabric!  I am particularly partial to the colorway pictured in the outdoor photo above, but I'm also going to make it up in the green colorway.  What a great collection of fabric for boys!!

P. S.  The lunch bag fabric is by Heather Dutton and can be found on Spoonflower!  I love her designs and fabric! www.spoonflower.com