Silk Flower T-shirt (tutorial)

Who doesn't love a big flower? I do! And with spring around the corner I thought I would play around with a t-shirt for my girl. A silk flower is fabric, so why not sew it on a shirt, dress, scarf, whatever. I know you could easily make it into a removable pin, but not where a little one is concerned. I think it should wash just fine in the gentle cycle, but do not dry it! Hang to dry. Here is a tutorial if you wish to make one.

Feel free to ask any questions, because I am not very thorough at times.

and stitch the ribbon to the shirt...I forgot to say that. See not thorough. This is a project that you could actually do by hand if you do feel confident or don't have a sewing machine.

This stitch can be messy. Mine is because it will be covered by the bling you use.

That is it! Easy and boutique cuteness. After putting it on my daughter (she is almost 9 months) she tried to devour it! She can't get it off because it is sewn on, but she might be able to pull petals off or the rhinestone so I won't be leaving her in her crib in this. Hind sight says maybe make it for girls age 2 +. Or for yourself. :-)

Gifts: Burlap Pillows

I am in love with burlap right now. I have been seeing it everywhere and I love the look. I hadn't ever sewn it until now. Not my favorite to sew. It did make me appreciate my serger though. I decided to make my friends burlap pillows with iron on transfers for Christmas. You can buy all sorts of cool images on etsy to use or you can find some on the blog from graphicsfairy. I was debating to go with a "christmasy" type graphic or just a generic one that would be okay for all year. That is what I went with.

Honestly, I am not sure if they will survive a washing or not...hopefully my friends won't be hating me by March. I think the worse thing that could happen would they would have a blank pillow. I do think my serged seams will survive.

Tie Sets

A couple new things in the shop. Ugh, I have been so slow to add things. I have a stack that need to go in, so keep watching. :-)

First Craft Show

It was a success! I am so thankful to my sister and sis-in-law. They helped me set up and sat with me while we sold. We were put right by a window and at 5 pm when it started, we were being blinded by the light, so the pictures aren't that great.

I do have a lot of stuff to be listed in the shop now...once all my presents are wrapped maybe. :-)

TONIGHT!!!

The shopping begins: IIDA HOLIDAY SHOP & SOCIAL

what you will find: jewelry, clothes, cards, ceramics, hand bags & baby gear.

PLEASE NOTE: only cash or checks will be accepted by vendors.
member entry requires 3 non perishable items to be donated to SA food bank. non members: $5 entry or 3 non perishable items

12.09.10
5:00pm - 9:00pm
ZaZa Gardens. 723 S. Flores St. San Antonio, Texas 78204

Come and see me if you are in the area. It is my first craft "show".

Personalized Cards

These samples are headed to the craft fair on Thursday. I don't have them listed in my shop, but if you are interested you can always contact me thru this blog for any item. These cards are 5x7 and you can get a set of 6 for $10 or 12 for $20.

Christmas Tutu set