So I've had it in my head lately to make Elliott a halter dress with an owl applique. I scoured the internet for owl applique patterns, but couldn't find one that just fit what I had in mind. With little confidence in my drawing skills, I set out to draw my own little owl. I was pleasantly surprised with how he turned out! I don't use an embroidery machine. I stitch it all either by hand or a machine zigzag, so forgive imperfections, please. I wanted to include some action shots and … [Read more...]
Neverending projects
The curse of being a crafter, a seamstress, a creator, etc...is never ever feeling caught up with your brain and its ideas. I can't walk into a fabric or craft store without experiencing a storm of project ideas flying through my head. Some days I wake up with a mental picture of this whole new concept and I have to make it come to fruition. Right then. No time to waste. Some nights I even dream of them. I don't feel rested when I wake because I've spent the whole night dreaming up the … [Read more...]