Madras Madness

I had an order for a boy and found these great light madras fabrics and the big yellow buttons seemed like the perfect accent. They are super light and I think I might make one for me!

Spring Bonnets Bloom

Bonnets are back and this batch is available now at Nurtured By Nature, here in town. I can always do custom stuff too, but a few of the fabrics - like the great navy poppy one- are a limited supply and are one offs (sadly, as that is one of my all time faves so far). Spring is here and it's time to get those sun hats out!

White Christmas Bonnets

I've been dreaming of these - soft cotton velveteen on the outside in rich colors, and soft white fleece on the inside for extra warmth and softness, all tied up with a satin ribbon. Delightful!

Bunny Basher

I found this great book in the library last year with fun toys to sew (sorry, I'll post the name if I can track it down) and it had a pattern for mice skittles with a cat head ball and it made a great gift. I decided to try a variation on the theme and came up with this warren of bunnies and a head of lettuce:) Bowling with veggies is always a good time.

So Mod

I've been saving this bit of turquoise blue wool from a friend for many years and finally went for it with the stripe - fun, playful, and cozy warm.

Impish

I think it's more fun to see the hats in motion so I coerced Rosie into modeling the Imp hat and the fingerless gloves I'm experimenting with!

Button Inspiration

Ah, buttons! I'm not a huge fan of the button hole part, but I do love buttons. I bought this lovely bag of goodies at the thrift store the other day and was reminded of beautiful button blankets and other costume pieces I've seen decorated with buttons....