Bags are on the way.

Here is a snap shot of some bags I have been working on.  I will post the finished products as soon as I have them done.  I must admit, I am getting to be a pro at zippers.  They can be so tough.
My favorite thing about making the bags is picking out the trim to go with it.  I have so much fun putting the fabric combinations together.  It must seem odd that I think it is fun, but I enjoy it so.  Ah, my creative side always has a way of shining through.

It's a bit BIG! Oops!

I just have the zipper left in the cute dress for little Miss Freja, and tried it on her.  HMMM, very big.  At least she is growing and not shrinking, lol.  I should have made a small instead of a medium.  I will try this pattern again in a small next time, just have to find some fun fabric.

It will be so cute when she can walk and stand on her own.  Thanks Mormor for the help modeling.

The bodice is done...progress!

I finished the bodice! Yeah! On to the skirt and finishing the whole garment.  I just had to try it on Freja, at this age she doesn't know it will be an Easter bunny present. Oh, I can't wait to see it on her finished.  It will be so cute I must admit.  

I think she likes it too!

She really likes it, and look at that tooth! Oh my.

Distracted

When it has been raining for days I am easily distracted by the big yellow thing in the sky that is shining.  I had the best intentions to make Freja's dress but all I accomplished was to cut the lining and sew the cap sleeves.

Not good I know, but the sun came out and I just had to go for a long walk.  I think the reason I have been making so many blue inspired bibs is I miss the ocean.  Strange, as I only live a five minute walk to it, but in the summer it seems so much more accessible. 

The sun is shining today so I must restrain myself and get a good chunk of the little ones dress done.  Time to play later.  Enjoy the sun if you can see it.

Before and After

One of my favorite things is before and after images.  I always love seeing the change and it fascinates me even if I know hoe it was done.  I wanted to share some working images (not the best) so you can see how the rattle ring begins and how it ends.  If any of you have process questions I will be more than happy to answer.

Before......

  After!

On another note, the sun is finally shining and I must get Miss Freja's dress done.  I will be posting pictures soon of the finished product.  Enjoy your day.

Busy, busy bee.

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I have finished twelve bibs so far with more to come.  What a busy, busy bee I have been.  It seems that I can only work when Freja is asleep, since she won't let me get anything done while she is awake.  That is not very often as she ha become very curios of this world.   I have some bags in the works as well and will post as I get them done.  I am also working on my etsy store. Wow.  Keep in touch to see the new goods.

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A close up of the stacked bibs.  It feels so good to see them stock piling, just hope they find good homes.

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Freja always wants to be a part of everything what a nosy little girl.

It's official.

After much debate I have decided to stick with Anna Hattendorf Designs, I know it is not the most original, but hey it's me, and the business cards just arrived in the mail.  I love them.  I ordered them from Moo, I decided on the mini cards as the will fit inside each bib pocket and bag nicely.  Also, it's something different.  They came really fast and were a reasonable price.  Great designs to choose from or you can always upload your own and a bonus of the whole thing is they surprisingly came from East Providence.  (I love being local if I can) Who knew a British company would have a base in little Rhody. Check them out, and enjoy.
I must keep on plugging and will post pictures of the finished products tomorrow.
Happy Spring (officially) to everyone.