Americana Longies

This was my most recent Custom Order. The mama who ordered these came up with the design herself. Her husband was returning home from a tour of duty and she wanted something special for their daughter to wear. They turned out amazing.

Some recent sewing

I would like to share some recent sewing. Last week I made an awesome duffle bag. We used it last weekend for a quick overnight and it fit our pj's and a change of clothes for all 5 of us!

Next, I made an outfit for the neighbor's new baby.

Today I made PJ's for our oldest daughter.

Trainers!

I just wrapped these up yesterday. They are trainers with a little absorbtion but no waterproof layer. So cute!

Hudson Hat for K

I whipped this up for K for Christmas.

Finally!

I finally marked a spot on my customs list for one of our children! I was able to whip this set up in less than a week. (Keep in mind, I only knit after the kids go to bed.)

I fell in love with this yarn colorway on hyena cart. It's "Kara" by A Time to Dye on Cestari Superfine Merino. I'd worked on Cestari before and had mixed feelings about it. It was soft, but had lots of twigs/hay in it, then it got really thin in one spot and really messed up the gauge. But, I had already ordered this. So, I knew I had to try Cestari again. I LOVE IT!

This is the softest wool I've ever used!!! This batch of Cestari had way less "stuff" in it and it stayed a consistent weight. Wahoo!!

So, here it is, Mojo's Halloween set. Longies and a pixie hat on Cestari Superfine.

Custom Knits Add Ons

I'd like to share with you some examples of add-on features for your custom knits!

Top Left: Elastic Waist

Top Right: Ribbed waist with twisted cord drawstring

Bottom Left: Internal Drawstring Waist

Bottomr Right: I-Cord drawstring

While the Cat's away, the Mouse will play!

DH was gone this weekend on his manly trip to the Boundary Waters. While he was roughin' it with the guys in the cold, rainy, windy wilderness, I was the cozy environment we call home hangin' with all 3 little ones and sewing until my heart's content!

I had amazing success and created a few goodies!

First, it took me a couple days to whip these out, but I got 3 Emmeline Aprons done for Christmas gifts. Sorry for the crummy photo. It's the best I could do this morning.

I also managed a pair of TDK (that darn kat) undies. They're a size 4, so they are just a wee bit too small for J. That's okay, I have size 6's planned for this week! I just needed to try the pattern. I also tried the Ottobre boxer briefs but it turned out hideous. I will be modifying my MO on that one. I figure it out though, during M's late night feeding. That's when I think things through.

Finally, my fav project of the weekend: The Amy Butler Nappy Bag!

I LOVE it!! I was able to purchase the pattern online Wednesday, the gal shipped it on Thursday, I roughed it through a trip to the fabric store w/3 antsy children on Friday, the pattern arrived on Saturday just before lunch, and by midnight Saturday, I had a new diaper bag!!! It's great! I can't wait to use it today. :)

Well, I have plans to sew undies for J and trainers for K this week. We'll see how it goes. :) Oh, I'm also knitting the last of 3 skirties for mommyz on diaperswappers. What a great mama!

Easter Dresses

I love making "K" her Easter dress. So this year I found a special pattern and also got the baby version to match. Now "K" and "M" will match for Easter, though "M" will just barely make it here in time!

Believe it or not, each one only took a week of evening TV time to work up. They are crochet. You can find the pattern at crochetgarden.com

I plan to make them matching Lollipop dresses next! I'm just waiting until after Easter, as I don't have much time to complete other projects before "M" gets here. :)

Busy, busy, busy!

Wanna see what I've been up to this month??

Thought so!!

I finished up K's large pocket diapers:

Made 15 med. pockets, a travel wetbag, and an AIO for M:

I also tried a new pattern for K. It's called QSFW (Quick Sew Flat Wrap). I heavily modified it to my liking, but that's where my inspiration came from. This one needs a cover, but is super absorbant!

So, now all other diaper sewing is optional! I've gotten done our ENTIRE stash of cloth diapers!!! I'm so proud! All this while feeling VERY preggo!!

Baby Present for a Friend

We know of so many preggo's right now! I'm just glad that I get to be one at the same time. It's just a mini baby boom around here!

Anyway, I saw the pattern for this in the current issue of Crochet Today magazine, ordered up the yarn, and got to work! It took me 4 evenings, start-to-finish. I only knit/crochet in the evenings. So quick, it will definately be a mainstay in my pattern collection.

It's a stroller blanket. It's small and just the perfect size for in the stroller or car seat. It turned out beautiful!

Hope Sarah likes it!!!