Iris

I was going to post some photos of my new table runners, but I think Iris is the cutest thing I have made in the last 18 months so I will post some pictures of her instead. She must have known a photo shoot was happening during nap time...

Sewing Patterns!!!

I have had this project in the works for more than five months now and I am so pleased to announce that the sewing patterns that I have written are ready to sell! I have been working with the wonderful women over at E. E. Schenck Co. to write two sewing patterns from my growth charts. It was really a fun and creative challenge (and way outside of my comfort zone! I am self taught- how can I teach other people to do what I do?).
It was such an amazing learning experience and I am hooked- I keep thinking of what else I could write a pattern for...pillows? Tea towels? Do you have any ideas?

Patterns for the Owl in the Woods growth chart and the Song Bird growth chart are both available here for $8.00
Thank you for looking and see you this weekend at Crafty Wonderland Booth #127!!

Ok...now I need to go pack for the show!

Aprons...

I am getting ready for Crafty Wonderland (THIS WEEKEND!! Come see me at booth #127!!) and am running almost no sleep, so it was really fun and relaxing to have a little photo shoot ( and coffee) with one of my best friends at her beautiful house this morning.
I could not be happier with the way the photos turned out.
Thank you Jessica!!
I will have a ton of these aprons at the show for $36.00 and also on Etsy.

Working, working, working....

This is the time in getting ready for a show (the two week count down...) where the days get shorter and shorter, the work begins to pile up and without fail the girls decide it is a perfect time to go through some sort of huge change that involves a lot of meltdowns.
But I hope to see everyone at Crafty Wonderland May 1st and 2nd at the Convention Center here in Portland- I will be debuting several new products, new colors, new designs- lots of new things! And I would love to see all of you there. Here are a few new pillows I just added to my shop, they are available here for $24, or if you convo me at Etsy pick two for $40!
The last time we went to the beach I has the most amazing visit to a thrift store in Tillamook and pick up a lot of vintage fabric that was used in these new pillows.

Spring T-shirts in the shop!

I am adding t-shirts to my shop all day today...here is a sneak peek. Two are for sale right now and more to come a little later. You can check them out right here.

I had the pleasure of making two custom canvases for a sweet little baby named James...I am happy with how they turned out! I really enjoy doing custom work and being inspired by the person I am making things for, especially if they are children.

Owen!

I had the pleasure of making a custom name banner for a little boy named Owen and was so delighted to get this photo! This is the reason I love making products for children. I am so happy that something I made will be a part of this little boys life- it is truly an honor. I know how much all of the handmade things that surround my own children spark their imaginations and I love being a part of that. I am so inspired! I wish that my children would keep themselves magically entertained in my studio so I could spend time with them and work...they so don't!

This amazing photo of Owen was taken by Stephanie Klein. Her work is beautiful!