Contest Winners, Skirts, Websites to See, and a SALE

I had my husband draw names for me today for the Cape pattern!!  I will blog about the winners of the pattern testing soon!  I sent emails to the winners, and hope to hear from them soon.  As far as the name, FANTASTIC IDEAS!!  I can't decide, so I will keep you posted on which one I go with.  I will have to get the girls together to choose between the ideas.  I can't do it alone, I love them all!

Now I want to tell you about my newest pattern!  I had the chance to make this pattern inspired by and for Frances with Designing Twining.  It was so much fun to work with her.  We have alot in common with each other, and had a blast working together.  I love to brainstorm with people!!  Frances has a fantastic website, go check it out.  She has been sewing for over 10 years, has fantastic cutomer service skills(I should know!), and she LOVES what she does.  Frances teaches sewing lessons, and sewing custom clothing for everyone in the family.  She is there for you!

Below are some pictures from Designing Twining website.  There are so many more things to see, go to her site and check them out!

Last but not least!  For the next week only, this skirt will be on sale to help welcome it out!  Instead of paying the regular price of $6.50 for my patterns, you will pay only $4.50!  This is only for one week, I will take the sale off Monday the 28th in the morning.  Go to my shop and get it now!

Thank you to everyone who was willing to sew the Cape pattern.  This was the Best turnout for one of my pattern contests.  I was so excited about that, THANK YOU!  My husband thinks that I should have more people test the next pattern.

CLOSED Cape? Needing a New Name and PATTERN TESTERS

PATTERN TESTERS!!  This is one pattern that has been on my mind for a long time now, but had to be put on the back burner because of other things.  My daughter has worn it only this one time, and didn't want to even take it off.  She thinks it is fantastic.
Coat has a ruffle collar with 2 button closure.  Slits in the side for arms to come out or stay inside.  Fully lined with batting in the middle to stay warm.

This Coat, Cape, Cloak, I am not sure what to call it yet, needs a name and pattern testers.  Anyone, whether you sew on not, please come up with a cuter way to say cape!!  I am looking for name ideas so give me what you got!

And of course I want testers!!  I will have 2 winners again!!!  You get the pattern for free, and it is sent to your email address. I just need the pattern completed within 1 week of you receiving it, and all the critics you are willing to give. I will end the contest at midnight in one week, on Sunday, February  20th.  Leave me a way to get a hold of you in your comments, and I will let you know if you are one of the winners.

Mama Lusco Handmade

I want to tell you about Angie with Mama Lusco Handmade!  Angie was one of the wonderful ladies who tested the Pleated Purse for me.  It was amazing to me the feedback that I received from her.  She is definately talented and knows what she is doing.  Amazing.
Angie is a Believer, Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Registered Nurse, Seamstress, Crafter, Housekeeper, Cook, Baker, Gardener, Reader, Keeper of the chickens, Usually sane Stay-at-home mom.
Here are a couple of things from her etsy shop, please drop in a give you some love.  She has some really cute and fun earings in her shop right now.  Angie also has a shop on Artfire, if you would prefer to shop that way.  Stay updated through the Mama Lusco Handmade Blog, where giveaways are hosted and Angie loves to test patterns!

                                                 Angie, thanks for testing the pattern for me!!

Winner Winner!!

Thank you to everyone who was willing to sew the Pleated purse for me!  I did have 2 winner, and I am a little slow announcing them.  Angie with Mama Lusco, and Edna with Country Stitches.  I will be blogging about these fabulous ladies coming soon to tell you about their shops!!

For those of you that are intersted on purchasing this pattern please check my shop next week!!

The Pleated Purse, Pattern Testers

It has been a while since I have had a new pattern.  I thought for sure when school started for my kids I would have all the time in the world for a new pattern.  I was wrong.

I actually made this purse a few months ago, but didn't get the pattern finished until now.  I have loved the ruffle purse pattern I made over the summer and wanted another choice!  So here it is.  This purse has 3 pleats on the front with a panel at the top.  I used an alternating fabric to add the piping look in the middle.  Inside the purse there are pockets on both sides for keys, phones and all that small stuff.

I would love to have any one willing to try this pattern out for me. I have had only one person test my patterns, but I am thinking it would be a better idea if I had 2 people test it.  So I will have 2 winners!!!  You get the pattern for free, and it is sent to your email address. I just need the pattern completed within a week of you receiving it, and all the critics you are willing to give. I will end the contest at midnight in one week, on Friday, January 21st.

So Talented!!

I have been so buys lately, with such random stuff.  Thank you to all you that are faithful and keep checking up on me!  I am working on new patterns that will be fun for the winter and the spring.  I will keep you posted and will be looking for Testers!

It is so fun to be able to catch up with old friends!  Thanks to facebook, we can find so many old friends that we have lost contact with.  Nicole and I went to BYU Idaho together, when it was called Ricks College.  It was fun to find each other on Facebook!

You have to go over and check out her shop, Repent Industries by Nikkisic!!  Nicole's shop has been open for a year.  She is so talented and always loved fashion.  Now she can do something about it, and she is doing fabulous.  Her scarfs are so BEAUTIFUL!!  I LOVE THEM!!

                                            And to top it off, she is a fantastic photographer!!

Check out her shop at - http://www.etsy.com/shop/nikkisic?ref=pr_shop

And her blog - http://www.repentindustriesbynikkisic.blogspot.com/

Jocole has come to my rescue

We all have very busy lives and sometimes don't even know what to do with them!!  I hit a point shortly after this last pattern, and I definitely had put too much on my plate.  So sorry for not posting for a while!  But I have been so excited about this last pattern, the ruffle skirt.  It is definitely a favorite skirt in our house!!  Jodi Jean with Jocole is testing my pattern for me, and it will be out soon!!  YEAH!!
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I gotta tell you about Jodi, I think she is absolutely fabulous.  I met Jodi through our Etsy shops. And I can definitely tell you, she is as genuine as them come.  We really hit it off when we met, we have quite a bit in common.  We graduated from the same college, both young mom's, and have a huge love for sewing.  Jodi also has some WONDERFUL patterns for sale.  So please go check you her shop as well - http://www.etsy.com/shop/jocole.  To top it off, she has such a fun blog that you will probably fall in love with.  So many cute ideas!!
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Jodi, Thanks again for testing my ruffle pattern!!

Pattern Tester for a Ruffle Skirt

I just can't get over ruffles right now, I just have so much fun with them.  Here is a new skirt that I need a pattern tester for.  It is such a fun simple skirt.  It is raised in the back to show a fun layer of ruffles.  I had a hard time deciding whether to make this skirt in these fun colors, or in just some natural whites and creams.  So I think I am going to have to make the natural color one as well.  It was a ton of fun to make, and it is such a hit with the little girls!

I would love to have any one willing to try this pattern out for me. You get the pattern for free, and it is sent to your email address. I just need the pattern completed within a week of you receiving it, and all the critics you are willing to give. I will end the contest at midnight of Sunday, August 1st.

LiliBug Designs wins Girly Girl Romper Pattern

It has been a busy week, but I do have a winner for the Girly Girl Romper Pattern Tester!  Amanda from LiliBug Designs has fabric and ready to go!!  Please take time to check out her shop on Etsy, SUPER CUTE!!  You can also follow Amanda on Facebook.  She is a huge crafter and makes some of the stinkin cutest bows I have seen.  Here is a picture of one of her crocheted flowers, that I absolutely LOVE.

Thank you to all of you who put your names in the hat and were willing to sew my pattern.  Keep posted, I have more coming.  I have a stinkin cute skirt with ruffles on the bum, fun ruffle necked jacket, and another purse up my sleeves.

The Girly Girl Romper, Pattern Tester Needed

I LOVE that the little rompers for girls are coming back in style.  I think they are so stinkin cute.  When I started to make this pattern, I had something totally different in mind.  As I kept sewing it, I change things a ton, and this is what I can up with.  I am so excited, this is the only way I am able to get my daughter to wear shorts.  She has been strictly a skirt kinda girl, until now!!

I would love to have any one willing to try this pattern out for me. You get the pattern for free, and it is sent to your email address. I just need the pattern completed within a week of you receiving it, and all the critics you are willing to give. I will end the contest at midnight of Monday July 12th .

Newsboy Cap Winner

Yeah, we have a winner for the Newsboy Cap!!  Eunice Beshears from Cheeky and Choccy is going to sew the hat.  Thank you Eunice.  Here is a picture of one of her hats from her shop, that I am totally in love with.  All of you out there who love patterns this one looks super cute!!

Newsboy Cap Pattern Tester!!

It is time again, I have a new pattern that I am needing someone to test it out for me.  The Newsboy Cap pattern fits head sizes 16" - 20".  Pattern has full color photos to walk you through each step.  The hat is fully lined with an elastic in the back to help hold it on.  Little girls always have the funnest outfits and tutu's, why can't the boys look just as cute!!

I am needing any one willing to try this pattern out for me.  You get the pattern for free, and it is sent to your email address.  I just need the pattern completed within a week of you receiving it, and all the critics you are willing to give.  I will end the contest at midnight of Friday June 25th.

Baseball Ice Cream Cake

I don't think I have ever concidered myself a fantastic chef at all.  But I definately love new recipies and any excuse to cook for family and friends.  My baby boy just had a birthday, and I have tried to make something fun for each of them for their birthdays.  My son loves playing with all of his balls, so my other kdis and I decided to make him a baseball cake.  And of course, if you can add ice cream, why not!  So with the guidance of my friend, my kids and I gave it a try.  Check out my friend Sueann's recipie blog, it is fantastic!!!  Here is an ice cream cake she made that was so cool looking!!

http://collectionofrecipes.blogspot.com/

Here is how I made mine, keep in mind I am no professional!

  Ingredients and supplies:

1 box cake mix, your choice (I used Devil food)

21 boxes of ice cream, your choice (I used Mint Chocolate) - softened

Frosting (I made my own, I like the flavor the most)

Orange and black or brown food coloring

 Round bowl

Cookie sheet

small samdwich bag

 

1.  Bake the cake to package directions, in a large cookie sheet.  Let cool.

2. With your round bowl, line the inside with saran wrap.  (this I may have forgotten about with out Sueann's help.)

3.  Cut cake into small pieces and line around the edge of the bowl.

4.  Cover and freeze for at least 20 min, until cake is firm.

5.  Add the softened ice cream to the bowl.

6.  Cover and Freeze for at least 2 hours.

7.  Flip cake over on serving plate, the saran wrap will help you pull the cake out.

8.  Ice the cake with orange frosting, I had to set mine back in the freezer before step 9 for 20 min.

9.  Using a meat clever (thank you Sueann for the idea!!!), pat at the frosting to make it look bumpy like a basket ball.  Using a small sandwich bag filled with your brown or black frosting, make the lines on the basket ball.

So easy and so fun!!!  Have fun if you give it a try!!

Thank you!

I just finished leaving feedback to a few people who have purchased from my shop on Etsy.  Every time I have left feedback, I have thought to myself how thankful I am for their support.  Sometimes I feel like on the computer it is hard for us to fully express ourselves to others.  In person we are able to show our appreciation on our faces.  And I don't know if some of you other stay at home moms feel the same way.  I tell my husband all the time that have become really bad at having adult conversations.  I am much better with my kids, and I don't know where along the way I lost that, oops.

Any way, I just wanted to let all of you that follow my blog and support my shop, THANK YOU.  Really, I am so thankful for all the support I have received from everyone.  Some people started out as strangers and have become friends.  How lucky are we to be able to get to know more people through all these creative links!!  I am truly blessed!  THANK YOU!!!
I am not so good at getting my own pictures but I thought it was a fitting smile for this post.  Here is a cheesy smile for you!!

Pattern Tester winner!!

Thanks to those who were willing to help test my sewing pattern for the purse.  I will have more patterns I will need tested soon, so please come back to check in.  Anna,w ho left me a message on facebook won!  Congrats Anna, and thank you!!