AND THE WINNER IS!!!!

The winner to the Necklace Giveaway from eklegler handcrafted pearl necklaces and earrings is......

PZ Designs

Thank you to everyone who put there name in the drawing and for supporting my shop!

Necklace Giveaway!!

I am so excited to show you this new shop, and a fantastic giveaway!!  Betsy Kleger, with eklegler handcrafted pearl necklaces and earrings.  One of my favorite things about Betsy is her mission statement - To put "Big Box" businesses out of business and to keep alive the handmade traditions.

Betsy makes unique handmade faux pearl necklaces and earrings, and is always welcome to custom orders.

Here is the giveaway!!

A beautiful 18" hand-crafted crocheted three-stranded necklace with faux pearls. Closes with lobster claw clasp.

Here is how you can win.

The giveaway will last until midnight on Monday, February 22nd.  I will announce the winner by Wednesday the 24th, here on my blog and on my facebook.

To get in the drawing:

1.  Leave me a comment on this post for 1 entry into this post

2.  Add to my list of followers, and say so in your comment left, for another entry

3.  Go to Betsy's facebook page and add yourself to her fanpage and leave her a comment, for a 3rd entry.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Betsy-Klegers-ekleger-Etsy-Shop/303703522163?v=info&ref=mf

4.  Go to Betsy's Etsy shop and become  fan there too for a 4th entry - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ekleger

Good Luck!!

Joel Dewberry Aviary Fabrics

I have started selling fabric!! Yeah!! So many fun prints.

These fabrics are designed by Joel Dewberry, who gets his inspiration from nature. Because of mine and my husbands love for being outdoors, this fabric feels close to home. I just love this fabric, oh the possibilities!!

The Aviary Collection, is a perfect retreat to the garden. It recreates the beauty and spirit that are synonymous with a relaxing garden setting. From the cherry blossom and the sparrow motif to the rich wood grain texture, Aviary transports the elegant design of nature to the luxurious medium of fabric. Sparrows - Dark Green

Wood grain

Sunburst Damask

These are some projects that I was able to already sew!! I really love working with this fabric, it has such high quality, and it shows.

Each of these aprons that I made were made for 2 mom and their daughters. How fun to match in style while making that fantastic batch of cookies.

If you are interested in any of these fabrics, please let me know. I can sell anywhere from 1/2 a yard to more. I will slowly get more fabrics in stock, through my husbands patience and my pocket book. :)

Check out his site, and if there is a fabric you like, I can get it for you - http://www.joeldewberry.com/

I sell these fabrics at $7.95 a yard

I love crafting, I am always meeting new people, who share the same love for crafts that I do. I want to tell you about Elizabeth from http://lizbethsgarden.wordpress.com/. She is a writer and an artist. If you check out her blog you will find hew write about books, politics, and everything in between. But I would love to show you her etsy shop!! She has just finished some fun earring tassels.

The tassels are one inch long in red with a red wrap. A silver rose accents the front of the tassel.

Elizabeth makes tassels for key rings, earrings, home decor, and ornaments. She also has some art in her shop! Check it out - http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizbethsgarden.

Fun Ideas

I just had the chance to work on such a fun project! I was asked to make 2 costumes for some boys. One cow and one pig. So I though I would share it with you! I always love when I get a chance to creat something new! My kids were so jealous when I finished the costumes. They wanted me to start making them some to match, because I wouldn't let them touch these ones.

I want to share a fantastic tutorial with you today. Bobbie from http://www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/, has a wonderful idea for using all those scraps that we get hanging around.
here is her final flower, with her words and instructions to follow.

Get a pile of scraps/selvage edges. The longer pieces that I used were ones from squaring up my fabric before I would cut it.

You will also need a needle and thread and a button.

Thread your needle and make sure to double tie the knot so that it does not slip through your fabric. Start stacking pieces of fabric onto the needle. You can shape them as you go or shape before you tie it off. Some of the larger pieces I twisted around and around on the needle to create flower petals.

Side view of stacking the fabric.

I had to use the pliers to pull the needle all the way through.

Then when you have gotten the desired look. Sew through the entire thickness of your fabric flower several times to get it so that it won't fall apart. Then sew on your button (or you can hot glue it on)

And now you have a gorgeous fabric flower! Use it as a hairbow, a brooch, decorations, whatever you can think of. It is a great way to use what you have to create something beautiful. -Bobbie

Stop by her blog and check out her Etsy shop! - www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

Haiti Relief

"I have been sitting here in augh, seeing how much people are doing to help with the relief efforts in Haiti. An wondering what I can do to help. I am so thankful for this opportunity to be able help. You pick the PDF pattern you want. Let me know in your comments when you buy it. I send you the pattern via email, and send 50% of the sale to the relief efforts. Patterns available - The big bag Bag with Seperator Baby Buggy Bag 3 Layer Skirt 2 Layer Skirt (my patterns have easy directions to follow for any skill level.)

I will send the money through the LDS Philanthropies. If you would like a copy of what I send, I am more that willing to share the information. I think it is wonderful for all of us to be able to help together in our own homes. For questions about LDS Philanthropies, here is there site - http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/"

Quiet Books

I am always looking for new ideas to keep my kids quiet when I go to church. So I was so excited to run across this blog. Anna has made her whole blog on how to make quietbooks. This is a picture of all the pages of the quiet book. How creative! This is one of my favorite page, it is so cute!!Visit her blog at - http://quietbooks.blogspot.com/

Dora, Dora, Dora

We did it!! The dress turned out fantastic!! She loves it!! Thanks to the inspiration of Dora the Explorer.

The Layers!!!!

AND THE TWIRL!! She is very proud!!

SALE

ALL PDF PATTERNS ON SALE IN MY SHOP!!!

CHECK THEM OUT!!

AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!

SALE LASTS UNTILL JANUARY 11th!!

The Dora Dress

I was just watching Dora The Explorer with my daughter, and fell in love with her dress. I tried to find a picture, but I couldn't find one of the whole dress. I want to make this dress for my daughter for Christmas! I think I will change the sleeves to a bell sleeve, but the skirt is what I love. Imagine those sleeves in layers all the way up the bottom of the skirt. I think there was 5 layers. So cute. I better get sewing, I will show you the dress when it is done!!

Sewing Classes

I am teaching sewing lessons, and looking for new students.

Any age is welcome from 8 years and up to adults.

any skill level is welcome. Learn to sew the basics, and work your way up to advanced sewing.

Classes have 1 -2 students in each, a lot of hands-on help from me.

If you are interested, or know of anyone, please contact me. I will give a discount to you if you find a friend for the same class.

Blastoff !!!!!!

Check it out!!

http://ppl.blastoffnetwork.com/shanphillipp

This site is a blast! You will love it!!

Halloween Fun

Here are a couple ideas from years past for some fun halloween costumes.

Dorothy and the Tin-Man.

Dorothy is made with a gingham fabric where the pattern alternates at the waist and hem. The dress is one piece with the diaper cover underneath to match. And she can never go without her red sparkly shoes. The shoes were hard to find in such a small size, so I used a black pair of babydoll shoes and added red glitter to them with just your basic Elmers glue. And yet again, I cannot make anything girl, without a bow!

The Tin-Man is made in a silver stretch fabric, and zips up the back. At each joint is a hinge that is attatched with buttons. The hat is made from a funnel that has been spray painted silver. This Tin-Man already found his heart!! These costumes were made from Simplicity 4024.

VEGGIE TALES!

If you have seen Veggie Tales, you will recognize these costumes! Above is Bob the Tomato. Bob was made with red felt. The eyes are lightly stuffed to stick out, and the nose was stuffed to jump, with a large smiley face below. The neck and hem of this costume have elastic in them to hold it in place, and give it the round look with the hem landing at the hips. Red tights and a green leaf bow accent the costume very well. The bow is made from felt and ribbon.

Larry the Cucumer was made similar to Bob the Toamto, minus the elastic at the hem. This costume ends just above the feet, and is still very easy to walk in!

Getting ready for Halloween

Last year I made this cute costume for my beautiful model!! She didn't like it at all, and refused to wear it. Luckily it still fits, tight, but fits!! So she is ready for Halloween already!The costume was made in fleece with a zipper down the back. Ribbon are looped around the head for a mane and at the end of the tail. To add the girly look, we had to add the pink!! Pink ears, feet, and pink bows on the ear and tail!! If you have any cute Halloween ideas, let me know!!