::New in the Studio::

i'm still in love with gray 

(or grey for those across the pond;)

i had an order for a burp cloth and onesie gift set. 

the new baby's nursery is gray

and

they don't know the sex!

(***i loved that delivery surprise! 

 i can still hear my husband 

saying, "it's a girl!"***)

anyhoo...

here's one end of the burp cloth

here's the other end...

and the onesie to go with it.

i find the color combo soothing.

and thank goodness for a sunny afternoon in my studio!

makes my photos look so much better!

i'll be back soon with an update on my quilt top!

  

ChalkCloth Christmas Ornaments

Hi there,

I write from the land of the sick and the brave.

We've conquered, we've battled, but we will not be defeated.

Well, at least the kids won't be defeated.

Me?  The Mom?  Well that's a whole nother story.

I'm close to being defeated.  I mean seriously, legally aren't I entitled to a break every four hours?  Or, like, aren't I eligible at this point to collect overtime pay?

Well, I did manage to eek out these c u-u-u-u te teacher gifts this week.  

However, and don't kill me, I did not produce the tutorial.

Tell Court and Molly not to fire me from blogging.

So this Chalk Cloth business is fun! 

My supply came from our amazing, wonderful sponsor the Online Fabric Store.  

I sewed the patch of chalk cloth onto some leftover drop cloth I had (member my pillows?).  

Then I essentially made a little pillow with sweet Christmas fabric on the other side and attached a loop of dark red grosgrain ribbon for hanging.

Do you recognize the handsome man in the photo?

I thought they turned out really cute.  Put together with one of those cool chalk pens and wrap in a cellophane bag and its a sweet Christmas gift.   I like the idea of the kiddos writing the message, too. Could be the year (2011), could be the name, or perhaps a special thank you message.

Happy Holidays everyone.  I won't be with my sisters and nieces and nephew this year (tear) but I will be where it is warm with the in-laws. 

New in the Studio

Here's what's new in the studio:

Valentine burp cloths with large heart that goes on the front of your shoulder

and a slightly smaller heart that goes on the back of your shoulder

Colleen modeling the burp cloth, wishing she could be holding baby Coleman or baby Ginger.

from the back

We won't be listing these on Etsy just yet--saving for some shows we've got goin' on.  But, as always, if you see something you like let us know and we can surely help you out!