Sewing MACHINE

Sew...I've been occupied sewing these:


Yes, count them. 20 chef sets! YIKES! This order finishes of a set of 4 wholesale orders totaling about 100 chef sets in the last month. I think I could probably make these with my eyes closed by now.

It feels good to complete something. Which reminds me of several projects that I haven't finished. Like the baby quilt for my now 4 year old, or the baby dress for my now 13 month old.

Soon I will begin on my handmade Chrismtas gifts. But for now here's my first Christmas project. Refashioned Christmas dresses for my girls BEFORE:



Yes, I bought my girls quite ordinary Christmas dresses at some big box store. And YES, I dress my girls to match despite vowing as a young girl never to commit this sin.

Come see the "oh so stunning" AFTER I've run my magical wand (Janome) over these babies tomorrow!

And the Winner Is ....

RACHEL

This lucky girl said:
I will follow my fellow creator:) I am a creative nut too with some of the same results. My favorite from your store? Almost anything Layla models:) Seriously, I love the chef set. LOVE it! Frank loves helping me in the kitchen and he could definetly use an apron his size. Count me in for one entry.

(By the way, Rachel received 2 entries with her comment - making her the lucky winner!)

Thanks to all of those who commented! Stay tuned for some more stuff that is up my sleeves, well besides stray threads and fabric fuzz ;)

Handmade Day #5 - Gifts for Teachers

My top 11. Super EASY, fun and practical presents - minus the typical apples!

Badge Lanyard
Checkbook Cover
Coffee Cozy
Fancy Notebooks
Hand Sanitizer
Key Fob
MakeUp Bag
Oil Cloth Lunch Sack
Oragami Box
Pocket Tissue Holder
Sticky Notes Books

Only 3 hours left to enter the Chef Set GIVEAWAY! The lucky winner will be revealed on Saturday!

Handmade Day #4 - Gifts for Dads / Men

Coin Cufflinks
Crafty Pin - I don't know any man that would actually wear this, but it would be a pretty funny gift.
Grandpa or Dad Custom Photo
Necktie
Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Recycled Necktie Wallet

Tomorrow: Handmade Day #5 - Teacher's Gifts

Only 28 more hours to get those comments in for the Chef Set GIVEAWAY!

Handmade Day #3 - Gifts for Moms & Women

Top 8 today...I'm having a hard time with this one. I never know what to get my mom. She seems to have just about everything.

Bookmark
Bow Frame (with updated family photos of course)
Love Quilt
Mini Scrapbook
Organza Flower
Pillow - Love
Portfolio
Table Top Ironing Pad

Any other great suggestions for gifts for mom? Please share!

Handmade Day #2 - Gifts for Friends

Here are my top 10 friends gifts. You know you're giving a good gift when it's something you'd love for yourself. By the way... I'd love to receive any of these little beauties (hint, hint;)

Business Card Holder
Buttercup Bag
Car CD Holder
Felt Circle Pillow
Homemade Body Salts and Cocoa
Monogrammed Candle
No Sew Jersey Scarf
Ruffle Headband
Shabby Flower Pins
Vintage Earrings

Tomorrow Handmade Day #3 - Gifts for Mom or the Special Lady in your life.

Handmade Day #1 - Gifts for Kids

Here they are. My top 10. I will definitely be making these for my kids for Christmas. LOVE the Embroidered kids art!

Apron
Christmas Chalkboards
Crayon Roll
Embroider your kids artwork
Felt Food
Taggie Animals
Toddler Crayons
Ooey Gooey Science Experiment
Quite Book Template
Wall Art

Tomorrow: Handmade Day #2 Gifts for Friends (Cool stuff)