Craft Fair Time

I've been hard at work knitting and sewing this past month and I have a lot of really great things for sale this year. Hope you can come by and check it out! 

More Ryans Dress

I got a few more photos from Ryan and Garrett's wedding of her in her dress.  She just looked so beautiful that day, I love sharing these photos.

Katie's Dress

My most beautiful bride Katie got married two weekends ago and was so kind to already send me some photos from her wonderful wedding day. She looks so happy in her custom made wedding dress. The dress is a very pale pink lace with a silk lining underneath. It has a simple silhouette with a crew neck, three quarter sleeves, and a seam at the waist, but yet looks so elegant on her. I am so happy with the way this dress turned out and I really think she was as well.

Ryan's Dress

One dress down, two to go.  Here is the beautiful bride, Ryan, walking down the aisle with her mother, in her custom made, Stayer Designs, gown. I've decided to use "Stayer Designs" as my brand for my high end garments, such as wedding and evening gowns. Ryan's dress is a strapless, sweetheart neckline, gathered skirt, silk chiffon dress with an Alençon lace overlay. She looks so stunning in it and I am really happy with the end product. 

Baby Accessories

This weekend I'm headed east to Chicago for my sister in laws baby shower. I'm very excited for many reasons, but mainly because I can't wait to be the number one aunt. So I'm starting off my auntie duties by making sure my brothers baby is the slickest one in the play group. I made some sweet baby bibs and burp clothes.  The black and red ones are hand screen printed fabric, here from SF. The other two prints are fabrics from Japan.  All the pieces are then backed with cotton chenille, so it's extra soft on the babies skin. Oh and don't worry, I'll be sure to make some more to sell on Etsy.

A Little Lace

Here is a little sneak park of a dress I've been working on. I am hand sewing this alencon lace to silk chiffon. It takes a long time, but it is definitely worth it. It's so pretty and I'm very happy with the way it is turning out. I snapped this pic of working while I was watching Project Runway. Such a fun way to spend a Thursday evening. 

Chickens are IN!

I was sent to the hardware store this last weekend to get hooks for our pantry where we can hang grocery bags and aprons. Of course you can't expect me to just get the boring white or plain silver ones. They had these awesome chickens and I just couldn't resist. Plus, we have plenty of pig figurines, paintings, napkin holders...I thought it would be a nice change of animal. Also, I painted the pantry this lovely blue, I'm quite proud of it.  AND, if you happen to notice the beautiful bag hanging on my new hook and wondering where you might be able to pick one up for yourself, check out Paper Whales on Etsy, she makes some pretty spectacular stuff.