Upgraded Machine= Fresh Start

Yesterday I got a new embroidery/sewing machine!!!  Major purchase...I was sweaty writing out the check!!! Hoping once we get back to school I'll have time to really create.  My youngest is off to pre school MWF 8-12. I plan to work on monogramming items for people (towels, backpacks, lunchsacks, stockings etc)and do some items to put on Etsy again. 

I've had an Etsy store in the past under InchBuyInch and will likely list baby/children's items- monogrammed burp cloths, pillowcase dresses, capes, maybe applique and monogramming.  I shall make one or two of each  item as samples or gifts, post it then do custom orders. 

Hoping to make a little money eventually. I promised my husband that I could so I'm going to give this 100%.  It's going to be a really rough aspiration given that I don't like sewing, painting, embroidering.  Just kidding -bring on back to school!

Easter Ideas

Easter is coming and I'm working on some gift ideas for my little people and others.   Feel free to drop your basket liners by if you want them embroidered!  I did a lot of stockings this year for Santa and anticipate a basket liner back up for the Bunny.

2 years ago I made some "Happy Easter" banners with colorful fabric panels and contrasting fabric letters on a ribbon for a craft show.  We hang ours every year- great project to do with your children.

I've starting thinking about our baskets....we traditionally go light on candy and the Bunny brings new beach towels, goggles, flip flops, and/or bathing suits.  The Bunny hides our baskets and the kids have to go on a search Easter morning to find their loot! The Bunny must bring towels to other families as I have 5 on my embroidery pile right now to get done and return.

My youngest doesn't remember Easter so we've just started telling him about the Bunny.  He's a little concerned about a giant rabbit but does like the idea of finding candy in eggs.

Ideas for you from Baby to Teen:

1st Easter or Happy Easter Bib (I have Easter designs to embroider/embellish)

Bean Bags spelling out a child's name

Monogrammed Pool or Bath Towel

Chalk, playdough, bubbles

Happy Spring everyone!  

Band Hero Party

We are in party planning mode again.  This time it is for Kassidy's 10th birthday. She wanted Band Hero for her birthday and is having friends sleep over and sing the night away.  Keeping with the theme the guests will join a band, design an album cover, tie dye shirts and create guitar pick necklaces.  They can take home all of their crafts in the morning as a memory and lasting party favor!