Once in awhile, I am asked to create custom baby bedding.  There is no greater pleasure found.  One of my weaknesses is brand new babies.  There is so much anticipation, so much to prepare for and so much that we think we know and so much that is unknown. This baby was going to be born to a couple that would cherish her forever.  It was evident as we began to design and embellish her future living quarters.  My client, Lindsay D. (mom-to-be) was a delight to work with.  She had great color sense and was so anticipating the birth of their little one.  We began our journey at the fabric store.  We actually met each other at Anatol's Fabrics.  Their fabric selections can be viewed at  www.housefabrics.com/defaultproduct.asp   She showed me her fabric choices and  I began the design process.  Lindsay loves personalized work.  One of the first things this baby may learn are her initials.  All of the trim, woodwork, drapery rods, finials, and ball fringe were soft white.  The walls w

While on a recent trip to Minnesota, I visited this quaint little shop in Stillwater and found this beautiful batch of buttons. These are not just ordinary buttons, they are all hand made ceramic buttons. Loving to collect things, I couldn't resist at least a photo. Colorful, playful, and waiting to be sewn to something were all the things I thought about as I ran my fingers through this assortment. To learn more about them and their uniqueness visit her web site at  www.pushingmybuttons.etsy.com . Julie Kinney is the creator--I am just an admirer, the photographer and a lover of buttons.

The colors are right for this time of year. Sewing is my favorite thing to do.  Look what Lorraine B., a client of mine, asked me to do for her children.  She celebrates and decorates at Halloween with her extended family like most do at Christmas.  The family gathers at this time of year to be together.  She goes all out.  This is a photo of what one of the child's bedding looks like.  The BOO on the pillow was my way of getting to use my embroidery machine once again.  I am addicted to that thing.