Holy CRAP!

Where the heck did this year go? Just yesterday I was packing away the tree and ornaments it seems. Seriously, this year has just flown by and I find myself horribly behind in just about everything. It's the time of year for me to up my production on the gift making front and I just don't even know where to start!

I've been selling my wares on Etsy for almost 2 years now and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, but it is time for me to (hopefully) expand. I'm moving my cloth diapering goods to Hyena Cart (grand opening November 15th, under the same name) and will continue to use Etsy as a place for my mommy goods and clothing. So keep your eyes open, I'll be stocking my Ultimate Eye Masks and Therapy Sets there very soon. They make such lovely stocking stuffers and pampering gifts.

Now I'm off to sew up my "Safari" inspired diapers and mix a batch of aromatherapy filling for the therapy sets.

Sorry for the Hiatus

Well, we have been a bit busy here. We went on a little weekend getaway for DH's work, took a side trip to the coast, the boys aren't sleeping (which makes mommy TIRED) well, the girls are about to start school in another week, and I got my Etsy shop set up!

Actually, I got the shop set up right before we left, then set it to vacation mode. When we got back, I turned my vacay mode off and by the next morning I had my first sale! Insert happy dance, giant smiley face, etc here; it wasn't a big ticket item, but it was super exciting to see somebody else wanting something that I had made.

Anyways, I am almost back to a project a day. Some days it takes a bit longer, depending on what I'm working on, but I have been totally focused on getting some gifts finished and adding stuff to my store.

If you want to see what I have been up to, come visit me at www.dustiebottoms.etsy.com !

A Project a Day

I have lots of big plans for my growing by the day stash of fabric. I plan on making Christmas this year instead of buying it. My kids have too much as it is, and those store bought items seem to be quickly forgotten. I have a total of 9 kids to give gifts to this year, and three of those kids (mine) have birthdays during the two weeks surrounding Chistmas. Needless to say, the holidays are a tough but fun time of year for us.

I have to make:

1 makeup case

1 tote

1 childs apron

1 pot holder

1 childs chef hat

5 eye spy pouches

3 chalk mats

3 art totes

3 chalk/crayon rolls

3 super hero capes

3 soft blocks

3 monster loveys

1 pencil roll

As you can see, my sewing "plate" is full. Added to that, I am in the process of starting an Etsy store selling my cloth diapers, wraps, and childrens clothing. Busy, busy. Thank goodness this isn't a "job" to me but a passion and escape. I'm going to try to post each project as it progresses, or at least as it is completed.

This weekends wrap, bamboo/cotton jersey, hand dyed. Decorative cotton panel for extra support and to make it extra pretty.

Here is todays wrap, bamboo/cotton jersey. Has a decorative cotton panel and cell phone pocket for added support and functionality.