Newest thing

I started an Etsy shop check it out:

www.mamasewsimply.etsy.com

right now I am just selling some cards that are handmade (not by me) and some fabrics that I have a ton of. I haven't sold anything yet through the site but I have had a few people inquire about things. I have been getting a few fabrics here and there at wholesale distribution centers and will be making things with them soon. Right now I am consumed with making my mom some runners for Thanksgiving, my brother wants an amazing Duvet cover and some thow pllows, and I am working on an adorable stocking for Matthew's first Christmas. I will keep you updated but while Matthew sleeps that's what I am up to.

Jessica's bumper

I just finished a bumper for my good friend Jessica who I know from Boston. She ordered bedding when Matthew was really little thinking there would be no way I could make her little girl's bedding, however, the bumper she got was really lame. It didn't quite fit although the colors were adorable. So, I made her new bumpers. They are this vintage peter rabit toile with a sage gingham cording and middle section. They have the soft bubble minky on the inside and a silky sage ribbon to attatch it. It fits great and really allows her to add more colors into her little girls room rather than just having sage and peach. From what she has said, she seems really happy. Here are the fabrics for now but I will add picture of the bumper when i get them from her.

My baby is 4 months old!!

So, I am not all that good at keeping up with the whole blog thing, so I think that I am going to save up a few blog ideas and sit down and insert them all at once. Much like i am doing tonight. So, let me start with my adorable son. He just had his 4 month birthday and yes, I did sing to him.

He is such a good little reader, I am so proud of him.




Happy baby!!

"Circa 77"

225 West Oak Street
Denton, TX

So, the kindest people at this vintage second hand store are the ones that led me to get a tax ID number. I am not crazy into second hand clothes but this sweet lady (the mother of the owner) will make you anything you want, out of any fabric, for dirt cheap. She makes adorable tube top dresses and shirts that you would see in Forever 21 but way better. Really, if you can think it up, she'll make it. Not only that, but I bought all this fabric and even a sewing smock for $20. What a find. I can't wait for someone to want a really bright and fun baby bedding or even a cute sewing smock like this one!!

Note: Emily R. this is your kind of place and she'll even make you those great skirts you like so much!



Old vintage fabric scraps



close up on my favorite one. I wish I could find more of this.



Sewing smock

Another fabric

This fabric is truely my favorite!!! It is a gorgous toile fabric that is a soft velvet. It is light and dark teal and just pops. This retails for $11.00 a yard and is well worth it!!

Called "Horizon Blue" 45" printed velvet by 3 sisters

I STARTED A BUSINESS!!!!

So, the other day I went and started a business. Yes, a business!! I love to make things and buy fabric and this whole hobby has gotten quite expensive. Soo, I decided to start a business out of it and I got a Tax ID number!! This way I can get fabrics at wholesale prices and make a little money off of the things I make. So, I think I am going to start out with baby bedding, selling fabric by the yard, and see what comes my way. I went to United Notions as my frist adventure and it is AWESOME!! I got the fabrics below so let me know if you want to purchase any of it or if you want something made from them. I can't wait for my selection to grow!!!



This fabric is by Moda called "Blossom Stripe" in Terra Cotta $8.50 a yard


This is "Blossom Wallpaper" by Moda as well in Terra cotta $8.50 a yard. Cordinating to the one above!


This is called "3 sisters favorites" by Moda for $8.50 a yard. This is some of my favorite shabby chic cotton fabric.


Also, called "3 sisters favorites" by Moda is a cordinating fabric to the one above.


This faboric is an awesome kitchen fabric with beautiful bright colors! It is by Moda home collection. It is retailing for $8.00 a yard. Gorgous!