HEADBANDS

Saturday found me with a little too much time on my hands so I went searching thru all my scrap projects to find something quick and easy to sew and I did! These gorgeous headbands were the result and yes I just had to personalise them as well for all the neices.

As we were having dinner with the whole family I had to get three made in just one afternoon and I did it!

Might just make a few more of these would also make a great last minute present too!

PERSONALIZED PILLOWCASE

Inbetween all my sewing orders this week I have found the time to make a pillowcase using a tutorial I found on the internet.
I managed to find two fabrics the main fabric a lovely floral was reduced at Spotlight to $6.00 (from $14.95)and a gorgeous green to match (not reduced).
Instructions were very easy to follow and as an extra step I decided to embroider her name on the side strip.
You can find the measurements and instructions here at MaryQuilts.com

Once completed I realized that the pillowcase was way too big (perhaps pillows are a different size in the US) so out came the mat and rotary cutter and several inches later viola all finished.
Will be making one for each of the nieces and nephews as birthday presents so will take note of the measurements and post when I make another one shortly.
I think these are gorgeous what do you think?

MORE ORDERS POSTED THIS WEEK

Here's just a few orders that were made and posted this week. Gorgeous designs too and in the name of "Mia". I have a niece by the same name and also a friend with a daughter of the same name. Perhaps this name is becoming popular again!

PERSONALISED BANNER/BUNTING "LILY"

Another gorgeous personalised banner this time in the name of "LILY" using the flower power banner from Big Dreams Embroidery and two lovely quilting fabrics one pink and one brown.
Please note the design is for machine embroidery only and I am very happy with how it looks and I have lots of other fabrics in my stash which would look great!

PERSONALISED BANNER/BUNTING FOR "CHLOE"

Remember the gorgeous shabby rosebud fabric I showed you recently? Well I finally decided to make a personalised banner/bunting with this fabric. I teamed it with a lovely spot fabric in pink and the end result is just stunning. Add a lovely satin ribbon and your banner is ready to hang.
This design is made for embroidery machines only and is available to purchase from Big Dreams Embroidery on Etsy.
This banner is available to purchase via my Madeit store and if you would like one made (any first name) please do not hesitate to contact me.

PERSONALISED OWL BIB AND BURP

I found the time during the week to sit down and sew up a new matching bib and burp. Made in the name of "Charlotte" this set uses the most gorgeous owl fabric - isn't it cute?
This set is now available in my Madeit store and yes I can make one up in any first name.

ORDERS AND MORE

It's been a busy week at Thecabbagepatch. Running around stocking up on fabrics and threads and also found time to catch up with friends this week too.
Here's just some of the orders finished this week and on their way to a new home.

SHABBY FABRICS

Do you love shabby or shabby chic fabrics? I do I am regular visitor to my local patchwork store always on the look out for some shabby fabrics and some lovely projects to make, whether its a birthday present, a house warming present or a present for myself. These fabrics are just lovely for home decor and here are a few of them from my own stash. I will be using these in the coming weeks so watch this space!

BANNER FOR MIA

Another gorgeous banner finished. This time in the name of "Mia" who it turning 2 later this month. I have choosen a lovely pink spot fabric together with a lovely brown fabric featuring stars. Design is called the Square Banner and is available for machine embroidery sewers from the lovely Kate at Big Dreams Embroidery on Etsy. The font letters were from my own collection.

PERSONALISED BLANKETS

Another large order finished. Two beautiful blue blankets each embroidered with the names "Ripley" and "Lachlan". Also a matching bib for each and a burp cloth for "Lachlan" as well. Gorgeous spot flannel fabric and blue fleece and I think I will head off to my local qulting store to see if I can buy more of this gorgeous fabric.

NEWBORN BABY PRESENT - LADYBUG

My cousin recently became a grandmother again this time to a little girl by the name of "Holly". This matching set has been made using the most gorgeous ladybug flannel (thanks to all those who helped me choose this fabric) and contains one tshirt, one matching bib, two embroidered bibs - one with the name "Holly" and one appliqued with "LIL sister". Here's hoping the new parents will like it as much as I have enjoyed making it.

ORDERS AND MORE

Here's just a few of the personalized bib orders I was working on last week, some I forgot to photograph before posting (bummer) and a few tshirts for hubby's niece and nephew.

CHILLI DUST OR POWDER

It's that time again when hubby decorates the kitchen with home grown chillis, garlic and bay leaves. This is just a sneak peak of my kitchen! My hubby has an obsession with his chillis, he allows them to dry then he extracts the seeds then into the food processor and viola, chilli powder or chilli dust as we like to call it. He then puts it into an old salt/pepper shaker, one where you have to turn the knob at the top and it comes out down the bottom. This is potent stuff as his chillis are very hot!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Goodmorning and Happy Mother's Day to everyone.
Hope you all have a lovely day with family and friends.

MOTHER'S DAY PRESENTS

My mother's day presents are finally finished. My mother in law, my mum and my Aunty (who is here on holidays from Western Australia) will each receive one monogrammed bath towel plus a matching hand towel.
What Mother's Day wouldn't be complete without a flower so I have made a fabric flower for each one and will pop that on the outside once wrapped. Each flower is made of two quilting fabrics, one plain pink and the other is white with pink spots. Flower tutorial can be purchased from jewelboxballerina on Etsy. I also made a fabric button for the middle using the white/pink spot fabric.

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY PRESENT FINISHED

Been busy working on another birthday present. This time I embroidered two long sleeved tshirts, one with a number two design from the lovely Kate at Big Dreams Embroidery on Etsy and the other was an appliqued monogram design from my own stash. I also made a nappy cover embroidered with an "M" for Mia and a lovely fabric doll using scraps in my huge stash and some polyfill and the pattern called Bitty Bug from BitofWhimsyPrims on Etsy. The birthday is not until the end of June but as I have some many birthdays in that month I thought I would make a start now.

BABY BIBS PERSONALIZED DESIGNS - ALL

BIB AND BURP NEW FOR WINTER 2010

With the arrival of some lovely winter flannels I have been busy stitching up some lovely new designs. Pictured above is just one made recently using this lovely butterfly flannel, unfortunately all the others I made I forgot to photograph before posting.
These are lovely and soft and lightweight for posting too which is always great!

BANNER FOR AVA

Yesterday I had the urge to make this gorgeous Carnival Banner I purchased from the lovely Kate aka Big Dreams Embroidery some time ago.
Very easy to make I think the hardest decision was which fabrics in my stash to use! I finally decided on the pink floral and the mauve homespun. Only took an afternoon to sew and I am sew happy with it! What do you think? The lovely Kate has lots more banner designs so please feel free to stop by her Etsy store.

WHAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS WEEK

Thecabbagepatch has been very busy this week with orders so not much time for general housework (very upset as you can imagine hehe).
Here's just a few things ordered and in the post this week.