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Daughter number two is a senior this year!

REALLY????

Just last week I was wondering if she would ever walk normally because she thought she was a horse & therefore GALLOPED every where she went. 

That WAS last week, right???

Maybe not. 

Well what DID happen last week is that she started her Senior year of high school. She & I are on the same page when it comes to wanting cooler accessories than everyone else. HA!!  So,

she wanted me to make her a new tote bag & it had to have a reference to her status (hey! It was hard earned!!). 

After some collaboration & some surfing & some shopping, here is what we came up with. 

I personally am DONE with keeping calm, but the teens....not so much. She loves it. 

I do think it turned out really cute & this bag is so multi-functional & easy to embellish in any way you can think of. 

I have made these as:

Diaper bags

Dolly diaper bags (much smaller)

Bible bag

Multi-purpose tote bag

School bag

Dance class bag

Whatever you need a bag for...I can make it. 

I can also add multiple colors of fabric on the outside, as well as pockets inside & out. 

I can embroider large designs like this one as well as something as simple as a monogram. 

Need a bag? 

 Let me know!

Email me at:

Diayoung (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

And we can get the ball rolling on your customized tote bag. 

OH!  Christmas will be here before you know it!!!  These make AWESOME gifts. 

"Seussical" Fun

Yesterday, we went to the library to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday. My two littlest cuties were so very excited! Of course, being the OCD seamstress-mom that I am, I had to make them some "Seussical" frocks.

About a year ago, I was given maaaaaybe a 1/4 yard of the yellow Cat in the Hat fabric & I have been saving it for just an occasion such as this. Having that as my inspiration....I just went crazy cleaning out my scraps & my stash. The best part of doing these outfits was: NO RULES!! Haha...

I had so much fun just pulling bits & pieces of some of my favorite fabrics & pulling together some whimsical outfits. Of course, my little ladies were so excited. Anytime I head to my sewing room, I am liable to hear, "Mom, are you going to make me something?" And when the answer is, "Yes!", I hear squeals of joy. Really, that makes it so much more fun!









We were quite the hit at the library...hee hee. These two little darling girls really garner quite a bit of attention anywhere we go.

I am now taking orders for spring/summer outfits. Have you thought about Easter? Believe it or not, it is only a short time away.

Email me today for quotes!

diayoung (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

New Stuff!!

Hello!  Nope...I didn't fall off the face of the earth...LOL

I have been very busy with all sorts of sewing projects, some for my kiddos, some for yours, tote bags, baby gifts.  So much fun!!

The photos & price lists pictured here are just some of the new stuff I've been working on lately.

FALL IS HERE!!!

After a brutal summer, the temps are finally starting to drop.  That means longer sleeves & heaver materials will be needed in the near future.  Have you checked out your kiddo's closets?  Are all of those adorable outfits you saved from last year too small?  Drop me an email & I can help you plan this year's wardrobe.

CHRISTMAS IS AROUND THE CORNER!!!

According to my handy-dandy Christmas List App on my phone, I know that we have exactly 73 days til the big day.  Have you started your lists?  How about the shopping?  Hmmm...Let me give you some input:

Pajamas for boys & girls in a favorite character or fun fabric.

Pillowcases embellished with their name

Tote bags are great for everyone!

New dresses/outfits

Embellished & personalized onesies, bibs or burp cloths for the littlest ones on your list

Seen something on the web you love everything about but the price?  Send a picture...I may be able to help you out!  My email is at the bottom of this posting....

Want to order something?  Have a question?

This is how you can reach me:

diayoung (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

More Totes!

I have been having a total blast making these totes!

So far, I have made them for 2 teachers, a child's dance class bag, a diaper bag, a Bible bag, and a miscellaneous bag.

I follow a blog called Tea Rose home, and she has a great link party which allows us creative types to show a bit of puffed up pride & post pix of our creations on her blog. You might take a look at her site, I enjoy it. I have added her button on my sidebar. So, go take a look, you might see something you like! :)

Let me know when you are ready for your bag!! I am taking orders now....

diayoung (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

U ToTe 'Em...

Summertime finds me creating once again, and I'm loving these roomy tote bags!


Take a peek...

Personalization is included in the cost!

Make it yours, make it theirs :)

This little bag packs a big punch!

Great for quick trips or for the older child.

The interior includes 2 pockets.

Additional pockets or specialized pockets could be added either inside or outside.

These tote bags are great for all sorts of stuff!

Just to name a few....

tiaras

tutus

books

bottles

toys

trucks

Bibles

overnight stuff

....you name it!!!

What will you use yours for???

The samples I have are girly, but I am having visions of

DENIM & CAMO

coming up real soon!!

Sewing Pats on the Back & Hairdo's

YES! I've been busy! LOL

When I don't post for a long time...it's usually a sure sign that I've been stitchin' up a storm! :)

I just finished

five

>5<

FIVE!

Adorable little somethings for a wondermous friend. Four of which were for BOYS!!!!

Here's the breakdown:

2 pairs of Lil Man PJ's (John Deere & Sock Monkey, thank ya very much)

2 Robot short & appliqued shirts to match for two busy boys

1 Hootie Cutie skirt/top set

Previously, I made a pair of Fancy Nancy pj pants & a matching embroidered Pillowcase. *sigh* so much cute :0)

In case you're wanting to take a peek at the goods...well, we should all say a prayer that the recipient is kind enough to take some great pics of her kids in the clothes, then send them to me so I can post....because I shipped them so quickly

I TOTALLY FORGOT TO TAKE PHOTOS!!!!!

*makes mental note to kick self*

Oh well. :) You may just have to take my word for it. LOL

On a related, although entirely different note, I found a COOL website/blog for those of us with little girls (sorry mommys of boys). She posts----wait for it-----HAIRDOS!!!! OMGness...so much cuteness is there that my fingers get cramped just looking at them. heehee

So, check it out at this site : www.princesshairstyles.com They are giving away some stuff, too. So it's a win-win thing!

Ok...I'm off for now. Pray for pictures. HA!

A Give Away

One thing I surely do enjoy is reading other folks' blogs!

They are inspirational, fun, and informative...sometimes all at the same time. Tonight I have spent (*way too much*) some time going from link to link to link & checking out new blogs I might have otherwise never found, and, let me tell ya...I've found some cuties!

This blog,

www.anthrokids.wordpress.com ,

is having a giveaway of absolutely ADORABLE proportions. I am wanting to win that dress so badly that I am taking the time to post about it!

HA!

Seriously, check out this dress...and some of their other stuff and their ETSY store...and the FB page they have....

OH!

.... tell them I sent ya! ;)