American Girl Doll Clothes

Here is a cute pair of Owl Pajamas that I made for McKenna.

Another pair of these went to a special little girl in South Dakota.  A special little blanket was made with flannel with yellow on one side and pink on the other to coordinate with the colors in the pajamas.  The blanket was further customized with the doll's name embroidered in the opposite color on each side.

American Girl Clothes - Pink Sparkle Pajama

This is another pair of simple pajamas that I made for McKenna.  The fabric is a pink flannel that has a bit of silver sparkle in it.  Super cute.

American Girl Doll Clothes

I just finished making this wrap skirt out of a wonderful red corduroy.  The shrug has a wonderful red and gold coordinating fabric.

New Patterns for American Girl Doll Clothes

New Patterns for my American Girl McKenna

I had seen these particular patterns a while ago, but did not purchase them at that time because when I saw them, I didn't have McKenna.  I couldn't remember exactly where they were other than on Etsy, so yesterday I went looking.

I found them and purchased quite a few of the patterns.  I have not made them yet, but I am sure that they will turn out fantastic.  I was excited and wanted to share.

This cute little coat is darling.  Wonder if there is a life size version available?

This romper is just the cutest.  I might just have to draft it up to my size for summer lounge wear.

Then there is this little skirt.  Simply adorable.

You can see these and many more by clicking HERE

Flip Flop Applique

As an arctic 'blast' is headed my way, and will be settled in here within the next 24 hours, my mind turns to summer.  What is more appropriate in summer than flip flops?

I have created 3 different flip flop applique designs that are perfect to put on a T Shirt to bring a bit of that summer fun into the cold drab of winter.

Flip Flop Applique can be viewed here in larger detail.

Flip Flop Applique 2 can be viewed in larger detail.

Flip Flop Applique 3  can be viewed in larger detail.

These budget friendly designs are sure to bring a smile to your face, just like a warm day in the middle of winter.

McKenna's Designer Suit

McKenna could not go around in her pajamas all day, so I started to expand her wardrobe.

My McKenna is a girl on the go, with tons of things to accomplish.  She needs fun clothes and more refined clothes as well.

I made McKenna a designer suit.  The slacks are from a darker blue-gray micro-suede. The jacket is from some boucle scraps that I had.

If you would want this little suit for your doll, be sure to click on the link to go view.

American Girl Doll Suit 

 

American Girl Doll Clothes

Sometimes, I wonder if I am reverting to my childhood.  Other times, I am quite sure that I am.

I had heard about the 18 inch dolls, and had a few friends that had purchased them for children or grand children and enjoy sewing outfits for them.

Last year, some out of state relatives were in town to visit, and we hit the big mall where the American Girl store is located in town.  I was BLOWN away.

I had purchased a doll from one of the chain retailers, but could never 'get into' her.  The other members in the family called her 'creepy'.  I still think she is nice, but she didn't speak to me.

Then I entered the doors of the American Girl Store.  I fell in love instantly.  My oh my, which one did I want to select?  Did I really want to buy one?  I looked at all of the dolls in the store numerous times.   We left to continue our shopping and hit the Lego store.

I knew I wanted to try my hand at sewing the clothes, and possibly sell some at craft fairs and the like.  

Finally, my husband insisted that if I was going to sew clothes for the American Girl doll, that I had to have one.  No substitutes.

Back to the mall we went, and a couple of hours passed before I made my selection.  I wanted a Kit doll.  The name had a special meaning to me, and I loved her short hair.

I looked at all of the boxed Kit dolls, to find the perfect one for me.  My husband insisted that we talk to one of the sales associates to see if we could find a face and hair but select the eye color we wanted.  The nice lady explained that the other dolls were as they were that you couldn't select different eyes than what were shown.  Back and forth looking at a few dolls. 

Then something about a specific McKenna caught my eye.  I placed the perfect Kit back on the shelf, and selected my perfect McKenna.  I have been a very happy owner of a McKenna doll since that day.

McKenna needed some pajamas, so I created her some out of a breast cancer awareness flannel.

I made two pair of these jammies, and one is available to be purchased.

View Breast Cancer Awareness Pajama 

Thread Treasures: Damask Pumpkin 2

Thread Treasures is pleased to offer to you Damask Pumpkin 2.

Sized for the 4x4 hoop, the download contains multiple formats.

To view the design, either click on the image above, or click HERE.

Thread Treasures: Damask Pumpkin 1

Thread Treasures is pleased to offer to you Damask Pumpkin 1.

Sized for the 4x4 hoop, the download contains multiple formats.

Either click on the image or click HERE to go view the design.

Thread Treasures: Prim Crow Love

Prim Crow Love - sized for 4x4 hoops.  Multi-format download.

Illustration purchased from Trina Clark at DigiWebStudio.

Either click on the image above or HERE to go see the design.

Quilt-R's Market

Tomorrow is the 4th Annual Quilt-R's Market - sort of like a garage sale for all things new or gently used of quilters.  In years past, there have been people there selling left over supplies from quilt shops that they had owned that closed due to the economy.

This will be my third year, I believe, at being a vendor at the quilt-r's market.  I normally sell some of the test stitch outs that I make of the designs that I digitize.

What is left over, I normally donate to the ladies quilting guild at the church where it is held.

This year, I really wasn't thinking about the Quilt-R's Market, and donated 2 huge garbage bags full of my stitch outs to the quilting guild.  While this is good for them, it doesn't give me much stock to have to try to sell at the market.  Donating does make me feel better.

Oh well... I will have what I have.

FSL Ghost Earrings - Imagine what these would look like stitched with glow in the dark thread.  Spooooooky

Either click on the image above, or click HERE to view the earrings.

Linda from Golden Gryphon Gallery has completed a cute little set of Santa designs, decked out with garland for the Christmas tree as well as other seasonal delights.

You can view the entire set by clicking on the image above or by clicking HERE.

ThreadTreasures: Spooky Hoots Earrings

I love the cute graphic illustrations that I buy from Trina Clark at DigiScrapKits.  I use her graphics to digitize quite a few of my sets, and these darling Spooky Hoots Earrings are no different.

I mean, we all know that Owls are hot right now, and these are just so cute, I couldn't resist turning the illustration into a pair of earrings.  Hoot Hoot

To view the earrings better simply click on the image above or click HERE.

Thread Treasures: Christmas ornament earrings

I love digitizing these cute FSL Earrings.  So fun and funky.  I love Christmas, so plan on doing a few pair around Christmas.

You can go check them out better by clicking on the image above, or by clicking HERE.

Thread Treasures: FSL Christmas Bulb Earrings

Fun and Funky for sure, these FSL Christmas Bulb Earrings will have you shining for the season.

Sized for the 4x4 (100x100mm) Hoop.  I do believe that 4 pair can be stitched in a 4x4 hoop.

You can seem them by either clicking on the picture above, or by clicking HERE.

Thread Treasures - FSL Multi-sized Bats

Great for earrings and a pendant for your Halloween costume.

You can see them closer by either clicking on the picture, or by clicking HERE.

Toucans

Linda from Golden Gryphon Gallery has completed a new set that is available at Thread Treasures.

10 darling Toucan designs.  Fly on by and collect your free sample.

To view the set and pick up your free sample design, either click on the image above or click HERE.

Thread Treasures - FSL Peppermint Earrings

Another fun and funky set of FSL Earrings.  Imagine the flavor combinations you can stitch.

You should be able to get 2 pair in a 4x4 hoop, although I only stitched out one pair at a time.

To see the set better, either click on the image above, or click HERE.

Thread Treasures: FSL Multi-sized Hearts

Multi-sized FSL Hearts perfect for use as pendant and earrings.

Each are sized to fit a 4x4 hoop.

To get a closer look, either click on the image or click HERE.