Rain rain go away

This weekend it has continued to rain & rain & rain. So, while my little girl was napping, my big girl and I decided to do a fun little pinterest-y project. We snooped around in my stash of scraps and chose six that worked together. Then we stretched the fabric in some embroidery hoops that I picked up at a yard sale a while ago for $1.

Ta-da! An almost complete embroidery hoop wall of art. I'm thinking I need at least three or four more hoops to fill this out a little bit, but I'm loving how cute this looks in the big blank space over the change table in my little girl's room.

This whole project literally cost me less than a couple-o-bucks, and took well under an hour... From choosing the fabric to hanging everything on the wall. Love crafty afternoons when they're this short and sweet.

Happy Mother's Day to Me!

Well, I did it. I went and bought my first.sewing.pattern.ever. Can you believe it? Here, I am, sewing away for my side biz, and I've never, ever actually followed a pattern. Until now.

I've been getting more and more acquainted with the amazing world of sewing blogs, and a few days ago I stumbled across Michelle Patterns. I couldn't help myself. I downloaded her pattern for a secret pocket envelope clutch, and I made myself a little Mother's Day present last night. It sewed up really quickly and the pattern was super easy to follow. I was inspired by the retro floral/polka dot combo in the pattern, so I went with something sort of similar- and I'm thrilled with it! Best part- this little clutch really does have a secret pocket, perfect for storing my kindle's power cord.

(Side note: My mom gave me a kindle for my birthday in March, and it's my new best friend).

Hmmm, I can feel a whole new world opening up to me. I've been lying awake at night thinking about all of the possible projects I can sew out of my ridiculously huge stash. Lookout: you may see me wearing one of those quilted vests in the future at this rate. Thank goodness I'm married to a very patient man.

This is my pretty new accessory.

And here's the inside (which I think is even lovelier than the exterior!)

Special delivery

This cheerful trio is heading to it's new home in Cape Breton today (thank you to my lovely express courier, aka my sister-in-law). The floral fabric was a huge hit at the ECMC fair and this week- I've sold every scrap of it, and will be ordering more soon. I'm loving making these pillows- I've refined my pattern over the past few weeks, incorporated a french seam so there are zero unfinished edges inside, and sped up my production quite a bit.

The dewdrop home collection has taken flight!

Spring Fair Fever

This week I'm CRAZY BUSY sewing for one of my favourite events of the year: The East Coast Momma Collective Spring Fair. This is always a very successful weekend for me- and this spring, I'm launching my home collection. I'm basically beside myself excited. I can't wait. Come visit me and other incredibly talented East Coast crafters and business women. You won't be disappointed!

Kitchen party

I recently became kind of obsessed with flour sack tea towels. They dry like no other. They've got great texture. They are the perfect accent in my shabby chic meets industrial meets modern country kitchen. So naturally, I decided to make some. Lots, actually.

Just another addition to the Dewdrop Crafts Home Collection. I sew for you what I'd like to have in my own house. Hope you love 'em!

At last...

The long Nova Scotia winter is finally giving up! The days are milder, brighter, and my crocuses are blooming. This year, with spring comes a burst of creativity. My winter of planning and scheming and ordering unhealthy amounts of gorgeous fabric has paid off. Welcome, Spring.

I've got some new products that I'm pretty darn happy with. My new motto: I sew what I wish I was sewing when I'm swamped with orders. So... here it is. A little sample of my new Home Collection. All limited edition, unique to Dewdrop Crafts, and made with a big smile!

Elephants for good luck

I was approached a few months ago by my dear friend to create a special gift for her nephew-on-the-way. My friend's brother and his wife had learned during an ultrasound that their first child would have some significant health complications. They were, of course, shocked and afraid. Upon hearing this news, my friend decided that she needed to do something. She found beautiful, unique, organic fabric for a custom quilt. She chose an elephant print, because elephants symbolize good luck. When I learned that the baby would be born early, we rushed to finish the quilt- we wanted this little baby and his family to know that his birth was being cherished.

This quilt means so much to me- because it was chosen with care, and because it was meant for a very special boy. I think it's lovely, and I hope you do too. I have some elephant fabric left, and I think the Dewdrop Crafts team might have to create another quilt like this. I love the spirit of this quilt, and I think it's something that should be shared.

My friend's nephew is doing amazingly well. He's been transferred to a hospital in his community and his parents will be taking him home soon. He's eating well and is becoming more in tune with his environment everyday. He loves to cuddle his mom and dad. I hope he knows that I think of him often, and that it was a true pleasure to celebrate his birth.