Orders!!

I've been MIA in the blog world. I've been finishing the orders for the art show, completeing a few form Etsy, and making some sweet little birthday gifts for some sweet little girls!

I'm not sure about you guys, but I don't think theres enough hours in the day. To work full time, cook, spend time with the girls, clean, and then have a few moments to my self seems impossible right now. I'm trying to remind myself what the order of priority should be...God, my husband, the kids, then all the cleaning and day to day stuff. Needless to say I need to work on that.

I had a great mother's day, complete with cards galore and  a surprising present on Saturday night! Luke NEVER can wait till Sunday to give me my gift. Last year he cracked either the Thursday or Friday before, this year it was Saturday evening. It really cracks me up, and not only can he not wait, he talks about how much I'm gonna love the gift from the time he buys it to the time he gives it to me! I'm not exactly sure who is more excited about the gift... him or me! ;) I loved all the cards that the girls did for me a t church and playschool, it makes me feel real special to see things they created just for me!

And the best gift ever!! Some boots I have had my eye on for a while! I was actually shocked he got them, I ad no idea! I can't wait for the chance to wear them!

A few of the things I've made recently:

Peace, Love, and Cute Clothes!! Great dress to lounge around in, or wear over a bathing suit!

Straps button in back of dress. Elastic added to add great fit!

Love my niece! She's so purdy! The hubby and I went to the Metrolina Expo in early May, and I bought a couple yards of some vintage fabric, and a vintage pillowcase and I made something I Love!

This dress is something I really enjoyed making! And good news... Maxie Claire likes wearing it too! Close ups to come later! Well... all those dirty clothes in the laundry room are calling my name!

Hopefully I'll be back tomorrow to show a sweet little peasant dress after a birthday party!

Sunday Fundays!

We played hookie this Sunday and missed church... bad I know, I was pooped from Saturday's show, (and not a good reason clearly). I thought Luke, the girls, my niece, and myself would play outside, lay around and relax. Exactly what Sundays are for!

 I had brought in my stash form Saturday's show and the girls wanted model everything, so why not capture this moment with my bff...Nikon D60! They truly all looked so cute and seeing all three of them wearing things that I had created made my little heart so happy! I couldn't quit saying, "Look Luke! They're all wearing my clothes!" As if he didn't have eyes. He puts up with ALOT! :) We unloaded the truck and used some of the props for giggles, maybe the funniest/meanest shots of the day:

   

Don't worry no children were harmed in the making of these photos! It was a switch, as soon as the feet hit the ground, she gave me the evil eye and she was fine!

 This one below doesn't show the outfit that well. I just loved what she was doing. I'm not real sure if I will list this outfit on Etsy, the supplier I bought the fabric from doesn't have anymore in stock and I've only been able to find a couple yards here and there. If you are interested in this one message me and I'll create an invoice for you.

 And this is the "Woman! Leave me and my Sprite be!" She drank it right up!! I love the colors of this outfit, it's fun, funky, and comfy, everything my girls love!

 And this by far would be my favorite! I'd love to do any color combos you might want, I love a good challenge of pleasin' the mommas!

 One of my long time friends just had a baby on the 28th, and I'm gonna take pictures of her new addition! So excited to really "play" photographer and catch some precious memories of her! I might even have to make her the smallest, itty bitty dress I've ever done to wear!

I wish all of you who are mothers a very happy and peaceful Mother's Day! I hope you get a day of relaxation, no fussy babies, no filthy house to clean, no meals to cook, and a real long nap on Sunday afternoon! Now back to reality, Ido  hope you enjoy your day with the ones who made you a mother in the first place!

Art on the Square!

Well I did it! I survived my first Art Fair and didn't break anything, lose merchandise, or scare off any customers! Woo hoo!! I think I had a great booth display that was light and colorful. I'll let ya'll be the judge of that!

I had so much fun and learned some new things for my next shows. I def. need to stock up on inventory before going! Some people don't mind placing orders at shows, but alot don't likie! Oh and FOR SURE there will be some boy items coming out soon! I have had alot of inquiries for boys clothes so I'm gonna deliver!! I really wish there was a way to get some input on what the people, AKA: Mommas, want to see in cute children's clothing. Until I figure that out, I'll keep trying to satisfy who ever I can.

So let's get to the good stuff... pictures!! And alot of them!

 I used a freshly painted antique ladder to display the goods! It worked out pretty well.

 I had a little coloring station to occupy the kids while the mommas shopped...

I displayed some brooches I made in a vintage bowl. These pins are great! Some have buttons in the center, some have differnt beads in the center. If interested the large ones are $4 and the small ones are $3. Great gifts for mothers day!   

 The ladder worked well to keep the clothes seperated and allow enough space to easily look through them.
I can't wait till that puppy is full of clothes!

The tags! Care instructions are on the oppisite side.

One of my new favorite pieces!

 And last but not least the mannequins, I'll be adding about two or three more of these to make a little stuffed family! They really help to show how the close will look on your child and not just on the hanger!

If you have any questions about any of the pieces in the post, email me the size and i can send you pricing!

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and I hope I can see each of you some time or another at a craft/art show near you! Thanks to each person that stopped by my tent and said hello! Encouragement is a beautiful thing!


Hebrews 10:24-25
"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day if His return is drawing near."

He is Risen!

Hey there! And Happy Easter!! I feel so blessed to have spend the day with family that lives out of the state, and around people that make me smile! Being around all that love helps remind me how fortunate we are that on Good Friday our Savior died on the cross for us and will rise again on Easter Sunday! Amazing how He could love each and everyone of us that much to endure the pain and suffering so that you and I could have eternal life with Him one day in Heaven! I'm not sure about you, but how exciting will it be to one day see His face, and the faces of many others I miss dearly.

I have been busy, busy sewing all sorts of new stuff for the show I'm doing this Saturday, April 30 in uptown Shelby. Please come by and show some support to local artists in this town! I'd love to see you!

I designed a new line: Sweet Safari
And let's just say I love these fabrics together! Hopefully I'm not alone on that opinion! Take a look for yourself:


This is the Sweet Safari Apron Dress, available in 6-12months thru girls 9/10.

This is the Sweet Safari Skirt and Tank. Available in 12-18 months thru 5t.

All of these items have been listed on Etsy. Click on over if you are interested in learning more about these items.KateClaireDesigns.Etsy.com

I hope you all have a safe and blessed Easter relaxing and spending time with those close to you. I know I sure will!

1 Peter 1:21 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

Hired Help....

This is what models look like that you don't hire, you just bribe em' with orange sherbet:

You just get random faces and poses that consists of the sugar high she's on form those couple of sips of Dr. Pepper at lunch!

But I do love these short overalls, I'm calling Flower Power Overalls. So, so cute, and kid tested and approved! I've got lots more pics of new stuff I'm getting ready to list on Etsy, but we do live in reality, and my two year old is minutes from waking up from her nap I'm sure!

Happy Sunday, I hope you have spent it doing what you love and loving those around you!

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.- 1 John 4:12 

Sick and Sew

The past eight days haven't been the best or easiest for my baby! She has been on two different antibiotics, oral steroids, albuterol treatments, cough medicine, allergy meds, two shots of rochephin, and now we are on a steroid that is to be taken through her nebulizer. So needless to say we're tired of doctor's offices, pollen, medicine, and the occasional visits to the local ER. I believe if we had to enter the doors of the ER again Maxie Claire would curse me for life! She's being treated for wheezing, (asthma), pneumonia, and now we possibly have a viral thing making her fever return again! BLAH! Begone germs! POW!

I have missed six of the past seven days of work, and let's just say that's not so good! But baby likes her momma to hold her!! And who can say no to that? Here's a little of what we've been doing here...

Wathcing multiple hours of cartoons, eating lots and I mean lots of cereal, playing photoshoot with her babies, and giving momma the occasional lip!

Even under the weather she's still got some attitude to her! Yesterday I went in and got her up form her nap, as I was taking down her blackout, she said in the sweetest, softtess voice that any cute little angel could use, Mommy, I not your friend. Just like it's normal to verbally bash your loved ones. She had more after that, a little, Your mean mommy, and the some sticking her tounge out at me over and over. Don't you just love steriods???

I have actually got some sewing in, alot for my recent track record. I am planning on having  a booth at the Art on the Square, in conjuction with 

Come check a great bunch of local artist including myself on April 30th, in uptown Shelby! Can't wait, I wanted to give a taste of some things that will be there.

Like I said my sewing room is a hot mess, but it's def. worth it! Hope to see you there!

I started this post at nine this morning, it's now after nine tonight and I've got another one throwing up....let's hope this doesn't spread! :)

Little Bunny Boom Boom

                                        We got out our Easter decorations last weekned...
                                            no were not those people who decorate for
                                                  Christmas beofre Thanksgiving! :)

                                      We have about six pairs of bunny ears so I thought
                                                   why not spend a sunny afternoon
                                                 toruring Boomer with a photo op??!!
                                                      I thought I'd share with ya!



                         First attempt... so ashamed he wouldn't even look at me!

                             Second attempt... someone had to scrtach his "spot"

                             to keep him from going all Cujo on the bunny ears...

                                       

                                   Third... well you get the idea... in Boomer's eyes:

                                                        Bunny Ears=Satan!

                                                      This isn't even right mom!



Ahhh... finally a picture the every proud momma

can be happy to print and out in a frame!

We love you Boom Boom! Thanks for being a good sport and

not eating us during our little photoshoot!

Love, Momma

Put some Spring in that step!

Well it's here... Spring time and all the loveliness that it includes! Blooming flowers, green grass, chirping birds... and allergies. Yep I love Spring, but despise allergies!

Generic Allegra has become my new best friend! I think I'll

make it through, I've already seen the wonderful thin film on the hood of my car.

But hey, next week it could be in the forties or monsoon so I'll keep hope that the pollen 

be destroyed some how!

All this sunshine and lovely sinus pressure has really got me thinking about the clothes that I want to be making and what fabric to use. Currently I buy fabric for each order as needed, just the yardage that the size calls for, which if your familiar with purchasing fabric you know that it cost a truck load when buying a yard here, two there, etc. Which I still don't get cause it's cotton! I want to finish this post tonight, so we'll avoid that soapbox!

I really want to buy multiple bolts of six or seven different fabrics that coordinate and do a "Spring/Summer line". I'm just hesitant because I want to buy fabric that mom's like as well as little girls. I know I can't please everyone's taste, but by George I want to please some of yours! I mean call me crazy but it don't matter if I like it or not, I need people to buy the clothes.

I've been looking at several different manufactures and am drawn to a line called Free Spirit. I found a collection of their fabrics that says,

"I'm Spring! Now make lots of cute clothes out of me!"

Fabric Swatches came from fabric.com.

To me it's beautiful!

To me it has all the right shades of colors!

To me it has enough choices of get alot of different looks!

But that's all to me!

So that's where ya'll, the maybe two or three people who read my blog, come in.

Give me some input people! Please! So if you want to just leave your opinion, and tell me what you like, don't like, or what you would like to see!

Oh, and P.S. I met Pioneer Woman! She was just as sweet in person, and she loved my accent! The "North Carolina" accent... too, too funny!

Past

Wheww... what a week it has been! I started back to work after breaking my ankle, and needless to say I'm pooped come 5!!

I did have the pleasure of buying a new serger this afternoon, and

couldn't be happier with this one! I have already finished a top for Kateley.

Serging makes the process go by much faster.  I wanted to post some

outfits that I have done in the past.

This is a peasant top with cordnating riffle bottom, one of my favorites!

                          On my little model is a ruffle top and matching ruffle bottom.
I love this fabric, and was fortunate enough to get this at a local fabric shop in Atlanta when we were there for the Braves game! If your ever in Georgia, you have to check out                                                                 Whipstitch!

 This outfit is a fav too! Another peasant top with ruffle bottoms! So cute, it wold look fab for Christmas!

Stay tuned for some more outfits this weekend, overalls, overalls, and more overalls!

That is if I can actually get anyhting done with my wild women at home!

New Year, New Blog!

 I hope you have had a very sweet and happy New Year's Day! I spend my New Year's Eve snuggled up on the couch with the hubby watching some man movie he picked out... I read blogs and surfed etsy! None the less I enjoyed my evening, we even got crazy and watched the ball drop! It felt good!

 Today has been a foggy dreary day, a good day to lay around and watch lifetime all day, but who can do that with two little ones running around??? The hubby took Kateley to Gastonia for a purchase to add to his artillery, while Maxie Claire and myself stayed home baked cookies with Nana and cleaned house.

 I have really been in a sewing slump. I just haven't felt eager to get things done until yesterday. I'm not sure if it was the candy cane cast on my foot, or the fact that I didn't get not a ONE of the gifts I wanted to make for the girl's sewn this Christmas! Thank you uneven pavement for the broken bone! But like I said,yesterday and today I have really been kicking it into high gear cleaning out my "to do" basket. I want a clean slate when I start new outfit's this year! I will begin taking orders NOW! So don't all of you come a knocking at once! ;)

This evening I had to share my babies first sewing experience. With the help of my tiny assistant I sewed on a pink collar fit for Pinky the puppy! Kateley loved helping doing all the cutting and pulling the needle out each time! It was VERY sweet to watch! I can't wait for the day she gets her own sewing machine... I told her, "Look Kateley you are sewing on this collar!" and she pointed to the sewing machine and said, "Yeah, but that's real sewing." So sweet and so innocent!

I'm praying for a great start to this new year, thanking God for my family, my home, great friends, our health, a wonderful church, and so much more! What are you looking foward to this year?  And P.S. check back later this week, I will be posting new outfit's, that will make you pinch someone there so cute!!