Madaline Jane

Just a Short 5 Years

Jennifer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:53:49 +0000

Hi everyone.

Today is 5 years since Madaline was born. They orange lilies have bloomed their bright vibrant color and summer has come to pass. Another year has gone. And so today I celebrate with a special stocking at my HC. Below is my little blurb about it. Later today I will go and visit the cemetery to see her. Really she has a beautiful spot. Happy Angelversary Madaline!

Today Madaline Jane is having a special stocking. We have lots of great items for you. And special guests including Cotton Mama, Crochet Funtime, Baby Bird Bath Works & Deep Elm Eyes, also great collabs with Zephyr Diapers, G-Button Baby, & It’s A Snap Diapers!

Come check out all the great items today @ 12:13 EST!

Visit Madaline Jane today!

Here’s just a sampling of some items!

Thanks,
Jenny

Tees For Boys

Jennifer — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:37:29 +0000

I did these tees for a custom order. I think they turned out very well. The larger ones are size 2T and the small one is size 3-6m. It was too cute to see that little tee all done and sitting next to the larger ones.

Recent Sewing

Jennifer — Sat, 31 May 2008 17:18:55 +0000

I am back in the saddle! Yippie. I feel like I am more productive then before the little one arrived. This, of course, is a great boost of confidense. So here are some of my most recent custom orders. I also have a new item, a different type trainer, that will be coming out in mid-to-late June.

Zipper Romper & Infant Round Neck Dress

Jennifer — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:42:25 +0000

Here is a romper I just finished. I love this. I think all rompers should have zips. Or maybe I’m just too lazy for snaps. lol

Here’s a round neck top that I sized down. I can’t decide if I should sell it like I had intended or keep it for DD. :think: I am having this conflict since Ellison has one almost exactly like it

Whoo wants some summer sun?

Jennifer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:13:41 +0000

I made this sweet little top for my Ellison. She loves it even though it is not even close to warm enough to wear it yet. Maybe in the next few weeks. Ah to live in the midwest, freezing one minute and boiling the next.

TFL!

Jenny

Hair Clippies

Jennifer — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:36:39 +0000

I saw a post somewhere where the blog author made her daughter some cute little ribbon and clip hair accessories. I loved the look of the simplicity of them and how easy they looked to craft. So I bought some double alligator clips from Everyday Clippies on Etsy. They arrived and I went immediately to the store to get some cute ribbon. I got four spools. A white and black one for Evie’s baptism. A plain pink. A cute pink & green Euro looking one. And another pink & green circles one (see a theme ). Initially I wanted something for my daughter’s baptism and while I think I’ll use the white/black one at least for the photos, the alligator clips do not stay in her very short hair.

Testing Testing Testing

Jennifer — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:23:47 +0000

I got the wonderful opportunity to test a pattern for That*Darn*Kat. It’s a great rounded top pattern. She is aiming to release the pattern some time next week. It was quick and simple. Just perfect. I’ll be offering one of these cute tops at my HC Shoppe at the end of this month.

Some Things I Have Learned

Jennifer — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:03:23 +0000

So after a nice round of broken machines, I *think* everything is fixed now. I have learned ALOT during this last week regarding care and maintenance of machines.

So, here is everything I learned the expensive, oh did I say that, I meant HARD way!

* Use the same needles in your serger. Don’t mix brands! Even if you happen to own or were gifted other brand needles, do not put them into your machine. (dang singer and organ mix)

* Change your needles every 8hrs. Every 8 no matter what!

* Even if your machine manual says to use a certain needle check with either your shop or here SM to see what to use.

If you fail to do these things you will end up spending alot of money fixing your timing and you’ll nick up your loopers, yes both of them.

Next, (didn’t I say I learned alot)…

* Industrial machines are NOT home machines.

* Get a magnifying glass to work on them.

* If you get your husband to help you “repair” your machine, be prepared to have to assist (alot). lol

* Do not leave to go to, say, a grocery store, or you might return to find your machine was taken apart more then needed (why do men do that?) and now it doesn’t make anything resembling a stitch.
(really though he did a good job, I think it might even be fixed now)

* When trying to fix skipped stitches on a industrial, try all you would with a home machine, but then you’d better get a manual. Which is awesome, btw. You wouldn’t believe the information in there.

* Tiny adjustments make a HUGE difference. And there are lot of adjustments you can make.

Luckily, I didn’t have to do anything to my Bernina (knocks on wood) other then normal yearly service. I really felt like a dope when I hurt my serger. But then my c/s machine wasn’t working and I was just about feed up! I ruined a pair of shorts for DS trying to get the c/s fixed.

Oh and lastly, I learned that when your newborn starts to sleep though the night you feel so much better!!! I know she’s my fourth, but you really do forget.

(sorry for the lack of photos. But I have been wanting to blog for over a month now and just wanted photos, so no photos = new post. At least for now.)

Fall is On The Way

Jennifer — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:25:06 +0000

So Fall is coming, with winter soon to follow. So I am beginning to start my SWAP (sewing with a plan). This will be my first season trying a SWAP. And I’ve got to be honest, I LOVE the planning of it all. But I am a bit concerned that I’m not going to find a good middle ground between making too little and planning too much. Does that make sense? So far I have come up with this as my plan. I welcome any comments on it.

For my DD:

2 pair of pants

2 dresses

4 tee shirts

2 tops

For DS:

4 pair of pants

2 button shirts

5 tees

And of course I have two boys, though one of the them is only in 2T. Besides planning the SWAP, I’ve been making hats. I’d done my DDs. It was done on the Knifty Knitter. I still think I should have used a more bulky yarn, but it turned out nice. And she LIKES it!

So now I’m on to my sons. But I need some size 10 circs for it. Maybe next week after my block of the month.

Finished Works

Jennifer — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:25:30 +0000

So I have graduated into some Men’s wear. Now this is not a pair of slacks or a dress jacket, but it’s a start. I have this dream of wanting to do women’s wear. Someday I hope to have the skills to create anything I desire. Someday, hopefully soon.

I haven’t been around here much lately. I had a post part of the way complete for my Madaline’s 4th Angel Day, but for whatever reason I could not complete it. I have been all together too tired lately for much of anything except movies and a lot of couch time.

So how could I also forget. I have opened my own Hyena Cart shop. The grand opening was June 27th, no surprise on the date of that.