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Tie dye trade

2008-10-02T19:46:43Z

Hello there ladies! I was wondering if any of you were crafty in the tie dying department. I know how to sew and can make really cute stuffed monsters if anyone wants to trade with me. I was hoping to get a newborn size sleeper done for bringing baby home. Thanks!

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Making your own Board Books an Playsilks!

2008-09-29T04:48:36Z

I've been starting to think about Holiday presents for the kids in my life, and I found a few resources I thought I'd share:

Making your own Playsilks with Kool-Aid: Way cheaper than buying them already dyed and super less yucky chems with the Kool Aid, so if your little ones are big enough to help, they can!

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1741-AA.shtml?lnav=scarves_silk.html'

http://artfulparent.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/dyeing-playsilks-with-kool-aid/

Making your own board books: I've found that PK likes to go through her Dad's Bicycling Magazines, and My Cooking Light Magazines, plus we've gotten a few calendars of animals and whatnot. So I've been thinking about combining some of these images, along with our own photos of weekend outings into board books!

http://www.barebooks.com/chunky.htm

And here's a cute example of some homemade ones here:
http://chasingcheerios.blogspot.com/2008/01/another-homemade-book.html
( actually, just check out this whole Blog - She's got some great ideas!)

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Plug your crafty wares here!!

2008-07-29T06:54:04Z

If you're selling things to make holiday cash, or even just to pay bills, please show us your stuff!!

Also let us know if you'd like to be PM'ed or emailed if we'd like to order anything.

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Working on anything?

2008-07-29T06:51:02Z

I've been knitting a lot lately - Made parker a sweet little poncho (see main pic), now working on a tank for the summer..

What are you working on?

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Aprons!

2008-07-06T17:45:13Z

I've been looking for a nice apron pattern that I can make as a holiday gift for my sister. I found this one - it's so pretty!

http://www.sewliberated.com/patterns/emmeline.html

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Beginners sewing books?

2008-06-10T14:44:08Z

I'd like to suggest "bend the rules sewing" by Amy Karol.She goes over some of the basics, and has some really cute and easy projects.

http://www.amykarol.com/

anybody have any other recommendations?

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Making Cloth Diapers?

2008-04-29T07:18:42Z

I know that a few of you must have tried it and I finally realized, looking at my mountain of fabric, that I should give it a shot, especially since I've been wanting to swap over to cloth for a while now.

Is it as simple as I want to think it is?
What is the best fabric to use?
To me I would think somehow mixing fleece and t-shirt material. But I know I saw on on a website that they had a removable pad to make it extra absorbant. How would I fill something like that? More fleece? Some sort of stuffing?
When kiddos are teething are they less likely to contribute to the diaper rash that's common?

I know that my mom used cloth on me for a long time but that was 22 years ago and cloth diapers were a lot different.

And should I pattern it after the diapers they're using now and put elastic in the legs?
I would just trial and error, but I am just farking awful at sewing and if I don't have a complete plan of action, along with all my potential screw ups I'll never manage to get even one completed.

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Thought I'd Share A Couple Things

2008-04-18T06:24:37Z

When my husband was deployed I got a big roll of banner paper to send him BIG stuff to wallpaper his room and I got it in my head one day to show him how big the baby was getting. So, while little mister Cian was taking a nap, I laid him carefully on the paper and traced him. Then I colored it in to look like he did that day and dated it. Jimmy got a real kick out of it. I think it's a pretty cool memento for any parent.

And I've been on a real creative kick lately and just pumping out all kinds of strange ideas, my favorite at this moment is, by far, some sculptures I'm planning on making for the kids. I want to get some wire and plaster and make some things to hang on the wall, like, a mermaid, or a car, or a moon. I think the kids will really enjoy it and since I'm renting and can't paint, I can roll out the banner paper and put up a temporary mural behind it and make it fun and interesting. It'll sure look better than the wood paneling and floral wallpaper!

What do you guys think? What would you add?

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World Autisim Day!

2008-04-03T12:15:53Z

My Son Colin has autism spectrum disorder, his form is called Asperger's Syndrome. There is no cure, but I would not really want to cure him, though it comes with many annoying characteristics, it makes him Colin.

We just need to promote awareness and understanding that these kids are not badly behaved or bratty, they just process things in a completely different way from the rest of us. Thanks for your time
Love and Light,
Pix & Family.

WORLD AUTISM DAY (everyone repost please)
Body: Apr 2, 2008 2:49 AM

April 2nd is now accepted all around the globe as AUTISM DAY!!!

AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING STARTS WITH YOU, YES YOU!!!

Please do your part and educate yourself about Autism, and then educate others around you.

Please tune into CNN News channel or www. cnn. com and encourage others to do the same.

CNN Starts the Drumbeat:
See What's In Store for April 2
Curious about autism?
Want to know more?
Your appetite for information will be more than satisfied if you sit through, read, or tape CNN's full 24 hours of autism coverage, planned for April 2 (World Autism Awareness Day).

Quick facts about Autism:

- Autism is developmental disorder

- Currently 1 in 150 children in the US are affected. 1 in 94 American boys.

-FACT 1 in 166 school age children will have some form of Autism.
- Fastest growing developmental disorder with 10-17% growth per year.

- 67 children are diagnosed per day

- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined

- Autism costs the nation over $90 billion per year, a figure expected to double in the next decade

- Autism is a Spectrum disorder ranging from low-functioning with possible mental retardation to high-functioning with high IQ and genius or savant like skills

- No 2 people with Autism are affected in the same manner

Please tell at least 2 people about Autism today!

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baby clothing patterns: these are TOO damn cute!

2008-03-29T14:31:22Z

http://www.oliverands.com/patterns/

I love the paper doll!

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19 skeins of yarn

2008-02-29T13:42:28Z

Most of it is acrylic and various colors. Anyone want to buy or trade?

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Kool Aid dying

2008-02-17T09:36:20Z

So, I have waaaaaay to many white kimono t's, onsies etc. and considering I'm unable to keep my own white shirts clean, I doubt my baby girl will be able to keep her whites white as well (aside from that fact that she's going to be a drooly baby)..So to go onto the cheap but yet fashionable tip, I'm going to try to give this a whirl..

http://www.kissyourshadow.com/koolaid_yarn.php

at any rate, it looks like fun!

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YO GABBA GABBA crafts!

2008-01-27T22:56:51Z

I *totally* blame Madame B for binging this show to my attention.

Looking forward to using those pillow patterns using some felt for those pillows. Way too cool!

http://www.nickjr.com/shows/yo-gabba-gabba/kids-crafts/index.jhtml

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Valentine's Day

2008-01-26T13:21:22Z

What is everyone doing for Valentine's Day!

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Sleep sack pattern

2008-01-23T02:05:59Z

I want to make one of those gowns-sweet pea suits for sol/ He is in 12-18months. Does anyone have a pattern?

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Shopping cart cover pattern

2008-01-22T16:54:53Z

Anyone know where I can find a free shopping cart cover pattern??? I'm not looking for anything fancy, so quilted pillow seats aren't necessary. Just something to cover over the kid seat on a standard grocery store shopping cart. Thanks.

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holiday gifts?

2007-12-19T09:06:48Z

is anyone making gifts this year for your kids or anyone else? i'm reaching for ideas. i wanted to buy sol a couple of things, but i think i'd rather make him something.

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EC pants pattern

2007-12-16T05:28:05Z

For anyone who Does Elimination Communication..looks like a fairly easy pattern!

http://cuddlebugg.com/misc/pants/pottypants.html

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taxily evasive?

2007-12-04T17:04:50Z

i run my own petite business. i don't save receipts for fabric store excursions, but i do keep track of the income. should i be worried about an audit? or do i not make enough to be on their radar?

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sew subversive

2007-11-28T09:41:06Z

i just ordered this book and i'm SO freaking excited to get it!!

Anyone own it?

http://www.amazon.com/Sew-Subversive-Dirty-Fabulous-Fashionista/dp/1561588091/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-8994489-4158018?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1193086661&sr=8-1

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Baby beanie

2007-11-11T23:06:55Z

I'm looking for a really basic knitting pattern for a baby beanie... I'm a beginner, so nothing too fancy!!
LOL!
Also, if you have any tips regarding making baby beanies, that would be great!

Thanks!

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Felting

2007-11-11T23:00:28Z

I've *finally* found some time to make some stuff - whee!

One of the things that my mother brought to me when Parker was born was a very warped wool blanket that was used by my sis and I when we were little. Since it's soo kooky warped, I decided to felt it and do something with it - but what?? It's about 24 by 36 in size, and pink and white. I was thinking baby pants, but I think they'd be way to stiff and itchy..

anyone have suggestions?

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Looking for Xmas gifts

2007-10-26T06:22:39Z

I'm shopping for gifts for several kids ages 3mos to 3 years and would love to look at anything anyone here has made for sale or any links to other cool, home made items that are in the lower end price range as I have several to buy!

Thanks!

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Make your own diapers?

2007-10-24T23:58:54Z

So who has made their own diapers? have they had sucess, failure, or something in the middle?

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make your own t-shirts

2007-09-14T06:12:56Z

ok really easy t-shirts, just cut two squares of fabric, sew everything but the bottom the arm holes and the neck hole. Ta da instant t-shirt.

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My very first project: Double sided baby wipes

2007-09-14T05:54:26Z

okay, I'm now finally on maternity leave, with a week before the girl is supposed to arrive.

I purchased this very cool flannel fabric, on sale from Jo-Ann fabrics (at 2.00 a yard!), and made some swaddle blankets by just cutting the fabric into 45 x 45 inch squares, and then finishing the sides with a zigzag stitch. With the remaining fabric, I planned on sewing some hemp terrycloth on to the leftover fabric, making some nice wipes and a few burp cloths, so I have a "rougher" side and a smoother side to the wipe, just like a few other wipes I had seen..

Well, I just made my first one. and it almost looks like a cross between a hat and a burrito. I call it "the frankenwipe". It will work, but it's reeealy sloppy looking and totally deformed. My two big mistakes:

1) The terry cloth is kinda stretchy, and I side stitched on that side - so I unwittingly pulled it out, effectively making the flannel bunch up.

2) I also used a regular foot, rather than a edger foot, so I had to eyeball where I was seam wise.

Tomorrow, I head back to Jo-Ann, and get a new foot and try again.

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Who's working on what projects?

2007-08-30T20:51:45Z

Putting it out there guys: What are you working on? Please share!

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Making your own bibs

2007-08-01T18:25:08Z

Found this on the Nested blog today: A step by step how to on stitching your own bibs!

http://nested.typepad.com/blog/2007/07/something-to-ma.html#more

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Cool online fabric shops..

2007-07-23T06:23:11Z

stumbled onto the Sew Mama Sew website today...has some really beautiful fabrics, plus they also carry patterns for children and babies..

http://www.sewmamasew.com/index.php

I know it's totally ambitious, but it's *really* making me want to make my own crib bumper and dust ruffle, at the least!

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Diaper Fabric?

2007-04-17T18:19:32Z

Can anyone recommend a decent diaper fabric retailer online? I'm making some homemade baby wipes and want to find a good reliable source of hemp terry cloth.

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Wanted: Pictures of your creations!

2007-04-13T22:29:05Z

Hi all,

I haven't posted any pictures yet, because I'd really like to have some images of the things that you've made..So add away!

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