Travel Bags

I embroidered these simple draw-string bags for my mother-in-law who recently took a 3 week trip to France. I figured she could use them for her delicates or dirty boots, or whatever she pleased. I liked them to much, I think I will have to make some up for myself, if I ever decide to travel anywhere that is. The patterns used are the Bon Voyage iron-ons from Sublime Stitching. (I love them!)

Embroidered Oneies

Stitching is fun but it takes FOREVER. Each of these onesies took like 2 hours! How is that possible?!? I must just be very slow at it. Does it take everyone that long to create such simple designs?  But honestly, totally worth it. Nothing like exploiting silly jokes at a baby's expense.

Clockwise from the bottom left we have a sugar skull, a domokun (I don't know what it is either, Hubby wanted me to make it for them and he found it HILARIOUS that I actually did), an alien in a spaceship, and my personal a favorite the "Mom" tattoo.

Special note to Jenn: when your baby is born I would really appreciate pictures of him/her in the tattoo onesie. It will make me giggle.

Angry Owl Tote

What better way to end the summer than with an Angry Owl tote? Sturdy, made of canvas and denim, and it has fall colors. Currently holds my lunch on most days. Plus you just can't miss the owl. I'm not sure why he came out angry, he just did. You would think its all in the brows, but I think it goes deeper. The tight-fisted little claws. The pursed beak. The cramped-looking wings. I didn't feel angry while I made it. Hmm... perhaps its just a coincidence.

 
I thought about making an Indifferent Owl. Shrugging Owl. Cold Shoulder Owl. Awkward Silence Owl? Perhaps Angry Owl is plenty. Look! It even looks angry from the back.

What about other moody woodland creatures? Any thoughts?

Embroidery Buddies

Check out my first attempt at embroidery. These are little plush buddies I made for my brothers. Cute, eh?