I am also working on a series for Christmas. More to come!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Halloween Bibs Are Here!
I am also working on a series for Christmas. More to come!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Cool new Flickr Group
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Postcards
Patrick thought it was quite the joke and his response was "why do you want postcards?" Well, I do love postcards, but even more so I like the idea of someone in another part of the world thinking about what I might like, maybe writing me a nice note or just saying "Hi". It is sort of like getting a present from a friend.
Anyhow, it is something different so check it out! http://www.postcrossing.com/
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Crafty Wonderland Next Week!!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4UVkU7C-66yMNCHo3XbYFd3l8L-VOyrbiHww9LuyW0VP39scU27lrNxLNcM2Zm6GWijipL4aCt6YOnveNV0hsuv6yR7CZ-Jrl8N4igw1oFxf0AUeup8wK7VJSeTX6Ai5J23Smmp5Whvs/s320/spring-pc-back.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrSOypv-O0dZZI32CYhbn_Vrggxd8ppzhr6qzx0AzTKmCxb3D9DJyIBT1obb3z5k4TwV75S3vYZxvtJely1-YzK_XeLIw5LGyfSO70ECnSwkz9Du1hsveVKnw5s8JyLXBhXLMVk28LpI/s320/DSC_0005.jpg)
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Cupcake Set Review
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Fairy Booties and Sunshine Dresses
Fairy Fashion Booties make every day magical... they are great for weddings, fairy costumes, and every day dress up with your own little doll. They also make excellent shower gifts! They can be found in the Baby Booties section of my shop!
Also to be found in the baby booties section are my new Lil' Chic Baby Booties. These booties are perfect for that mod little one out for a stroll in the park with Mom. So stylish! (According to Wikipedia "Chic" is an element of fashion and the counterpart of "Posh" so be sure to check out the Posh booties too!)
Also new this week is the Glass of Sunshine Toddler Sundress. This cool ensemble can be found in the Dresses and Pant Sets section of my shop. As sundresses go this one has it all... cute colors, summer orange theme (a-la Moda's new fresh squeezed fabric line). As with all my items I use great fabric and take extra time to put together clothes that have special details.
Before I leave off, I have also taken a few new shots of the pups lounging in the yard. This is their new favorite past time and they do it so well!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR3zv4uSSOvv1Bbed9FpKD09_4QX4x6X99RSK5hC63iBe2H_GZNiyCqvOsHBppjLx97l1SJvF8OxHXCLrUruXAbQI3mDgMTvh3_gEqKUlcJWOhqZPYzSYu0ZZDJ8dVMahUqlgGKeB2LE/s320/IMG_7680.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic4FuZgLSTILJASHJ8CjTHyZgy7BJW8ZHZ809Axl0Iud5GClD91Pc6SI9Ht99XR8t0y4Y1Qzj9xQUu_d8RqFgU0FQ8NruFxLzwAALfhVgIYQEKR2uxgHmXuZNtRvovCzWLyfEs-Quhj3Q/s320/IMG_7684.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLBNRYVotJ5zCY3_Wgw9VQghM9GCyy9VRxQBrEc6gZDHCs4ALHvyNREKAcEICt6iQPP4bIDrAsbWagGVAj1KVDuZnY6hrpz3M3epKPJsznZpJbUB6sKSgNoLjuYedgXxLCQ6YRS0K6J0/s320/IMG_7685.jpg)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
June Sale
This is a great deal and would make an excellent baby shower gift. The set will come packaged in a nice gift box all ready to be wrapped up and given away.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Sewing Machine Song Video
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
My Magic Truck
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Custom Ghost Booties
The last picture is just a new shot of Miss Annabelle. She is getting so big!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTvywk5yNA0DupYr9sXHXZqnhNqbAolJrMmCUd4co3C_UkU7jQHYaU07EuUx9sMDSy-eZBS2CD7GNMkNWkB0w7yzAvdQlOB4rhhkKBJ6Y11oLbMKVz79p0ODN_LgejZX1T-L9PWPR6Cc/s320/annabelle.jpg)
Friday, May 30, 2008
One Day Left on Sale!
I have added quite a few new items this week as well so be sure to check it out! Thanks!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Bad Day
I learned my lesson though... no more putting orders together unless I am certain I can get the fabric. Maybe I should just do away with the concept of finding special fabrics and just go with what I already have. I feel so sad and disappointed that I am not going to get to make the pretty dress I was going to sew. :(
I think I need to convince my husband to go out for dinner tonight. I need to get out of here!
Monday, May 26, 2008
New For Summer!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Featured!
As a special celebration I have decided to award 10% off any one item in my shop for the remainder of the month of May 2008. Just be sure to enter the keyword "TOT" in the comments. I will refund the 10% discount through paypal. This discount does not apply to custom items, just the items in my shop size 0-12 months, sorry! Discount will not be applied to shipping charges.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Something for Amy Butler Fans
Anyhow, I will post photo's once I complete the projects. I should also post a photo of the sad excuse for a business card keeper I currently use... some 15 year old freebie from one of those Mary Kay type things. It is actually in quite good condition considering the abuse of living at the bottom of all my purses for such a long time!
Garden Blooming
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Dogs at Pet Hotel
Monday, May 12, 2008
A Sad Day
Etsy sales will be somewhat delayed due to our travel and sadness.
If you are in the mood to help out... please do visit my father-in-law's etsy shop, Tough Dog Bed. He could really use the support and his beds are great!
Etsy Buy Handmade ToughDogBed |
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
New Items in the Works
Jet set bootie onesie dress- Brown onesie with Jet Set fabric skirt complete with scalloped edge.
Onesies with a multitude of designs and fabrics - Swirls, apples, sea monkeys, and flowers!
New booties - Gorgeous new fabrics for your little princess.
Coming the week of May 25th:
Baby and Toddler jumpers for summer months... many items to match your favorite booties
Thanks for looking and be sure to let us know if you would like to make any custom orders! I am also starting to offer wholesale prices for those interested in buying in bulk. Please contact me at doggoneknitting@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTy5B4OhCdwucHA3r1GweQv2PfNuhw00308UNQk0b_-j8DWAfB0yLXoQeNM9-X2ysKK1nT3ZcsnXc7J24CyMQZlS64GTB-DOsGZ-GDnuFeMN58pyZAcLWYDkii4m-xF81eIW1v0npKt_0/s200/IMG_7572.jpg)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Crafty Wonderland for Mother's Day
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
A New Way to Sew
So I am the proud new owner of a Janome Memory Craft 11000. We bought it at Montavilla Sewing Center here in Portland. As part of the package I get free instruction and a bunch of discounts so I was really happy.
So far I have made 3 baby bibs. I also finished most of my weekend projects on the new machine. However, for a bit I need to keep the Janome doing embroidery and keep myself pumping out booties on the New Home. There is less than 2 weeks between now and crafty wonderland! It is a lot of fun though. Below is one of my embroidered bibs. I LOVE the funny monsters and bought a whole set of designs.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMoX_G_ClrkQ5DCBHlgR6XIdL3Xt-kSS55olvtkvtKA_VgyYVTHn_dGb8QQL-Jjc35MoaUYx-kbayY8Hyn-HGP8JdV-kyoYHeGwYPdZ8dhkmOOp7XloIRY24sd2NPdbsZuQxCyYV9O1M/s320/IMG_7524.jpg)
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Better Coming Soon Photos
Both sets will be available this weekend on my Etsy Shop.
I have some cute new booties in the works too. Plus, Friday I am going to a sale at Fabric Depot so this weekend I should be able to really crank out the shirts and booties. Stay tuned!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAK0DsnlLqDaJxjavI9hyFKZLdRiz1Ux_86NOTgwBLztYy3UmNaZlnbAol0BLZEUkac3gxmkZSyPzQN0b6OIQsCbIHOX1UmOKpmrRQ8j8KzbseSOY20hNyw8re6iCgNuUBpVeyE5_jc9Q/s320/IMG_7492.jpg)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
New Designs!
Geisha Fan's Onesie
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIe2px30pUrPPE_6KJo-T-9y0OVlZ-xejlPlvv6x3IqOEZOTy2FvNk0ee3gPAcp9Lxv_4QFEzeHBSPGVzm8Hh4mz2OEQp4ZJrrbdsMOt-XD3rTllbOky8Kedk-Ltgvhay6HMn1HSV6NCE/s320/IMG_7463.jpg)
This onesie is also available with long sleeves. It matches the Geisha Fans Newborn bootie. I can make these in newborn to 18 mo. sizes. Sorry, the flower does not get any larger, but I may add more applique to larger sizes. I am experimenting with that over the weekend.
Blue Lagoon Onesie
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00ulzmPX44KyDWeyWVtU5X9w-Rm9huxSmXjHyOAKh0-3ObzpqIJZ6mSjPtOJN558pzqag4Enh103tn3Vy43xYcTo3ZtDlz_s5Ha900zBtbP6Yim2INMkr6gmTNuuczTXRS1ZNdGSBLts/s320/IMG_7459.jpg)
This onesie is also available with short sleeves. It is shown here with the matching Blue Lagoon booties. This set is really adorable. The photo just doesn't do it justice. Oregon really needs more sunshine so I can take better photos!
Sugar n' Spice Onesie
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKT_ChimoZx_DYIPs53ar6vteEWpFGApSOmbtgSGOd4Ygky_VFt17AABckJmXP9q0yZ1p7rg6h_sZQTpTWPp04ENm62aJaLLRBgup_309m6rehOrfD7UyQ6V-jhMadtqndMNmCapPOm4/s320/IMG_7466.jpg)
This cutie matches the Sugar n' Spice booties. All the shape applique's can be mixed and matched. In other words you could get this in a heart or other simple shape you desire.
Be sure to visit my etsy shop to see the onesie that is already for sale! Don't wait long! I have already had interest on the Happy Together Set. I would love to hear your comments on the new designs as well!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Cards that Move
Remember pop-up books? Check this out...
My friend Molly has finally started her own Etsy shop. After years (literally, it has been years) of all her friends telling her "You should sell that!" she finally is going to sell that!
So be sure to go to her shop and check her out. And don't worry, I have already told her she needs to make more!
She is also a great person to work with on custom stuff. She has put up with working with me for years. :)
Good luck Molly and congratulations on your shop!
Hello World!
My blog is now being visited internationally. It is very exciting and reminds me of what a small world we live in. I hope everyone enjoys my musings and if you are interested please click on the etsy link to visit my shop. Also feel free to leave comments and say hello! I'd love to hear from you.
I am planning to start making onesies soon so check back for more cute things!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Cirque du Soleil
Our tickets were really fancy. We had these VIP tickets called Tapis Rouge. We arrived at the show an hour early and had cocktails and appetizers in a special tent just for the VIPs. There were only a handful of people. Most of them were couples so it was quite festive even without all the fancy bombay gin drinks.
Once we were good and happy we went to our seats. Our seats were in the second row center isle. Needless to say they were fabulous seats. The performance was bar none the best theatrical performances I had ever seen. The set design was awesome. The costumes were unbelievable and ranged from really simple pj type outfits to elaborate angel costumes like you might see on an ornate Christmas card from the victorian era. I wanted to come right home and start sewing myself a costume!
The best part of the performance was getting to really see and connect with the expressions on the faces of the performers though. It made the acts so much more real and meaningful to me. When you see something in a movie you are so far distint from it you don't realize the creativity that went into it. I got the same thrill I get from being around my crafty friends. It is such a rush to be around such monumental creativity. It is like a drug!
Speaking of creativity and crafty friends... Crafty wonderland was great! I have already sent in my email to the organizers begging to be included in the next one. As I mentioned before I went with my friends Molly and Kathy. It is great going with them as I am so shy around strangers that I would have never asked as many questions as they did (really, sometimes Molly can be a little scary... she is so excited!). Then after our brunch and Crafty Wonderland fun Molly took off and Kathy and I spent about 4 hours shopping. We went to the art store, fabric store, yarn store, kids boutique, and 2 paper places. We also had dessert at a badly organized cafe in the Pearl where my iced latte came hot in a mug and Kathy had to ask for her tea twice because they forgot they needed to get ice. At least it tasted good. Kathy had a canolli that she kept saying some guy in Italy made. No idea what she was talking about, but it was funny.
So all in all a pretty fab weekend.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Funniest Cards Ever
Bootie Success!
Pam, if you are reading my blog, I am very pleased your friends are getting the Jet Set booties. I hope they are a big hit and a gift that can be kept as a keepsake as well. I am going to try and wrap and ship them today as I know your friends are expecting any day now (how exciting!!). I will gift wrap them. I should give etsy the idea of making this an option on the site. I think it is useful to buyers to be able to request it.
I also had 11 people mark me as a favorite since last night. I am not sure what I did, but I hope it keeps working!! These little shoes are too cute to just sit on my dining room table. They need to be worn and kicked in the air by little feet!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Bootie Making Machine
I bought some new fabric at the Holly Hill Quilt Shoppe in West Linn. I got 5 fat quarters for 12 something. They are really cute and one of them has cupcakes on it. Love the cupcakes! There is a collection of new Moda fabrics (Posh by Chez Moi... this is a HUGE file) that I have to try soon as well. I am just waiting for the fat quarters to be cut.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0KQehsQGvL6p5Pgjn3huYR0fxvCDOJWEkNU8c2xtylCaPKnIciVDQI-Z6ioO7vc3FFG5KhM2RWXU0-5lcVVikVtNTn8ZGO-ME_3VGsY_w7_h1PPgpMLGeSgS1Ud6t6MyhowHqlmZj54I/s200/IMG_7406.jpg)
Yesterday I bought Patrick a great t-shirt on etsy. A rather odd shirt about zombies. He wanted it though and it is cute. Not as cute
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh7itqCMghZjo4mva1d10aJrPmpGe82EOvy_RU4kssX3aBWny4gtyU1P2pu3hkKn6sFOGUt-zDBkT7e-UlofMe49gaX38_lHIpvspv2r8qJtJPAhKa96RdCznDNUAuWKfZRhSc46BTdl4/s200/IMG_7397.jpg)
The weather was so nice today that the dogs spent a good amount of time outside. Duncan got out of his new collar and took a walk around the neighborhood. This photo is after he had been re-leashed. Annabelle was very glad to see him.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Dogs are Funny
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiPQkij3gZxpR0VswAV4JBY93JAFYk5J3N4RtGNoWjN-DkAh6oNqQBa7ZOl8-g9trXXcBJx7dxxn5-oZVxo3AMfX5No5NXCepJjS5R-JM8EUr83SFtGhj9ABDCHu87HLscF-zRbVJzxsA/s320/IMG_7362.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2m2YWEkxcSI42cDNTLNk8Qf0wc1S-2BcyIOeOPnFQTQcalB7LDATAEYNBUllddIDkH7k9nE8Z4Nwvzg639g-dF_KgmvX_0ajko_HOnhNJS4XPKqKZlSJLJpOvL6RElNIGOaHOFihXX0/s320/IMG_7378.jpg)
Duncan and Annabelle were being cute today so I thought I would post their pictures. Annabelle is all of the sudden really into panting at things she likes. Whenever she gets excited this is the face she makes. Pretty darn funny.
I also wanted to share a funny little do-dad I am buying on etsy. I HAD to have this.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Bootie Insanity
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQGi2cKIhzxDoOwSUGqpM0KrxKSQdO1icIAKJXq8brGk00LW0m2-Yyfl1CWy7C52syhLbGir87COTIqoXZF1Pd-ZnibiEL66Kl7Zm-ceGwwCLmEoir4sk99eHgV6ZBz3VCN_AWOIGlztQ/s400/IMG_7346.jpg)
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Migraine Week
I did manage to start making some baby booties for etsy.com. A few booties went up this weekend and then I completed a couple more during the week. I have been really wanting to sew lately so this will be a great outlet for me. I took a few patterns that I found and have been experimenting with lots of different combos and incorporating my own ideas along the way. I think the booties are turning out pretty snazzy and I have been getting quite a few hits on etsy... no sales yet, but people are looking and marking items as their favorite. I need some more ideas of tiny things I can sew. I like these small, creative projects!
This weekend we are hoping to go out on our pontoons and catch some trout. We are going to try Battle Ground Lake again and see if we do better a month later on a boat. Yay! I will try and remember to bring the camera so I can post a few pictures here.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Will Fish for Food
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6yddL2HkSERWYAEEM-P6JfjRw4EnoyvXhmAnHkBbyHBAtZz68K_kMrZECiBDz3vlp-M92oNUHYsQDrkk7hgW47cefCAZwa65ZUHa7tRIkTum638AROhxEvYDLcibYyHGRScSQSxLEQY/s200/IMG_7278.jpg)
Only 2 more weekends of Oregon fishing and then we can use our Washington licenses. This is the first year we have had Washington licenses so we are excited.
Apparently the new paper the ODFW uses for our license will essentially melt if it gets wet (bright huh?) so my current knitting project is to make a license cozy. I also made some new hats to sell on Etsy. My fish hat has already been viewed 9 times! Yay!
For our anniversary (10 years... holy cow!) we bought ourselves some pontoon fishing boats. I am waiting for some good water to open up so we can use them. I want to take some pictures too!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Etsy and Annabelle
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-jXjBnwV5HoE2mH73WqdPauadNAIKk9YEYXTyKgoioBdS5aANmbLOCG6DzsC6EWvzY9_S0Oqlq1sxtHwZOg0yjMFihmMeOa975laBIiCMxvq17yufGtwaApVJgzWHla_NJE7cz31OdwE/s200/IMG_7262.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuWHM-OuyLRX7tdC-qbxxoHr2YWO1dPGDFMQw1t5sPWEV6FG4k5rU-orQwOocUEBMny3NBwBbGBdgCdtsK7UUjSXNHp9scLk9MNjGz_hn_GpkuGXziF1owijzXQA846yxAg4S2JIQmmo/s200/officedogs009.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMwnLkBfi1r__x36JW3c7Fexj9XhKH7f-PLMaQsfuQLVtxFGJ2Zk6muwGlE5uVJpMaEflrfWgy_-ThGoqm47M_ZJObHStyd81wK5s8Fs7WNSDXP11jMuKL_wx7mWxUm6eUZTNbjPcyis/s200/fishhat006.jpg)