Happy serger day to me!

I have a new toy – a Huskylock serger, and it ROCKS! I hadn’t planned to get a serger yet, it was on my “someday” wish list, but here’s what happened: Several years ago Teacher decided I needed a digital camera. I thought he was nuts because I had a…

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Woo hoo – Lily Pad Landing!

Zany Zebra Designs has been invited to join Lily Pad Landing! I am thrilled to be asked to join this talented group of WAHMs! They’ve all been so nice welcoming me already, and two have asked me to collaborate on sets for the grand opening this Thurs. The funny thing…

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Not a sewing day…

You know it’s not a sewing day when halfway through a seam your bobbin suddenly goes ka-fluey. You re-thread the bobbin, re-thread the top thread, pull out the ruined stitches, re-pin the pieces and sew a new seam. Then the same thing happens on the next diaper. So again you…

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Flannel’s a no-go for dipes

Well, I’ve given it a fair try, but flannel just won’t make it for diapers in my book. One set looks pretty good yet, a little pilly but not faded. The other set is both faded and pilly and just plain looks bad. There’s no way I’d put my business…

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Flannel for Dipes?!

Z-Man is going through a major Elmo stage – he just LOVES Elmo! He’s also getting to the point that he doesn’t want to be changed, but is showing some interest in what diaper he wears. His favorite was a cookie print and he’d ask for one at every change.…

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Something new: Semi-customs!

I’m trying something new – semi-custom diapers! I chose PUL and micro colors then designed and stitched the adorable appliques on. But then I couldn’t decide: Pocket or Snap in soaker? Snap or Touchtape? I’d hate to put so much time and effort into a diaper then have someone say…

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Valentine diapers – yea!

I’m SO excited! I cut out a bunch of diaper inners/outers today and drew a some cute Valentine pictures to applique on some of them. I love doing applique and can’t wait to start on these tomorrow afternoon! I think they’re going to be really really cute. I hope some…

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New Dipes Posted

I finally finished the two small fitteds I’d started, took pics, edited the pics and posted them at Hyena Cart. They’re still there, but hopefully they’ll sell soon. I really love the colors in these two, they’re bright and happy. 🙂 But I think I need to change my strategy…

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Make your own Cloth Wipes

Cloth wipes are gentle on your child, easy to make, and save you money! If you have a sewing machine you can make cloth wipes too. Here are directions for three styles of cloth wipes, Easy, Medium, and Tricky.

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