How adorable is this little cotton onesie? Emily from Savvy Stitch made it and I just had to share it with you! I know we have lots of Australian readers basking in the sunshine right now who would love to make this as a little sunsuit. Enjoy and make sure to visit Emily’s blog Savvy Stitch for more great tutes and inspiration. Take it away Emily from Savvy Stitch!
I made this sun suit for my niece, Elliott. She was born last week and we can’t wait to meet her in person! I wanted to make her a little romper that she can wear when she strolls around Greenlake this summer. If you would like to make one of your own, follow my tutorial! I recommend reading all of the directions before you begin.
With this magical machine you can quickly and easily make your own bias tape like this… or like this… I know you want it! Well you’re in luck, because we are going to be giving away an awesome Bias Tape Making Set from Simplicity in our November contest! The awesome package from the lovely ladies at Simplicity includes a Bias Tape Maker, a super handy bias ruler, and a pair of 8″ Simplicity dressmaker shears! What a fantastic prize, right?!
Prudent Mamas will find out all about it in the November Edition of our Prudent Mama Newsletter, so go ahead and sign up here so you get all the details: Prudent Mama Newsletter:
I picked up some super-yum butternut squash and roasted it this weekend. We used the delicious veggie in some Butternut Squash pancakes for breakfast, then whipped up these hearty muffins later in the day. They are rich wintery treats that my two-year-old devoured (something non-candy that she loved, who knew it was possible?), so I thought I’d share the recipe. If you aren’t a squash lover, try Prudent Baby favorites Rick’s Rich Jam Muffins, Apple Cream Cheese Muffins, or for a little Halloween fun Brain Muffins.
And don’t forget, any comment you leave this week could win you a little stash of pretty ribbon and trim. Mmmmmm ribbon and trim. Think you will try any of these tasty treats? The stuffed pumpkin comes highly recommended. And the Jello shots, they are good too.
Last year when Prudent Baby was just a wee lad we did a bunch of cool DIYs for Halloween. Since we had like 11 readers back then it’s quite possible that you missed them. And that’s just a shame! So here is a little round-up of some of our favorites projects in the Halloween decor category. Baby Food Jar Fabric Wrapped Tealights {pictured above} Cameo Plaque Spooky Yarn Bowl Embroidered Doorbell Cover Bat-Mobile Halloween Specimen Jar Stay tuned for the edible version of this post this afternoon! And don’t forget, any comment you leave this week could win you a little stash of pretty ribbon and trim. Mmmmmm ribbon and trim. Do you decorate for Halloween? My husband sucked all the fun out of it this year by telling me I couldn’t hide the giant hairy spiders for him to find when he least expects it. Should I respect his request? Bah ha ha!
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The winner of the 1/2 yard of Nicey Jane oilcloth is Ashley from Harmon…Table for Three! who commented on our oilcloth tote post… Awesome!!! BTW: I made the pocket bib last week and it turned out beautiful! That’s a rockin’ tut!!!After I was done, my dear husband said…”very nice hon, but are you going to laminate it, you know, so it’s wipeable?” It took me a bit to realize that he was talking about oilcloth! That he thought that I laminated fabric somehow, in our home, rather than having bought “laminated” fabric!!! What!? After straightening him out, I started thinking that the pocket bib would be awesome made out of this!!! I hope I win so I can give that a try!!!
Ashley, give us your mailing address using the contact us form and be sure to send us a pic of whatever you make, you sewing mama!
Now for this week… I have pretty trim on the brain. Must be the adorable aprons we have seen so far for the Fat-Quarter Apron Contest. So I’m going to surprise you with something fancy… might be some ribbon… or trim… or bias tape. It could have ruffles… or pom-poms… or zig zags. I just don’t know yet. Isn’t this exciting? It’s like a grab bag! So leave a comment on any post this week and you could win this mysterious fancy prize.
Be still my heart, look at this little guy and his dragon wings. Louise from Feelin Crafty sent us a pic of the dragon wings that she made (in bulk) for her son’s dragon-themed birthday party. And then we said… you should tell us all how to make them… and then she did… because she is AWESOME! And it’s her first DIY! Be sure to leave her a comment because we want her to tell us how to do more awesome things. And if you are into adorable dragon wings, you might also be looking for a quick knight costume, so check out this simple DIY Knight’s Tabbard(I just learned that word).
I find this tiara that D. Sharp made for a friend’s 40th birthday to be absolutely stunning! She suggests it for a flower girl as well but really, what occasion DOESN’T it work for. I want one!
I’d love to get my hands on a copy of The Spirit of Food: 34 Writers on Feasting and Fasting toward God. “Their essays take us to a Canadian wheat farm, a backyard tomato garden in Cincinnati, an organic farm in Maine; into a kosher kitchen, a line of Hurricane Katrina survivors as they wait to be fed, a church basement for a thirty-hour fast; inside the translucent layers of an onion that transport us to a meditation on heaven, to a church potluck, and to many other places and ways we can experience sacramental eating.” I’m fascinated by “the many unexpected ways that food draws us closer to God, to community, and to creation.” Has anyone read this yet?
Oh, and after seeing ads here on Prudent Baby for my local grocery store, reminding me to get my flu shot, I stopped by their pharmacy today, they checked my insurance and it was accepted and then they gave me my shot and 10% off my grocery bill. Didn’t even have to step into the germy doctor’s office. Highly recommended.
Have a nice weekend ladies, good luck with the last minute costume making. Send us pics! And don’t forget that any comment you leave this week could win you that Nicey Jane Oilcloth. Last chance!
by Jacinda
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