Custom Order: New Frontier Crib Set

Gaucho chic is the theme for my most recently completed custom order. Look at this colorful cowboy crib set! The comforter is backed in chocolate minke -- super luxe.

For Baby: Truck Pillow

My baby's room has been a true struggle for me to decorate. I waited so long with my first baby that when I got around to picking colors and themes he was old enough (almost 2) to start telling me what he wanted. Well, this baby, doesn't talk as much even though he's only a few months behind where his brother was when his brother picked... drum roll, please... John Deere.
But this baby is obsessed with cars. And I was smitten by a line in the Cars movie by Mater, "What's wrong with rusty old cars." So, that's what happened, I found some rusty looking cars stuff and painted the room the same color as rust. But the bedding has been a challenge.

Finally I just decided to draw a truck, cut it out of "wool" flannel, and stitch it together. I'm glad I did. I was attempting to kinda match the pillowcases I had found on clearance at Pottery Barn for Kids (seen in the background), but I wanted to make it look even older. I say "wool" because that is what it was called at the fabric store in Indiana, but when I touched it with a hot iron it immediately melted onto my iron. Wow, that was a joyful moment. Anyone know who to clean melted acrylic off iron?
I opted for raw edge applique because I love it. But I find now that it's finished that the boys might like playing with this pillow so I probably should have picked something a bit more sturdy. Oh well. I can always make another.
In addition to the truck pillow I also painted this dumb little initial. I'm not a great distress painter or anything. But I like that it adds to the charm of the room. Now to find some old license plates. I have an idea for the valance.

Crazy for Eye Pillows

Zipped up a few more of the lavender filled eye pillows (Amy Butler pattern). I used more moda reproduction fabric. But I played around with the closure -- shown with a button home and with velcro. I like the buttonhole the best.

Lavender Eye Pillow: Amy Butler Pattern, Moda Reproduction Fabric

I gave to my friend Odette -- who is under some serious stress -- a little relaxation in a bag. This is the itty, bitty eye pillow pattern from Amy Butler. The pattern is easy to follow and it takes about 1/2 yard of fabric total. I used plain pale pink broadcloth for the actual pillow and slip cover. Shown is the carrying case (with pillow inside) sewn from a moda reproduction fabric (some of my favorite). I also stitched a bit of silk flower to the front for fanciness.



PS -- shown wrapped, as well, because I love wrapping presents