tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28940312628542801042024-03-06T12:02:00.089-08:00Uber DomesticJoin me in my little corner of suburban paradise; as I sew, craft, cook, decorate, and more.Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-89423850254218874092012-06-11T13:37:00.000-07:002012-06-11T13:37:38.982-07:00Top Ten Summer Sewing Patterns<div style="text-align: left;">
To celebrate the official beginning of summer vacation, I've rounded up 10 awesome patterns, perfect for summer sewing.</div>
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10.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=39" target="_blank">Luggage Tags</a>. Get those bags ready for summer travel.</div>
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9.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=148" target="_blank">Quilted Casserole Carriers</a>. Because you know you are going to get invited to a potluck or five.</div>
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8. <a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_19&products_id=33" target="_blank">Car Seat Canopy</a>. A great way to give baby some shade.</div>
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7.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_23&products_id=31" target="_blank">Bow Tie</a>. Get your little man ready for all those summer weddings.</div>
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6.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_23&products_id=29" target="_blank">Art Smock Apron</a>. Because they'll be finger painting at home for three months.</div>
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5.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_33&products_id=118" target="_blank">Sew Cool dress</a>. Breezy sundresses for hot days.</div>
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4.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=152" target="_blank">Clutter Catchers</a>. Add a touch of sanity to your summer road trip.</div>
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3.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_20&products_id=37" target="_blank">Reversible Bucket Hat</a>. Stylish sun protection.</div>
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2. <a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=131" target="_blank">Boho Shoulder Bag</a>. Carry your beach essentials in style.</div>
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1.<a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=154" target="_blank">Terrific Teepees</a>. Because this is just awesome.</div>
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<br />Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-16130428484438142112012-04-11T17:29:00.000-07:002012-04-11T17:29:10.149-07:00Embellished tabs. Finally!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wst_twMKoBQeGLaAB7kSg7gpgeNEB-nXZ5xhoqeY9-9Y8uOHtBOu9jhEEWRMz9L9X2_VAlOkorQs7zHVId9ELC02UlQD1f4xZMLGYyA4UiWNJHpmOsyBvKX0VZv4mxmPOsmd8ueppcY/s1600/tutorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wst_twMKoBQeGLaAB7kSg7gpgeNEB-nXZ5xhoqeY9-9Y8uOHtBOu9jhEEWRMz9L9X2_VAlOkorQs7zHVId9ELC02UlQD1f4xZMLGYyA4UiWNJHpmOsyBvKX0VZv4mxmPOsmd8ueppcY/s640/tutorial.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I FINALLY finished the embellished tabs tutorial! Download the <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8-5QwsLJB82b0lsRE5CVUVvc0k" target="_blank">tutorial and template PDF</a>!</div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-57214367834182534042011-10-24T18:48:00.000-07:002011-10-24T18:51:21.697-07:00Wonder Woman!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://assets.burdastyle.com/project_images/assets/000/231/054/DSC00192_large.jpg?1319064545" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://assets.burdastyle.com/project_images/assets/000/231/054/DSC00192_large.jpg?1319064545" width="476" /></a></div><br />
I've entered my Wonder Woman costume in the Bernina Halloween costume contest! To vote for me, and check out more awesome pictures click <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/bernina-halloween-2011-classic-wonder-woman?image=231054">here.</a> Voting starts 10/25. :)Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-52831950881123634832011-07-20T20:42:00.000-07:002011-07-20T20:42:56.052-07:00Macaron-eee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5959607304_af239c35ff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5959607304_af239c35ff.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I made super cute pandan flavored macarons using this <a href="http://www.giverslog.com/?p=1089">recipe</a>. They were WAY easier, and turned out much better than I expected. You know you want to make some!Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-19764371664185402212011-07-16T06:31:00.000-07:002011-07-16T06:31:08.637-07:00Alleusion won the custom diaper giveaway!I can't wait to see which fabrics she chooses!<br />
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I also popped over to her blog and found a really cool <a href="http://alleusion.blogspot.com/2011/06/crock-pot-dye-job-with-wiltons.html">tutorial</a> on dyeing wool yarn in the crock pot! You know how I love dyeing yarn, dontcha? Muuuusssstt ttttrrrryyyy! (That's my yarn dyeing zombie impersonation...)Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-79969153239229292692011-07-08T14:09:00.000-07:002011-07-08T14:13:03.540-07:00The Cobblestone Quilted Rug.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuphqbZLDCYFDZaOu3_qcFMDw-RNo5__iNqb_QI6t7DU50p_BM7tB__NIf77Bm6WZ0JZIH46Fkdu-Bn7eLbA8pBfWNMO7qdXXmcoudIcCxnw8jqmKQtHoOSUEnNV6RcZ0BPMyET8f43c/s1600/IMG_9117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuphqbZLDCYFDZaOu3_qcFMDw-RNo5__iNqb_QI6t7DU50p_BM7tB__NIf77Bm6WZ0JZIH46Fkdu-Bn7eLbA8pBfWNMO7qdXXmcoudIcCxnw8jqmKQtHoOSUEnNV6RcZ0BPMyET8f43c/s400/IMG_9117.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
What can you make with an old towel and some scraps from your fabric stash? This sweet rug! I sewed this up yesterday and I LOVE how it turned out! I am working on the pattern, so you can make your own.<br />
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ADDED BONUS: You can make this with Jelly Roll Strips!<br />
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One lucky winner will receive a custom NykiBaby One Size pocket diaper with embellished tabs. The winner have tons of cute fabrics to choose from!<br />
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<b>To Enter:</b><br />
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Go to <a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/">http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/</a> and check out our new site. Then come back here and leave a comment or suggestion below, for Pins & Needles Pattern Shop. Tell me what you like or what you'd like to see in the shop! Make sure your contact info is accessible, so I can tell you if you won!<br />
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"Like" Pins & Needles Pattern Shop on Facebook. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pins-Needles-Pattern-Shop/199103466802808">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pins-Needles-Pattern-Shop</a>. Then come back here and leave another comment.<br />
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"Like" Fancy Cloth Baby on Facebook. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FancyClothBaby">https://www.facebook.com/FancyClothBaby</a>. Then come back here and leave another comment.<br />
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<b>Only comments left on this post will be counted as valid entries. Contest closes Friday, July 15th, at midnight Pacific time. Winner will be announced on the 16th. Good luck!!</b><br />
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</div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com71tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-85845323051155026772011-07-05T10:10:00.000-07:002011-07-05T10:27:16.959-07:00Open for Business!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdImKmQcxBRnppkrAAQ1IdHB2ryf9Yu-ieW-Qh-AwgL_H3Y-pbltvhoyzUuz5UXuyvIt7fOHRtzsxJdjkz6RpX3KrmmCAFP3YVrOMa7C-uVDhrc5tKRb5nH_PgDp3CIOPTHrbferQ5Ww/s1600/screenshot.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdImKmQcxBRnppkrAAQ1IdHB2ryf9Yu-ieW-Qh-AwgL_H3Y-pbltvhoyzUuz5UXuyvIt7fOHRtzsxJdjkz6RpX3KrmmCAFP3YVrOMa7C-uVDhrc5tKRb5nH_PgDp3CIOPTHrbferQ5Ww/s400/screenshot.JPG" width="356" /></a></div><br />
My shop is officially up and running! We have so many incredible pattern designers selling with us. If you haven't already, check out the site <a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/">here.</a><br />
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You can help out by sharing our shop with your sewing friends. :)Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-64642483768212273902011-06-12T17:52:00.000-07:002011-06-12T17:52:31.566-07:00Adventures in Draping.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5814375978_cb2c5a5ebb_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/5814375978_cb2c5a5ebb_z.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I've done a tutorial on Instructables, for making this Hand-Dyed Draped Silk Dress. <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Dyed-Draped-Silk-Dress/">Check it out!</a> It is entered in the Burda Fashion Contest, So don't forget to vote after June 13th.Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-22212183259867913252011-06-11T16:58:00.000-07:002011-06-11T16:58:16.324-07:00My new pattern shop is open!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wjWG19OcAX5LMmXnAnoN-1viZVUUhQE3WHk5U3nyYpNg5ZBuQBMVox2s07-VfunrZvIJMOBDwnW9rF3L2Vh7qWIDI1OGrzvylC2IdlZqTREC2f31T2K0pf2Y283CC50W5Pm9pOoSWd4/s1600/header_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wjWG19OcAX5LMmXnAnoN-1viZVUUhQE3WHk5U3nyYpNg5ZBuQBMVox2s07-VfunrZvIJMOBDwnW9rF3L2Vh7qWIDI1OGrzvylC2IdlZqTREC2f31T2K0pf2Y283CC50W5Pm9pOoSWd4/s400/header_img.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I've just launched my new digital sewing pattern shop! If you are a designer, and you have PDF sewing patterns, you'll like carried in the shop, just <a href="mailto:customer_service@pinsandneedlespatterns.com">e-mail me.</a> Drop by and <a href="http://www.pinsandneedlespatterns.com/">visit us.</a> I'll be adding lots more patterns soon!Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-83764485472284328092011-05-16T17:35:00.000-07:002011-05-16T17:35:06.249-07:00Make Handmade Chiffon Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/5728283556_16f4d45e18_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/5728283556_16f4d45e18_z.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the full article and slideshow instructions, click <a href="http://www.examiner.com/diy-fashion-in-san-jose/pretty-up-your-day-with-handmade-chiffon-flowers">here.</a></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-79624613478539343612011-04-28T10:02:00.000-07:002011-04-28T10:02:55.904-07:00Lazy and Non-artistic People, Rejoyce!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNow0GIIs6tNnjnkwvnNYR2nVwDUMvz5e_6H-e13ua80tlh9tgMNOhoab7XL7Ys9E9HeF2X00r7rS4bdi66_zCFX4YZIRrHOwe1-p7tXJkBzoldvMiTAQBHPE9DWpr-KdgFslTi1EZU-g/s1600/photos+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNow0GIIs6tNnjnkwvnNYR2nVwDUMvz5e_6H-e13ua80tlh9tgMNOhoab7XL7Ys9E9HeF2X00r7rS4bdi66_zCFX4YZIRrHOwe1-p7tXJkBzoldvMiTAQBHPE9DWpr-KdgFslTi1EZU-g/s400/photos+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My semi-award winning play mat has been released as a PDF sewing pattern. It now includes all the templates needed to make your own! Check it out <a href="http://hyenacart.com/NykiBaby/mt/2272/96544/Tree-Hugger-Quilted-Play-Mat-PDF-Sewing-Pattern">here.</a></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-30023971188271479132011-03-26T17:42:00.000-07:002011-03-26T17:42:51.216-07:00My Entry for the Instructables Quilting Contest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5562416090_8b117c361d_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5562416090_8b117c361d_z.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For a full tutorial, check out the <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Tree-Hugger-Baby-Play-Mat/">Instructable</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Don't forget to vote for me after April 10th!</b></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-73612183186578782012010-11-19T10:13:00.000-08:002010-11-19T10:13:54.536-08:00Cute office storage!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBpQsXTSETmLhnB9QiF2X_hGUBWHARxF-sPdL2YohbrctOJMVoKo4k2XMhBShwwDO3HU_EsnrU1a4cRfuVSQltjz8yizS-ZxhmOOde5WE5CyNqLJpVjXsfkGcVR7dQQ3XKsLzgViUnL8/s1152/IMG_7358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsBpQsXTSETmLhnB9QiF2X_hGUBWHARxF-sPdL2YohbrctOJMVoKo4k2XMhBShwwDO3HU_EsnrU1a4cRfuVSQltjz8yizS-ZxhmOOde5WE5CyNqLJpVjXsfkGcVR7dQQ3XKsLzgViUnL8/s400/IMG_7358.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Scrapbook paper + old baby formula and peanut cans = Cute office storage!</div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-9695279317424497852010-07-29T18:56:00.000-07:002010-07-29T18:56:59.347-07:00Play Silks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsz1cudVMA8XhbWI4Cs8DRqBQdSYcP0nlhmQ2l3J-pXsqGJv9HBm4Qsz2dGUcdHBpDqo0QGQMAbpQC4AWmE7k0Pj5n-TPFbVFnD5M1RIQGrrCad370kgGdkpIS557Z8eay5r6YpO73U0/s1600/IMG_6802-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsz1cudVMA8XhbWI4Cs8DRqBQdSYcP0nlhmQ2l3J-pXsqGJv9HBm4Qsz2dGUcdHBpDqo0QGQMAbpQC4AWmE7k0Pj5n-TPFbVFnD5M1RIQGrrCad370kgGdkpIS557Z8eay5r6YpO73U0/s640/IMG_6802-1.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dyed up some super fun play silks for the kiddos. Silk scarves from Dharma Trading Co., dyed with food coloring and vinegar...mucho fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4_YjumuGrAQv-ka4ww0PlaX7foAcFIXbR-_-MwRTPONTyZPNt35XpDuJlhKrXUEUSLh7CYsUzRDnYvDQpXyZvdT80ZSWfEoPlLz-Odn3UAgZNWKmaeXciKYlfOwS_s-NI6KJ_fM5u5w/s1600/IMG_6804-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje4_YjumuGrAQv-ka4ww0PlaX7foAcFIXbR-_-MwRTPONTyZPNt35XpDuJlhKrXUEUSLh7CYsUzRDnYvDQpXyZvdT80ZSWfEoPlLz-Odn3UAgZNWKmaeXciKYlfOwS_s-NI6KJ_fM5u5w/s400/IMG_6804-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dino Action!</i></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-71073234902861795732010-06-12T13:43:00.000-07:002010-06-12T13:43:28.489-07:00Yay for Green Beans!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwt06MXFLAv_1-yknrKg-oFJ-zjrdoJBOvSUsAuwO2pBJIzPSqdH5nwNh5m0DVt4-WQa61reciy8aiOU-qgL8ECRrErKfFr_u5Yi3AQO9kggLxTyVb0l2dek2L-sq06q-D75uMGv-YU1M/s1600/IMG_6710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwt06MXFLAv_1-yknrKg-oFJ-zjrdoJBOvSUsAuwO2pBJIzPSqdH5nwNh5m0DVt4-WQa61reciy8aiOU-qgL8ECRrErKfFr_u5Yi3AQO9kggLxTyVb0l2dek2L-sq06q-D75uMGv-YU1M/s400/IMG_6710.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I picked our first green beans today! There are a million little tiny ones on the plants. In a week or two it will be green bean city.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONn2h7afxTKitHhFk6079xVcCxQc5sTNAcuUEq-M4TX0NRZ640LMQk0kHfIR_bQVHomBy-xSZ1mzHxvUVnErDzJvTLQOQJUt6S3U0JxH2chHmkSxT300XLc8dsJ3WtIDh6BMi8UBd_tw/s1600/IMG_6702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONn2h7afxTKitHhFk6079xVcCxQc5sTNAcuUEq-M4TX0NRZ640LMQk0kHfIR_bQVHomBy-xSZ1mzHxvUVnErDzJvTLQOQJUt6S3U0JxH2chHmkSxT300XLc8dsJ3WtIDh6BMi8UBd_tw/s400/IMG_6702.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other garden news, we have tomatoes! (and zucchini, and squash.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Rqw5-mTuBP3-RwQZO_Fhpkph6d8hQ9S9JkgEYS0_OHTSN1kdTKFtbcwwpTI_u5THskgKJCuxflnnd-5N9leXyUrYg1eKKga7M_ExKOlSyYUo6I8lMwVNlqsIJxqGukQMAvKwtOedwNM/s1600/IMG_6703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Rqw5-mTuBP3-RwQZO_Fhpkph6d8hQ9S9JkgEYS0_OHTSN1kdTKFtbcwwpTI_u5THskgKJCuxflnnd-5N9leXyUrYg1eKKga7M_ExKOlSyYUo6I8lMwVNlqsIJxqGukQMAvKwtOedwNM/s400/IMG_6703.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-ABDs4KlDTe0U7QgY4nMtty961yHlC6MPGjF5tT0r5FrRRvk5Ihy_MNaeQZbsOVx6T0pL5X9oc7uTztwDXF-NJlYvqUs77Xr2EbdolLsTozcd7aW5TyL6P-WiTvYXc3367XOhHsQmzA/s1600/IMG_6705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-ABDs4KlDTe0U7QgY4nMtty961yHlC6MPGjF5tT0r5FrRRvk5Ihy_MNaeQZbsOVx6T0pL5X9oc7uTztwDXF-NJlYvqUs77Xr2EbdolLsTozcd7aW5TyL6P-WiTvYXc3367XOhHsQmzA/s320/IMG_6705.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-ABDs4KlDTe0U7QgY4nMtty961yHlC6MPGjF5tT0r5FrRRvk5Ihy_MNaeQZbsOVx6T0pL5X9oc7uTztwDXF-NJlYvqUs77Xr2EbdolLsTozcd7aW5TyL6P-WiTvYXc3367XOhHsQmzA/s1600/IMG_6705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_2FN3CAsmkWfrhFnDz_m_YhHPNQIpZVHXmBKMcQZBgIqPYwwd47p7Htleq33LnNwz7stvlKMWjmMzTMNz_SvhPN7V5Jb_fmIUv0xTPVMp18RkFsVhkAiXm3_8LNHIO4IBX3aleK7aKI/s1600/IMG_6706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_2FN3CAsmkWfrhFnDz_m_YhHPNQIpZVHXmBKMcQZBgIqPYwwd47p7Htleq33LnNwz7stvlKMWjmMzTMNz_SvhPN7V5Jb_fmIUv0xTPVMp18RkFsVhkAiXm3_8LNHIO4IBX3aleK7aKI/s400/IMG_6706.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-40037811766658596852010-05-11T23:38:00.000-07:002010-05-11T23:44:07.129-07:00Make better Fitted Diapers with your NykiBaby One Size Diaper Pattern!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few little goodies to help you make better fitted diapers with my pattern:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaLhQsHzJLeh-DG74nO3s92W2B5gYqV-upd7lVD2OZz7b3bGBPS8vYMQz3rPkzQyj2Tlcd0eXXwp_8xU7dWRrhnfS92ZSrZX5zZMvuxIVQth0QjkpE5Rnfjk3SDLGYspCJGHkhmWqd38/s1600/IMG_6232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaLhQsHzJLeh-DG74nO3s92W2B5gYqV-upd7lVD2OZz7b3bGBPS8vYMQz3rPkzQyj2Tlcd0eXXwp_8xU7dWRrhnfS92ZSrZX5zZMvuxIVQth0QjkpE5Rnfjk3SDLGYspCJGHkhmWqd38/s400/IMG_6232.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Single row of snaps. Fewer snaps to set is a good thing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B0KEwLWNumISOTM5MWFjMjMtOGRmMS00YTQzLTk5NjQtZTg3ZDdlYTRiZmEw&hl=en"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Snap placement for a single row of snaps</span></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*My pattern directs you to not trim off any fabric in the leg elastic areas. I've started trimming of 1/2", just like I do through the rest of the diaper. I am liking this way better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWkAq4AjpUnocRlZIP39KCbxo5Rim62TsMW-d8MeAwAIdg4QM-46EeddymctHR7Yz2A7TGRE8qIfi2AjkhvdjW21t7u-ZC1WJ2H07fPZap6GS0QgPvGE6uXznnf0ir1xXf38VeC48u3M/s1600/IMG_6234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnWkAq4AjpUnocRlZIP39KCbxo5Rim62TsMW-d8MeAwAIdg4QM-46EeddymctHR7Yz2A7TGRE8qIfi2AjkhvdjW21t7u-ZC1WJ2H07fPZap6GS0QgPvGE6uXznnf0ir1xXf38VeC48u3M/s400/IMG_6234.JPG" width="296" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRWTzWW7Df53qChYnuGTA5rpbw8ihFxsDxIzURlv3NqLBD8h6fmfuvow95YEbhJhMY8Mkl4ckSPOqKov2EvH4rjmF6wLeVpffN52kkhBJIKdw8-TBcvMPvZDg_oj0tSh-v_K91KmQlho/s1600/IMG_6236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRWTzWW7Df53qChYnuGTA5rpbw8ihFxsDxIzURlv3NqLBD8h6fmfuvow95YEbhJhMY8Mkl4ckSPOqKov2EvH4rjmF6wLeVpffN52kkhBJIKdw8-TBcvMPvZDg_oj0tSh-v_K91KmQlho/s400/IMG_6236.JPG" width="292" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* New contour templates. These fit the diaper so much better. You can trim off up to 1/4" on these when you serge, if you like. I just barely skim them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B0KEwLWNumISNTNhMzJjYWEtODQ5OC00OGQ2LWIzNzAtODcxOWQ2Mjk3ZDBh&hl=en"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">New and improved contour soaker templates</span></a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-72425339900562601932010-05-04T16:58:00.000-07:002010-05-04T16:59:17.805-07:00Performance Fleece You Won't Find at Old Navy.....Old Navy might make a mean fleece vest, but they've never done THIS! To all the Kiki Pad fans out there, this is for you...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">How to Make Fleece Kiki Pads</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJKEk2udiRKsN2ZAtWrhOeBPv5L0T0JjxEgCvHo3M7R4SJWlZvL_Ch4GE59f5rW9K7jbttvQICSxfEisQHS2Ev7eokvx9bT2h5Z8mqcZO-PBPuKZ7VoNyi7czigtfLseo_DNORw1cJho/s1600/fleece+tute.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJKEk2udiRKsN2ZAtWrhOeBPv5L0T0JjxEgCvHo3M7R4SJWlZvL_Ch4GE59f5rW9K7jbttvQICSxfEisQHS2Ev7eokvx9bT2h5Z8mqcZO-PBPuKZ7VoNyi7czigtfLseo_DNORw1cJho/s400/fleece+tute.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Click the picture for a larger image.</i></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-12073138193260490202010-05-02T14:17:00.000-07:002010-05-02T14:18:35.747-07:00Garden Update!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtPR76l2nKNwRbektjiyyfJ0lxChHfeAgW2aFsLkd7X7iJ0fkZHv2Eto_EBFRzgQeeT0C2M0SwXVbvzuRaDnHD3TAxSOrgVX76saRp4ekE6968XAAxuKfggk6gplR_OvUM9sPbNhLGuo/s1600/IMG_6186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtPR76l2nKNwRbektjiyyfJ0lxChHfeAgW2aFsLkd7X7iJ0fkZHv2Eto_EBFRzgQeeT0C2M0SwXVbvzuRaDnHD3TAxSOrgVX76saRp4ekE6968XAAxuKfggk6gplR_OvUM9sPbNhLGuo/s400/IMG_6186.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Our lovely little patio garden.</i></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5n3734B86QS24R4j3ngMjVUf2AXzLKsp8BbUSzhgMS2LtAkwfydNZ06PgFvjTT4HfLEqZbwDX3Un73WzguwotV94LSIl3dgy6MDyme_NOBlo1bAOwcVMS8VvqPtHoOoUDo_EP_APB8c/s1600/IMG_6176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5n3734B86QS24R4j3ngMjVUf2AXzLKsp8BbUSzhgMS2LtAkwfydNZ06PgFvjTT4HfLEqZbwDX3Un73WzguwotV94LSIl3dgy6MDyme_NOBlo1bAOwcVMS8VvqPtHoOoUDo_EP_APB8c/s640/IMG_6176.JPG" width="371" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Gettin' figgy with it, is our dwarf fig tree. In our little herb garden, I've got rosemary, itty-bitty parsley and basil, and The Pho/ Tacos container with green onions and cilantro.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxKolqNfZWAmeuPPFXObMPrSE_Pzyw9_gx_0uYq4mMIPg7ZlipqU8KD6bPR9gsYcAwvBoPZu6SsXAHfeVKbsbOC2fLrIE0fPq0s_b3W-iLRKgINKiWaCsTz_rlvCgIPgSYTitpLiwBv38/s1600/IMG_6179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrNsjfeApi8diV7B-J1yrQmC9vcgcT6fUEg-t-MaBNSfofAv8Z0hDeaL5L5kYI62BxCBq7Z543IolcbMSk5l_lWNi_6RqYglT-0mWbT64gopfJnMEhq7AjRQdgYBNVzgGEzZt9vpqXE0/s400/IMG_6180.JPG" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Another 'mater. He is huge compared to his peers. I've also got some green beans and wax beans in there with him.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUN3dqNOsiVBXbU7wiBxvw7Od367C8UzIyTjmPyZk4hvsVe3DeLz8GUApaskqisk-6mDiCNhItaIYtXrf4D8MBVCFVUHb0DuCQxeqIjnoKT9mDQjFDMcAUQ7NoDjxmf2jB5_x6Cl6-Mg/s1600/IMG_6183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUN3dqNOsiVBXbU7wiBxvw7Od367C8UzIyTjmPyZk4hvsVe3DeLz8GUApaskqisk-6mDiCNhItaIYtXrf4D8MBVCFVUHb0DuCQxeqIjnoKT9mDQjFDMcAUQ7NoDjxmf2jB5_x6Cl6-Mg/s400/IMG_6183.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My tiniest tomato plant. He was homeless up until last week when I picked all of our spinach, and tossed it into a delicious Tuscan chicken soup. He also has some beanie buddies.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUN3dqNOsiVBXbU7wiBxvw7Od367C8UzIyTjmPyZk4hvsVe3DeLz8GUApaskqisk-6mDiCNhItaIYtXrf4D8MBVCFVUHb0DuCQxeqIjnoKT9mDQjFDMcAUQ7NoDjxmf2jB5_x6Cl6-Mg/s1600/IMG_6183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS94R3WYQddsuFnxI_rFqqs2ZVBB1UXtTakCWk54PBOTTQjPhOeFEthW-U7a-C-GXm75wSgT_F0yP1y8oIdpW9rLLFB2UtNKZtNxjsgMftCkARR5z17MQSJgJbmL-eJvr3cNEOCYAxsKs/s1600/IMG_6181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS94R3WYQddsuFnxI_rFqqs2ZVBB1UXtTakCWk54PBOTTQjPhOeFEthW-U7a-C-GXm75wSgT_F0yP1y8oIdpW9rLLFB2UtNKZtNxjsgMftCkARR5z17MQSJgJbmL-eJvr3cNEOCYAxsKs/s400/IMG_6181.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>"The Replacement." The pepper I started from seed was not growing, so I bought this guy. </i></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-3670380316207141402010-04-21T20:04:00.000-07:002010-04-21T20:04:07.085-07:00I actually got to sew something!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQEKuRix3NnxnWO3HALcUq3oBYvLEuupL65YO4RbRLnXOQ0Xh0xSkzrMM8i1RjxttvFYKSkYVwydOG8HyFzvNq983hg8_oUXlEDTOSJAz_8pkLn4VbboxxsVi5LU6IUPRmpeI21DfGeg/s1600/IMG_6126%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQEKuRix3NnxnWO3HALcUq3oBYvLEuupL65YO4RbRLnXOQ0Xh0xSkzrMM8i1RjxttvFYKSkYVwydOG8HyFzvNq983hg8_oUXlEDTOSJAz_8pkLn4VbboxxsVi5LU6IUPRmpeI21DfGeg/s640/IMG_6126%20copy.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After MANY, MANY interruptions, I finally finished a diaper bag for my <a href="http://hyenacart.com/NykiBaby/index.php?c=18&p=45784">shop</a>!</div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-18291785495398776842010-04-12T17:22:00.000-07:002010-04-12T17:23:06.781-07:00Living Room Update.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's still looking pretty bare, but I've added a few things...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgig25gzoerx4_ZwGmr0-KaOuWwjkEPDegfqBlAJ2kblTWGEeUaAo7tLACBGNvQtlsKnps9Z28-mLnuOt2ZP4rJpi93WlRODFKSEEdL1haZhdXQEZYihzn4Ai3DkqK5sY-dL4R4GGH9FFs/s1600/IMG_6060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgig25gzoerx4_ZwGmr0-KaOuWwjkEPDegfqBlAJ2kblTWGEeUaAo7tLACBGNvQtlsKnps9Z28-mLnuOt2ZP4rJpi93WlRODFKSEEdL1haZhdXQEZYihzn4Ai3DkqK5sY-dL4R4GGH9FFs/s400/IMG_6060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's new: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">AMAZING sheepskin rug!!!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Embroidery hoop wall swatches over the dining table</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Table runner </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Fabric panel over TV stand glass (Yay! No more ugly DVDs!)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Bookcase for kids' books and puzzles</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">POUFS!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">A stack of vintage suitcases as an end table</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Some big, fluffy fabric pom poms to hang in the corner near the bookcase</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The "Mum" throw pillow, since you know, I really need more pillows on my couch.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">A couple of bright Moroccan lanterns for the top of the bookcase. I may convert them to actual lamps, depending on how motivated I get.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I need to put something on that wall by the door, I just don't know what yet.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I may put a few more hoops on the wall. </li>
</ul>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-77295478270578970952010-04-12T11:54:00.000-07:002010-04-12T11:54:56.912-07:00Yay for Clean, Chromatically Organized Closets!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mzRM9pqC9j1Y22vwZV_C-UlcCC2N6Yeh7_n2bv6zX8iR-sq272z6RCMXXwcAOYyUPMqMUwygplXixzdK78-wmVseJY1qOLxn7GVMOfM8H4Xx0I9gtOTiYh2Psb-prbq-q3ECsJ7jVD0/s1600/IMG_6033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mzRM9pqC9j1Y22vwZV_C-UlcCC2N6Yeh7_n2bv6zX8iR-sq272z6RCMXXwcAOYyUPMqMUwygplXixzdK78-wmVseJY1qOLxn7GVMOfM8H4Xx0I9gtOTiYh2Psb-prbq-q3ECsJ7jVD0/s400/IMG_6033.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>It's things like this that put a smile on my order-lovin' face. Yes, my hubby owns an excessive number of polo shirts. Yes, that is a Viking helmet...<br />
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A big thank you to my honey for hauling a metric ton of stuff to Goodwill this morning, in the rain!Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-2730447613056850732010-04-05T23:16:00.000-07:002010-04-05T23:21:19.070-07:00Fat (Quarter) Skirts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3E8oinECAVrtTueUcCQYo6-GdyMjJhCVsiod6tiIycs3wrkVKPPLxLE-IF4DUB-XgFRvocvMxrqQd2unRK2DZ63sFbSM-hgZaaXlk0x7HavkuVYXvbOi71Cvgb_y2nAGZe0QdWh9mBw/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3E8oinECAVrtTueUcCQYo6-GdyMjJhCVsiod6tiIycs3wrkVKPPLxLE-IF4DUB-XgFRvocvMxrqQd2unRK2DZ63sFbSM-hgZaaXlk0x7HavkuVYXvbOi71Cvgb_y2nAGZe0QdWh9mBw/s640/1.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're like me, you ate WAY too much Easter candy. (I found Cadbury Cream Eggs that we forgot to give to the kids...OMG!) Time to make some Fat (Quarter) Skirts! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elastic waist? CHECK! Unlimited ass expansion room? CHECK! This skirt is about knee length on me (I'm SUPER short, barely 5'. In case you don't know me in RL...lol) and fits about a size 6 (Pre-Easter) to about a size 10 (Post Easter). Just gather the elastic tighter if you ate like a rabbit, or looser if you went savage on a case of Peeps. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1vtU3RLjJxb5-N3ioGRobRAP3pkdUHkSSjNLHC5wxeVQDbeRTvZeiOh_II7eufHTZlK-cLitZB3foHizoFWrTrUEvwCcTSSOHSRKwNzOENi1WZmRJDRIQySH-Xc4xDBoxbt8UG8Ksqs/s1600/skirts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1vtU3RLjJxb5-N3ioGRobRAP3pkdUHkSSjNLHC5wxeVQDbeRTvZeiOh_II7eufHTZlK-cLitZB3foHizoFWrTrUEvwCcTSSOHSRKwNzOENi1WZmRJDRIQySH-Xc4xDBoxbt8UG8Ksqs/s640/skirts.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Click the image above for a larger picture.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-40173977631611676842010-04-01T17:48:00.000-07:002010-04-01T17:48:43.459-07:00Lovely!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3fUZWDuEJu2UHUepQLsnLLlSV1KJWn5CYkwCyAOUFGrJdeH36D9bP-lXwvsSkItWAL9eKFePj7TPDBXqioEizVa3RhK23z35RYUX1c1tX7WW1qlezA-c_gFkoFF9XB0huwCdLuNUcpg/s1600/4466206374_fb4396b19f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3fUZWDuEJu2UHUepQLsnLLlSV1KJWn5CYkwCyAOUFGrJdeH36D9bP-lXwvsSkItWAL9eKFePj7TPDBXqioEizVa3RhK23z35RYUX1c1tX7WW1qlezA-c_gFkoFF9XB0huwCdLuNUcpg/s400/4466206374_fb4396b19f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>One of my testers made this lovely bag from my new pattern. She did such an awesome job! I am waiting on photo permissions from some of the other mamas, so I can show off their gorgeous bags too.Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2894031262854280104.post-86548134955490364452010-03-30T22:08:00.000-07:002010-03-30T22:10:21.071-07:00Go Mama!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOozjEP6v6T4-QKFMzgQRbZt1jP7loAtyo_qpk6_tMdqUoowznZaTNyWa_vOsV-kzHYTVLOVWi3XWOVsUsyBtakt066QCoSy7kSfWqQhk7pBzI6F8kKvll8uaxsTO4nXbBxdT1NNXV7G4/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOozjEP6v6T4-QKFMzgQRbZt1jP7loAtyo_qpk6_tMdqUoowznZaTNyWa_vOsV-kzHYTVLOVWi3XWOVsUsyBtakt066QCoSy7kSfWqQhk7pBzI6F8kKvll8uaxsTO4nXbBxdT1NNXV7G4/" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's done!! My new pattern is done! It's available in my Hyena Cart <a href="http://hyenacart.com/NykiBaby/index.php?c=11&p=27948">Shop</a>, and my Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UberDomestic">Shop</a>. You know you want to sew one up! </div>Nykihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312039385730237110noreply@blogger.com0