new goodies

New cutie watches in the shop!  LOVE the gift bags.  they make me happy.

Spirit Pants

Got these babies done in about 90 minutes.  They are from a great book I picked up on Amazon.  I really like the Farbenmix and Studio Trantrum patterns, but they are sold as individual patterns and they are VERY flamboyant.  It's hard to choose one pattern. The patterns are traditional tissue patterns and the directions are pretty good. I would say appropriate for an advanced beginner.  BUY this book - you won't have to choose !  The price is terrific also: it's about the same price as one of the patterns.   The book includes TEN patterns.  The only thing you need to remember to do is add the seam allowance and you are off and running.  Like my girl and her Dad.  They were off and running to the UConn game.  They won 62-3.  My guess it was because of the Spirit Pants!

Amazon Shop - The Purple Pineapple

Hi all -
I am super excited to announce that I decided to build and Amazon Shop, The Purple Pineapple after so many people have asked about what goodies they should have in the sewing kits. The list of items will continue to grow and if there is anything specific you need, just holler. Have fun shopping!
Click here to get to the shop.

Madeline got herself onto the Sis Boom Blog!

Thanks for the shout-out Jen! Both of us enjoyed working with this pretty fabric and the skirt came out adorable!

Go here to see the little feature Jen did on the skirt.

best daughter-in-law ever? or omg, get this girl a life!

I did some cute little cookie favors, about 60 of them, above that I sealed with stickers. I love to create a logo that I apply to everything I can when I plan a party. Nothing stays unlabeled. I have an extra sheet of labels that we'll pop onto some cups or elsewhere once we get to the party venue.

I also did the cute little water bottle labels. Just a scan of the pretty fabric, sized to fit the label, insert the logo and print away. These are actually made of a water resistant vinyl sticker that simply runs through your home printer. Ingenious! I use these goodies a lot and it really personalizes the party.

** my daughter named the water "Frwater, b/c it's a combination of Fran and water." love that her little mind goes there.

Hope you enjoy and get inspired for your next soiree!

C-ya,

Cindy

party on with sis boom

This one is for you Jen :0)

I am a baaaaad blogger. I've said it before - I love to CREATe, it's the documenting that's the issue.

I made this cutie pie skirt for my daughter today. We are having a big party for my mother in law this weekend and I am in charge of the cookies and the decorating. So, duh, I got carried away. No surprise there. The purple print is Ann Flower Mural. Double duh, it's Sis Boom. The turquoise print is a discontinued one called Patsy. I love that one. Sad to see it go.

My daughter chose the fabrics and I used the Insa pattern for it. I modified it a bit because I hated the way the directions were written and I didn't feel like going up and down the stairs int the 95 degree weather we're having. The best part is that she will match the table clothes I made. I love that!

I'll be sure to post the other goodies I made - flower arrangements, cookie favors, etc. when I have a chance.

C-ya all later!

oh, and here's the corsage I made for my Mother in Law:

this stuff is adorable! plus the site is cute and inspiring. I NEED this - great for tying up baked goods for friends, wrap around a gift card, where ever!

The Twinery.