I had a ball...

I didn't think that I would have so much fun attending a baby shower. I believe the biggest reason I did was because it has been a while since I attended a function without the family. I not only enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with other adult ladies, but the food was great, too. Food that I didn't have to prepare, although I did offer my assistance as I was the first guest to arrive.

The purpose of the shower was to congratulate one of my former student's on the upcoming arrival of her first child. Of course, my gift was handmade by (myself) Kameli Shae. For some reason, I love making bib and burpee sets. I love functional items for children. BB sets can be used for as long as you think your child needs to be shielded from the constant mess they'll make when eating. Unless, they're like one of mine, who decided that from about nine months she was never going to wear a bib. That girl would constantly snatch it from around her neck. 

Well, They've already chosen a name for the baby boy, so this time I was able to personalize the sets with his initial ('e'). I love the animal print the best. It's a new fabric by David Miller called "Oh Boy! Zoo Animals". He has several new prints available this season. Lately, I've been more inspired to pursue another masters in Textile Design, but I'll save the details for another post. These are for sale at kamelishae.etsy.com... log on for more info.

…really is an inborn concept. I think! Yesterday I was talking to the owner of nattyrootzwear.etsy.com and we happened upon the subject of mundane things. We both realized something great about each other…. just how much we’re turned off by "systems". Let me elaborate for a minute here: She mentioned something about the fact that the moments when she feels the need to create come so random. I went on to say that that’s what being creative should be. The spontaneity of our ideas are most creative and/or successful when they fall from the sky or pop into our heads out of nowhere. I have literally gotten up at 4 am and sketched or sewn or built a scale model. Sometimes I’ve done my best work; other times I had to re-visit my original thoughts at a later time. None the less, these are fun times for me. The moment when my creations are set up systematically is the moment when I’m going to lose interest. God bless those of us who are able to go to your 9 to 5’s everyday and do the same thing over and over and not get bored or discouraged. I haven’t been successful at it, yet. Furthermore the one or two jobs that I had where this [system] was required didn’t last long at all. Cookie cutting is not my thing and I’m ok with that for now! By the way, the pic is of bib and square sets that used to be available at kulchababy.etsy.com. They're sold out because during my trip to SC last month I sold out of them and lots of other bib related items. I call the item 'square' because they have so many uses: burp cloth, changing pad, cover-up, etc. They're actually rectangular in shape, as well. If you like it, you can do an alchemy request at kulchababy.etsy.com for a made to order set.

Cuter than I imagined

I had a lot of fun making this set. For many years, I've longed for a career in shoe design. This is probably the closest I'll ever make it and I'm ok with that now, as I have a lot going on in my life right now anyway. If anyone is interested the shoes are made from a free pattern that was downloaded months ago from a seamstress whose name escapes me, but googling will help you find something that works for you. I hope to add more fabrics and styles to the etsy store soon, but at the pace I'm working at don't allow me to make you lose sleep while waiting. Because these shoes are made to order, they come in any sizes you need. All I would need is the length and width of the baby's feet. The bibs are always one size fits most. Honestly, these are the only type of shoes your baby needs to wear until they start walking. Actually, as they're learning to walk they should be mostly barefoot anyway. The shoes are not intended for walkers as I can't guarantee that the microsuede soles are slip resistant. The shoes stretch and conform to the shape of your little one's feet. I will always make them with a little room around the inside perimeter. Order away... kulchababy.etsy.com.