Back in the game...

I have been totally out of the picture for some time now... Sorry about that... Life happens!!

Well... For one thing, I have to admit that I have been working on some things - just havent had the time to document! :)

I have a good friend that's dear to my heart who has an incredible talent... She has helped me create some wonderful patterns for baby boys (finally!). I had never done this type of work, but I am loving it way too much!!!

In Puerto Rico men use what they call "guayabera". Its a linen shirt with vertical pleats and pockets... so, using this theme we created a baby guayabera - I think its adorable!! Its made in irish linen ("estopilla") with tiny pleats and vertical designs. To make the set, we created some shorts to go with it. Check it out...

Here's the set...

We also worked on some "bombacho" shorts which are some baggy-baby-trousers/shorts... these are my favorite!! We also added a different shirt to go with this one which closes in the back side and added a cute embroidery in the front. Used a baby blue irish linen for this one... Here's what it looks like...

Here's the set...

So, just a quick update... I do have a lot more to share... but I will pace myself this time... THANKS a bunch for checking out my creations... it means so much to me.

Have a wonderful week! ...K

The SKIRT...

A friend at work brought a patchwork skirt a couple of weeks ago, which she had done herself (mainly in the serger)... she said the trick was to multiply the amount of squares by 1.5 for each layer... well, it was easier said than done...

I started doing the numbers (8, 12, 18, 27, and 4o). Even when that last number gave me the chills, I decided to do it!

Once you start, its quite easy...

I made a "smaller" version of that skirt for one very special girl. This is for Natalia and I will be delivering it personally this week - and I cant wait!!

Check out how cute it turned out!! I think its adorable!!

I will get pictures when she actually wears it... I was too excited and needed to share right away :)

Have a fun week...

Too much to do... too little time...

I have been quite busy lately with many things... among them, my sister & hubby came to visit, its spring break so we get a lot of friends comming out to get some fun in the sun, and orders, orders, and more orders (and I love it!)!!!
I thought I'd share with you some of my latest creations...

So... I have enjoyed making these baby blankets... they're all so unique (no pun intended) and specially made for each baby... I love my job :)

Hope you all have a blessed week! ...K

Baby Dress

Lately I have been working on designing my own baby dresses. With my mom's help we finally came up with a beautiful baby dress!! To make the pattern we used an "old" baby dress that my grandmother (Lita Nona) made for me (33 years ago). We used a technique that my great-grandmother (Mercedes) used in her dresses (without the side seams)...

I absolutely love it!!

Well, I am also working on my etsy store, so I will keep you updated with that too.

Hope you all have a Happy Week!

Genesis...

Today I will share some of the projects that I have completed since I started this new journey...

The first christening gown I made was for my friend Lourdes' baby girl... Cecilia... and that was THE BEGINNING!! My mom helped me out with this one, since it was a BIG thing for me... What can I say, she's my mom and I think she's the best!! Well, after this one I made two more on my own :)

Then I started doing baby blankets in flannel... I wanted to find a fabric that was soft and cuddly... these are some of my pride and joy to show...

Well, then comes the packaging... I do fold them a certain way so the front and back can be seen when packaged... here are some of them packaged and ready for delivery...

So, this is it for now... I have to get back to work... Have a Happy Friday!!

Imagination Station

Here's a little glimpse at what has become 'My Imagination Station'. It 'used' to be our office (or at least that's what I'm hoping for in the near future)... it began with the sewing machine, then a serger, then a good/steady table (very essential)...

...its now full of fabrics (and hopefully many more to come)

...ribbons, threads, and all that good stuff that you end up needing when you least expect it!

I just love this little space! It's just amazing to have an area where you can be free to imagine and create!!

If sleep wasn't necessary, it would give me another 8 hours in a day!!! Oh, don't we all love to dream!!

Work in Progress & Burnt Rice

I have finally started working on my blog!! It has been interesting enough that it suddenly took away my ability to multi-task!! I tried cooking rice for dinner while I was working on this... Needless to say, I ended up with a pot of burnt rice!!
...and yes, the picture was my second batch!!

Well, it's been fun and challenging at the same time... Its a work in progress but I cant wait to dive into this!! Hope you're all having a great day!!