A Proliferation of Pillows - The Addiction Continues!

I was so excited to be asked to create these special pillows for an upcoming wedding. Aren't they a great way to remember a special day? Selecting that perfect gift for a special occasion can often be a challenge, and you really want something that will be cherished for years to come.  I think personalized pillows are just the thing, don't you? These sweeties will be residing on the bride and groom's couch post wedding and I hope they will be a continual reminder of a very special day in their lives. These pillow covers are made of a durable cotton front and a linen backing. This customer wanted to have envelope closures, but a zipper closure would also be just fine. I love the neutral colours and simplicity of the embroidered monograms and dates. The larger pillow are 16X16 and the smaller date pillow is 12x18.

I heart weddings!

Visions of pillows are swirling around in my head - Oh! The possibilities are endless! Wouldn't it be adorable to embroider a pillow with baby's name, date of birth, weight and all those yummy details for a new nursery? I'll bet a new mom would be smitten with such a thoughtful gift. How about Christmas gifts for cousins, nieces and nephews? Embroidered pillows are going to be making an appearance in my Etsy shop very soon. Check it out at:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBryerPatchDesigns. Maybe you have a unique idea for an embroidered pillow? Let me know, I am always available to help your vision come to life. It is quite possible you too will soon have a pillow addiction!

Have a happy Friday and a wonderful long weekend. Pop by for a visit to see what is on my sewing table over the weekend - I think you might find it "woof"-tastic!!!

Wordless Wednesday

On Birthday Parties and Loot Bag Love : )

My girls are well beyond loot bags, and birthday parties for that matter . They recently informed me that they don't "do" birthday parties anymore. Although I logically knew this to be true (they hadn't gone to a traditional birthday party for a while) I was still a bit sad to realize that this season of parenting has evaporated. They still seem to love the whole gift thing though! My twins will be turning 14 next month, and I have wonderful memories of creating themed birthday parties for them. I really enjoyed preparing for the parties, and would plan elaborate and themed activities for a couple of months before the party. I realize this puts me into a category possibly called " Twin Mom Insanity", but hey, I was happy in that zone!

All that to say, that I must now indulge my birthday party loot bag love by helping other moms create tiny totes to add to their celebrations. Oh, what fun!  Recently I was asked to create some pink and purple loot bags and they turned out to be as cute as a bug's ear!

Tiny Totes all in a row...cuties!

On the cusp of celebrating a couple of 14 year old girls, I am very aware of many changes to come. My dollies will be starting high school next week, and I am very proud to say that I feel they are ready for the responsibilities and adventures they must navigate. Every single birthday marks an opportunity for the girls to gain more independence. It is so much fun to watch as personalities and talents emerge with the passing of time. So, to those moms out there suffering from that very specific condition called, "Birthday Party Stress', I urge you to step back for a minute and revel in all the fun. Before long, you will be reminiscing about the birthday parties. And believe me, you won't remember the stress!

Just a few more pictures of the tiny totes, a bit of eye candy this morning! Enjoy, and have a happy day!

All ready to party!

What is cuter than gingham???

Latest Creations from my Sewing Studio

I haven't had a lot of time to sew for myself lately, but when I saw this pattern from IThinkSew, I just had to make it! It has a flat bottom and side panels so it is super roomy for hauling lots of stuff. It would be a great beach bag too....

Monogram Weekend Bag

I just love the colours of these medium sized bags. I know the sisters who are receiving these totes will get plenty of use out of them!

Floral Frame Initial Tote Bags