Addie Mae's Closet

New Outfit

2009-09-17T09:52:00.002-05:00

This outfit is $50.

Addie Mae's on Facebook

2009-08-31T08:56:00.000-05:00

Addie Mae's Closet is now on Facebook. Become a Fan of Addie Mae's on facebook to receive updates of featured items and sales.

Here is the link.

Also check out VGR Designs here and here.

Hats & Bows

2009-08-30T16:44:00.004-05:00

Addie Mae's now has crocheted hats in many different colors. You can attached bows or flowers to the hats interchangeably.

Hats are $7.50
Large Bows $5
Medium Bows $4
Small Bows $3
Flowers $5

Here are pictures featuring my favorite 2 models!!!!!!!!!

Dots and Stripes Fabric

2009-04-09T16:06:00.002-05:00

Swagbucks

2009-03-29T23:32:00.001-05:00

Check out Swagbucks.

This is a online search engine that you earn points by searching through it. You can redeem points for gift cards from amazon, target and starbucks among other things.

Ribbon T's

2009-03-20T20:53:00.001-05:00

Ribbon T's are $12 and $15 w/ hairbow.

Flowers and Tutus

2009-03-20T20:39:00.006-05:00

Sweet Cuddly Girl (we call her that b/c she calls everyone else that...it's so cute) just loved posing for these pictures. These flower clips can be done in an assortment of colors. These clips are $5.

This tutu was done for a birthday gift and can't wait to share pictures of the Birthday girl modeling her Tutu! Check out her birthday sign her mom made here.

2 New Outfit for Sweet Cuddly Girl

2009-03-20T20:34:00.003-05:00

This shirt is actually more purple but I just don't have a place to take good pictures. The fabric has little cherries all throughout. These are super sweet shorts. Shorts are $20 and shirt is $15.
I love this little skirt....it even has a little twirl to it. Skirt $25, Shirt $15. Kuddos to my friend Laura that does all my Monogramming!

More New Fabric...It's becoming an Addiction!

2009-03-20T20:32:00.002-05:00

More to Come..

2009-03-06T18:32:00.001-06:00

Can't wait to share what I've been working on but I want to wait to show you all until I get the shirts back from the monogrammer. I want you to be able to see the whole outfit and maybe have sweet little girl model for us! Hope you all are doing well!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

2009-03-03T14:47:00.004-06:00

What? You're kidding!!!

For those that know me, I begin early when it comes to Christmas. I found this cute flannel fabric today and couldn't resist. I'm going to make pj pants for all my cousins kids for Christmas....I think that will be 10 pair...guess I should have gotten more fabric!

My new favorite dress and more fabric

2009-03-03T14:41:00.005-06:00

I have a baby shower to go to this weekend and here is the gift...

This is Mary Engelbreit fabric from Moda. I just love it. Also I got some of this....

Also Mary Engelbreit. I think this will be shorts for my little girl with a cherry appliqué top.

Dresses are $30, pants, capris and skirts are $25 and shorts are $20.

Camo & Daisies

2009-02-23T12:19:00.004-06:00

Here is the latest diaper cake. Sorry for the poor pictures...I've yet to find a place to take pics. Notice Sweet little girl in the background. She wants in all the pics!!!

More Fun

2009-02-18T15:01:00.004-06:00

Since I had the afternoon to myself and the weather was GORGEOUS out, I decided to put on a cute new outfit and flip flops and head out of town. I found out about a cute little quilt/fabric shop several months ago in a town about 30 minutes from here. I had her order some of the Michael Miller ta dots for me and I went to pick it up today. I also found a couple other Michael Miller fabrics. Check out her website. She's got great prices!!!

Cute dresses for Twins...

2009-02-17T21:53:00.005-06:00

My cousins wife is having twin girls this spring. I'm so excited for them!!!! Here is a picture of the dresses that I made for the upcoming shower. I love being able to make things for gifts....a little bit of love and time.

Blog Award

2009-02-05T17:53:00.003-06:00

Thank you so much Kathy and Shawna for nominating me for this award.

I'm learning a lot from different people through blogs. It's not always about crafts and sewing though that makes you Creative. It's also about who you are as a person and being creative in the way you live whether it's organization, cooking, or just living.

Here are my 7 friends that I nominate.

1. Amber and check her out her other blog here
2. Lisa...here is her other blog too.
3. Stephanie
4. Meredith
5. Joanne
6. Vanessa
7. V and Co

These 7 bloggers have been notified of their nominations and if accepted these are the Rules and Responsibilities of the award--

1. Copy the award to your site.
2. Link to the person from whom you received the award.
3. Nominate 7 other bloggers.
4. Link to those on your blog.
5. Leave a message on the blogs you nominated.

More Fabric and Quilt Progress

2009-02-05T17:44:00.008-06:00

Here is the progress I have made on my quilt...

I have over 60 blocks out of 100 done. I needed more fabric so I ordered more and here is what I found. I decided to go more with the blues and greens because there was so much pink already. The blocks are 9X9. The middles squares are 5X5. It's not going to be the most impressive quilt ever but isn't quilting all about personality?

Another New Outfit for Spring

2009-02-05T17:36:00.003-06:00

This is a skirt (with shorts underneath). I think it turned out really cute. I'm not done with the top. I'm trying to decide if I should finish beading or just machine stitch around the edges.

Opinions?

My sewing story...

2009-01-22T07:58:00.008-06:00

I had a great home ec teacher in the 7th or 8th grade. I loved my denim skirt I made...now remember that was in the 80's so I wouldn't think about making anything like it now. I made some aprons and pillows but that was about it. My mom also made some clothes for me.

My grandmother was also into crafts and sewing. She made all her Christmas ornaments and crocheted also. When she had to go into the nursing home 7 yrs ago I asked for her sewing machine and I knew I would get all her ornaments (I was the only granddaughter-yes I was spoiled by her!). Her machine is a Kenmore that is probably older than me but it's great machine.

The machine stayed in the laundry room at our house never being touched until we moved 2 yrs ago into a larger home. There was the perfect spot for it in my bedroom. So about a yr and a half ago I started making my daughter some clothes. The first was a tshirt dress. Then I began venturing out to things a little more difficult. Here is a pic of my first tshirt dress. Isn't she cute !!!!

I found out on April 15th of this year that we were able to get private insurance for our family at a great price. That was what I working for so I got to quit my job of 8 yrs. I loved my job but wanted to be home so bad. I then learned how to knit. The lovely ladies at Knit Unto Others taught me how to knit and I caught on quick. I carry something with me all the time so I can work on it if I'm just sitting. I started a sweater last week and had to start over yesterday....I think I finally got the hang of knit/purl/knit/purl.

One other thing I wanted to learn how to do was quilt. My son loves his Night Night (the quilt my Granny made us for our wedding) so the tradition will continue. I joined the local Quilter's Guild this fall. Yes I'm the youngest but who better to learn from than the professionals! Right now they are working on a quilt that chances will be sold on to make $$ for the Guild. Can't wait to post pictures of it.

Here is a picture of my sewing space...It's the corner of my bedroom and the bed...yes I use my bed! (And yes that is a golf bag in the corner...I need to sew up a pocket so we can put it in the yard sale)

So now, I have my little sewing business and love it! That's my story...what's yours?

Next Step started...

2009-01-21T14:59:00.006-06:00

Look what I did....I'm so proud...

My first ever quilt block!!!!!!

I drew up my pattern this morning and to make the quilt I want (Queen size) it's going to take 100 blocks. Boy that's alot!!! But I can do it...If nothing else I can try for 100 and see how far I get.

Also, Here is some more of the fabric I got to go with it and more is on the way.

The blocks will all be trimmed in the lime polka dot with different fabrics on the inside!!! Most of the fabric is Amy Butler!

Valentines are in the air!

2009-01-20T16:58:00.002-06:00

Check out this give away for Valentine's Day! I can't wait to check out her store and blog!

New Outfit for Spring

2009-01-16T12:00:00.000-06:00

I said I was going to try and make all my little girls clothes but it hasn't happened yet. She does have quite a few things I have made in her closet though. Here is the latest....

The pants are capris and the top is a Garanimals top from Walmart. I used iron on adhesive to put the circles on and put beads around the edge. I really wanted sequins but of course Walmart didn't have any. This is the first time I've ever used iron on adhesive and the first time that I've embellished something with beads. It's not perfect but it's a unique outfit.

Any helpful hints on embellishing with beads???

First Quilt...first step done

2009-01-15T21:29:00.002-06:00

I have taken the first step in making my first quilt....

I have picked out the fabric!!! I've decided to go with Amy Butler fabrics from the Belle and Lotus collections. The main fabric is going to be the lime/full moon polka dot in the Lotus/Damask Rose Collection. Everything else will coordinate with the lime. I'm working on ordering the fabric and then hopefully I can get started.

My goal is to get it done by this time next year!

Projects

2009-01-14T10:22:00.003-06:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I don't have any pictures to post yet so that's why I haven't. Right now I'm working on a couple of orders. One is a fleece poncho...super easy! Another is 2 pair of pants for a little girls that is about to turn 1 in March. And then for my sweet girl I'm working on a pair of pants and contemplating some needlework on a shirt.

I also have the quilting bug. I have fabric picked out but haven't ordered it yet. It's all Amy Butler...I can't wait!!!

Hope to post a couple of pics soon!

About Me

2008-12-31T10:59:00.000-06:00

For those of you that enjoy getting to know the personal side of fellow crafters and would like to see into my life, you can visit my personal blog MY ANSWERED PRAYER. It's pretty much just randomness just like my life. Hope you enjoy and thanks for all the comments from Sew Craft Group #4 and all my other friends and readers!

Unfinished

2008-12-30T13:03:00.007-06:00

We have been in our home for 2 years now. Everything is white except for the master bedroom and the kitchen...nothing wrong with that but I want color. I have made some things and had some things embroidered for my daughters room but haven't quite finished up...pillows not stuffed....pillows stuffed but not sewn completely up...bed skirt not made...room not painted. Ok so I have a lot to go. Here are some of the things I have done so far...

I can't wait to finish it b/c it's going to be adorable. So Christmas break is going to be spent on finishing some unfinished projects!

Are you like me and get so excited about a project but then get busy with something else and not finish?

Knitting Projects

2008-12-28T20:06:00.010-06:00

I finally finished a scarf that I have been knitting for about a month and a half now. I love it and can't wait to wear it but I can't figure out what to wear it with...you would think with it being pink I could find something! This is made out of bamboo yarn and feels so good...these will definitely be gifted in the future.

This scarf on the right is my first knitting project ever. I think it turned out pretty good. I made one just like it for one of my best friends for Christmas but forgot to take a picture. It has a slit in it so it can be pulled through.

Scarf prices would depend on cost of yarn...right now there is a huge sale going on at the yarn store I use.

I've also finished a couple more projects and just forget to take pictures before they are given to their new owners. I hope that I can get some pictures to post of those.

Sew Craft Blog

2008-12-20T22:14:00.003-06:00

I am now part of Sew Craft Blog Group #4. I don't know how I found this blog but it has a lot of neat posts on all different types of crafts and sewing. Check it out here and check out the blog roll on the right of the other members of the group I am in.

Look at Me!!!!!!

2008-12-14T16:03:00.005-06:00

My little model just loves her new zebra print outfit! This outfit can also be done in red, hot pink or turquoise trim. The cost of the outfit is $40 and is available in size 1-10 depending on availability.

New Ribbon!!!!!!

2008-12-14T15:59:00.003-06:00

I just got this shipment of ribbon in with a variety of fun colors...

Another Diaper Cake

2008-12-14T15:36:00.003-06:00

New Fabric

2008-11-29T20:18:00.004-06:00

I had fun shopping this weekend for new fabric. If you see something you like just let me know, I can do custom orders for dresses, t's and pants.

Tutu's

2008-11-29T20:15:00.001-06:00

Here is a picture of a tutu I did recently. The tutu's are $15. These can be done in a variety of colors and ribbon.

Bow Factory

2008-11-29T19:57:00.007-06:00

This past week has been a bow factory around my house. I've been making bows to send with a friends sister that has graciously offered to sell them at the daycare she works at...Thanks Michelle!

My bows are $4 each or 4 for $12...with the exception of large double bows and they are $5. The pony o's are the same price as the bows.

Here are some of the finished products...

Feedback

2008-11-26T08:55:00.002-06:00

I would like to ask those of you that have bought items that I have made to leave feedback in the comment section of this post so that others will know what to expect from my products. Thank you so much!

Thanks

2008-11-26T08:50:00.002-06:00

I just want to take this post to say Thank you to my wonderful customers.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy good food and enjoy being with friends and family. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Poncho's and Pants

2008-11-25T10:59:00.004-06:00

I have began making fleece poncho's for girls size 2-??. These are available in a variety in colors and ribbon and monogramming is available. They are $25 without monogramming and $32 with monogram.

Custom made boutique pants are available in size 1-10. They are $25. Matching t's are available and a set would be $40. Will post picture soon of set.

Oh Baby....

2008-11-25T10:32:00.013-06:00

I made these diaper cakes this past week. The diaper cake on the top would be $30 and the one on the bottom would be $35. The prices of the cakes is determined by what goes on them.

I can do custom orders...coming soon...Razorback themed cakes.

Coming Soon....

2008-11-24T19:40:00.002-06:00

Coming soon...

I have begun making Fleece Poncho's with a ribbon trim that can be monogrammed for girls size 2-?. These will be $25 without monogram and $32 with monogram. I'll hopefully have a picture to post soon.

Also, I am in the process of making boutique pants that can be matched with an appliquéd or monogrammed tshirt. These are very cute and I have some fun fabric!

Thanks for checking out Addie Mae's!!

Diaper Cakes

2008-11-15T21:10:00.002-06:00

Another thing I thing I enjoy making are diaper cakes. I do 2-tier and 3-tier cakes. These pics are just some ideas of what can be done. Also the bows on the cakes for girls are hairbows that have Alligator clips and can be removed from the cake. The diapers are size 3 so the cake doesn't have to be disassembled immediately.

I do custom orders on these also.

What's to be done....

2008-11-15T20:43:00.000-06:00

I'm excited....I'm getting caught up!!!! I have the following to get done and then I'll be caught up...yeah!!!!!!

3 pair of red w/ pink polka dot pants
2 dresses (yule tree)
2 bear costumes

Will see if I can do it!!!!

Ribbon T's

2008-11-15T20:37:00.000-06:00

I have made an assortment of ribbon t's. Here are some of my favorites....

Christmas Dresses

2008-11-15T20:15:00.000-06:00

These are the Christmas Dresses that I have done for this year. I'm afraid that I only have the disco dot fabric left (red and green). If you are interested in a dress let me know as soon as possible. It could be shipped by Dec 6th if ordered before Thanksgiving. Both of these fabric are by Michael Miller.

Ribbons and Bow

2008-11-15T20:09:00.000-06:00

Addie Mae's Closet and VGR Designs will be at Ribbons and Bows in Arkadelphia on Saturday, December 6th. It's from 9-5 at the Fair Grounds. Come check out our products in person!

Addie Mae's Closet

2008-11-15T07:28:00.000-06:00

Addie Mae's Closet is my home business that I started when I became a stay at home mom. I make little girls dress, hairbows, tutus, ribbon t's, diaper cakes, and more. I plan on using this blog to post pictures of different things that I have done. Please email me if you see anything that you like or if you would like to place a custom order. Hopefully this week I will have time to post pictures of the items I make. Hope you enjoy looking!