eating (and burping) in style!

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AND THE WINNERS ARE…

Congratulations, Chelsa and Danielle! Contact me with your pick of any bib or burp cloth from my shop!
And thanks SO much to y’all! I now have a fabulous list of Etsy shops all in one place (and I’m glad to share!) :)
I’m considering highlighting a few of my favorites as I go through them – would that be fun?
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So, I mentioned a few posts back that – as I am getting the hang of being the Mama of two – I’ve been finding time to play in my sewing room lately and boy, has it been lovely! I just recently got a new, big, beautiful pile of fabrics and have been in hog heaven doing all kinds of glorious things with them!
(Should I feel guilty that I hardly ever make anything for Oliver? I mean, I made his duvet and a few other things for his room, but a mama can only make so many pajama pants only to watch them be covered in yogurt and syrup every morning! Girly things are just more fun to make!)
I’ve been making dresses and tops for Hazel and, buying up all of Target’s $2 knee socks and converting them into leggings with great girly passion and fervor.
I’ve also been getting a lot of requests to resurrect the Ragamuffin Skirts (just recently highlighted on this blog) and am finding it harder and harder to say “no”. I’ve even done some playing with the original design and am working on a new summer skirt idea that I may share if I can ever get ‘er done.
I’ve also been dyeing things! More of Oliver’s dirty ol’ jammies and shirts that just need a little more pink and a little less blue – and even a few cloth diapers! (Don’t worry – only covers!)
But the main thing that I’ve been working on is keeping my Etsy shop stocked. I started making bibs and burp cloths in preparation for having a new baby in the house, and many of y’all asked if I’d be willing to make them available for sale. Per your suggestions (thanks, guys!), I’ve been selling them on Etsy since late last year and can hardly keep them stocked half the time!

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They good news is, they’re fun to make (especially when I have fresh, gorgeous fabrics to work with!), and I’m glad to do my little part to promote lovely aesthetics in the burping and spitting category.
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Anyway, I was thinking yesterday that I haven’t done a giveaway on my blog in awhile, so I decided to give away a couple of things from the shop!
Why don’t you leave a comment (1 per person, please!) telling me your favorite Etsy shop/seller and what they sell. (This way it’s a win/win – you get to enter the giveaway, I get to have a list of fabulous shops all in one place!) I’ll close comments and chose two winners sometime Friday and let each winner pick something from my shop!
Sounds fun, right?
Oh, and if you don’t have a favorite Etsy shop… um… I don’t know… just do a little searching and I’m sure you’ll find something you like!
Happy Wednesday!

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94 Responses

  1. William, Megan and Avery 16 June 2010 at 1:11 pm

    >Check out Twysted Yarn for precious hats, headbands, and other knitted goodies! And, I know her… Morgan is great!

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  2. LStewart 16 June 2010 at 1:19 pm

    >I recently found Silver Thread Embroidery and have fallen in embroidery love. I found this shop while I was looking for a monogrammed blanket for my newest grandson and found exactly what I wanted in this shop along with many other items I'm anxious to order.

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  3. The Buchanan Family 16 June 2010 at 1:19 pm

    >5lilmunchkins is my favorite! I ordered my daughters b'day outfit from there and melt everytime I see it on her!

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  7. Susan Graham 16 June 2010 at 1:23 pm

    >tangente. I bought her scarf halter top and I just love it! It's stylish and gives me tummy space for my changing body

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  8. Chickie 16 June 2010 at 1:23 pm

    >http://www.etsy.com/shop/charmingollie

    that is for my cousin's etsy shop!!! i can't wait to start buying for my little girl and her shop will be the first place i go!!!

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  10. Beckie 16 June 2010 at 1:34 pm

    >I love love love all things Etsy. After having two boys and finally being blessed with a little girl I am in hog heaven accessorizing. There are so many great options on Etsy, but I think my favorite for hair "bows" is Lili Bug Boutique. She makes the cutest little creations out of ribbon. Adorable!

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  11. Monica 16 June 2010 at 1:40 pm

    >http://www.etsy.com/shop/justjosie
    I love looking at the sweet pictures as much as I love the headbands!

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  14. Sarah Robbins 16 June 2010 at 2:01 pm

    >I love Tiny Tots Bows. If this little one is a girl, I will be stocking up! Actually, we don't know if it's a girl and I am already stocking up!!

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  17. Leigh 16 June 2010 at 2:20 pm

    >okay so if I had to pick one it would be smallwish http://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallWish. Tracy is the sweetest and her slings are awesome. She is hosting an fundraiser for our adoption right now on her regular site (www.lucky-baby.com) and gives us 10 dollars for every regularly priced sling sold using the coupon code, adopt. It all happened because I hearted one of her slings on Etsy. She found out about our adoption and having a little girl adopted from China she knew the struggle and offered to help us, total strangers, raise money to bring our children home from Ethiopia. Clearly she is awesome!!!

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  18. Kathleen 16 June 2010 at 2:25 pm

    >My favorite etsy shop is SoyCountryCandleCo.etsy.com!

    Really cool soy candles and lotions! And well… it's mine :)

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  19. Mr. Nordmann 16 June 2010 at 2:29 pm

    >We had our newest addition Porter last week and I bought a necklace from CandaceKane with the names of our boys…so cute.

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  20. Amy 16 June 2010 at 2:30 pm

    >One of my favorite Etsy shops is Imblessed. She makes mommy necklaces. So cute.

    And another favorite is littlesnugglebuny. She makes boutique baby blankets. I wish I had her sewing skills. Sigh.

    I love the fabrics you choose.

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  21. :) Miranda 16 June 2010 at 2:32 pm

    >http://www.etsy.com/shop/hblackberry

    if i had to pick one shop, that shop would be it.

    My favorite things are all the cute adorable headbands for little girls with the huge flowers:) They are so beautiful, and they are on headbands no hair needed;)

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  27. LFriend 16 June 2010 at 2:54 pm

    >I just love sugar pop creations!
    They sale camera strap covers that just add the perfect pop to taking pictures!

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  32. Mama 2 three 16 June 2010 at 3:48 pm

    >One of my many favorite etsy shops is Charm Design! Check it out for cute little handbags!
    Love your shop too!

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  33. Meredith 16 June 2010 at 3:49 pm

    >Favorite Etsy shops… oh my!

    I have lots of favorites.. but if I have to choose one, I'd say Junk Posse

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  34. kristin noel 16 June 2010 at 3:58 pm

    >One of my favorite kid shops is PillowSewCute. The OuchPouch is one of those creations that you wish you had originated. It's handy and customizable. I even have it to match my diaper bag fabric.! Now all I need is the baby… Come on August!

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  35. becca 16 June 2010 at 3:59 pm

    >Honestly, yours is my favorite Etsy shop…I haven't really stepped too much into the world of Etsy, although I want to! I get a bit overwhelmed w/ not knowing of any good Etsy sites…but the comments from this post are already helping me out!

    I have a baby girl (Violet) who was born Mar. 19, 2010…just a few mere days after Hazel, so I'd love to get some gorgeous bibs from your shop….and if I don't win this giveaway, I just might have to buy some! :)

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  36. rachel 16 June 2010 at 4:07 pm

    >Bitsofsunshine is my favorite … partly because I know her (and like her lots) and partly because I like her whimsy.

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  37. The Allison Family 16 June 2010 at 4:08 pm

    >I'm totally loving the Oh Sew Sweet boutique on Etsy right now, especially now that my little girl is getting bigger. But I love your stuff too. I'd love for you to bring back the skirts. They're adorable!

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  38. Janie 16 June 2010 at 4:37 pm

    >this comment isn't re: the give-away but i hope it's okay to post… what type of ring sling is Hazel in? And do you like that more than the Mody-wrap style? I've been reading about baby-wearing and would love your opinion… Thanks! Janie

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  39. christyleeknutson 16 June 2010 at 4:43 pm

    >Love your goodies! I recently purchased some beautiful amy butler fabric to start making burp clothes for upcoming baby showers…I have a lot to learn!

    One of my favorite etsy shops is Rory Unraveled (http://www.etsy.com/shop/roryunraveled) – she has great quilts. Since you made such a beautiful one for Hazel you will especially appreciate her work.

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  41. 4cunninghams 16 June 2010 at 5:16 pm

    >My favorite is someone you know well actually! It's littlemissfatbottom! 1) I love that I have a unique nursing cover that not one of my other friends has, 2) I love her bibs and burp cloths (my mother-in-law and aunt-in-law just had her make a few sets as gifts), and 3) I love her monster shirts!!!! They are great. Prices are great too!

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  43. Erin 16 June 2010 at 5:35 pm

    >I love your bibs and I still have yet to purchase any.

    My favorite shop would be Jessi Girl Clothing. I got this adorable dress for Alex there and Ruffle pants and a matching tank top.. Love it..

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  44. Rachel E. 16 June 2010 at 5:35 pm

    >My favorite Etsy shop is BriarClaire! I buy their hair accessories for the little girls I babysit and also use some of them myself!

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  47. Bethany 16 June 2010 at 6:31 pm

    >My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/shop/bubbaloubands. The headbands are SO CUTE on my daughters' heads and I just love the way they look in photographs!

    I also love EVERYTHING you create :) You have a real knack for things!

    Finally, I wanted to share this link w/ you…a great way to recycle one of Ryan's old shirts for baby Hazel!
    http://www.foreverfoldinglaundry.com/2010/06/new-old-shirt.html

    If I could sew, I'd be making a shirt or two out of my husband's old shirts for my girls!!

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  48. Indymama 16 June 2010 at 6:45 pm

    >How in the world could a person pick just ONE Etsy shop? lol
    I do like lisaleonard designs. She makes such unique jewelry.

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  50. MomBE 16 June 2010 at 6:56 pm

    >http://www.etsy.com/shop/OlasDreamWorld

    LOVE these sweet treasures for the hair,

    but this is only second to your sweet shop:)

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  51. Beth 16 June 2010 at 7:00 pm

    >Yours is my favorite shop. I absolutely LOVE the fabrics that you choose, and if I ever have a girl I must find a way to convince you to make one of your skirts for her! :)

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  53. Erin 16 June 2010 at 7:07 pm

    >My favorite etsy shops are trendypeas because they have adorable artwork and moonmum because she makes awesome bird artwork out of amy butler designs. You would love her!

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  55. Lena7771 16 June 2010 at 7:46 pm

    >My favorite Etsy shop is Virtue Natural. She makes everything with natural ingredients!! Love her lipblams!!

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  60. L 16 June 2010 at 10:20 pm

    >I love The Brick Kiln. I ordered a custom ring dish as a gift to a bride, and was so pleased! We did a tree bark background with the phrase 'grow old with me' stamped on the dish, along with the bride and groom's initials. The price was fabulous, the plate was perfect, and the seller was wonderful to work with. Only downside is that she's closing shop next week!

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  61. CrysRich 16 June 2010 at 11:23 pm

    >MyBebesBoutique.etsy.com is my favorite. They have jewelry. I especially like the Disney-inspired stuff.

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  63. Ashley 16 June 2010 at 11:45 pm

    >I love CustomMemoryBooks. She personalized great baby book pages for me! She's on hold for now, but I'll be attacking her as soon as she opens up again for pages for our next baby due in November!

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  67. Danielle 17 June 2010 at 12:25 am

    >I really like Oak Hill Designs (hand stamped jewelry) and Lover Dovers Clothing (retro dresses and aprons).

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  68. Beearedubbya 17 June 2010 at 2:15 am

    >I like Stones Of Healing! I just bought a wooden nursing/teething necklace for my little guy and we love it and the folks at the shop are suuuper nice!

    I do like your stuff as well!

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  69. Bekah F. 17 June 2010 at 2:15 am

    >I love Lucky Fiona. They sell custom dog collars, and since my dog is currently my only child, I love buying her cute new collars.

    And in case you're wondering why a person without a baby would enter this giveaway, I have a good friend that just found out she's expecting her first baby, so if I win the gift will be hers. Heck, I'll probably buy her something anyway :)

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  71. Alyssa 17 June 2010 at 2:50 am

    >Where do you get all of your gorgeous fabric? I sit and drool (no pun intended) over them all the time!

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  72. shannon 17 June 2010 at 3:07 am

    >This proved to be a tough one to answer because I heart about 50 etsy shops. But because I am expecting a little girl in a couple weeks, I am just loving all things sugar and spice, and I LOVE all the things I bought from this site:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/princessboutiq

    She is doing a buy 2 get 1 free deal as long as I have been shopping there. And the knit mary janes are beyond adorable.

    I really want enter a runner up but don't want to be disqualified …… :)

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  76. Dee 17 June 2010 at 5:35 am

    >love this idea… I have a friend that is literally hours to days away from having a baby… would love to give this as a gift

    in return I would also like to say my friend has a hand made jewlery site called GracedbyJenna on etsy and I want to give a shout out to her… go check her out!

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  78. Chelsa 17 June 2010 at 1:02 pm

    >i love soo many etsy shops!! i love how so many people are sooo talanted!

    love your bibs! mr. corbin is drooling ALL over the place as his teeth are trying to pop through- and he NEEDS a CUTE bib! i hate putting a bibon him all the time, but otherwise his cut outfits are covered in slober- what a problem! haha!

    also, what kind of sling were you using? i have a hot sling, but it seems to be getting really tight (b/c C is a BIG 4 mo. old!)

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  80. Janet 17 June 2010 at 2:01 pm

    >just one favorite? is that possible with etsy??? not really.

    normally it would be something for kids… I have two under two.

    lately I have been looking for myself. I found the COOLEST necklace shop. Giia.

    check out this necklace…
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/45930085/neve-hex-bib-statement-necklace-in-cream

    Giia the designer uses (of all things) FELT to make her necklace. They are way cool and kinda futuristic.

    I haven't worked up the nerve to order one yet… still searching for the right outfit. but I can image I would get a lot of complements (make that comments)on it. ;)

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  82. Tanner & Kendra 17 June 2010 at 3:23 pm

    >You will definitely swoon over these adorable crochet mary jane shoes!! I sure did and I got some for our first little niece that will be arriving in September! I love how they can sort of "grow" with any babies' sweet little feet because they have a slight stretch.

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/CurlyBirdie

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  83. One Day... 17 June 2010 at 5:40 pm

    >Right now
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/whataprettygirl

    is my favorite etsy shop. A friend of mine runs it and she designs and sews THE prettiest dresses for girls. I've ordered several dresses for my daughter and always, always, get lots of compliments on her work. Her shop is a lot smaller than it was a year ago. She needed to take a break because she had more orders than she could fill, but as she creates new dresses she posts them on etsy. :) They're just adorable!

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  84. Zoe 17 June 2010 at 6:58 pm

    >Such fun! I don't have a lot of time to browse Etsy, but one shop I love is Sarah Jane Studios – darling vintage-style children's art.

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  87. JCF 17 June 2010 at 9:58 pm

    >I find it hard to choose just one Etsy shop, but I love my kids' cloth diapers from Nifty Nappy. I've been using them for over a year, and they still going strong (and still adorable)!

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  91. Anonymous 18 June 2010 at 1:21 am

    >I LOVE to shop Etsy! I'm not sure I can pick just one favorite, but it might be Mudpie Kids – they have the best felt food for pretending – WE LOVE playing with them and having pretend picnics!

    Cinderellamommy

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  92. The Simmons Say 18 June 2010 at 1:29 am

    >i love
    barkingbirdart

    we have the dream big print in our daughter's nursery and it is so cute!!!!

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  94. AubreyTeagan 18 June 2010 at 3:11 pm

    >I like "Designs by Cathy". She makes personalized sterling silver necklaces. My favorite is with a quote by E. E. Cummings. It comes with a copper flower with each of my kid's names on it.

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