Pure Vanilla Extract

So I have seen this on Pinterest. I have found that there is no exact recipe. So I started with 8 Madagascar vanilla beans and vodka. I did scrap the beans out of 3 of the pods to use for icing. A few of the post I found said to start with at least 4 pods full of beans. Then, every time you use a vanilla bean, put the empty casing in the bottle.  Shake it once a week. It will be ready in 8-12 weeks. The longer it sits, the stronger it gets.  Just top it off with vodka each time you use it and shake.

More burp cloths

So I am at it again. Finally have gone part time at work. I made these for a friend that just adopted twin boys. I have found that I love black and white material. I can put any color on it, and it looks great.

More burp cloths

 I am learning what works. I don't like these colors on the pink and black.

This is what I call reverse applique.

Tear Bear

This is my first attempt at tear bears. They are made from torn mulberry paper. They look like crap until you finish the details. I think it turned out very well.

Burp Cloths

These are burp cloths. They are diapers on the other side. I found them online. They were a special buy. I can not get any more of them. I used ribbon to make the little tags on one edge. They are stiched twice to make them secure. My little one liked to chew on them. The top one is reverse applique. I used my machine to sew the first line. I cut away the material, then finished with the satin oval applique. Then stitched the M.  The bottom  was stitched on the material before I put it all together.  These are great baby gifts. Everyone seems to love them. 

I will be making baby blankets and little comfy taggies for babies to snuggle with.

First Blog

This is my first blog site. I am an avid srapbooker, however, I haven't had time the last few years. I recently purchased an embroidery machine. I plan on posting a lot of projects. I also like altered art.