Slowly but surely.....

I can't believe it's been almost two years since my last post! After the twins arrived we had a whirlwind of events...and as you can imagine, just having twins has kept me very busy. But, I have still been creating, sewing, crafting, etc. along the way. I'm going to be adding pictures of some of the projects I've done over the last couple of years that I haven't shared yet. Hope you enjoy! I am still taking orders and doing a show here and there. Actually, I'll be setting up at the Mothers of Multiples Convention in a couple of weeks! I'm very excited and have been working hard to get ready for it :) Look for new posts with pics of my work!

The Twins Have Arrived!

Our babies are here! I can't believe it! But, this means I will probably be off the scene for a while. See you later :)

Blankets

These are two special blankets I have made. The quilt is a small baby quilt made for my mother for Mother's Day a couple of years ago. She grew up with the Dick and Jane books and absolutely loves them. So, when I found this fabric I knew I had to make her a special quilt!

The T-Shirt quilt was made for my husband for his birthday! He had so many old, worn out t-shirts that he just couldn't part with. So, I took all of them and created this heirloom for him! Now he has a special blanket to cozy up in and remember all of the good times he had wearing the different shirts!

Purses

So it's been quite a while since my last post. My life got turned upside down and now is finally leveling out :) These purses and clutches are some of my previous work. Enjoy!

Paintings

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These are some of my most recent projects! I have started experimenting with painting on canvas and have really had a lot of fun with it. I hope to continue with my painting and would love to have one of them hanging in your home!

Diaper Bags

This is a selection of diaper bags that I have made in the last two years. They were all custom made by me. My favorite is the digital camo one that has gotten a lot of raves! I make these bags to suit you. So, if you have something in mind, whether it be a sport, certain character, or just a favorite color, I will work with you to choose the perfect diaper bag for you and your little one! The diaper bags come with a changing pad (and plenty of interior and exterior pockets) and range in price from $45 to $125 (depending on choice of fabric/size). I am also hoping to have monogramming options in the near future. If you have any questions or would like to place a custom order please feel free to contact me through this blog or at cinnamonsugardesigns@gmail.com.

Women's Dresses

These are some of my favorite dresses that I have created. The purple dress to the left was made from 100% silk charmeuse. I started out with about 8 yards of silk. After deciding what I wanted to make of it I chose a color. I had to mix the dyes until I found the perfect match. Then, I dyed the silk and hand painted (with dye) the black stencil like flower designs. The pattern was made from scratch and draped on a dress form. In the photo the dress is worn with a petticoat to give the skirt a little fullness.

The pink floral dress below was draped on a dress form from fabric that I got when apprenticing at the Kentucky Repertory Theatre. And the blue floral one on the right is inspired by a dress that I own and love! I found the fabric while out perusing one day and LOVED it. It took a couple of months to decide what I wanted to do with it, but I think the wait was worthwhile!