thepinkblueberry

Sleepy Owl Hat

2011-07-20T21:32:00.000-07:00

Finished an owl hat today....

Turned out so cute!

Going to make boy owl hats too!
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Original Sock Monkey Hat

2011-07-18T10:56:00.001-07:00

I have made 3 of these sock monkey hats!

I like to change things up a little. I like the red edge and I made the ear flaps longer.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the original colors, great for a girl or a boy!

Twirl Alpha

2011-07-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

The Twirl Alpha from Planet Applique. Turned out really cute, I think it would be fun to wear on the first day of school!

sock monkey hat

2011-07-15T14:57:00.000-07:00

Last night I bought this cute pattern for a sock monkey hat. I used the only colors I had on hand but you can see my little girl is happy with the results!

Starting New :)

2011-07-13T13:48:00.000-07:00

A new fresh look!
Here are a few things I have been working on.

The Varsity monogram

Caitlin is showing off her Gator Monogram!

Go Gators!

I just had to get the Circle Monogram Applique....

I even made her matching ruffled pants to match.

More pics coming later.......

2011-03-28T18:49:00.000-07:00

And yet some more orders! I have increased my numbers since last count. I have 4 more towels to personalize! :) That makes.....too many to count! I have decided to stop taking personal orders till May 1st.

Aren't these guys the cutest! I love Blue and red for boys colors. I am working on some sewing projects for my boys room. I'm going for this theme...

Happy Monday to ya!

2011-03-27T11:18:00.000-07:00

Still finishing up orders.......

2011-03-23T13:49:00.000-07:00

I have 19 orders to finish and 5 personal gifts I'm hoping to complete this week! Here's one of the orders, Minnie Mouse ears with a pink bow.

Now I might have 6 personal embroidery projects to complete! This turned out so cute, I think my daughter might get this! :)

Happy Wednesday!!!

simple craft.

2011-03-16T09:04:00.002-07:00

Fun with crepe paper!

I like dressing up the ordinary. Good Ol crepe paper can be prettier with just a few simple steps.

First, you can take a few strips piled on top of each other. (I did one of pink and one of green in this picture. ) Sew a straight line down the middle of the crepe paper on your sewing machine.

It will look like this .....

Then take scissors to cut small strips up to ( but not over ) the stitch line.

This is what I did around my daughters party hats. I used about 6 layers of crepe paper to get this ......

I used double sided tape to stick it around the hat.

Even more fun....

When sewing the crepe paper on your machine, you can tighten the top thread tension a little bit and lengthen the top stitch a little to get ruffles...

The tighter the top thread tension the tighter the ruffle.

This looks pretty when you hang it for your party.

You can do the same technique with fabric to make easy ruffles.

Hope you can use this idea to brighten up your next party!

2011-03-15T18:39:00.000-07:00

Here's something I made my daughter. I used the birthday number applique on her shirt and with some leftover scraps of material, I made her skirt. The skirt was very easy to make and I'm sure she will get more :)

Ties

2011-03-15T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here is something I've been working on. These are cute little boy ties for Easter. I wanted to get a few done in pastel prints and stick them on Etsy. I'm thinking of making them a bit wider than this one but I love the way this denim one worked out.

2011-03-10T20:19:00.000-08:00

My daughter turned 5 this week.

I made a few things for the party!

Her theme was Strawberry Shortcake. We used red, pink and green for colors.

I made her this pillowcase dress the night before the party. Took a whole 30 minutes to put together!! I know what your thinking....NO MONOGRAM!? I couldn't decide what to put on it! So I left it blank.....

I bought scrapbook paper, 5/$1.00, and made Party Hats, Cupcake Toppers, Party Favors and Bunting.

I love making Pom Poms out of tissue paper! I hung a couple over the table and some went around the front door to welcome everyone. At. .79 a package you can decorate and keep within a tight budget.
I bought the red tablecloth at the Goodwill for a dollar!

This is the only picture I have that shows one of the party favors I made. At the bottom of the picture you will see a tiny pink tote that I personalized for all the girls. I used green ric rac and green thread to put their names on it.

I made a special crown for the Birthday Girl. It's made out of felt.

The glass candy jars holding the M&M's are candlesticks with glass bowls glued to the top. ( all from the thrift store) totaling about .75 for both!!

It was a great day! Happy Birthday Sweet Thing!!!

2011-03-10T19:34:00.000-08:00

I have to organize my appliques soon. I just bought some St. Patricks day and Easter designs, when I look through my files I forget I have so many! Here are some new ones...

These birthday number candles come 1-9

New Zoe Alpha.

2011-03-10T19:29:00.000-08:00

A few things that have been finished for a while.......

Pretty Flowers

2010-11-15T20:46:00.000-08:00

sweet....

Little Boy Blueberry....

2010-11-03T14:48:00.000-07:00

The Newsboy...

2010-10-12T06:27:00.001-07:00

There are more pictures on my Facebook page. Click my Facebook Badge on the right side of the page to go there.

Fall Hat's

2010-10-11T13:49:00.000-07:00

New cloche hat's! Heather Grey and Burgundy.

Fall colors of Brown and Cream....

2010-10-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the Holiday's!!

Fall fun...

2010-10-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

Fall colors of brown and orange....

Halloween colors purple and orange.....

Cute owl applique with matching hat.

2010-10-04T16:50:00.000-07:00

Cute little owl onesie with matching hat.

Disney applique!

2010-10-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

I have a friend who LOVES Disney and she just adopted the sweetest little 9 month old boy. So she got these. :)

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I had to get Mini too.....

I made some more personalized shirts this week....

Just a quick update. More to come!

Burp Cloths

2010-09-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

my model :)

2010-09-09T17:21:00.000-07:00

My model came back to The Pink Blueberry! I've missed having her. :)

She has a style all her own...

Welcome back Miss C. (mommy loves you, mwah!)

C. is wearing a cute little tee personalized with the Aiden applique font and Candy Corn applique. $25.00.

Her cloche is black with a large orange flower. $15.00.

2010-09-03T09:34:00.000-07:00

Getting into the fall mood a little early this year...

{ time off }

2010-08-24T19:11:00.000-07:00

We finished off our summer. The family took a vacation at the beach last week and even though we are back, my brain is still there.
I have a pile of orders waiting on me. As soon as I get my laundry done, I'll be turning on the sewing machine :)
Pictures to come :)

2010-08-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

Here's some pictures of things embroidered this week.

These are Ikea baby blankets that I personalized....

And it is back to school for some kids next week.

Backpack's.....

Have a great day!

Happy Birthday

2010-08-06T21:18:00.000-07:00

It has been one whole year! I can remember, thinking for days, what was I was going to call this little business of mine. It had to represent me, my creativity and style. I wanted it to be cheerful and a little catchy. When it came to me ( in the middle of the night) I loved it! It was perfect. So the journey begins.....

Thanks to all my friends who encourage me, and recommend me, and keep me busy!

Happy Birthday to The Pink Blueberry!!!

2010-08-05T20:42:00.000-07:00

Working on the blog a bit to make it easier to get around. I haven't updated my appliques in forever, so that might take a while. If you want to see all my appliques on the blog, click the "applique designs" from my side bar.
I am done with all the hats for the girls conference. I ended up making 16 hats. I can make a hat in my sleep if I wanted to! I am excited to start again with some Holiday colors. I wish I could show you my little newsboy hats but my models are bigger than I thought! Boys heads are pretty big these days!
Working on some great projects! Another photo shoot is on the books!!

another new design

2010-08-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

Oh. So. Cute.
Whoever has a baby next is getting this on a burp cloth! Seriously....I love this one! I might just have to get some polka dot fabric to go with my gingham.

2010-08-02T05:50:00.000-07:00

For a crafter like me, Christmas is just around the corner. It doesn't help much that Planet Applique has started selling Christmas appliques......

I have more Christmas designs you can look through up at the top of this page under Holiday Designs.

Baby Set

2010-08-01T07:45:00.000-07:00

This is a baby boy set with the "Lullaby" patch applique. CUTE!

new designs..

2010-07-31T14:32:00.000-07:00

I have had these appliques sitting in my computer for a while now. Life happens and I forget I even bought them!

This is a new alphabet that comes in 2, 4, and 5 inches.

This is what we call an "in the hoop" design. That means the front and the back are embroidered together at the same time, so there's no back side. It's a cute banner.

And this one is a cute elf pocket applique, personalized with a letter monogram.

All of these designs come from planet applique. I have a link to their website on my side bar. If you see a special design you like, leave me the name of it in a comment, and I'll add it to my ever growing library!

I have some cute Christmas designs I can't wait to share!

boy designs

2010-07-30T19:18:00.000-07:00

This is my new favorite design.....

Lots of Hats!

2010-07-22T20:03:00.000-07:00

I have been working on some hats....tons of hats! This is a few of them.

I'm hoping these sell at a girls conference coming up in August. Watch for some on ETSY soon!!

Back to work!

2010-07-13T16:02:00.001-07:00

I have to giggle at myself sometimes. I just can't stop doing this stuff!

I have officially opened The Pink Blueberry again. With kids going back to school, and babies being born, there is business to do.

Trying to be better at taking pictures, I get a few here and there to show you. :)

Most of the time I sew at night and the lighting is terrible, like this one....

Other times I am patient enough to wait till morning and go outside...like these :)

Then there are times I am writing a post and run into my room to take a picture of what I've done....like this one.

Off to monogram some towels.....It's good to be back :)

New appliques

2010-06-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

My Etsy

2010-06-06T19:55:00.001-07:00

The Etsy store is finally opened! You can click on the widget to the right and you will be directed to the store.
I am working on some cute 4th of July shirts that I will be putting on there soon.
Please take a look around! :)

Re-fashioned dress

2010-06-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

I made this cute summer dress out of a

mans button up shirt. I took off the collar and arms, shirred about 10 rows down around the chest and added sleeves. It needed a little something so I made a fabric flower for the front. Took about an hour. Fun little project I can cross off the list. :)

new designs

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Cute little boutique pants with that ruffled bottom shirt decorated with a princess crown.

I also made a covered button ponytail holder to match the outfit.

I'm really wanting to get some of these outfits on Etsy. I started the store almost a year ago and never put one thing on to sell! I'm a chicken! Loving my time to sew for my own kids though. Coming up some P.J. pants for my boys. :)

2010-06-01T06:53:00.000-07:00

Here is another dress I made for Caitlin using the elastic thread (shirring) around the neckline and sleeves. This is the easiest way to hem those tiny sleeves!

My next adventure is playing with the scallopped edge stitch on my machine. I think that would be a cute way to hem this dress.

Happy Day! :)

2010-05-26T09:41:00.000-07:00

I've found out how to do shirring. It's using elastic thread in your bobbin to make your fabric stretchy and have a smocking appearance.

Now I want to do it on everything!

I used the technique on the bottom of this shirt to make a ruffled look.

I've got lots of ideas for this..... neck lines, sleeves, sun dresses, waist bands......I know, I'm a nerd :)

2010-05-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

Pretty and patriotic! I love how the red, white, and blue colors turned out! Now to get her a cute little shirt made with some new appliques. It feels so good to create for my own kids!

2010-05-24T11:41:00.000-07:00

A friend gave me a book on crochet flowers. I fell in love with this one. It's called a "ruffled mum" I thought it would look so cute on a hat. Caitlin loves pinks and purples so we did this one, but I have a red, white, and blue one that I'm working on for the 4th of July. Too Cute!

2010-05-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

Monogrammed kitchen towels....

Abigail's Apron......

Monogrammed Pillowcases......

Miss. M's pink and orange pillowcase dress.....

Caitlin's Tea Party dress........

I had some other things that didn't get their picture taken. :)

I have decided to take the Summer off. I won't be taking orders again till August. Hope you will still pop in to see some things that I have been wanting to work on, but had no time to do. My kids are excited about summer and I am planning to enjoy every moment with them. Seems like time is flying by. I'm going to slow it down a bit :)

2010-04-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a dress that I made Caitlin. It looks so cute on her, but, she's not in the mood for anymore pictures ;)

Here is a cute set for a friend's little boy turning three.

2010-03-30T09:55:00.000-07:00

I'm trying my best to get some Easter outfits for Caitlin.

Cute bunny applique with "kayleigh" font.

2010-03-28T18:03:00.000-07:00

Embroidery Boutique has a sale going on and I got some new designs to show you.

Monogrammed dress. This is the curlz applique that is on my sidebar. Going to use this again for sure, look how cute. :)

I got another one for boys...

This is called "Fun" applique font. Can't wait to try it out.

2010-03-24T21:58:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to catch up on some orders. I'd like to get everything done this week and take next week off to get ready for Easter. I wish I could remember to take pictures of everything I do, but, I am usually working at midnight and......well.....I don't remember. :)

Here are a couple things I did remember to take pictures of.....

This is a blanket that a group of ladies had personalized for a friend that is retiring....

I like the John Deere for this boot applique. I was going to put a button for the spur but I get freaked out that it would be a choking hazard. Cute still without it. :)

2010-03-16T10:22:00.000-07:00

Lights, Camera, Action!

Look at how beautiful Caitlin and her new BFF Madilyn look in their Pink Blueberry dresses and hats. Just Precious! These are just some of the pictures from Davis Family Photography, you can go to Cara's website here to see more. She does such awesome work!

So Proud of our little models who were troopers during wardrobe changes, and prop preparations. They gave us their best smiles and made the day so enjoyable. And, they worked for peanuts.....well.....pink marshmallow's and jellybeans. :)

2010-03-11T13:40:00.000-08:00

I made this cute outfit for my daughter's 4th birthday. She picked out the material herself. I digitized the 4 on her shirt. It's filled with pink and outlined in green. ( her signature colors. :) )

2010-03-09T20:07:00.000-08:00

I've got lots and lots of hats ready for our little photo shoot. The weather has been too cold last week but it's starting to warm up a bit. I can't wait!

2010-03-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some more LOVE blocks. I think it's so sweet when somebody sends me a photo of how they displayed their blocks.

I'm coming out with some Easter blocks soon in pretty pastel colors.

Have a great Monday :)

Ideas

2010-02-23T14:54:00.001-08:00

Working on a few ideas.

first one....

I have been working really hard on boy designs. I'm thinking sports, numbers, firetrucks....

I'm going to finish some things up and post some pictures soon. Any feedback would be great!

second....

Had some fun playing with my embroidery software. While looking at some boy designs on Gap and Old Navy, I noticed that boy things didn't have the pretty satin stitching around the design. Like these numbers.

It's left kinda raggy. My machine has a stitch that will outline the font I use. So I played around and got this....

I took the picture without much sunlight, so it's a little dark, but I love the look of the lettering. Definitely will work with this a little more. It's the first time I used knit too.

Third.....

RUFFLES!

Too cute and really fun to do. Take a strip of material, finish the edges, (if you use knit, just leave it as is, it won't frey)

Set up your sewing machine: straight stitch needs to be set for a long stitch, then set your bobbin tension as high as it will go. Now, sew right down the middle of the strip of fabric and get tickled watching it ruffle right up. Easy!

There you go, fun stuff coming! Have a great day!

Bow Holder

2010-02-16T20:48:00.001-08:00

This was my personal DIY project that I thought I'd share with you. It's a monogrammed framed bow holder. And it cost me a whole dollar to make! The frame I bought from Goodwill for a buck, I painted it white. I used some scrap fabric and sewed squares together and attached the ric rac at crossings. Hot glued the fabric on some cardboard, then glued the covered cardboard to the back of the frame. I'm going to hang it with ribbon on the wall......really I am.....someday....when I remember to buy the ribbon. :)

The Cloche

2010-02-15T12:00:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to show everyone these cute cloche hat's I've been working on. These started when my neighbor wanted one for her little girl.

(Sweet)

Well MY little girl wanted one too!

Then they were so fun to make she got more!

Now they are available for you :)

I'm thinking about pretty spring colors, yellows and blues. Caitlin will probably have one for each outfit! How many hat's are too many?

Have a great week!!

Beth :)

Wood Blocks

2010-02-14T09:11:00.000-08:00

Look at how beautiful!!

This was an order of wood blocks that I thought looked good, but in her house, these blocks look Great!

I (heart) it!

Boys applique designs

2010-02-11T10:48:00.000-08:00

little boy blueberry

2010-02-10T14:16:00.000-08:00

I have so many requests for little boy things. I thought this turned out cute....

New Stuff

2010-02-09T22:16:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is almost here and I haven't had time to sew for my own kids!!! I need to start now for Easter the rate I'm going!

I wanted to post some more designs.

I'm excited to have this curlz applique font. Very cute with 3 different stitches. I have some Ideas for this that I hope to get done soon and have pictures for you.

And I also have a new font....

2010-01-28T21:47:00.000-08:00

Isn't this a sweet little outfit for someones first Valentine's Day.....

I did not make this tutu, but I matched up the color and appliqued the heart and lettering. So sweet and simple. :)

Valentine

2010-01-19T15:07:00.000-08:00

Getting some Valentine things out. Here is a cute pink onesie with a swirly heart applique.

Valentine Key Chains

2010-01-18T17:34:00.001-08:00

I made these cute little key chains this week end! I think they turned out so cute! Perfect for teachers gifts or for girlfriends. I have 5 available right now. E mail me if your interested in any of them.

Thanks :)

LOVE blocks

2010-01-15T10:09:00.000-08:00

My mother in law ordered some red LOVE blocks for a friend of hers. I really like the way they turned out. Valentiney.....Yeah, It's a word!

2010-01-12T12:36:00.000-08:00

This will be the cover of the first issue of The Pink Blueberry catalog. :) LOL

I had to make Caitlin a hat after making one for my neighbors little girl. And then, of course, the fun of modeling the hat. Fun day!

2010-01-09T20:54:00.000-08:00

I had to post this sweet thing wearing her LOVE bib. It always looks better on a model!

And if you like her big flower hat....I made that too. Stinkin cute.......

scripture LOVE...collection

2010-01-06T14:34:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to use scripture on clothes for a while. So for Valentines I thought of LOVE scripture. This is one of a few I will be posting.

I have been trying to find some cute ways to get boys involved in The Pink Blueberry. I think this is a great start!

blocks......again :)

2010-01-05T21:06:00.000-08:00

I couldn't wait to get a black and white picture block done. O.k. now I'm really going to get back to sewing......:)

scrapbook blocks

2010-01-04T05:00:00.000-08:00

These are 5x5 wood blocks. I painted and distressed the edges, added paper and a picture with embellishments. I can't wait to use a black and white photo for this project.

I am also making my block words too, here are some from Christmas.....

Hope you are having a great day! Beth

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

It's the new Year and I'm ready to get sewing for it!

I was so busy during the holiday's, I had no time to blog or post anything. I'm going to get back on track and keep you up to date on all the new creations that's waiting to be done! :)

This is "Tweet Bird". A new addition to my library of designs.

I also have "swirl hearts".

Again, Happy New Year!!!

Beth :)

2009-12-11T17:36:00.000-08:00

I got out the crochet hooks the other day.

Now my cat is warm and cozy! :)

We had to take a picture of him in his Christmas "coat" by the tree. Doesn't he look thrilled! :)

Believe it or not, I actually had orders for these! Cute little gifts for our furry friends.

2009-11-26T20:37:00.000-08:00

The "Let It Snow" blocks. Fun!

2009-11-25T08:33:00.001-08:00

I had to share these......

I'm in over my head again and started a new project for The Pink Blueberry. I made these block signs. What started out as a craft for me has grown into an OCD behavior. I've got blocks lined up and ready for paint.....when I should be cleaning for Thanksgiving. :) I've got some red blocks getting ready for stencils I'll post later. So, tell me, what do you think?

2009-11-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

Isn't this the cutest thing? I made this dress out of an oxford shirt! I think the next one will be even easier and I will put in an elastic neckline and put sleeves in it. Of course it's not finished until I put an embroidery design on the front :) I just couldn't wait to post a pic of it.

I'm going to try another one and post a tutorial on how it's done. It's really easy to do.

This might be a staple in Caitlins closet......Troy has a lot of shirts! :) LOL

2009-11-03T19:30:00.000-08:00

Here is the cute dog paw applique on a towel.

2009-10-25T10:17:00.000-07:00

cute denim boutique pants with the half apple applique.

2009-10-21T19:13:00.000-07:00

Took some time off the sewing machine to have some fun with the kiddos. Last Saturday was the perfect day to go to the Pumpkin Patch!

After picking out our pumpkins it was back to work!

These are monogrammed towels for a 50th wedding anniversary.

Here are some cute personalized tees.

2009-10-21T19:06:00.000-07:00

Cute little bibs. I love the boat patch, I've been using that one a lot.

2009-10-17T14:05:00.000-07:00

This is Caitlin, not wanting her picture taken in her Pink Blueberry Halloween outfit. :)

2009-10-10T21:22:00.000-07:00

No, I have not forgotten about this blog :)

I actually have been sewing and loving every minute of it! Thanks to all my friends out there who have kept me very busy the last few weeks!!!

I did squeeze in some time for some fall pillowcase dresses for my daughter.

And a pair of Halloween boutique pants. I'm working on a shirt to match. :)

I wanted to also post that I have been having trouble getting white bibs. I have been substituting with a set of burp cloths. Sorry about this, when I get some in I will post it on here.

AND......I'm getting things ready for some cute Christmas designs! It's right around the corner!! I just want to know ( I really mean it....leave me a comment! ) Snowmen? Santa? Snowflakes? What do you decorate with?

2009-10-06T20:36:00.000-07:00

2009-09-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

This was a custom order birthday outfit for a special little girls Dr. Seuss theme party.

2009-09-07T20:18:00.000-07:00

A little sample of how cute the pumpkin looks!

2009-08-31T19:12:00.000-07:00

I am excited to share some Fall embroidery designs. Cute for burp cloths, baby blankets or even sweatshirts!

2009-08-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

I love these cart covers! It even fits on Costco carts.
All colors available.

2009-08-08T18:38:00.000-07:00

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Boutique Girls

2009-08-02T23:46:00.001-07:00

Purple dots and paisley turned out so cute for this shirt and pants combo. Elastic waist band in the pants and a pillowcase style shirt to match.

Boutique Girls

2009-08-02T23:34:00.000-07:00

This is so cute! I love the yellow and black colors of this pillowcase dress. You can also have a monogram on the front for a personal touch.

Fish Of The Sea Collection

2009-08-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

This is a hooded towel with the whale from the Fish Of The Sea Collection.

The Towel size is 30" x 54", with a personalized hood. These are great for the bath or the beach. My kids love these! The hood makes a cozy way to dry off and get warm.

2009-07-29T11:21:00.000-07:00

Fishes and Whales make a great little set for boys or girls. The burp cloth is 6 ply cotton, which means they are thick and absorbent. The onesie is a Gerber brand, light weight 100% cotton.

Very simple and sweet.