3d ~ deebleDdo

Knotwork Tree of Life

2010-11-10T13:50:00.000-08:00

I had forgotten how much I really love making fitted diapers until Jenni from Lil Bees asked me to make her another Minkee fitted for her newest little man. She picked the celtic knotwork tree of life as the embroidery design, and I put it on to aqua gelato Minkee. It really is soft, squishy goodness that nothing else can match!

Open for Holiday Customs!

2010-10-27T13:50:00.000-07:00

Our move to Arizona went well and without major incident...I had been very nervous that our old van wouldn't make the trip hauling a medium sized Uhaul trailer...and even though the rear tires sank into the wheel wells (I am blaming it on the fabric, and not my motorcycle...lol), we managed fine and in great time to boot!

The new place we are renting is very nice and a real bargain for the area we are in. The kids have a castle in back to play in, complete with tower and dungeon. The roads have lots of open space for speed, and twisties for the Ninja, and in the winter time when we get hit with 15 feet of snow, there are miles and miles of open space for sledding and skiing. Sunset Crater is practically out our front door as is Mt Humphreys and Snowbowl. We are excited!

I need to make my boys some knightly tunics!

Sunset Crater

I am going to be able to open for customs sooner than I had thought, so if you have something you are wanting to have made for the holidays, now is the time! I haven't found an outside job yet, but it is going to be a necessity for awhile until our house in Idaho is sold (a mortgage, and a rent that is double the mortgage...YIKES!)...once I do have a job, my sewing time may become limited. I hope not, but that is what may end up happening!

See you in November!

2010-09-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I have closed my YDME and customs lists until after my move. I think I should be settled in and ready to re-open for your orders by the first week of November. Thanks for your understanding. :)

Facebook Fan Giveaway #2

2010-08-05T19:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Abbie Neary on her win!

Abbie wins her choice of an embroidered pocket diaper or cover! Thanks to my FB fans for playing...and don't forget that I am having a BIG giveaway here on my blog when I reach 200 followers!

Kelly's Covers

2010-08-02T15:27:00.000-07:00

Kelly purchased a Sponge Bob fleece cover from me not too long ago and wanted some more fleece covers with a slightly longer rise...so, I added an inch to the rise and made these two diaper covers for her little guy today. I will get them out in tomorrows mail for you Kelly!

Giveaways!

2010-07-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

I am going to be hosting two giveaways...one here on my blog for my followers, and another for fans on Facebook. The Facebook giveaway will be hosted on my blog because apparently FB has a problem with having giveaways on your fan page. Crazy.

So, that said, I will host the FB giveaway here when I reach 200 fans. The blog giveaway will also be when I reach 200 followers and will be much bigger. So tell your cloth diapering friends to take a peek through the blog...if they like what they see, tell them to follow for a chance to win!

Attitude Bunnies

2010-06-07T16:11:00.000-07:00

A trio of bunnies...with attitude! I just love these designs.

Meggy-Moo and a butterfly too...

2010-04-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

Jessica has been waiting for these for a couple weeks...thanks for your patience! I miscalculated just how soon I was going to be feeling better after my little tumble off the motorcycle. :( They turned out really cute though, so I hope you will forgive me!

Meggy-Moo on a Bum Genius FLIP Cover

Butterfly on a Bum Genius OS Pocket Diaper

Tooth fairy pillows

2010-02-18T19:57:00.000-08:00

A change of pace for me! Instead of diapers, I have been working on these three tooth fairy pillows...what fun! The front of each has the embroidered fairy design from this set and the applique is done with the coordinating fabrics. Personalized with names as well. The reverse side is the matching gingham with a full length pocket for holding letters to the tooth fairy as well as the tooth itself. A sweet keepsake!

Break Over!

2010-02-17T13:27:00.000-08:00

I had a great holiday and an even better time in January when my husband and I flew down to San Diego to see our son graduate from USMC boot camp. My very own Marine...I have always wanted one! :D He is not really thrilled with the photo...said it makes him look 15 years old. haha

...but now, it is back to work! I am once again open for YDME and custom sewing. I still have a few pocket diapers, cloth diaper covers, and pillowcase dress / pocket diaper sets that are clearanced at 3d ~ deebleDdo @ Etsy, so please take a peek to see if there is something you might have had your eye on. I would like to have all my current instock items sold before I begin adding new items.

Meg-a-roooooooo!

2010-01-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

Sorry I didn't get these out as planned Jessica...but they are on their way now! I think they turned out so cute and I hope you love them! I love the Meg-a-roo especially. hehe

CLEARANCE time!

2009-12-16T13:04:00.000-08:00

I am going to take a break from diaper making for awhile, and with that in mind, would like to get rid of all my remaining instock items. EVERYTHING at my Etsy is CLEARANCED.

I have embroidered Minkee and specialty covers for $13, embroidered PUL pockets for $12, embroidered PUL and fleece covers for $10 and $12, pillowcase dress sets with pocket diapers for $20 and embellished UBIPFs for $1.50.

Some of the items are Christmas themed and I can get them out in time for you to have them for the holiday.

Little Princess Set

2009-12-04T16:15:00.001-08:00

These two embroidered applique designs go so great together! These are the last of my YDME customs until I re-open in February. I hope you enjoy them Jessica!

Swedish Dala

2009-12-04T16:10:00.000-08:00

When Mary emailed me about getting a custom cover made before I closed, I was happy to say yes. I love this design and think it looks great on Minkee! Merry Christmas Magnus!

Customs are closed

2009-12-02T13:47:00.001-08:00

I am closing my customs list through the holidays and into 2010. My oldest son will be graduating from Marine boot camp in mid-January and then home for a couple weeks afterward, and I plan to spend as much time with him as possible.

I plan to re-open the customs list again around the first part of February. Look for some new items to be stocked at Etsy around this time as well! Gift certificate holders can contact me at any time to redeem their items of choice. :)

Our family wishes you and yours a beautiful and blessed Christmas, and a wonderful start to the New Year!

Christmas at HyenaCart

2009-11-09T11:55:00.001-08:00

I have stocked Christmas covers at HyenaCart today. These will be the last of the pre-made things I will be making for quite awhile I think. Customs and YDME are much more fun for me, so I am going to concentrate on those for the rest of the winter. :) I am also going to be making yummy embroidered OBV baby blankets and prefolds...it will be a nice change from the 'norm'!

Look for these covers and about 5 others to be on HC through this week, and then I will be moving them over to Etsy with the autumn pocket dipes that are there. :)

Fleece cover with embroidered and appliqued Etch-A-Sketch

Santa's most hip reindeer! PUL outer, fleece inner

Out of this world Santa with a Minkee outer and inner, hidden PUL layer

Otis has decked the halls on this PUL outer, fleece inner

Leaping reindeer on a PUL outer, poodle fleece inner...so cute!

A walker tote

2009-10-23T14:57:00.000-07:00

A few Sunday's ago, I saw one of my 'grandma's' at church...she had acquired a walker to help her get around with a bit more stability. She had her handbag looped over the top of the walker which made moving a bit ungainly, so I told her I wanted to make her a tote.

I used these basic directions and made a nice tote which she was thrilled with yesterday when I delivered it. I didn't think to take my camera and get a photo with it attached to the walker, but it looked just like the one in the link above...just different fabrics!

It was fun and a nice change from diaper making...pun intended. ;)

Fun stuff for Adriana

2009-10-13T16:38:00.001-07:00

Carolyn asked me to make a Skulls & Roses fitted diaper for her to match the cover I had up at Etsy, as well as a few wetbags to make using cloth easier at Adriana's preschool. Carolyn picked half a dozen designs and then gave me artistic license to choose which design to match with the PUL. I think they turned out so cute!

Waterproof PUL cover with fleece inner & print fitted.

2 full OBV layers with a hidden 2 layer OBV sewn-in soaker & a 4 layer lay-in soaker.

Rear of fitted

Side snapping fitted with leaf green snaps

Embroidered waterproof PUL wetbags with drawstring and cord stop.

Wetbags are personalized for Miss Adriana!

I will print postage tonight and they will be on their way to you first thing in the morning. Enjoy!

Covers for Jena

2009-10-09T15:54:00.001-07:00

When I told Jena that I was probably going to be hanging up my diaper making hat after Christmas, she thought maybe she should get a few 3d covers and decided on these cute designs! I will have them out to you this afternoon. :) Thank you again Jena...I hope the larger sizing works for your daughter!

Halloween Goodies

2009-09-28T17:45:00.000-07:00

I just listed six new pocket diapers for Halloween at my main store, deebleDdo, and have a few other Autumn themed diapers available for sale there and at Etsy. I also stocked three diaper covers today at Avant-Garde. These will be the last of the diapers until November when I will have some covers for Christmas.

Have a peek below to see some of my recent goodies!

Get to know the WAHMs of Avant-Garde!

2009-07-29T21:57:00.001-07:00

This is a fun contest to get to know all the talented WAHMs behind Avant-Garde. Click the photo to enter and win!

Her majesty

2009-07-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

Renee found this cute knit fabric, I had some pink knit gingham, and together they make a darling reversible swing dress! Add three matching embroidered BGs to the mix and you have a great set! I love how it all looks together. :) I hope you love it too Renee!

And thus, the last of my custom sewing orders is complete. Read the post below for my latest store and customs updates!

On sale at Etsy...and another update!

2009-07-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

I have put everything at my Etsy on sale! Please take a minute to see if there is anything you might like. :) My store update is below the Etsy Mini...

Well, it has finally happened!! We have been licensed for 3, and I am clearing out my sewing room to make space for our new foster children! It's a big job moving all my fabrics, machines, and tables...and it will take me awhile to get everything set back up in my new, much MUCH smaller space. In light of that, my sewing break is going to extend a bit longer than originally planned. I apologize, but there is just too much going on here at home for me to have any extra time to devote to custom sewing orders right now.

That being said, I will remain open for YDME customs but please expect turnaround time to be one week from receipt of your diapers until they are complete and ready to be returned to you. I will also continue to stock a few items on the 4th Monday of each month at Avant-Garde, so if you haven't checked out this great congo of WAHM's, please take a minute to look at the talent and browse their shops!

So curious!

2009-06-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

Doesn't everyone love Curious George? He was one of my childhood favorites! It was fun to put him on these Bum Genius pocket diapers.

Yuko, the dipes are done, but I am not going to be able to finish the shorts or wetbag today like I thought I could. We have a training class to go to at 5pm and I have homework to finish for it. I will get them done tomorrow, take more pics and update the post tomorrow before I send them out.

*Edited to add the rest...and I'm sorry for the delay! Here they are!

Front of board shorts

Back

I made the wetbag with a zippered top and a snapping strap so you can hang it over the doorknob or wherever! It is 13" x 15" so should be plenty big enough for 6 or more cloth diapers. It has a PUL waterproof inner and you can pull it out to wipe it clean or for a quick spot wash.

The wetbag

Unzipped

I will get everything back out today on my way to take the boys to the pool.

Some updates

2009-06-10T09:42:00.000-07:00

At the end of June I will be closing for new custom sewing orders until August. I will still be taking YDME (your diapers, my embroidery) orders on a first come first serve basis as well as listing pre-made items at my Etsy shop and both WAHM Nation and Avant-Garde congos once each month. The links are in my sidebar.

Crabby Abby

2009-06-08T19:42:00.001-07:00

When you have a Crabby Abby, what could be more fun than to put it on a Bum Genius pocket diaper for all to see? lol I think the applique fabric you chose was the best one, Tasha...it looks really cool in person. :)

I hope you like them both...I will have them out in the mail for you tomorrow!

Sports Collaboration

2009-06-05T18:33:00.000-07:00

This waterproof cloth diaper cover is just one of the items that will be stocked at Avant-Garde on June 15th...it's part of a sports collaboration lottery that will include a clutch-ball, onesie, and burp cloth from Amy @ Ellie Jayne Designs, a sherpa cloth fitted diaper from April @ Joyful Baby, and a pair of soft-sole baby shoes from Kristin @ Adorned by Kristina Kate.

Mark your calendars for 8PM EST, June 15 and be at Avant-Garde for our Grand Opening and your chance to shop and win!

BG embroidered fluff

2009-06-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Cheryl...these Bum Genius are ready to be back on their way to you! Such fun designs. :) Pig in the tub looks a little washed out...pun intended! lol He is a bit brighter in person!

I centered your marks and added the snaps...in colors to match the embroidery. :) Are you sure you don't want me to go ahead and add the others?

Fun summer dress sets!

2009-06-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

I love making things for little girls. Being in a house full of boys (well mostly boys), it is fun to live vicariously through others! I don't think I have mentioned here on the blog that our family is being licensed for foster care which should be finalized by the end of July. Maybe I will foster a little girl? One thing is for certain...if I care for any little girls, they will not lack for cute clothes and dipes!

These dress sets go for sale at 3d ~ deebleDdo this Friday!

Hog Heaven

2009-05-25T21:37:00.001-07:00

Every August in Sturgis, South Dakota there is a rally. Not just any rally, but the largest organized motorcycle rally in the United States...probably even the world. The Sturgis Rally draws huge crowds each year (6,000+)...the vast majority of which are Harley riders, but there are others...dirt bikers, street sport riders, racers of all types and experience levels.

Being sport bikers (my hubby and I each have a Kawasaki Ninja), Sturgis has never been of real interest to us...but we have friends who ride Harley's, one of which is my husbands boss. My hubby has been after me to make a skull cap as a gift for said boss, so when I saw this rally fabric, I knew it was a winner! Modeled here by my hubby...

I am really liking making fun, non-dipe related things! I think I may make some dresses tomorrow!

Tie a ribbon

2009-05-21T17:53:00.001-07:00

Jennifer wanted a dress set that would have some meaning...pink for breast cancer awareness and yellow for those waiting on our soldiers to come home. Gingham on little girls is just darling, so we thought this might work perfectly for her and her daughter!

Pink and yellow reversible swing dress with wool interlock diaper cover

3d wool interlock cover with awareness ribbon embroidery

Cover side snaps in yellow and pink

Cotton knit gingham fabrics

Tiny Unicorn

2009-05-19T14:20:00.001-07:00

Charise asked me if I could make a special dipe for her daughter to wear when daddy comes home from deployment. Only a few weeks to go now!

3d Pocket Diaper with PUL waterproof outer in lavender

Side snaps in light pink and deep purple

Front loading, stay-dry crushed panne inner in deep purple

Customs Updates

2009-05-18T22:09:00.000-07:00

My dh is having another surgery on Wednesday and has pre-op stuff happening tomorrow morning, so customs are going to be pushed back a few days. I apologize for this.

Charise, embroidery is complete and I will try to get the diaper put together and out in the mail tomorrow once we get home...at the latest it should be in Wednesday mornings mail.

Jenni, I am going to get your order started tomorrow afternoon and am hoping to have everything ready to go out on Friday afternoon. I am really sorry for the delay.

Laetitia, I am going to stick your 5 emb FBs into the mail tomorrow and will hold on to the 6th for a future embroidery as you have said you are sending more to be done? Please let me know if you see this...I have also sent you an email.

Cheryl...no dipes yet!

DS mommas...you know who you are...PMs for you and please be patient if you don't hear from me for a day or two. Thanks!

Embellished prefolds for sale

2009-05-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

2 EUC Infant 4x8x4 GMD indian prefolds and 4 of the same that are new, un-used but prepped that I have embellished. $3 each or 3 for $8 plus shipping. From the top:
*Holly Hobby applique square
*Hot Citrus applique square
*Drama Queen Monkey
*Night in the Desert
*Flamin' Punk
*Down on the Farm

Comment here or send me an email if you are interested in one or more of these.

A toque and apron

2009-05-11T19:18:00.000-07:00

Deanna asked me if I could make a child's toque and apron as a gift for a friend. I just LOVE making all sorts of different things...I haven't made a toque and apron set for a couple years, so I had so much fun doing this one today! It turned out so cute...can't you just picture your little kitchen helper wearing it?!

Tour, promenade, et bain !

2009-05-08T14:53:00.000-07:00

J'aime faire la broderie sur des couches-culottes de poche, il s'ajoute juste un peu du modèle à ce qui est autrement une vieille couche-culotte de sondage! Ce sont un certain XL Fuzzi Bunz que Laetitia m'a demandée de broder pour elle… quoiqu'elle soit de l'autre côté du monde en France! Ainsi, ils sont faits et préparent pour entrer au loin dans le courrier pour vous Laetitia. J'espère que vous aimez comment ils se sont avérés!

I love doing embroidery on pocket diapers, it just adds a little bit of style to what is an otherwise boring old diaper! These are some XL Fuzzi Bunz that Laetitia asked me to embroider for her...even though she is on the other side of the world in France! So, they are done and ready to go off into the mail for you Laetitia. I hope you like how they turned out!

Puggles!

2009-05-06T13:06:00.001-07:00

I have been working on something different than diapers today! Tonight is awards night for our church's AWANA program. I am the Puggles director...they are 2 year olds, and I had so much fun teaching them this year. As a special treat, I decided to make them each a stuffed puggle (a baby platypus)...I love how they turned out! They are so soft and cute!

WAHM Nation!

2009-05-06T08:22:00.000-07:00

I have joined a great new Congo, WAHM Nation! It is a Congo full of other craft artisans like myself, but you will find much more than just cloth diapers! We are having our grand opening on May 10th at 8pm EST. There will be many FFS lottos, so enter to win some free goodies and while you are there, take a look around and see if anything else catches your eye! We hope to see you there! :)

Secret Sisters

2009-04-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

Back in January, our church decided to have a Secret Sister exchange...an opportunity to get to 'know' someone from a form they filled out with likes and dislikes, learn who their spouses and children are, and pray for their family. Over the months I have received many things from my secret sister...a mug, many many gourmet chocolates, a beautiful bead bracelet, hair goodies, and it goes on. I have been very spoiled!

With my hubby's months of illness and subsequent hospitalization, I felt like I was not spoiling my own secret sister enough because I wasn't here...though I did remember her and her family in my prayers and gave the occasional goodie bag as I could. Tonight is our Secret Sister unveiling...a spa night, a night for being pampered...and I wanted to give my secret sis something special that I made myself just for her. I made this tote and filled it with a few of her favorite things...crossword puzzle books, flower seeds, and her favorite chocolates! I hope you enjoy it Mary!

Little Flutterby

2009-04-23T10:46:00.001-07:00

Jenni from Lil Bees asked me to do another custom for her, this time a 3d Pocket Diaper for her sisters new baby girl. She wanted something ultra girly and chose the Jacobean Butterfly as the embroidery design.

3d Pocket Diaper with a lavender waterproof PUL outer layer

Side snapping with light pink snaps

Light pink Minkee dot inner with a front pocket opening

I will get this out to your sister in tomorrow's mail...I still need to make the bamboo insert. :)
Let me know how she likes it!

Candy Corn Monster

2009-04-22T12:12:00.000-07:00

Dierdre from Pickled Pandas Designs on Etsy asked me if I would make her a 3d Minkee Pocket Diaper in trade from something from her shop...she has a lot of cool stuff, so I said yes!
Sorry the colors are not quite true...my camera just didn't want to pick them up for some reason. Maybe our lack of sunshine today. Here is Archie the monster with candy corn ears! I just love how this diaper turned out, and Archie is so cute!

Aqua gelato Minkee outer with a hidden waterproof PUL layer

Side snapping with orange and bright yellow snaps

Citrus gelato Minkee inner with a front opening pocket

Dierdre, just let me know if this was what you had in mind...if not, I can make you another and sell this one. :)

Cloth Diaper Nation

2009-04-02T10:43:00.000-07:00

After several years posting on a different cloth diapering forum run as a business interest by someone more concerned with bottom line profits than the members that are served, who seems to think censorship is a necessity (regardless that we are all adults and have our big girl panties on) and also always manages to put my anti-virus and spam software into high gear...I found Cloth Diaper Nation. What a fun forum! I feel very involved and connected to the members here after only a month. It is a forum just for the love of cloth diapering and not out to profit from it's members. There are no sidebar ads, and NO constant virus or spam threats!

At nearly 1400 members strong, the "for sale or trade" (FSOT) section is very active, the knowledge base for cloth diaper information is great, and there are a number of other fun forums to keep you involved and active. Best of all, the momma's (and daddy's) are helpful, funny, and nice! It's pretty much a drama free zone as well!

If you are looking for a great place to hang out with like minded cloth diapering mommas and want to be involved in an active forum, Cloth Diaper Nation should be your first stop. I hope to see you there!

Stocking tomorrow and an update

2009-03-29T23:16:00.000-07:00

Just stocking a few things from Etsy into my HyenaCart tomorrow. I figured with Easter right around the corner, I should give them as much exposure as possible! I still haven't decided which cart I will be using in the future, but I am leaning towards HC right now.

In other news...we are back home after our hospital stay and my dh is feeling much better, though he still gets tired pretty easily. Hopefully he won't have any more problems and will recover quickly! Thank you to those of you who sent me emails, called, and offered prayers and encouragement, it meant so much to both of us! :)

Just an update

2009-03-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

On Sunday the 15th, my husband was very very ill. On Monday I took him to the Dr because his skin and eyes were about as yellow as can be. We were sent to the ER and admitted. After numerous tests and failed procedures, we were transferred on Saturday to Sacred Heart in Spokane and a physician who specializes in the procedure he needs. They say he has some sort of impacted obstruction in his bile duct but can't be sure what it is because they can't really see it.

In any case, he is going in for a another procedure at 3pm today called an ERCP...this will be his second one, but the first with a physician who specializes in them. We are praying that it's successful and whatever the problem is is an easy fix for the Dr.

If you have tried to email me and I haven't responded, it is because the internet here is working but for some reason not everything is coming through to my email. IMs are sporadic as well, not sure why. I will return emails as soon as I am able, thank you for understanding. If you are a praying person, we would appreciate those! Thank you. :)

Teddies for Mary

2009-03-15T16:15:00.000-07:00

These two cute teddies are finished and I will get them out in the mail to you Friday the 20th as agreed. Enjoy your spring break vacation down in the warmth and sunshine!

3d Fleece cover with side snaps in chocolate and baby blue

3d Minkee cover with side snaps in baby blue and crimson.

HyenaCart or Etsy?

2009-03-13T17:24:00.000-07:00

I have been giving some thought to having just one cart. HyenaCart is how I started and I like the ease of using it, but I really don't need two separate carts...I have a hard enough time just keeping one stocked! I think Etsy has more potential for sheer numbers of views, but HC is pretty much specific to babies...and cloth diapers in general.

Any thoughts or comments from those of you that might use one or both of these carts? I am always interested in hearing what works for you and what doesn't!

So, as a test, I am going to stock over the next month just on Etsy and see how it goes. If it seems to go well, I will stay with Etsy for all my regular inventory stockings and just use HyenaCart when I want to run auctions or lotteries. With that in mind, I have just stocked two new items at Etsy including my first pocket diaper with the redesign I have been wanting to do...it's still side snapping and front loading, but has had a tweak in how an insert will be loaded. I really like it and think it will be more comfortable on baby than a normal leading edge opening.

That's all for now...stay tuned for the conclusion of who's cart is it anyway...

Not out of the woods...

2009-02-07T10:29:00.000-08:00

but, a temporary stay has been set forth for the next year until the new CPSIA laws can be clarified and rewritten for small craft artisans like myself. It is a start and I am happy for it!

I am still not planning to stock any new inventory in either of my stores until spring, but I will still be accepting custom embroidery (YDME) and sewing orders on a first come first serve basis as I have done in the past.

I hope everyone is enjoying their winter!

3d Status

2009-01-19T11:21:00.000-08:00

I am going to open up once again for custom orders on a very limited basis until the multitude of problems with the CPSIA law is resolved. If you have not read about this issue, please take a moment to click the link and inform yourself on how this will affect your future purchases...not just here at 3d ~ deebleDdo, but at all Work at Home and small craft artisans. This new law also affects BOOKS!! Your local schools and libraries will have to destroy millions of 'untested' books or prevent children under age 12 from entering the premises! Read about what the American Library Association has to say!

At this time I am requesting that if you would like something made, to send me an email and we will work out the details. You can also check out my Etsy cart as well as my HyenaCart for remaining in-stock items.

Lil Bees Trade

2009-01-19T10:44:00.000-08:00

I made a Minkee cover for another customer a few months ago and Jenni from Lil Bees happened to see it and wanted something similar. I had already promised to do some PUL embroidery for her for another project, so we decided to work out a trade...her momma pads (the most brilliant design, EVER) made from my scrap OBV, for 2 of my dipes! What a great deal for me since I absolutely loathe making momma pads! hahaha!

Well even though it was a few months in the making...holidays and other things going on...we both finally got everything finished! She made the most beautiful pads for me, and I made a 3d diaper and cover for her. :)

3d PUL and fleece cover with viking embroidery

Side snaps in crimson and baby blue

3d Minkee/Minkee fitted with Alaska embroidery in pastel varigated thread

Side snaps in baby blue, soft pink, lime and yellow

I hope you love them Jenni. They will be going out in tomorrow's mail...I forgot today was a national holiday (which is pretty sad since it is also my sons birthday!). Yes, in case you were wondering, I have survived the sleepover...11 VERY loud children...who woke up at 5am!! (after finally getting to sleep at midnight). They are all still here...and all I can say is thank goodness for the Wii! LOL

Taking a hiatus

2008-12-11T12:16:00.000-08:00

I have decided to take a much needed break from diaper making. I just stocked my HyenaCart and that will be the last of it for awhile. I do still have a few things up on Etsy and will be removing them at the end of the year if they have not sold.

If you would like to be notified when I decide to reopen, please either comment here or drop me an email at deebleddo@gmail.com.

Thank you for your patronage and friendship!

Christmas time!

2008-12-05T17:33:00.000-08:00

It's not my favorite holiday, but it's the first runner up! I have had a nice break these past few weeks and am now back to work and will be stocking my Hyena Cart next Tuesday with a preview here on Monday. I am still closed for new custom orders unless you are a returning customer and don't mind having me fit your order in as I can.

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving with your families and are enjoying the winter holiday season!

*edit to say that I will not be stocking until Wednesday the 10th but should still be able to get previews up tonight. :)

Ordem e Progresso

2008-12-04T15:10:00.001-08:00

Jenni, these are done and ready to be sent back. Would you like me to hold them for the dipes, or go ahead and send them now? If your sister might accidentally click on my blog from yours, just let me know and I will remove this post so we don't spoil the surprise!

Congratulations Ali and Craig!

2008-12-04T14:27:00.000-08:00

When my husband and I married in 1989, my Aunt Peg embroidered a set of pillowcases for us as a wedding gift. One has fallen apart from use, but I still have the other...it is threadbare and I have no idea how much longer it will last, but I figure nearly 20 years is a pretty good life for a wedding gift, and I have treasured it all these years.

When my baby sister announced that she was to be married, I immediately knew what gift I wanted her to have and thought I would also make the pillowcases as well as embroider them. Well, I have to say, my skills at diaper making are far superior to those of pillowcases! I know, I know, pillowcases are simple!! but, after ruining several yards of OBV in my attempt to make a set of pillowcases, I decided on a purchased set of Egyptian cotton instead. They aren't quite as nice as the OBV would have been, but still are very soft and comfy.

I chose a simple Rosemaling design because they are dainty and elegant and I thought Alison would like it. :) I don't think Alison looks at this blog, so it is safe to post the photo, but just in case she does, I love you both and wish you all the love and happiness that I have had.

Cover for the casting

2008-12-03T13:15:00.000-08:00

My lil' sis on Diaper Swappers requested a special 3d Minkee cover for her daughter who is getting a cast in just a few days. Hopefully this will fit just right and be super special for the occasion! Hope you like it Olivia!

Light pink Minkee Dot outer, PUL waterproof layer, Hot pink Minkee Dot inner

Deep purple side snaps on front, light pink on the tabs

I will pop this into this afternoons mail so you should have it by Saturday I would think. :)

Happy Birthday Miss Vi!

2008-11-05T13:04:00.000-08:00

Violet is the daughter of my friend Elsa and today is Miss Violet's first birthday! I have been meaning to get a particular diaper made for her for MONTHS now, and finally sat down to get it done today. Sorry for slacking Elsa, I hope you like it!

Strawberry Shortcake outer, hidden soaker, and OBcV inner with a 3 layer doubler.

The Aurora Borealis

2008-10-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

Stephanie wanted a black Minkee cover with the outline of Alaska, some moose tracks, and thread colors that might go with an aurora borealis theme. Hopefully this will do the trick!

I am getting ready to put it out in today's mail. I hope you enjoy it!

Mmmmmmm....Minkee!

2008-10-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

Cheryl has had me busy working on these soft and scrumptious Minkee fitteds and they are finally ready for pics...which I know she has been DYING for!! :D

Citrus gelato Minkee/Minkee with purple and orange side snaps.

Light pink dot Minkee/natural OBcV with purple and pink side snaps.

Snow Leopard Minkee/Chocolate Minkee with orange and chocolate side snaps.

Aqua gelato Minkee/Minkee with lime and ocean side snaps.

Hot pink dot Minkee/natural OBcV with light pink and hot pink side snaps.

Yellow dot Minkee/black Minkee with yellow and black side snaps.

Chocolate Minkee/Minkee with hot pink and chocolate side snaps.

I am just getting the external doublers finished up and will hopefully have these on their way to you Wednesday along with the snow baby tee (to feed your OCD need for tees to match your longies...hahahahaha!). I will edit this and put up a pic of the tee tomorrow.

*Edited to add the snow baby pic. I hope you like her!

Little Peanut

2008-10-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Mary, I hope you are having a great vacation! Your dipe is finished and headed out in today's mail. I emailed you about shipping to your mom's, but didn't hear back and went ahead and sent it to your addy because I didn't think it would make it to your mom's before you left. Sorry for it's late start!

Blog Action Day 2008 - Poverty

2008-10-15T14:48:00.000-07:00

Today is Blog Action Day 2008 and the topic selected was Poverty.

When the word 'poverty' is mentioned, many people might imagine hungry children in a third world country such as Africa or India or Haiti. Poverty can have a different meaning for each individual. For me, the term poverty implies needing assistance because you cannot meet the basic needs of life which are love, food, shelter and clothing. I mention love because I believe it is the most important.

The members of St Mary's Catholic Church here in Moscow provide this food bank (out of love) to meet the needs of those who cannot quite provide enough food to feed their families. In preparing for this post today (I had only two days to prepare), I have done a bit of research, but one thing stuck out to me in our small little town where we don't often see signs of poverty, "One out of eight children in Idaho go to bed hungry every night" To me that number was a shock. This is Idaho in the good old US of A. There should be NO poverty here. We are the wealthiest nation in the world! How is it then, that a child could be hungry or homeless?

Then I look at the statistics worldwide. It is staggering, really. Here are a few for you:

Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn’t happen.
Because obviously weapons are more important than educating children that war really solves nothing.

2.2 billion children in the world, 1 billion live in poverty (that is every second child).
EVERY. SECOND. CHILD!

1.6 billion people — a quarter of humanity — live without electricity.
Imagine a life without electricity. Just imagine it.

In 2005, the wealthiest 20% of the world accounted for 76.6% of total private consumption. The poorest fifth just 1.5%
Because we want all this stuff so that we can be happy. Never mind that the average amount spent for a month of cable service for entertainment would feed, clothe and educate a child for 6 months and really make a difference in that child's life. We would just DIE without the latest 'reality' show on the tv...their reality show is that, According to UNICEF, 26,500-30,000 children die each day due to poverty. And they “die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth, far removed from the scrutiny and the conscience of the world. Being meek and weak in life makes these dying multitudes even more invisible in death.”
Kinda makes who is getting booted off the island a little less significant.

The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of the 41 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (567 million people) is less than the wealth of the world’s 7 richest people combined.
Just WOW!

You can view these stats and more at http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats.

Weeping Willows Grand Re-opening!

2008-10-02T14:03:00.001-07:00

So, I joined a congo. Not sure what possessed me to go ahead and join one other than that I know it will help keep me motivated (I have never really been a 'joiner' haha). Weeping Willows seems like a good congo. I think the website could use a fresher, cleaner appearance, but the other WAHMs seem pretty nice and I think most of them have some nice items to offer.

Tomorrow at Noon is the re-opening and to celebrate the event, I am offering a FFS embroidered Minkee/Minkee cover. Some of the other stores have FFS items as well, so drop by and check it out!

A few of the pocket/covers I am offering are pictured below.

Go Blue!

2008-09-29T15:08:00.001-07:00

A little UM team spirit on it's way to you Mel! They will go out tomorrow as planned. :)

More Pirate Booty

2008-09-26T15:14:00.001-07:00

Well, I finally got my machine back. It was only gone for a day, but it felt much longer! hahaha

Desiree, I have your 3d pocket diaper ready to go out in tomorrows mail. I haven't done a NB/SM size in so long, and it looks so adorable and teeny tiny! Thanks for being patient while I had my machine looked at. :)

Mel, I am planning to start your FB's on Monday and have them back out to you on Tuesday. If I get some time this weekend I will get a jump on them, but plan on Tuesday. :)

Thanks!

Something more important than cloth diapers

2008-09-24T23:12:00.000-07:00

Many of you know that my husband and I hope to adopt a sibling group of three orphans from Ethiopia. At this point we don't know if it is going to be a possibility for the 3 children we have fallen in love with. Our agency and the children's orphanage are having difficulties with a few things. The financial aspect is also a huge one for us.

That aside, my family and I still have a huge burden on our hearts for the children who go to bed each night knowing they are alone in the world and hoping against hope for someone to love them. No child should have these lonely fears. Some of these children also have another struggle in their young lives, being born with or acquiring HIV. In our country, HIV is a manageable disease and children and adults can receive medications to enable them to live long and healthy lives. In countries like Ethiopia, a child with HIV has little hope for life at all.

The AHOPE Bracelets pictured above are designed to honor the children of AHOPE and raise funds for their care. For a $10.00 donation you can wear a stainless steel AHOPE bracelet that features the AHOPE logo, the first name of a child at AHOPE, and the Amharic word for HOPE. We pray that each bracelet will serve as a reminder of a special child and raise awareness of the plight of HIV orphans around the world. By wearing an AHOPE Bracelet, you join our efforts in caring for these children!

If you would like to order a bracelet for yourself or as a gift, please email Marissa and she can let you know how to proceed. Shipping and handling is $2.50 for up to three bracelets in one package. As my own special way to contribute, I will offer a 15% discount on anything in my store (or congo) to the mommas (or daddy's) who order a bracelet and send me their picture wearing it!

Stalking...errrrrrr...following feature

2008-09-23T12:33:00.000-07:00

The sidebar of my blog has a new Blogger feature where you can follow the blog. I don't know how it works, but go try it out and see!

The sewing room

2008-09-22T23:39:00.000-07:00

With my embroidery machine out of commission over the weekend, I decided to tackle my sewing room relocation. My son recently graduated and left for an extended visit with my dad and brothers in Hong Kong. His sister immediately took over his old bedroom and made it her own...complete with over 200 posters of the Jonas Brothers and Joe Jonas in particular. She is juuuuust a tad obsessed.

With her vacated bedroom I began dreaming of all the SPACE I could have if I moved my sewing room into it...not to mention an abundance of natural light with two windows...one to the south and another to the west. So I went ahead and bit the bullet and moved in! I was chatting with my friend Holly from Momufactured and we were swapping sewing room photos (hers is bigger than mine...and has more stuff!!), but here are a few pics of mine!

I finally have a closet big enough to hold most of my fabric!! Yay! Fleece, Minkee, flannel, and dyed obv up on top, five 14 yard coils of obv hanging on the right with bags of washed obv, obi, and obf behind, my bags of fabric scraps hanging in the center (cause everyone knows I can't part with my fabric scraps!), drawers stuffed full of fabrics and notions, 3 extra sewing machines stored to the left along with all my unfinished quilt tops (which I swear I will get done this winter...no really!).

In my strive for space, and because I couldn't imagine selling this loft bed at a loss when my middle son decided he didn't want it anymore, I turned it into a work center and it does beautifully in the role. Both my Bernina 'baby's' are set up here, my personal laptop, my embroidery machine laptop, threads, stabilizers, snaps...all within easy reach. My UFO's (unfinished objects) are in the laundry basket below, as are a few of my patterns. The left side is my pitifully small cutting area and below that is shipping stuff, trash, and more drawers of notions.

This shelf unit was my Nana's for the longest time and I repainted it a few years ago and it became storage for my other UNfavored serger (it isn't a Bernina and therefore is relegated to the corner!) when not in use, books, PUL, and more fabric yardage and I - Spy quilt charms...yeah I will get around to them as well! My makeshift lightbox is sitting on the chair there to the left...with the remnants of the soap I was taking pictures of today to list at Etsy.
And no, that isn't a real baby sleeping up there with the serger as it's pillow! It is my daughters old Berenger Reborn doll and has become my favorite model for tiny things I sew. :)

All in all, I LOVE the space I have now. I think the room is 14 x 12, so a full 40 or so square feet bigger than what I had previously! I don't love the carpet though and will need to get it cleaned asap. My daughter still holds the record for most gum and candy per square foot according to our carpet cleaning guy! Oh...and ignore my daughters porcelain doll collection up there. She now thinks they are 'creepy' and can't be bothered to move them to her (overstuffed) digs. :P

When and if my oldest son returns from HK, he gets the tiny ex-sewing room! hahaha Good thing he is a minimalist. All his stuff, including his clothing, fits into ONE box!

A new look and a Congo or two...

2008-09-22T21:05:00.000-07:00

I am so very lucky to have a friend who is not only the best friend a girl could have, but also such a gifted web designer. I am talking about Andrea at Wanted Web Design. She has always gone above and beyond for me (whether with our friendship or with my various store incarnations) when I have asked...and sometimes when I haven't! She has a great sense of style and knows how to draw the eye without making the design look to busy. Her designs are top notch and it shows.

So a few days ago when I told her I was going to be joining The Spotted Box and Weeping Willows and would need a logo for each of them...and then told her that eventually I wanted to update the look of my HyenaCart and make it more seamless with my Etsy shop and the blog...she surprised me with the new logo AND the new HC design...overnight...despite her tremendous work load. Not only that, but she gave everyone a thrill when she did the new template upload right before my latest stock time not realizing that there were 40 some people in the cart at the time! hahaha Go check out the redesign and see what you think!

Since my embroidery machine is down at the moment and waiting to go in for service, I took it upon myself today to load the new background and colors into the blog and then update the sidebar with a few new features I hope you will take a minute to check out. One of them is a way to be sure you will get all the latest blog updates and looks like it is pretty cool.

If you are in need of some web design, give Andrea a shout, she won't disappoint! Thank you Abs for all of the hard work you put into making my store look so wonderful and for being the most amazing friend. I love you! xox

Autumn and Halloween!

2008-09-15T00:47:00.001-07:00

I have been having fun doing some Autumn and Halloween covers...too much fun I think! I might even do a few more before the end of the month! Here is a sneak peek of a few of the cloth diaper covers I will be stocking on my HyenaCart this Wednesday...

Patchwork colors

2008-09-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

Cheryl got some really awesome longies made and needed a few tees for Autumn to go with them, so we thought these went perfectly!

The octopus is one of my favorite animals, and this guy is just too cute!

I think they turned out pretty good for such stitch heavy designs!

*Edited to add pics. Could that little face get any cuter? She is adorable Cheryl!

Autumn Minkee and OBcV

2008-09-02T11:52:00.000-07:00

In my last post I said I was going to try to get some diaper cuts sewn up and I have! I will be stocking them today on my HyenaCart and move them to Etsy in a week if they have not sold. So look for some Minkee/Minkee embroidered covers as well as an organic bamboo/cotton velour (OBcV) embroidered fitted.

As a special bonus, if you have ever posted a comment to my blog prior to today, I am offering a 10% discount on any of the items I have currently for sale on either cart (offer ends Sept 11, 2008)! Just let me know the post you commented on and I will send you a corrected Paypal or RME invoice. :)

*Edited to add a pic of one of the covers in action!

Lots of dipes to get sewn

2008-08-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

I have been quiet lately and I am sorry. Hopefully you will be able to reach me most days because now that all the kids are back to school, I actually have a few hours to myself each day. I have had a child at home for the past 18 years, so I am just taking my new found empty hours as they come!

I have plenty of time now for sewing cloth diapers! I have had diaper cuts ready to be sewn together for months that I just haven't had the time for, but now there will be no procrastinating. I am going to try to get everything I have cut already sewn in the next month or two. This means I will be limiting my custom orders. If you need something sewn, I might be able to fit it in, just ask. I should be able to continue doing custom embroidery on dipes and covers that are sent to me, but if I get too busy I will limit that as well so that the turnaround time isn't too long.

So, look for me to be stocking some more organic bamboo/cotton velour (OBcV) fitted dipes both with and without embroidery, print/OBcV fitteds, and embroidered PUL and Minkee covers as well as a few in wool interlock. I think I also have some embroidered Minkee reversible pant cuts around here somewhere that I will be putting together. Should be a few fun months of sewing!

Whitewater!

2008-08-18T12:35:00.000-07:00

This really has nothing to do with sewing or embroidery, but this past weekend I decided I needed a break and my daughter and I went rafting on the Salmon River...the infamous River of No Return. We headed down to Riggins, Idaho with a group of friends, two rafts, and two days to spend. We made one run on Friday afternoon, camped on the white sandy beach and then managed to get two runs in on Saturday. Here are a few pics from Saturday...this one is our first trip of the day in Class III rapids called Time Zone which are just before Time Zone bridge (it's the bridge that divides northern Idaho and Pacific time from southern Idaho and Mountain time just as you enter Riggins).

That's your's truly "riding the bull" at the bow of the raft. Lots of fun...and I stayed on! Wooohooooo!!

Later that run we hit a set of rapids we call Thayne's Folly (after another friend who got sucked under and didn't reappear for about 20 seconds) which dumped out all of our other crew members and terrified my daughter because we got stuck in a "keeper" or hole and the raft was spinning like mad but not going anywhere and in danger of tipping us out backwards over the rocks. I finally decided we were going to have to jump out of the raft to get out of the hole. We shifted our weight in preparation to jump, the raft popped free, and we were able to traverse the rest of those rapids and pick up our lost crew. Whew! We are both bruised and battered, but it was worth it!

The second trip that day my daughter (yes, she actually conquered her fear and got back in the raft, I was so proud of her!) and I were on either side of the rear...you can't see us because we were covered by 3 feet of water. It was over 110 degrees that day and the water was a blissful 50 degrees. Very refreshing! hahaha oh...and no one got launched this trip!

Mansquito

2008-08-12T17:52:00.000-07:00

Hi Kendra! I wasn't able to get you to log in...and now I am going to head out for dinner, but I plan to do your tee tonight when I get back, so please comment and let me know if this design is what you were thinking. Ignore the jump threads and color of the text, those will be the correct colors in light olive for the Manaconda and medium silver grey for the second line.

Click the pics to enlarge. :)

*Edited to add the finished pic. I changed the light olive to a medium khaki because it was looking better with the grey tee. Will have it on it's way tomorrow. Run it through a few wash/dry cycles so it will lose it's stiffness, and then trim the backing to where it suits you before the big day. I usually trim it within about a 1/4 inch of the design, but it's better if it gets washed a few times first.

Let me know how he likes it! :)

Stocking preview for Thursday, August 14

2008-08-11T16:16:00.000-07:00

I have been working on some fun print fitted diapers the past few weeks as I have had time and will be stocking my Hyena Cart this Thursday. This stocking will be just for the girls with some fun stripes and dots, everyone's favorite strawberry friend, a drama queen, and a few sweets for your little sweetie.

Along with the cute prints, there will be a few with super plush Minkee inners, but most will have oh so soft organic bamboo/cotton velour (the good stuff that won't get crunchy), and even one that I have hand dyed in green and pink camo for that favorite US Marine in your life.

I have also made some matching embroidered covers, and a swing back dress for a few of the dipes. Here is just a small sneak peek!

Fluff princess

2008-08-10T16:31:00.001-07:00

Leah picked some great designs for her little fluff princess. I think the poodle is going to become one of my favorite designs! It's just too cute.

These will be going out in Monday mornings mail unless you want me to hold onto them for a pillowcase dress. I do have a few green prints, but only these palm trees with just green and white. You can always go shopping for the perfect fabric (who doesn't like to do THAT? haha) and send it to me. Jlmk. :)

Real men DO wear pink!

2008-08-10T16:20:00.000-07:00

I just love a momma who doesn't worry much about stereotypes and will put pink on her baby boy! :)

Mel, I will have this out to you in tomorrow mornings mail. I hope you enjoyed your vacation!

Sail Away

2008-08-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the delay in getting these done Jodi, I hope you like them!

Little G's Birthday Dipe

2008-07-28T15:15:00.000-07:00

I went ahead and did the embroidery today Kristen cause I am worried about it getting to you in time...regardless of the USPS direct connection to our doors! Let me know if this is what you were thinking before I sew it together tomorrow. :)

*Edited to add pics of the finished diaper. This is a 3D front loading pocket diaper with a blue PUL outer, red suedecloth inner, and rainbow snaps. I can't wait to see a pic of this one in action!
Happy birthday little man, I am hoping that your birthday party will be a blast...even from the 5th floor of Riley! :)

Gavin is hanging in there with his chemo treatments and just had his 33rd blood transfusion. You can watch a short news clip of Gavin below. :) Please keep him and his family in your prayers!

Re-opening for custom orders

2008-07-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

I have enjoyed my small break and am ready to get back to work! I am accepting new orders for custom made diapers and covers, or embroidery on YOUR diapers and covers and will begin working again on Monday, August 4. If you have been waiting to get some embroidery done and would like to get a jump on it, you can send the diapers now so they are ready and waiting on the 4th for a quick turnaround. :)

Thanks for being patient while I took my vacation. I was able to get quite a bit accomplished around the house as well as some sewing done and will be finishing that up this week and stocking my HC the first week in August.

Some items for sale

2008-07-23T09:44:00.000-07:00

My friend Elsa bought these Little Raindancers windpro fleece pocket diapers/All In One's and then decided she just really prefers snap diapers to these which have velcro. So I have added embroidery to each dipe and am offering them here for sale. Let me state so there is no confusion :) that I did not make these diapers, I only added the embroidery to them.

The diapers are all in great used condition with nice elastic, Malden Mills windpro waterproof outers and poly velour stay dry inners. You will not need a cover for these diapers. The pocket opening is in the back and the velcro has crossover tabs for a snug fit and laundry tabs to prevent diaper chains when you wash. They are a very soft, trim pocket diaper, and each comes with two 2-layer Little Raindancers inserts (except the medium and large which have a different insert) that you stuff into the pocket for absorbency.

You can click on each picture for a larger image. To purchase any of these, just use the link in the sidebar to send me an email. Thanks!

Shipping is included within the USA.

Triple Treat Set! SMALLS
$40 ppd for all three or $15 each ppd
The smalls measure:
Waist - 8" - 18"
Rise - 12" - 17"
Thigh - 6" - 11"

Sweet Stuff has a black windpro outer with a royal purple poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains. Tagged a small when in fact, I think it is a newborn size as it is a bit smaller than the other smalls. So tiny and cute! This diaper also has a very small hole (pencil lead sized) in the windpro about 2 inches below the waistline and 2 inches to one side of the velcro tab on the back side. It is small enough that I only noticed it as I was putting it into the embroidery hoop.
Strawberry Shortcake has a stormy blue windpro outer and a silver poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.
Ice cream Sundae has a stormy blue windpro outer and a royal purple poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.
For the first person that buys all three diapers, I will also include three (3) gently used 2-part snapping Wonder-fulls microfiber inserts which consist of a smaller 3 layer insert that snaps to a larger 3 layer insert. The smaller insert would work in these diapers and the small and large snapped together would be perfect for other pocket dipes.

Cute Critters Set! SMALLS
$40 ppd for all three or $15 each ppd SOLD
The smalls measure:
Waist - 8" - 18"
Rise - 12" - 17"
Thigh - 6" - 11"

Turtle Trio has a robins egg blue windpro outer and a gunmetal blue poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.
Baby Turtle has a stormy blue windpro outer and a royal purple poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.
Baby Snail has a stormy blue windpro outer and a gunmetal blue poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.

Ichthys! SMALL $15 ppd SOLD

Measures:
Waist - 8" - 18"
Rise - 12" - 17"
Thigh - 6" - 11"
This diaper has a robins egg blue windpro outer and a royal purple poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.

The front and inner of this particular diaper which is representative of the others.

Antique Pedal Car! SMALL $15 ppd SOLD
Measures:
Waist - 8" - 18"
Rise - 12" - 17"
Thigh - 6" - 11"
This diaper has a navy blue windpro outer and a silver poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.

Beach Woody! SMALL $15 ppd SOLD
Measures:
Waist - 8" - 18"
Rise - 12" - 17"
Thigh - 6" - 11"
This diaper has a stormy blue windpro outer and a royal purple poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains.

Ralph Monster! MEDIUM $15 SOLD
Measures:
Waist - 10" - 22"
Rise - 15" - 19"
Thigh - 10" - 14"
This diaper has a navy blue windpro outer and a purple poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains. The insert for this one is a 2-part, 6-layer, snapping Wonder-fulls second (because it isn't perfectly shaped). It has a smaller insert that snaps to the larger insert. Each is 3 layers.

Aarrgg! LARGE $15 SOLD
Measures:
Waist - 12" - 24"
Rise - 15" - 20"
Thigh - 10" - 16"
This diaper has a black windpro outer and a silver grey poly velour stay-dry inner, no stains. The text reads Arrrgg... wipe me booty!
The insert for this one is a 2-part, 6-layer, snapping Wonder-fulls second (because it isn't perfectly shaped). It has a smaller insert that snaps to the larger insert. Each is 3 layers.

Rockin' the rainforest

2008-07-16T10:56:00.000-07:00

This cute guy is from one of my favorite sets, Tropical Blast from Designs by JuJu. I just love this particular design! The dipe is headed back your way Allyssa. Thank you again and enjoy!

The girls have it

2008-07-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hi Renee, I managed to get all your Bum Genius dipes done last night and they are packaged up with your dress set and on their way to you. You should definitely have them by Monday I would think. :) Enjoy!

A day at the track

2008-07-09T11:53:00.001-07:00

Stasia emailed me with a request to match up bike colors for her hubby and son who race sportbikes. I couldn't change the embroidery design itself, but I did try to match up the colors of each bike. I hope your big boys like them...and your little one! They will make the next track day a little bit more fun. ;)

I also did some other designs for Stasia. Tractors and loaders, my favorite guitar design, and the biohazard symbol...which I always get a kick out of putting on a diaper. :)

I am finishing up sealing the embroidery right now and will have these into this afternoons mail for you. Let me know how they like the bikes!

Destination Switzerland!

2008-07-02T22:35:00.000-07:00

Switzerland is a stunningly beautiful part of the world. Lake Lugano is my favorite part...a deep lake with mountains all around. It borders on Italy and is where my friend Paulo will be vacationing in a few weeks (lucky Dutchman)...but I digress! To go with her Penn "P" and her St Vincent flag dipes, Leslie wanted me to digitize the Swiss outline with the cross onto this Fuzzi Bunz pocket. I think it turned out pretty nice!

Leslie, I can repair the elastic on this dipe, or I can send it to you as-is. Just let me know!

Dream, Imagine, Believe

2008-07-02T19:28:00.000-07:00

I love this set of designs, and they go perfectly on Bum Genius pocket diapers! Jennifer, I will be sealing the embroidery tonight...when it finally cools down in my sewing room...and hope to have these out to you in the mornings mail. :)

My sunshine

2008-07-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

My mom used to sing "You are my sunshine" to me in the mornings to wake me up. It is one of my fondest childhood memories! When Michelle asked me to embroider a few Preston's Pants minkee/minkee for her, this was one of the designs she chose. :) I forgot you wanted me to hold them until Friday, so please ignore the shipping notice! Enjoy your trip!

Dragons and pirates

2008-06-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

I have these ready to go out tomorrow Teresa (as well as your Zany Zebra elastic repair). I apologize for the delay. I have had a few things going on this past week that were unexpected. I hope you enjoy them!

Change of plans

2008-06-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

I have moved up my plans to take a small break (for a variety of reasons) and am going to be closed to custom orders starting now. I will be finishing up everything in my current list within the week...hopefully. I have gotten behind schedule and I apologize. Life is just crazy right now and I need some time to get caught up with everything, so I will be working like mad to get everything finished and out the door this week.

My current thinking is that I will be ready for customs again in August, so I will keep everyone posted here about that. I will also still be stocking both my HC and my Etsy if time allows. Thanks for your patience and understanding in this. :)

Hooray for Southwest!

2008-06-25T09:03:00.001-07:00

My two oldest children are on a plane headed home, so I will be leaving in a bit to make the drive to the airport, and then I plan to take them to a late lunch at one of our favorite spots in Spokane, Frank's Diner.

It is a refurbished rail car, chock full of history, that has THE best burger in the world. No joke, they have the most outstanding burger I have ever wrapped lips around (and for those that know my carnivorous tendencies, that's saying a LOT!). It's a greasy combo of butter grilled buns, a juicy 1/3 lb patty, American cheese and two thick strips of bacon. What really makes this burger the bomb is the MOST amazing barbeque sauce on this planet. If you are ever in Spokane, head downtown to Frank's and order the Milwaukee Flyer, you won't be disappointed!

I will be back late this afternoon to answer emails and IM's, but just wanted to let Cheryl and Stefanie know that your packages are on the way!

Teresa, I have two of your dipes finished and will be working on the other three tonight and tomorrow, so they should be back into the mail Friday.

Stacy, I am almost done with the last dress and it should also go into the mail Friday.

Have a good day everyone!

Sweet birthday treat!

2008-06-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

Someone is about to celebrate her birthday, and what could be more adorable than this pretty dress from Pink Princess Couture on Etsy? A matching diaper cover was needed, so Christina from Diaper Change sent me a cut of yummy hot pink dot Minkee, Stefanie ordered some matching fabric and had it sent to me as well, and Viola! a beautiful keepsake birthday set. :)

Once this is made into a dipe, I would love to see it in action!

Ahhhhh, sunny St Vincent...

2008-06-20T13:45:00.001-07:00

Warm sandy beaches, tropical breezes, a beautiful crystal clear ocean...this is St Vincent and the Grenadines. It is a small jewel of the Caribbean but full of British and French colonial history.

Can you imagine being able to live here even briefly? Leslie was able to, and was feeling a bit nostalgic after having her Penn P embroidered a few weeks ago, so she sent me another bit of fluff, this one is a JamTots BerryPlush Cover that I have embroidered the flag of St Vincent's onto. Thanks again Leslie, this one is headed for the mail right now, so look for it possibly Monday. Enjoy!

Celebrate the 4th

2008-06-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

A sweet pillowcase dress with a matching pul/Minkee cover was on the agenda for today. Miss Saige is having her portraits taken next Tuesday and needed something festive for the event that would also serve double duty for the 4th of July. She will be watching the fireworks in style!

I will pop this into the mail for you tomorrow unless you want me to hold it for the other two dresses. I think I can have them done and into the mail Thursday which would get them to you Saturday...or latest, Monday. Just let me know!

*Edited to add these great pics of Saige in her outfit. I just love this sweet baby girl...she has the most expressive face! And I love her momma too. :)

A happy customer

2008-06-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

I just love it when my friends and customers send me pics of their little ones in something I have made. Gives me warm fuzzies. :)

This beautiful baby is the daughter of my friend Stacy...who also got the Minkee lovies posted below. This dress and cover set were scheduled to go up in my HC stocking yesterday, but I sent it with the lovies and Stacy practically ran over her mailman in her excitement to open it this afternoon. hahaha!

When the lovies are out of the wash, Stacy said she would send another pic. Meanwhile, Saige looks beautiful, the mailman survived, and Stacy has had her first fluffy mail day in a LONG time. Welcome back to fluff, momma! :D

Minkee lovies to go...

2008-06-13T14:10:00.000-07:00

At 11:30 last night, I got a desperate IM from my friend Stacy. Seems her baby girl has decided she must have a lovey to snuggle against her face...and if she doesn't have one, she is not a happy camper. Since they co-sleep, Stacy wanted something smaller than a blanket, but big enough to be comforting, so I made these 18" square. And...she wanted them yesterday because they are getting ready to go on a road trip! Nothing like a deadline to get me motivated!

So today I made these minkee lovies. Benartex makes absolutely the best minkee products, the blue is their aqua gelato and the orange is their citrus gelato. I have backed the blue one with a super soft, medium pile poodle fleece. The orange is a denser, low pile poodle fleece. The lovies are yummy!

I hope Saige loves snuggling into them. :)

Stocking preview for Sunday, June 15

2008-06-12T10:34:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile, but I have been sneaking in some dyeing and embroidery time amongst the customs and am finally getting around to restocking my HyenaCart! I know, I know...it's been 3 months! hehe

There will be a few obv/obv fitted diapers, an obv/minkee fitted, and some sweet swingback crossover dress sets with embroidered covers. If time permits between now and then, there will be a few other things. I am also going to put up the Van Gogh fitted as an auction.

The embroidery designs on the fitteds include a colorful crab, bright sunflower, awesome shark, hot guitar, goldfish in a bowl, and some cute beach chicks doing what beach chicks do. Dress sets include Holly Hobbie, tropical beach, fun and funky floral, and a sweet treat. :)

Here is a pic to whet your appetite!

*Edited to add another action shot of one of these dipes!

Rock out!

2008-06-06T17:50:00.001-07:00

When Kendra asked me if I could digitize the icons for the four faces of Kiss and make a pocket diaper for it to go on, I thought I would give it a try (after all, my husband is a HUGE Kiss fan!). Then she asked if I could also do the logo. Then it became 4 tees and the diaper! hahaha Taking a photo and turning it into an embroidery file is not something I do routinely, but I need the practice, and I think both these designs turned out great!

Pocket diapers are also not something I normally make, preferring to stick to fitteds and covers, but they are fun to put together. Mine are very trim front loading, side snap pockets. This one has an outer of black PUL and a red suedecloth inner with matching red stitching and snaps. The tee is your basic black tee.

Kendra, I hope you love this set! My mom got in on the action and put on the snaps...and was telling me all about Gene Simmons. My 60 year old mom knows more about him than I would have ever imagined!! hahaha

My oldest baby boy is graduating from HS tonight...sniff sniff, so I am going to do my best to get this one last tee finished and get your package out to you in the morning. Check back in the morning for another pic with everything in it. :)

It's 3am, but I have finally finished and will definitely have this out in the mail to you today...if I can wake up! hehe

**Edited to add this totally adorable picture of Kendra's little rock princess! She is working on the Gene Simmons face. hehe

Also, just letting everyone know, this set is a One-of-a-kind (OOAK) and I won't be making another like it...unless of course, Gene or one of the other band members contacts me wanting one ;) Thanks for understanding!

Little happy man!

2008-06-03T19:56:00.001-07:00

Kristen gave me good news about Gavin today. :) His bone marrow aspiration has come back and he is in remission! And a bit ago, she showed me some new pics and I asked her if I could share them here. Just hearing the news and seeing that little dimpled smile after the awful month he has had, made me feel so happy! Here is Gavin playing with the leukemia awareness bracelets they ordered...if you want one, just visit Gavin's Caring Bridge website and email Kristen. :)

Gavin starts his next round of chemo in just a few days, so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Leslie's P

2008-06-03T15:50:00.000-07:00

The test stitch out went great and I did the embroidery on the diaper this afternoon. I am kinda enjoying digitizing designs...it's challenging and I am learning a lot! :)

Anyway, here is your dipe! The blue is a bit darker than the picture shows...maybe because of my flash.

I will get the embroidery sealed tonight and have it back on it's way in the morning. :)

**edited to add some pics that Leslie sent of her absolutely gorgeous baby in the dipe. Check out those EYES and dimpled smile!!

Fluffy mail for me! Updates

2008-06-02T16:51:00.001-07:00

Cheryl, I received your absolutely adorable Garfield GAD and will get those extra snaps on it tonight and out in the mail to you tomorrow.

Leslie, I received your FB and have the "P" digitized and will do a test sew before I embroider your dipe. It should be finished tomorrow and back on it's way to you on Wednesday.

Kendra, I also received your box of tees and will get started on them this week. My mom is coming in on Thursday for DS's graduation, so I am aiming to have the tees as well as the 3D pocket dipe done while she is here (keeping her grandkids busy I hope!) and off in the mail to you by early next week.

Shannon, I am planning on getting your I-spy bag out in the mail by the end of the week.

Make mine a double scoop!

2008-05-30T19:02:00.000-07:00

Amanda sent me a few yards of this adorable fabric and said I could keep it...all she wanted was a cute crossover dress made from it and an ice cream cone cover to match. The cover is a white pul outer with the embroidered ice cream cone and a bright red 'cherry' button on top. Super soft lime minkee inner and sherbert colored snaps! The dress is reversible and has matching red buttons.

Bootsie is going to look adorable in this!

Bones & Roses

2008-05-26T18:13:00.000-07:00

There was a thread at Diaper Swappers about skulls and Dia De Los Muertos that I found interesting. It seemed that the consensus was pretty evenly split with those who love skulls on clothing, particularly childrens clothing, and those who think they are creepy. Personally I think they are pretty cool, punk and retro. My kids love to sport skulls, especially if it has to do with pirates!

This set is my favorite of the skulls I have done lately. The combo of skulls with roses is just cool to me! Megan, obviously your set is ready to go...I will have it out in the mail for you tomorrow. Thank you!