happy 2012! (or, hey, take a look at some stuff i made in2011)
December 31, 2011 by gail
It’s been a pretty fruitful year for sewing. I made Lila a lot of clothes…that she mostly doesn’t wear. It’s okay, I had fun making them (or selecting the fabric at least), and each garment improved my sewing skills as well as my confidence to tackle whatever I wanted to make next.
This was my first time playing around with Mosaic Maker, and I couldn’t stop at one. Or two. So I separated my photos into Oliver + S clothing, other kid clothing, and just plain other. And then the clothes are in chronological order over on Flickr, just as an excuse to make another mosaic.
As it turns out, there was a decent amount of Oliver + S sewing going on this year. Here’s a sampling:
Next up: more kiddie clothes.
And I made some non-clothing items, too. I know the invites are a stretch, but there was a sewing machine involved…
I think my favorite project of the year was the Oliver + S baby carrier in the middle of the last mosaic. For some reason that thing still makes me smile every time Lila puts it on.
Hope everyone has a very happy 2012!
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged oliver + s, sewing | 13 Comments
13 Responses
on December 31, 2011 at 3:33 pm | Reply
JustineHappy New Year Gail!
Your sewing is just amazing – I love everything you’ve made
on December 31, 2011 at 6:25 pm | Reply
SophieOh my gosh you’ve been sewing up a storm this year. Love your work and am looking forward to seeing all your gorgeous projects next, no wait, THIS year!
on January 1, 2012 at 9:34 am | Reply
LucindaWhat a productive year of sewing you’ve had! Such beautiful clothes – your Lila is one stylish little girl:) (though probably is too young to fully appreciate all your effort yet – but all we blog followers do!!). I have a hard time picking a favorite outfit. Do you have a hard time, like me, tucking away the handmade clothes when Lila outgrows them? Over here that leads to some overly small clothes being worn longer than they should:)
Looking forward to seeing what 2012 brings forth from your sewing endeavors! Thanks so much for sharing your creations.on January 1, 2012 at 12:07 pm | Reply
EilidhHi Gail, what a productive year of sewing you’ve had! You’re blog is very inspiring and I’ve read your posts with pleasure – thank you. I made a hobo sack for a ribbon taggie I’d made after you made one for the gorgeous onesies you appliqued. I came across your blog after searching for tips for sewing the oliver + s sailboat patterns. I bought the patterns last year after I made my first dress for my wee girl, I’ve traced them and now I need to get on and make them. I love the baby carrier. I got the Little Things to Sew book for Christmas so will add this to my list. Going to attempt the tutu first! I can’t wait to see your projects throughout 2012. I hope it’s a happy year for you and your lovely family.
on January 1, 2012 at 12:40 pm | Reply
HollyGail, you’re amazing! What a beautiful collection of lovingly handmade items. What treasures!
on January 1, 2012 at 2:05 pm | Reply
AprilIt’s all just so lovely! I must say, the Halloween costume you made for your daughter is the best costume EVER! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in 2012 🙂 Happy New Year!
on January 1, 2012 at 5:31 pm | Reply
Erinloved seeing all these! that gray bonnet is so darling…. wow. you’re good!
on January 1, 2012 at 8:20 pm | Reply
rachaelwhat great projects, gail! looking forward to seeing what 2012 brings 🙂
on January 1, 2012 at 9:26 pm | Reply
gailthanks so much everybody, you are all way too kind 🙂
on January 2, 2012 at 12:16 am | Reply
kristinoh gail, i’m so glad we became real life friends this year! you are so talented, with amazing taste and mad skillz, and lila is a tiny crazy person to not want to wear your clothes. someday she’ll look through a box of the beautiful things you’ve made and she’ll see all the love you poured into each project. take care and happy 2012 sewing, NOW WITH LIGHT! 🙂
on January 3, 2012 at 1:19 pm | Reply
CarolynGail, you are putting the rest of us to shame! What amazing things you’ve made! Here’s to you continuing to kick butt in 2012 🙂
on January 3, 2012 at 8:24 pm | Reply
Trinhwhat a lovely collection. your creations are always inspiring. i’ve really enjoyed your blog and seeing what you are up to. looking forward to 2012!
on January 11, 2012 at 2:15 pm | Reply
GretaI stumbled here via Pinterest and thoroughly enjoyed going through all of your archives. What an amazing collection of projects you have! I’m just beginning to sew clothes for my daughter and am so inspired by all of the sweet things you’ve made for Lila.
Lucinda
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