Forgetful

I have a bad habit of forgetting to take pictures until it is too late. Oh well. I had the pleasure of making a nursing cape for another super mom! Even better, I got to take it to her and hold her new sweet baby! Here is the fabric she picked out. I love it! But then again, I think I always say that. I guess I wouldn't buy fabric if I didn't love it.

Change N Go, an awesome new diaper clutch!

Whew, I've been promising this unveil for a while, hope it is worth the wait. My problem once again is picturing taking and editing, sigh. This was the other part of my baby shower gift package.

Nursing cape


peek-a-boo baby!


Ok, now it is time for a flash back. Do you remember this that I made last Christmas? She had asked me about making a different closure, so this is what I came up with. A velcroed strap, with a little elastic to allow it to stretch to fit more diapers. I wanted to keep the softness of the ribbon, so I stitched some pleated ribbon on the closure. I swear she is my product tester for everything!


Now check out this set! Wouldn't you love a matching pair in your diaper bag? This is Sunshine Baby's nursing cape (right), and soon to be listed, change n go diaper clutch (left, front)!


I'm SO excited about this! Do you think people would guess this is to change a dirty bum?

Unfold and lay it out to change baby, the pockets are currently holding a pack of 40 wipes and 3 size 4 Huggies diapers. You'll never walk away without your changing pad again!


Tada! I have one more to "practice" on before listing them.

Waiting...

I'm sitting at home waiting...for a camera crew to show up. What?!? I'm SO nervous! A local up and coming website is becoming a hub for consumers to find local businesses. My hubby and I are friends with the men who started it and they asked if I'd be interested in having Sunshine Baby Nursing Capes on their website. Again, what?!? How cool is that! I'm not sure what to expect, just hoping I don't make a fool out of myself on camera.

Breast feeding and baby wearing

These are two of my favorite "baby" things! I already make and sell nursing capes, so when a mama asked if I'd try my hand at making a ring sling to match her cape I was excited! She had bought the last nursing cape in this fabric (pretty, isn't it!) and I had to do quite a bit of searching to find it again. But, SUCCESS, I found it, and bought enough to stock the shop as well since it is a popular fabric with mamas of little boys.

I have a ring sling of my own that I bought cheap on ebay (before I knew the wonders of etsy) from a woman who made them. It was a total life saver for me. My daughter wanted to be attached to me 23/7 and wouldn't sit happily in a shopping cart or stroller until she was at least 11 months old. I still occasionally pull it out, like when I travel alone with my toddler, or when she isn't feeling well and wants to be held although my arms are about to fall off. I love how simple they are to use (at least after a little practice), how many ways they can be used at so many stages, that they are washable and take up so little space in a diaper bag.

I was referred by a few friends(thanks Heidi and Alyse!) to order the rings here and tutorial here (btw, they have some great instructional videos for use and wearing as well). I asked the mama if she'd like me to add anything to it and she requested a large pocket and loop to hook keys or a paci clip to.

As usual, I forgot to take the time to get good pics of this project. I was about out the door to take it to my mama friend and asked my hubby to take a few quick pics. I didn't even take time to make sure it was really straightened out, ugh. You'll get the picture though.




This has a shoulder cap (mine didn't) which distributes the weight a little better


close up of the pocket and loop


Yay for baby wearing!

awkward posing

Ugh, I really hate posing for pictures but it was about time I had a picture of one of my nursing capes on a real person. I made this nursing cape for for a mama expecting a baby boy soon. I just love this fabric.


Holding my imaginary baby

Not sure why I am grabbing my thigh here...


I'm considering finally starting up an etsy site. What do you think?

Another nursing cape

This is the last nursing cape order I filled before my little break (wisdom teeth removal and then family in town). I just love this fabric, so unique and a beautiful combination of colors. For a sweet mama of a little boy.




I'm actually disappointed that I didn't have more of that fabric left over. I have enough for more more nursing cape, but I thought it would make a really cute skirt.

New fabric at Sunshine Baby Nursing Capes!

I've added two new fabrics to my shop, Sunshine Baby Nursing Capes, so go check them out! I just finished one in this beautiful blue and white damask. I love how clean and fresh it looks.


I'm always looking for fabrics for mommy's with boys (not that it wouldn't be cute for a girl too!), so I picked up this minty green with white polka dots. So cute!


However, this purple and white polka dot, is definitely my most popular fabric.


Come check out my shop sometime, or join the Sunshine Baby Nursing Capes Facebook group.

Yay for health, nursing capes, crafting, and SPRING!

Wud up peeps?

Ok, sorry. Not sure why that is the first thing that popped into my head when I saw this picture of my daughter. After a week of runny nose and fever bouncing around, all thanks for her first ever ear infection, my girl is back to "normal(ish)". Pheshooo, now if I could just regain my energy...

I've managed to do some sewing and crafting recently. I finished one Sunshine Baby Nursing Cape order and am working on a second. Wahoo for shameless plug there!
Can I just say I STILL love this fabric, and it is one of my most popular.

In case you were wondering, those are fresh clippings from my Magnolia tree. Yes, I have a Magnolia tree! I can't tell you how excited I was to see those blooms. The tree was blooming just before we moved into our house last year, so I really missed getting the full effect. Here there are again, just because they are so BEAUtiful!


I am ALMOST done with my wreath, just need to attach the flowers/rosettes and then take a few pics to submit it to the ruffle contest, yikes! Wish me luck (or at least that I don't get laughed out by all the REALLY talented people)!

it is fun to give!

I just put this most recent nursing cape in the mail. A friend's mom group is having a fundraiser and asked if I'd donate. A Sunshine Baby Nursing Cape is now in Pennsylvania! I hope the mother who receives it gets a lot of use out of it and enjoys it!

I chose to use this fabric because it was neutral enough for a boy or girl. Isn't it pretty!


Now if I can just get over this cold (yes, another one), I can fill another cape order. Yay!