~Bunny Lane Designs~

Monday, April 19, 2010

Alabama Style

I created a truly one of a kind piece that turned out better than I could have ever imagined. My hands and fingers are sore as this piece was truly created mostly by hand--very time consuming, but so worth it.

I used an applique pattern from: Alabama Stitch Book by Natalie Chanin

If you don't have this book in your library yet, this is truly a must-have. I created my own A-line dress/jumper pattern to trace the applique onto.

Using the reverse applique technique is really easy, but when it's what felt like a million stitches, I don't know the likelihood that I will ever be recreating this dress:

My main outer layer is Linen, and then lined inside with 100% cotton...this is a pic I took during one of my many breaks

before I turned it into a dress...

Now being modeled by my daughter Bel and I even created a matching headband.

Creation Updates

That's all I got....because I can't come up with a catchy or funny title at the moment :oP

If you're a fan on facebook....this may be a repeat. I share my latest creations on there as I make them and have giveaways often. I have given away 2 outfits now and will have another giveaway once 400 fans have been reached!

Visit me here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bunny-Lane-Designs/251709707887?ref=ts

Etsy shop will be open soon, I've been sewing like crazy in order to stock up items and will have them up beginning of May. Items will be available for purchase on my website of course as well as my storefront on Facebook and last but not least Etsy.

Lots of pics, I've been slacking on the blog post, but here are some of the latest creations:

Ruffle A-Line Dress

Ruffle Skants with Ruffle tank

Because we can't forget the boys....matching ties including Daddy

Finally getting to cut into super soft Little Folks by Anna Maria Horner

My 300th Fan Giveaway winner received this Ruffle Bubble Romper

I created this quilt designed by Vanessa Christenson of V&Co. and donated it to the March of Dimes

Altered Pillowcase dress with Ruffles---my 200 Fan giveaway winner received this :o)

So that's it for the show & tell for now....Be sure to check back and also visit my facebook page to be notified when the next giveaway will be!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Ode to my Ironing Board Cover

Oh Ironing board cover you and I have been through a lot--many great fabrics have been pressed, beautiful creations have started from that first press and bursts of steam from our best friend Oliso, but I couldn't protect you from the tornadoes, you know them well A.K.A. Isabel & Gabby.

from the numerous of times you've had a taste of chocolate, been smothered with chapstick, received drops of honey and peanut butter, who knows what else.....

you've been washed, rinsed, spun and dried plenty of times your skin pilling and fibers have been separating, but we still cranked out outfits and quilts you, my beloved ironing board cover and I.

Alas, it was time for a face-lift, one that I should have done a long time ago.....

I hope you like your make-over. I surely do, makes me want to iron clothes all day on you :P

oh how it's just the little things that make me happy nowadays. I highly recommend everyone creating their own ironing board cover, it's guaranteed to motivate and inspire :o)

Monday, March 29, 2010

On Top of the World

Week 13 - “Dramatic B&W” Photo Challenge!

Another I Heart Faces Photography Challenge!

I took this picture during my mom's group outing. I happened to see him standing as he is in the photo with a pouty look, after I asked him to smile, that's all that I was given. This is the original photo.

With a little editing magic, I was able to create my "Dramatic" photo:

Good luck to everyone that enters! I'll be back with more sewing projects that I have completed since this IS my sewing blog and quite possibly a tutorial :o)

Monday, March 22, 2010

I Heart Faces--Focusing on Angles

A photo challenge:

I am by no means a Professional Photographer, I wish I was though :o)

I came across the site "I Heart Faces" site through several blogs and thought I would go ahead and participate. I take pics pretty much everyday whether it be on my creations, my children or just random people and things that I see during my travels.

Week 12's focus: Angles

I was lucky enough to be invited by my sister to photograph a very special moment as she proposed to her long time partner. I was shooting from below looking up at them and it made Jen (on left) look like she was flying. I was really pleased with how this and several others that I took turned out.

That's my entry, fingers are crossed---there were too many awesome pics posted there! Everybody is so talented!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Distractions.....

So much for posting flower tutorials, I knew my kids wouldn't allow enough time for me to post daily on my blog, or do really much of anything except clean up after them 10x's a day!

I'm so behind on orders, I apologize if you're one of my customers reading this..... it's really tough to find a decent amount of straight sewing time to finish when you have 3 little ones running around, my 4th who helps a lot when he gets home just can't do it all and they run circles around him :) He's a big help though.

I did manage to make an outfit for my daughter using Patty Young's Julia Pattern and then created my own top and used the Jack and Jill Hat Pattern by Izzy n' Ivy--it turned out so cute and I sent a sneak peak to my customer who was thrilled--she only chose the fabrics and said "something funky". I hoped it was funky enough :)

The clothing creations:

My favorite hat

Working on my photography skills :)

Doing the "uh-oh" from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs :)

Gabby modeling and loving the pettiskirt I made for her

***Twirling***

***Cheesin'***

More on the way as I am able to create. Just had to share. I've even got some of my own creations coming that I hope to have a tutorial for ***fingers crossed***