Funny Little Prints for Sasha, Gregor and the gang!!

My name is Marti and I am a fabric addict.....  

Anyone who sews can relate as we all have too much fabric!  Although I sew with vintage fabrics a lot, it doesn't stop me from shopping for new fabrics, too.  One type is can't resist is called "novelties" in the quilting community.  

Finding novelties for Sasha is a bit trickier than you might think.  There are 2 issues to think about: 
1. the design is the right size (often they are just a tad too big)
2. the design is close enough together (otherwise, you are going to have one car on the front of the shirt, lol!)

I took pictures of all my novelty prints I had at the time (2013) I have acquired (ahem) a 'few' more, since!

I am posting this so you can see what is available in case your kids NEED a new shirt, dress, etc. in a fun print!! 

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#2

#3

#4 the dogs are a tiny bit bigger than I'd like but they are so cute!!
The bottom print is black with generic
Native American designs. 

#5  designs on the left are sewing motifs and a bit too big...not sure why I photographed it!  The design on the left is fine!

#6 the bear fabric is 100% cotton flannel

#7 the one on the right is dragonflies in case it isn't clear!

#8 ladybugs are a tiny bit bigger but will work ok

#9 

#10

#11 bunnies on top, dogs on bottom.  These are pale colors and have a very "old fashioned" feel

#12  the map fabric on top is cotton flannel, The lower design is little card people from Alice in Wonderland!

#13 Christmas trees!

#14

#15 Saguaro  and prickly pear cacti on the left

#16  halloween on right is a bit big...probably shouldn't have photographed it!

#17 The dogs on top are a different color way than the previous dog pictures but still have an old fashioned feel to it

#18  Dutch design on left, zebras on right!

#19

#20

#21 Christmas design

#22 frogs on left and Saguaro cacti on right (hey, I live in the world of Saguaro cacti....we can obtain this easily!)

#23

#24 duck fabric is cotton flannel

#25 I have made several things out of the peace sign and it turns out great!

#26 kids and candy!

#27 fairy princesses and birds!

#28   Not sure why this got its own picture! lol!

#29 ladybugs and christmas trees

#30 leopard print cotton and shamrocks (leopard and leprauchans? lol!)

#31

#32  luau fabric and kitties

#33

#34 anchors on top and old fashioned boys and sailboats on bottom

#35 pigs and horses

#36 card people from Alice in wonderland in green background (the one before was white background)
and kitties on bottom

#37

#38 little elves are a tiny bit bigger than I'd like but will work fine...and who could resist this fabric? not me!

#39 stylized airplanes and bees

#40 dragonflies on top and old fashioned feel bunnies on turtles

#41

#42 the design on right is birds

#43 sheep on left

#44 skulls and chicks

#45 spiders on orange background

#46

#47 toasters on left, believe it or not!! (yes, really, toasters!) birds on right like  in #42 but different colors

#48

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#51  this has a surprisingly old fashioned look to it....have to look twice to see it is birds!

#52

FOR SALE!!

As you know if you have watched my blog, I rarely have items for sale but today I DO!  Have a look at the items below and contact me if any interest you!  I prefer paypal for payments and postage will be added to the total.  Enjoy, and if you have questions, please feel free to ask.  

Sweet little baby or toddler dress made from a vintage tea towel!!  includes underpants.  $25

back view!

See, it fits the toddlers too!

shoes for the toddler (can be worn by babies but I think they look too big) $25

side view of toddle t-strap shoes.  I call this leather "orange frost."  

Traditional ankle strap shoes in a beautiful, rich rust suede.  $25

The perfect after-bath wrap for your toddlers!  100% cotton terry cloth with a shawl collar, pocket and tie.
 Includes the terry cloth scuffs.  $25

Turquoise suede "thong" sandals.  They have a back strap so they will stay on no matter how much running
around Sasha does!! All leather $15

Sewing with Novelty Fabrics!

I simply can't resist hunting for little novelty prints for Sasha clothes!  (that's what the quilters call prints that aren't floral, stripes, etc.) They are harder to find than you might think because they have to be both small enough that the scale is correct, plus the designs have to be close enough together for Sasha's tiny clothes.

It seems like I end up sewing a lot of my vintage fabric collection, but I like to break out of the mold and make more modern styles, too, as you can see below.

As always, these are examples of what can be made.  These are sold, but you can order similar items from me anytime. I have 100's of novelty prints, so I can likely make something that goes with your interests.

Not sure you can see the fun little bumblebee printed top!  

Lobsters and crabs  (but the friendly sort!)

Seahorses in pink

Peace signs on the skirt with a leather yoke.  The peace sign on the top was made with little jewels.
Matching shoes and socks

A set made to match the logo from the movie "The Fault in Our Stars."

Polka dots and stripes with added metallic stars on the shirt

Shamrock fabrics with black bias accents

I had fun drafting this wrap dress pattern and choosing the bindings and trims.
The flower trim is larger than "proper proportion" would call for, but I think it works!

And another....

casual tops and leggings.  I had fun with these prints by adding tiny iron-on jewels
in the center of the flowers, on the dots, etc.  

A candy print and anyone who knows me, knows I do love candy!

spaceships and little Martian people!  I love this print!

fish printed boy's pajamas

"pleather" skirt "hemmed" with eyelets.
Just experimenting but I like the way it turned out!