A Birdie Shirt and a Bunny

This is the onesie I was originally making for Sawyer's Easter outfit. A little bird, inspired by some vintage fabric I saw on ebay (that has also been made into an apron). I love that fabric. It's very fun. And mod. And costs more money than I can justify to pay. That's why I have to pretend that I own some of it and applique it onto my baby's shirt.

A few weeks ago I found a really cute tutorial for a cashmere bunny, but I couldn't find any thrifted cashmere. I decided to use my fat quarter and make one for the baby. He has a grosgrain ribbon tail and satin ribbon ears. The baby loves to chew on it. And it's the perfect size for him to hold. (The reverse side is solid green with a fat quarter heart appliqued on.)

Last night I made apple enchiladas for dessert. I rarely make desserts because they don't get eaten. These are simple and tasty. The kids really loved them.

Comments

Anonymous said…
desserts that DON'T get eaten? are you kidding? I've never heard of that before...
8:53 AM EDT
Karyn said…
I love the onesie and I love the fabric that inspired it too!!
Desserts don't get eaten??? Huh????
9:24 AM EDT
laura capello said…
"i rarely makes desserts because they don't get eaten"

there are SO MANY THINGS wrong with that statement, i don't even know where to begin.
9:37 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
Adorable little chick and bunny! I don't think I'm familiar with the idea of uneaten desserts. :)
10:21 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
Lera, great bunny. I love the way you made it your own. In fact, I think I like your version better. Even his shape is great. I probably would have stopped when they said "draw out your bunny". The bird is great too! Nice job
10:36 AM EDT
beki said…
That birdie onesie is too, too cute! I absolutely love it! I've been dying to do some applique onesies/t-shirts/whatever lately.
Apple enchiladas? Interesting. It sounds and looks pretty good.
11:16 AM EDT
Katie Jean said…
That birdy is so cute. I checked out that fabric on ebay and it's adorable! I dont think I've ever seen anything like that.

And I agree with the others, how can dessert no get eaten??
11:31 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
That bunny is on my list of things to make from a felted sweater. And I'm going to need to file for an extension on my FQC! Life just gets in the way.

And oh, the fuss at our house if there ISN'T dessert.
12:24 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Eeeee, love the onesie, the chick is perfect!!! And those enchiladas sure look good...now I'm tempted to make that recipe, haha.
6:34 PM EDT
Sonja said…
I love your birdie onsie - too cute! And fat quarter stuff - yay!
5:52 PM EDT
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