Hockey Giftset

I recently completed a custom order from a previous co-worker. I really just "pretend" to crochet since sewing is my passion, but since there is very limited craft items for hockey, (what's up with that?) I had to get creative! I mean seriously, no buttons, no fabric, no nhl licensed anything..... SO, this is what I came up with; The family she is gifting the items to are HUGE Nashville Predators fans, hence the colors. The baby is supposed to be born in March, so I made them to be a 6-12 month size so that he could enjoy them for next hockey season.

Matching Cuteness!

Just finished these dresses and hairbows for two little cuties, who happen to by my nieces! That's right folks, it's January 9th and I have finally finished my Christmas presents. (don't judge.... I didn't exactly procrastinate, I was just saving the best presents for last!)

My little lady modeled the older sister's version.... and though I admit I tried the younger sister's dress on my little man to make sure I had the sizing right, I think my husband would have had more than a few words with me if I took pictures of him modeling it! 

Of course, every dress needs accessories.... The crochet caps can accompany the dresses for the cooler months, and the hair bows/barrettes for the warmer ones! I used pinwheels on the dress (since they wash well and won't unravel), but I found this awesome free "how to" for making the fabric flower barrettes... check it out!

Little Quarterback....

Found this pattern for a CUTE football hat..... AND had a new little football fan to gift it to (I love when I have an excuse to craft... not that I ever need one)! I thought the hat and shoes made a PERFECT set.

Giftsets

I apologize that my posting has been scarce... the Christmas season kept me busy crafting! My husband's family had a "creative" Christmas, meaning we each drew names and had to create that person a handmade item using no more than $15 in raw materials. I must say it was a fun and personal way to gift this Christmas! Here are our creations:

I made a kitchen giftset for my sister-in-law. It's not a great picture, BUT the set included 2 potholders, 3 coordinating towels, a ruffled/embroidered apron, and a fabric flower pin. (Her name is Naomi, but my kids have always called her Aunt Naomi-o)

 My husband made a calendar holder/organizer wall hanging for his sister. He loves woodworking, and I was amazed at how great it turned out!

For all of my nieces I made crochet flower hats with matching pillowcase dresses. They turned out really cute..... now I need to get working on one for my little lady since she was a bit disappointed that she didn't get one!