Sewing Under the Influence: Let's Get it Started!!

Friday, January 13, 2012

Let's Get it Started!!

Let's start a blog, Take 2! With a little more organization and group-thought, we're on our way to next totally fab, funny (hopefully), and silly sewing blog in the big world of sewing/craft blogs.

Anyhoo, I'm 'sew' excited for this blog and the awesome gals who are also part of our Sewing Under the Influence posse! I'll try not to use the obvious play on words ('sew') too much, but no promises... I need to work on getting the creative juices flowing a little better.

Speaking of creativity-enhances-juices, I am going to share one of my favorites. It's Red Velvet from Cupcake Wineries. Insert speed talkin' commercial guy voice: Cupcake Wineries did not endorse nor sponsor this plug for their truly tasty vino. I figured it's only fitting to be enjoying my fave vino of late as I'm creating a cupcake-themed baby blanket for my girlfriend whose about to have a baby girl. She'll be sweet and little like a cupcake, plus that's her nursery theme. I can't wait for the big day. I'm secretly hoping she's early and can share my birthday with me this weekend... But, alas, I'm not in control of such timings of life.

Here's the finished blankie... it's so soft!

Pink Cupcake Baby Blanket

Cheers,
Nina

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Melody HolzJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Your cupcake blankie looks SO great! Pretty easy, huh? I love it!
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MirandaJanuary 21, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Seriously? How cute is a cupcake themed baby room? I mean it's too much for me, but I can totally appreciate the cute. And yes! That wine is GOOD
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Friday, January 13, 2012

Let's Get it Started!!

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