tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35501490947660170042024-02-20T23:46:19.609-08:00Hopscotch & GumdropsHi, I'm Kari! I own the Etsy shop Hopscotch & Gumdrops where I sell baby and children's goods that I have made. This blog is a place for me to journal my crafting and log information about the things I make for personal use and for my shop. I am new to blogging, but you're welcome to follow along on my ever growing and changing creative journey!KariAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05716402062468722955noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550149094766017004.post-30490096409892191292014-02-17T13:09:00.001-08:002014-02-17T13:11:36.461-08:00Amber's Maggie Mae<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is my first <a href="http://shwindesigns.bigcartel.com/product/the-maggie-mae-tunic-dress">Maggie Mae tunic</a>. I made it for Amber and she loves it!</div>
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This pattern can be made as a tunic or a dress and has pockets, which are a big hit. </div>
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Plus, the designers over at <a href="http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/">Shwin & Shwin</a> offer several free tutorials on altering the pattern to create other looks.</div>
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This top is much cuter on than on the hanger, it's one of my favorites on her!</div>
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KariAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05716402062468722955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550149094766017004.post-72179256975651971782014-02-17T12:58:00.003-08:002014-02-17T13:12:24.757-08:00Thanksgiving Olivia's<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I made Thanksgiving outfits for my 3 and 5 yr old this year.</div>
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A top for Amber and a dress for Aly.</div>
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I used <a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/patterns">The Olivia top and dress pattern</a> pattern by Jess at <a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/">Craftiness Is Not Optional</a>. I love this pattern! It's versatile, with 2 lengths and 3 sleeve options, and a pretty quick sew. </div>
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KariAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05716402062468722955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550149094766017004.post-55855242144737916252014-02-17T11:44:00.001-08:002014-02-17T11:49:44.157-08:00A rustic ruffled fitted tablecloth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been wanting to make this tablecloth for about a year and finally got it done!</div>
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I love the rustic look of the raw edges and the elegant look of the ruffles.</div>
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I think if I ever make another one I will make it about half an inch bigger all around the top. Even though I pre-washed the fabric, it shrunk a little when I washed the finished tablecloth and ended up a little bit snug around the corners. Also, I would reinforce the corners, I may have to come up with some creative patches sooner than I'd like.</div>
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