Spring Dresses

It's time to spruce up your little girls' spring wardrobes with some beautiful dresses!! Grits & Giggles Pattern Shop is full of dress patterns that are easy to sew, and leave room for your imagination to run wild! Use multiple fabrics, add monograms and trims, and make the outfit completely unique to your little girl. 

Here are some of my favorites....

The Laura Jane

The Grayson Leigh

The Kaileigh

The Zoey

The Aprile

Happy Shopping and Sewing!!

Shop Spotlight

As an Etsy Shop Owner, I know the importance of word of mouth (or internet) advertising. There are thousands of shops to browse through to find your perfect item, and it can be overwhelming to find the shop that you want to work with. So I'm going to be spotlighting some of my favorite shops, for their content and for their service.

Today I want you to check out Lovelace Designs

Tabby is the owner and crafty lady behind the ADORABLE crocheted items of Lovelace Designs. Can you even handle the cuteness of these babies in their newborn outfits?

From photo props to simple and beautiful beanies, she creates lovely and soft items for your tiniest treasure.

Best of all, her shipping is fast, and her prices are reasonable. We know babies outgrow things so fast, but you can make sure you have that perfect outfit, photo prop, or accessory for just the right price.

Click HERE to go shopping now!!

Happy Black Friday!

Happy Black Friday everyone!

I know most of you are probably out shopping, snagging up some great deals for your Christmas Gifts. We like to go on a little shopping trip every year as well, but usually keep it at reasonable hours and very rarely buy anything. 

I wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is "Small Business Saturday" and Monday is "Cyber Monday". If you are planning on shopping small or online this year, make sure you visit Grits & Giggles Pattern Shop for some beautiful children's and accessory patterns.

Use code GRITS2014 for 20% off of your pattern purchase, bundle deals included!!!

Thankful for Nice Words

I am always thankful for those of you who stop by my little piece of the internet and read about my adventures in sewing, crafting, and family. I love reading your comments and e-mails!

I am also VERY thankful for my customers who leave kind words about their sewing patterns from The Pattern Shop. Here are some of my favorite reviews I have received recently:

Sue said "Just what I was looking for. Dress turned out adorable!"

Cassie said "Thank you. Awesome Pattern! Will be a repeat customer."

  Brandice said "Perfect! So easy to use! Thanks so much!"

Laurel said "I made this the weekend I got it, and I couldn't be happier! I am new to sewing and made this without any problems. Great, clear instructions, and a beautiful product. Thanks!"

  PD said "Super simple and turned out adorable!"

Jennifer said "Fantastic, kind, affordable and fast = perfect!"

Reading that you love the patterns and the garments you are sewing absolutely makes my day! 

If you have been waiting to try PDF sewing patterns, now is the time! Customers love the ease and clarity of Grits & Giggles patterns. Sew something adorable for your little one today!

Sew for Spring

Despite what the groundhog said....Spring will be here before you know it! It's time to start sewing up an adorable spring wardrobe for your favorite little darlings.

 

 

  

 

With LOTS of easy-to-sew patterns to choose from, check out

 Grits & Giggles Craftsy Pattern Shop

or

Grits & Giggles Etsy Pattern Shop

 

All patterns are PDF INSTANT downloads, so print and use the pieces as many times as you like. Each pattern eBook also contains all of the step by step instructions and photos you need to construct your garment with confidence so you can say "I made that!"

 

 

Happy Sewing

 

 

 

The Rainbow Quilt: Finished

The Rainbow Quilt is finished! I love all of the brilliant colors.

 

 

11 Rainbow blocks in all of their scrappy goodness.

 

 

For the backing I chose a simple turquoise and white dot. The colors are pretty gender neutral, so I thought the backing should be too.

 

It's quilted with an all over grid, outlining the main seams of the quilt top. The quilting adds a nice weight to the quilt.

 

The binding is my favorite part by far. A very simple black and white stripe, but it makes a bold statement as the frame for the finished quilt. It is machine bound for extra durability.

 

This quilt would be beautiful on a couch or chair for display, or even more beautiful in a child's room.

 

It measures 35" x 45" so it's the perfect size for a crib blanket, playmat, or a toddler quilt.

 

As beautiful as it is, I've decided to sell it so someone else can enjoy it's beauty.

 

You can find it in my Etsy Shop.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Thankful for my Readers

I am SOOOOO very thankful for each and every one of you who stops by to visit, and read about my ramblings adventures in sewing, crafting and mommyhood.

 

I am especially thankful for those of you who support my Pattern Shop by purchasing patterns to make sweet and unique clothes for your little ones.

 

To say THANK YOU to my crafty friends, use the coupon code

 

-- HOLIDAYS --

 

during checkout in The Shop to receive 30% off of your pattern purchase

(Not applicable to custom clothing items)

 

There is still plenty of time to sew up a few, or a lot of these

winter beauties for the little elves on your list.

 

 

The Merebeth Paper Bag Skirt

Sizes 12 Months- 12 years

 

 

The Adams Vest

Sizes 12 Months- 12 Years

 

Perfect for BOYS and GIRLS

 

 

The Laura Jane Dress

Sizes 6 Months- 12 Years

 
 
 

 

 

The Bradshaw Reversible Jon Jon

Sizes 6 Months- 4T

 

 

 

There are many other patterns for skirts and dresses as well!

 

If you're sewing for yourself or an another fabulous lady in your life...there are patterns for cute bags and clutches too!

 

*Happy Shopping*

 

Let's Sew Some Vests

It's here crafty friends!! The Adams Vest Pattern

 is ready for YOU to sew!

 

 

I adore this sweet little vest, and with 12 SIZES you will too! The pattern includes sizes 12 months to 12 years and is perfect for both boys AND girls!

 

I love our boy/girl versions

(Although I think baby girl would look cute in camo too)

 

It's the perfect layering piece for fall and spring, and that extra warm layer for the cold wintertime.

 

Comfy and warm, but roomy enough to play all day.

 

I had my friend test this little gem for me. She is the author of Such Big Dreams and mommy to an adorable baby boy.

 

She's an absolute wiz with crochet hooks, and turns out some sweet items on her sewing machine as well. You can find some of her creations in her Etsy Shop, or visit her Blog for some amazing FREE crochet patterns.

 

Her baby's vest is outdoor-ready. He looks pretty happy to be wearing it!

 

"Possum Commander".

If you aren't from around here.... you wouldn't understand.

 

She did a beautiful job didn't she?

 

Now it's time to make yours!

 

The pattern is only $6.50 and you can buy it for INSTANT DOWNLOAD

on Etsy or Craftsy

 

Happy Sewing