In the studio

Brand new wallet design and spring colored dishclothes!

Craft Lab

A new session of Craft Lab began last Sunday at the Red Doors in Ocean City.  We had a great group of kids make some super cute Valentines!  Coming up this Sunday we are making Embossed Foil Masterpieces and Self Portrait Cameo's.

Come join the fun, there is still room and time to sign up!  Click here for more information or to sign up.

100th Day of School

Today was Marlow's 100th day of school, and to join in the festivities she was asked to create a display containing 100 items.  I recently was lucky enough to recieve someone's lifetime collection of vintage buttons (swoon)...so we decided to make a garland with them!  It was a cute project that took way more time than I realized, we even had to get some help from Dad.  But, in the end she was super proud to take it into school today and help decorate the hall!  Only 80 more days to go!

Sew-A-Long

There is still plenty of room in next weeks Sew-A-Long at the Red Doors.  Join us as we sew up a super cute tunic for spring!  The course is aimed at getting you comfortable sewing from a pattern.  So, if you have basic sewing skills (very basic) this class is for you.  I chose a pattern that is simple enough but technical enough for you to spread your wings.

The pattern has several different views to choose from and features a yoke, which is perfect for adding a second fabric for interest.  Below are the three views I have made from the pattern.

They all turned out super cute.  My favorite is the last tunic with the three quarter sleeve!  Come join the fun, the course meets for two, 2 hour sessions.  We have loads of fun, and you will leave with a fabulous new shirt that YOU made and can be super proud of.

Clock here for more information and to register!

Also, check out my Intro to Your Sewing Machine Class for those of you that need to start from the beginning!

Mini Peplum Tee

Found this super awesome polka dot knit at Hancock's the other day and knew it would be perfect for a mini peplum tee for Mars.  I wish I had bought more and made myself one as well.  It was a super easy and quick project.

I just used and old tee shirt for the pattern and cut off about six inches from the hemline.  I added a gathered rectangle for the peplum, and wahlah!  Now, if I could only get her to wear it.  It seems she is developing and adversion to anything mommy makes! What?  Hopefully, it won't last long.

 

Happy Sewing!

Kiki

 

New Sewing and Craft Class Schedules are up!

Didn't get a chance to or missed the Into to Your Sewing Machine class last time?  Your in luck!  The Red Doors has just posted it's new schedule for February.  Intro to Your Sewing Machine is being offered again on Sunday afternoons from 4-6pm, beginning February 10 and running until March 3rd.

Join me as you learn all the wonderful details about your sewing machine, as well as some tips and techniques!  We will complete three beginner projects, and envelope pillow cover, a set of cloth napkins, and a zippered pouch.

Click here for more information and to sign up, space is limited.


In addition, I will also be teaching a brand new class for those of you with some basic sewing experience but would like to begin sewing with patterns.  The Sew-Along meets Monday February 4th and Monday February 11th from 5-7pm.

We will be sewing up this super cute tunic just in time for Spring!  Click here for more information or to sign up!

 

Also new this month is Craft Lab!  It's a kid based craft session with some sewing thrown in.  The first session meets Sunday February 10th at 2pm.  Come join me and create a couple of cool Valentine gifts!  We will be making fingerprint pendants that you can string and wear around your neck or hang on a key chain.  Also, we will be creating yarn flowers that you will be able to use as hair pins or brooches.  We will be hand stamping the wrapping paper and wrapping them up, too.  So, they will be all ready to gift for Valentine's Day.  Click here for more information or to sign up!

 

The Red Doors is such a great asset to our community, make sure you check it out and like it on FB!

They're back //

Let's take a moment to welcome back the Kiki Burleigh wallet!  *round of applause* New and improved size, slightly smaller, with some super cute clay buttons.  Lots of different colors and fabrics making them super funky.  Features a large billholder and four card pockets that can fit a couple of cards each.  The back of the wallet features a lined zippered coin pocket.  These five cuties are headed to Bungalow Love just in time for the weekend.  And if you don't know already, Saturday is Berlin's Jazz and Blues Bash.  Which is a super fly time, cross your fingers for wonderful weather!  Click here for more information.

Arm Candy Edition//

Here's some pictures of the new shoulder bag. Features super awesome vintage style prints, ikats and florals.  Vegan vinyl details including handles, magnetic closure, and detail around the top.  Buttons are handcrafted from clay, making each one unique.  Handles measure a roomy 30".  The bag measures 10" x 13", with a round vinyl bottom. 

These beauties are headed to Bungalow Love today, come check them out.

And the winner is....

The winner of this Kiki Burleigh clutch is...

Iskra
Who said "Love it! So cute!"

Thanks for all the entries!

Spring Clutch Giveaway

Win this clutch! Super awesome navy fabric, topped off with pink and rasberry with a blue clay button.

Interior features an adorable black and white polka dot fabric and small pocket for your essentials.

All you do to enter is follow this blog and leave a comment below telling me so. Winner will be chosen at random on Friday. Just click the lady link in the top right of the blog to follow. Thanks for all the support and good luck!

Days like this...

In April? I'll take it!

In my backyard//

April showers bring May flowers....errr. I don't know much about the showers in these parts..super dry lately. But, there is no lack of blooms! Or lack of help in the gardens either!
Plenty of bull frogs are back in the pond as well. I forgot how ginormous they are, try bigger than a soft ball. They are so clumsy too! Love the frogs in the pond.

Some beautiful purple Iris! So lovely and delicate.

Dogwood!

Azaela! We have these is loads of colors, they are rich and vibrant!

Our glorious cherry, she's in peak bloom today...magical.

In honor of these amazing blooms I am hosting a giveaway to be announced Monday! Stay tuned...

New Clutches!

Here's a sneak peak at the new clutches! They are a mix of fabric and vinyl, with handcrafted clay buttons. All the buttons are handmade, making each one unique. Each clutch is lined in an adorable black and white polka dot, with a small interior pocket. The clutches feature a vinyl closure flap with a decorative clay button and magnetic snap. Lots of bright colors and vintage inspired patterns!

These cuties are headed to Bungalow Love in Berlin just in time for the Art Stroll tomorrow. Check them out if you are in town. Riley Moyer is the artist for the evening, he is seven years old, adorable and makes jewelry! Hope to see you there.

Yummy handmade swimsuit edition//

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I remember searching Etsy years ago for a handmade swimsuit and coming up pretty much empty handed. Everything was either entirely too couture, I do actually swim and build sand castles with my little girl at the beach, or just plain unattractive.

But, let me just say things have changed since then. The amount of amazing handmade swimsuits is off the charts! Here is a little treasury of some of my favorite suits for summer, from some very talented etsy makers. Have a look...

'To the beach...' by kikiburleigh

Some of etsy's yummiest handmade swimsuits!

Paisley Print Retro swi... Kooj $79.00	night dream playsuit ju... viviennalorike... $250.00	Red and White Dots Bow ... amourouse $60.00
sale Brown and white po... meshalo $43.00	V Neck swimsuit Carmen... avabelldesigns $129.99	Vintage Inspired Color ... ArielSimone $110.00
Golden Retro Swimsuit Kooj $75.00	hello sailor classic de... viviennalorike... $250.00	Retro Halter and Boy Br... Harajuku $86.00
SALE 1940s style all bl... meshalo $49.99	The Jolie maillot Ruffl... TheRedDolly $89.00	Classic Red Swimsuit BeverlySwimwea... $50.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.