Black Apple Doll

Just made this for Harper's friend's birthday. It was super fun and pretty easy! Catalina made a couple recently and (once again) inspired me to be bold and try it. The doll's necklace was made by Harper at school. It felt cool to give something that Harper had a hand in.

"Black Apple" refers to the name of the Etsy shop where these dolls were first designed and are sold. Here's a link to the tutorial on Martha if anyone would like the how-to low down.

Some Sewn Gifts Revealed

Here are some of the holiday gifts that I sewed this year.


an owl for Callie



hooded towels, Jack and Harper modeling. I made several of these for our friends with little kids, had fun choosing different prints for different kids.



a purse for my mom



clutch with strap for anya (this was actually the first thing I ever sewed!)




clutch with wristlet for nicole




clutch with wristlet for raquel



a "Mobeius cowl" for Amy, the early morning dog walker (also made one with purple lining for Arlene)


matching skirts for Harper and her buddy Chloe


P.J. pants for Jack Rainier

fleece jacket for Jovie's 1st birthday

I Made This Myself!

Start to finish, my own creation. Now I'm going to make a grown up sized one. I'm so excited, just had to post quickly to share the elation.