A Quilt for Annie

A sweet little baby quilt for a sweet new little baby.

Created with Anna Maria Horner's Folksy Flannel (sooo soft!),

a bit of Innocent Crush, and a touch of Tina Givens.

Baby's name embroidered on the bottom edge.

I cut the binding strips at 4" which resulted in a nice 7/8"

finished binding which I highly recommend!

It was so easy to attach and I like how it frames the quilt nicely.

Simple, large patchwork squares with a border of Village Pathway in Plum

Small crib sized (I forgot to measure it before I sent it off, oops!)

and the perfect size for the stroller when she's on the go.

Welcome to the world Annie Jayne!

A Sweet Treat - Mango Shortcake

Mango Shortcake

Fresh, ripe Mangos

Poundcake, Greek vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of Honey

Quick and easy and so dang yummy!

A cup of hot tea (or a tall glass of iced tea) and you're ready for a nice mid-day break..."sigh".

When Rabbit said "honey or condensed milk with your bread?' Pooh was so excited that he said 'Both', and then, so as not to seem to greedy, he added, 'But don't bother with the bread, please." - A.A Milne

Crochet Hip Purses (and a Giveaway!)

I recently taught myself to crochet. Several of my friends are knitters and yarn is their "thang". I wanted to join the fun but was not quite ready to step into the knitting pool so I started crocheting. I LOVE it. It has even brought my teen-aged daughter and I closer as now I can join her on the couch while she watches her very favorite, quality, educational programs (16 and Pregnant, The Kardashians, Jersey Shore, oh my...). I sit there and completely tune-out the TV and I crochet away... (Ok, I might peek at the TV a tiny bit, I'm so ashamed!)

These sweet Crochet Hip Purses are a blast to make. The color combos are all different and very vibrant. I've given a few away to friends to get their feedback: Here's what my pal, Jilly-Jill has to say:

- Have it and LOVE it! It's perfect for a small wallet, cell phone and keys. Nice job Nina!!

Ain't she sweet?

Iron and Wine

Crochet Hip Purse

Crochet Hip Purse, Iron and Wine. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Cranberry, Grey Marble, Oatmeal and Charcoal. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8" x 6.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.

Mossy Plum

Crochet Hip Purse

Crochet Hip Purse, Mossy Plum. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Pea Green, Olive, Cranberry, Grey Marble and Dusty Purple. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8.5" x 7.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.

Berry Patch

Crochet Hip Purse

Crochet Hip Purse, Berry Patch. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Rose, Eggplant, Cranberry, and Dusty Purple. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8" x 6.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.

I'm having a giveaway on my Mama Roux Facebook Fanpage. Head on over to win a

Crochet Hip Purse.

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Summer....time, time, time...

Child, your living is easy...

brainfreeze.....

Sassy Satchels

I'm always coming up with new designs for bags. I create a design, whip up a couple of versions, post them to the shop and usually move on to something else. I should go back and recreate some of my more successful designs. They sold really well and were pretty stylin'. I'm even considering developing a pattern line...that could be very fun! Here are a coupla new satchels. These have two straps as opposed to the Pink Poodle Satchel, which has one. They all have a flat bottom so they stand on their own and are very roomy.

Park Avenue Satchel

Park Avenue Satchel. Medium sized satchel created with Jennifer Paganelli and Paula Prass designer fabrics. Elegant and vibrant, adorned with a vintagy faux diamond button. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing and one large back pocket. Lined with heavy cotton duck. One large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 16" x 5" wide at the bottom, 14" across the top with 26" straps. A very elegant handbag for everyday use!

Bijou Jade Satchel

Bijou Jade Satchel. Medium sized satchel created with Jennifer Paganelli, Anna Maria Horner and Sandi Henderson's designer fabrics. Elegant and vibrant, adorned with a vintage jade button. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing and one large back pocket. Lined with heavy cotton duck. One large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 16" x 5" wide at the bottom, 14" across the top with 26 " straps. A very sassy handbag for everyday use!

In the shop!

A Few Sassy Additions to the Shop.

Pink Poodle Satchel

Pink Poodle Satchel. Medium sized satchel created with Jennifer Paganelli and Paula Prass designer fabrics. Elegant and vibrant, adorned with a vintagy gold jewel button. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing and one large back pocket. Lined with heavy cotton duck. One large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 17" x 5" wide at the bottom, 12" across the top with a 30" strap. A very sassy handbag for everyday use!

Rasberry Plumes Tote

Rasberry Plumes Tote. Large and curvaceous created with Anna Maria Horner's Drawing Room home decorator weight and Metro Living Tiles fabrics. Elegant and vibrant, adorned with wide crimson red velvet ribbon. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing. Lined with heavy cotton canvas. One large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 16" wide at the bottom, 14" bottom to top with a 30" strap. This large tote will make a vibrant shoulder bag for the summer!

Paradise Garden Tote

Paradise Garden Tote. Large and curvaceous created with Amy Butler's Love and Metro Living Tiles fabrics. Elegant and vibrant, adorned with wide mossy green velvet ribbon. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing. Lined with heavy cotton duck. One large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 16" wide at the bottom, 14" bottom to top with a 30" strap. This large tote will make a vibrant shoulder bag for the summer!

In the Shop!!

Incommunicado, or what?

I know, I know...where the heck have I been? Too busy for my own good, that's where I've been. It's a busy time of year, graduations, birthdays, parties, street markets, etc... Sewing has been limited, just no time. So I've been satisfying my creative needs by plopping on the couch and crocheting after a long day of busy-ness. Afghans, totes, scarves, hats...just in time for summer! I was able to make a sweet baby quilt for a friend and I'm beginning to look at my fabric stash with fresh eyes. The craziness has almost subsided and my sewing machine and I will be inseparable once again...hopefully...in a few weeks...if I survive!

Eliza Jayne

2011 High School Graduate!