Retro robots and dinosaur fabric plush toys

My latest soft toys are finally sewn and I can't be happier with the results:) It takes a lot of time from uploading the design to Spoonflower till receiving the actual fabric, sewing and photographing it. But I love all the process stages (except the long shipping time). However, the moment that fills my heart with joy is when the toy is all finished and when I ask my kids for the opinion and ask them to choose some for themselves.





These robots are quite big, like 40 cm (16") tall and can be also cushions. I have managed to list some in my etsy shop and can't wait to make some more. And there are some Dino toys as well, all settled down already;)
They are created with my original watercolor artwork (that are available as variety of fabrics too) and have very nice, hand drawn texture.









Have a wonderful weekend,
Katarina

For the LOVE of the bugs

My boy just LOVE bugs. And I LOVE him. So I found the neat way for us both to share our LOVE. As I LOVE designing and drawing, and sewing, I designed these fun tee shirts with my stag-beetle bugs pattern. Actually he loved helping me designing these:) This cut and sew pattern fabric will be available for sale soon @ Spoonflower and will fits best 5-6T boys. With one yard of wonderfully soft organic cotton Spoonflower fabric, you will be able to sew 4 tee-shirts or with only a fat quarter (28x18" fabric piece )one white background tee. Can't wait to get my yard of fabric and sew these for my boy and my sister's boys too:) The first picture of the tee above is made in watercolour texture and I LOVE it (especially as it mitigates the bugs form that someone might find a bit creepy )                 
Bianka said that she wants a bug shirt too and I asked her to design the shirt with bugs and this is  with what she came:
I have shared a few times here some bugs LOVE pics and not only and here are some more, as well the last one that served me to design the bugs pattern;)
Hope you don't mind all the bugs;) For those more girlish oriented, and situated here, in Belgrade here is some useful info regarding my brand. Have a wonderful weekend:)) Katarina

Giveaway!!!!

UPDATE
--------The giveaway is now closed, here is the screen shoot of the winners chosen by Random, now I'll need to go and count the numbers;)-------
Thanks everyone for participating!!!!

So, here are the winners:

Number 25- Jess and Bess who said:
the snowflakes would be my second choice - they're lovely!
bess :)
So the snowflakes go to Jess!Congrats Jess!

Number 62- Carol who said:
Those bibs would be perfect for my grandkids!
Carol (NJ)
So the bibs go to Carol!Congrats Carol!

Number 105- Susan who said:
so hard to decide!
I would love to have the poncho or the ties!
So the poncho goes to Susan!Congrats Susan!

Number 178- the Thompsons who said:
I think I'd have to go with the ties! You have some beautiful things!
So the ties goes to the Thompsons!Congrats!!
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Finally, it's time for the giveaway. This time, for the first time, I've decided to take part in Sew mama, sew Giveaway Day and can't wait to see the reactions. I wasn't sure what would be the best thing to give away that falls within one of the following categories:

Handmade for the Home (quilts, hot pads, pillows, etc.)
Handmade Bags
Handmade Baby + Kid Items
Sewing Supplies (fabric, patterns, buttons, trims)
Other Craft Supplies
Handmade Accessories (hats, scarves, belts, adult clothes, etc.)


So, I decided to go with the Handmade Baby + Kid Items category. I am giving away a few items:

1 ITEM - baby item

2 baby bibs, made with my original Spoonflower cut and sew template fabric



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2 ITEM - toddler boy item

2 boys cotton ties, made in 100% cotton with Velcro closure, to fit best 2-7 years

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3 ITEM - toddler girl item

Poncho set for girls, including 1 orange poncho with leg warmers and hair clips that will fit best 4-7 years (it is tagged as 5-6, but is very comfy)





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4 ITEM - "fits all" item

Yet, if you are without kids or with grown kids and are not very attracted to the above listed gifts, you may be thrilled with this beautiful snowflake garland from my IwannaBe etsy shop, (including 5 pieces of 3x3" snowflakes in white acrylic) that can be used in many ways, as single snowflake ornament, garland when grouped or as coasters. Great also as a gift giving wrap detail.




All you need to do is to leave a comment under this blog post until December 16 at 5 p.m. PST including your choice regarding the item you wish to win and your contact(e-mail) info (you can even leave two comments if you wish different items, but no more than 2 comments per person). I will draw a random winners using RANDOM Generator. Winners will be announced by e-mail on Sunday, December 18 (I will update my Giveaway Day post to include the winner’s name).
The items will ship internationally on Monday, December 19. (so be sure to leave your e-mail in comment in way that I can contact you immediately and get the shipping details)
Be sure to check all the wonderful giveaways linked to Sew mama sew Giveaway day,
Katarina

Dino sets

Spring has arrived and it's blooming all over.

I created some boys sets for the shop with MM dino fabric and made the appliqued tee shirts to match.





I've tried to make some of these "paper boys style hats" , but I had some issues and I think that I will probably rather go for the simple hats:).



Happy springing!:)
Katarina