Tara Miller Designs

I'm a writer, Ya'll (Just like Laurie Perry)

Well almost like Laurie...Ok on the path to be like Laurie Perry. I scored a pretty sweet part time gig writing Arts & Crafts Articles for the Examiner.com Atlanta . I love it- I totally work from home and am writing about one of my biggest passions. Check it out and pass it one to anyone who might be interested (because I am paid per page view and I need to buy more fabric to keep up with Devon's rapidly growing legs...more on that later). I am also always open to topic suggestions, so feel free to drop me a line if you have a new fabric that you love or that you are debuting (nudge, nudge designers), a pattern that is beyond amazing, or just amazing, or any project that has you all hot and bothered. I will include your name and links as a thank you for helping me deliver new content.
On to Devon's ever growing legs (and the rest of her). She is already into 3 mo clothing and soon to move up to 6 mo and she is just 9 weeks. I can see the changes everyday! I have pulled out many of my fabric remnants and am beginning the process of making pants for my little one. She has rompers out the ears but when it comes to dressing her bottom half, she has maybe 2 pair. Mom to the rescue. I am pulling out the rick-rack, ribbon and buttons. I can't wait to have to finished projects to show you. I better get back up there- Time's a-wasting.

Vintage inspired nursing cover

Long time no see. Devon is now 2 months and we are working on a nice little routine that I hope will allow me some time for sewing and knitting. I have been fitting some in here and there. Garrett really helps on the weekends with her which gave me time to make myself a pretty sweet little nursing cover, if I do say so myself. I didn't use a pattern but kind of winged it from pictures I have seen. I had some scraps of Katie Jump Rope by Denyse Schmidt and some thick cotton ribbon. I left the selvedge on the top because I really liked the look.
Ok..originally I forgot as I sewed around all the edges except the top (left open for turning) but once I saw the mistake, I really did like it. It adds character and some detail. It reminds me of an old flour sack for some odd reason. I can't quite put my finger on it.
Anyway, I am so pleased with the result. I didn't even think about making one before the little one came along but realized quickly that when friends and family come over, I don't want to be sequestered to my room but also I am not comfortable letting the 'girls' out in front of my family. I have no problem with it- it just isn't for me. This is the perfect solution for me. I can stay in the conversation and still feed Devon on time. Maybe, just maybe I will one day work up to using it in public.

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