Ahmelie: Oofta Studio

{What I Worked on Wednesday} Pictures Galore

2013-02-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

I just restocked the shop will all kinds of fabulous print chevrons and dots in flannels and cottons. I just love these basic bright prints with a white contrast. In other news, I invested in some new photography equipment and have been experimenting with the best spot in the studio to set this up and take pictures from. Here is a shot of one of my latest swaddlers with my new

{What I Worked on Wednesday} Quilts

2013-01-23T10:46:00.001-08:00

Its been a typical January in the studio. Lots of clean up and organizing after the holiday rush, and also lots of finishing projects. I made this quilt as a wedding gift for my in-laws, now nobody bring up how long they've been married--I know, this is sooooo late! I made this snuggle quilt out of vintage prints and the red hearts are made out of velvet from the bridesmaids dresses that I made

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Chevron #Giveaway

2013-01-18T11:22:00.000-08:00

With the month of love L-U-V approaching I thought it fitting to put a red chevron in the mix for our Fabulous Fabric Friday. This is a basic print from Riley Blake Designs. Chevrons are bouncy prints with a playful look, yet simple in design. This fabric would make a great pillow cover, {photo credit} some soft blocks {photo credit} or a piece in a yummy quilt. {photo

To Shrug or NOT To Shrug {What I Worked on Wednesday}

2012-11-14T08:52:00.001-08:00

Do you ever have fashion debates with your husband? Well mine is very opinionated when it comes to the subject of fashion, in fact sometimes, he thinks he has better taste than me. *gasp* The horror of it, I know! {date night photo of us} I live in MN where it is terribly chilly for a good portion of the year. I either freeze in the winter or freeze in the air conditioning of the summer.

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Greenhouse Apple Chevron Fabric #Giveaway

2012-11-09T08:06:00.001-08:00

So happy its Friday, how about you? This week I was in a fabric store getting my usual fabric "fix" and little O found some fleece he just had to have some pajama's out of. I have to admit, it looks pretty cozy and the cute little monsters aren't bad either. He convinced me that we needed to get it. Hard sell, I know! This adorable apple chevron by Erin McMorris is a cuddly fabric that

A New Sewing Machine {What I Worked on Wednesday}

2012-10-31T10:24:00.000-07:00

No, I'm not buying one personally, though I would totally dig that some day! Today I invested in an industrial sewing machine for immigrant ladies living in the 'burbs of Atlanta in a place called Clarkston. They make these cool accessories at Plywood People out of old billboards. Can you say upcycle! I love the modern look of their accessories. And I'm all about the fact that this

Scrap Happy #Giveaway {Fabulous Fabric Friday}

2012-10-26T06:27:00.000-07:00

{photo credit} Happy Friday! This week I want to share a pile of fabric scraps and an inspiration project with you. Now doesn't this little ruffled gift card holder just make you want to giggle cause its so cute and would be uber fun to pull out of your handbag every time you step up to the register?! You can also use it for cash or credit cards so its got plenty of uses. Freespirit fabrics

{What I Worked on Wednesday} Slox, Fashion for your Arms

2012-10-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of my new line of arm warmers? They're called Slox. {Sleeves + Sox = Slox} Yep I make them out of sox so they come in all kinds of great colors and print combo's. This week I've been working on stocking my store, taking pictures and listing all these sweet little ditties. Slox are super fun to make, but even more fun to wear. They extend summer short sleeved shirts

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Greenhouse Backyard Citron

2012-09-14T08:55:00.000-07:00

I love the color citron, thus an entire pinboard on pinterest dedicated to the color. I also particularly like this orchid color with citron. Apparently Erin McMorris and I have similar tastes as she has made an entire fabric line around these colors called Greenhouse. *sigh* {perfect opportunity to pause on the fainting couch!} I've made a swaddler out of this flannel fabric and

{What I Worked on Wednesday} Disco Flower Clutch

2012-08-22T12:22:00.001-07:00

My sister got married last weekend and I needed a snazzy outfit. I scored big on end of the season sales and was able to snatch up this cute white cotton dress for a fraction of the price. The perfect way to end summer and celebrate adding another "brother" to the family! So before too long I ran into the shoe rack. Another sale. Well, I'd hate to have to pay more later for shoes,

{What I Worked on Wednesday on Thursday} Studio Organization Needed

2012-07-19T06:16:00.002-07:00

Do you ever have days where your floor, desk, cutting table and entire studio look like this? There are piles every where! Granted this is a very pretty pile of new bolts of fabric from Heather Bailey's Freshcut line, and I danced a jig when it arrived, but its a pile none-the-less. We just got back from a vacation and I need a vacation from my vacation. Can I get an oofta? I've found that

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Dress Up Days Grape Chevron

2012-07-06T07:44:00.002-07:00

I'm so lovin' this new chevron print by Doohikey Designs. Its called Dress Up Days and this color is grape. I jive with zig zags, I think it matches my multi-tasking personality well, some days I bounce all over the place. As long as I get to cross items off my to-do list, its all good. This comes in two other great colors, you can run over to my website, if you are dying to see them. :)

{What I Worked On Wednesday} LIGHT Swaddlers!

2012-06-13T06:06:00.001-07:00

Want to lighten up a bit this summer? Well we are right there with you! Our new light swaddlers are made of fashion weight cotton for the perfect swaddle during the warm summer months. Take baby in the great outdoors without sweatin' it up. I've been pumping out the LIGHT swaddlers lately, moms love these for hot summer months. Which is your favorite print? How to know if you have a good

{What I Worked on Wednesday} "Quilts of Hope" Blocks

2012-05-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

I bumped into a really cool blogger, Deborah, who makes Quilts of Hope. Doesn't that name just make you excited?! Quilts of Hope provides quilts to a home in Russia for girls who have been rescued from abusive situations. I love hearing about organizations like this who have a passion to give to others in need. Its like reaching out and giving a hug, from half way around the world. I

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Amy Butler Dancing Paisley #Giveaway

2012-05-11T08:39:00.001-07:00

Today I'd like to draw your attention to the lovely Dancing Paisley fabric by Amy Butler. This color is called limestone, isn't it to die for?! I can think of so many fun projects for this, it works in the kitchen, on the patio or on your bod! Here is a funky necklace by The Vintage Honey Shop. This would go great with a jean skirt and t-shirt for a fun and funky summer look. This

{What I Worked on Wednesday} Bug Catcher

2012-05-09T06:34:00.000-07:00

With a houseful of boys, we are often in need of a bug or critter catcher. I've made two of these simple netted wonders this week for Owen. Good thing I have an abundance of wire hangers and netting fabric. Who knows where the first one went. I think the neighborhood dogs might have wanted one of their own! :) Start by reshaping the body of your wire hanger into a circle and

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Prince Charming Olive

2012-04-20T04:32:00.002-07:00

Today I'd like you to set your eyes on this fancy little collection. Its Prince Charming Olive by Tula Pink. Does it take your breath away? Make you swoon? Does it make your heart go pitter patter the way prince charming should? Well I should say so! I love this playful little combo of fabrics. I was asked by a friend to make a blanket for a baby gift out of greens and pinks with frogs on

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Greenhouse Buttonwood Rose #Giveaway

2012-04-13T06:48:00.000-07:00

Today I'd like to introduce you to this little ditty called Greenhouse Buttonwood in Rose. Its by Erin McMorris. I love pairing pinky-purples with reddish-oranges and the bright white background is the perfect balance to make this print pop! I used it in a patchwork blanket with other lovely prints. The hoot owl one is a fav of mine but no longer in print so you gotta snatch up the good stuff

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Kumari Garden Tarika Gem #Giveaway

2012-04-06T05:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday, hope its a Good one for you! Today I'd like to show you this little bit of eye candy from Dena Designs. Its called Tarika Gem from the Kumari Garden line. I love this print in every color it comes in, but this is one of my favs. So many pretty colors! Look at this adorable dress from Palm Tree Princess. Wouldn't every little girl feel like a princess in something so pretty? I

{What I Worked on Wednesday} Fabric Buntings

2012-04-04T20:08:00.000-07:00

Buntings are for fun! I can prove it cause my kids love them. Every time I make one, they tie it up somewhere. You know what they say, location, location, location. Yep location is key. These babies can draw a lot of attention, but you gotta put them in the right place. For a little boy this could be tying them between a bedroom door and a closet door in the hall. This makes getting the

Potholders with a Punch 101 {The Layered Effect}

2012-03-31T04:20:00.003-07:00

Sometimes I just love my fabrics too much to part with the scraps so I have to make something out of them, sad, I know. Its a fettish and some day it will be my undoing, I tell ya! So today, let's indulge my fettish and make some potholders with these great Kumari Garden scraps. These are left overs from the rag quilts I make. The blocks are 9"x9" so these scraps are the perfect size! I like

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Valori Wells Bliss Circles #Giveaway

2012-03-30T06:48:00.002-07:00

Today I want to share this tantalizing circles flannel with you. This would make a comfy pair of jammies while the nights are still cool this spring. This fabric is part of the Bliss line by Valori Wells. She makes some of my favorite flannels. This flannel fabric is a wonderful addition to a patchwork blanket, don't you think?! The circles print ties the other ones together nicely and

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Amy Butler Honeydew Buttercup #Giveaway

2012-03-23T06:37:00.006-07:00

And I'm back at it with a Fabulous Fabric Friday. Today I'd like to draw your attention to the gorgeous floral print above. Amy's done it again, stole my heart with this modern marvel. This is honeydew buttercup from her Soul Blossoms line. I've had a lot of fun sewing this print up into all kinds of baby goodness. Here is a swaddling blanket. Can you ever have too many swaddlers? I'm

Potholders with a Punch 101 {Bermuda Triangle Potholder Tutorial #1}

2012-03-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

So in February I did my fabric destash and studio clean up. It felt sooooo good! I cleared new space in my studio, donated some fabric to worthy causes (for me this is school, daycare, church or my nieces) and did a little organizing and catch up on projects. It always feels good to do some spring cleaning and I've made leaps and bounds in the last 30 days. This month I get to share some of

Delight Guests: Hoot Owl Themed Baby Shower {Divine Twine Tip}

2012-03-10T10:08:00.000-08:00

Is there anything more exciting than welcoming a new baby? It doesn't really matter who's baby it is, its always exciting to me. Its a season with so many new firsts, its exhilarating and terrifying all at once. Having kids is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. I don't know if I love babies so much cause I'm the oldest of 7 kids and loved growing up in a large family or just