So Simply Stephanie

Last night I finished up this super cute little giraffe (pattern HERE ).  It coordinates with the Giraffe Garden Quilt I made for our baby due next month... Also, I finally finished these socks (pattern HERE ) for my husband's birthday... And a tiny little wool soaker (pattern HERE ) for the baby...

Here is my progress for the Cabrio Tote Sew-Along . Step 2: Cut out the pieces Steps 3-6: Straps and outer shell gathered Tomorrow I will be starting steps 7-8 (finishing the outer shell & making pockets).  And you can still join in the sew-along fun! Here is the timeline (just catch up & post pictures  when you can): Gather Fabric and supplies (Step1)- - - - - - Jan. 18- Feb. 1 (2weeks)  Cut out the pieces (Step 2)- - - - - - - - - - - - -Feb. 2- Feb. 8  Straps and Outer Shell Panel gathered (Step 3-6) -- - Feb. 9- Feb. 15 
 Finish outer shell and make pockets (Step 7-8) - - - - - Feb. 16- Feb. 22  Magnet Clasp and Finish Lining (Step 9-11) - - - - - - Feb. 23- March 1  Finish the Tote (Step 12-14)- - - - - - - - March 2- 8

 Now on a knitting kick, I have recently knit up these cute little sweaters... Jack Sweater  (made a size smaller than  the previous one ) for my son.  It fits him perfectly! Jill Sweater  (newborn size) - in case we have a baby girl The yarn used is ivory with specks of pink, brown & green.  I LOVE how this turned out! And of course a  Jack Sweater  (newborn size) - in case we have a baby boy

I've been working on more birthday gifts for this year.  Since all of the little girl gifts are complete, I am focusing on little boy gifts.  I saw the idea for these cute little car holders at   Just Another Hang Up .  Using the dimensions from the Cozy Car Caddy Tutorial at Homemade by Jill, I made these... These are very quick and easy to make - would be perfect for a last minute birthday party gift.

I have been sewing up a storm lately and have created a total of 17 tote bags in the last 2 weeks!  I used this tutorial for the 1st bag I made, but then made some changes to the sizing for the rest.  These are really easy to make and (if using non-directional decor weight fabric) really quick, too. Here are some lined tote bags... Some child sized totes... And a few more of the little girl totes... I need to order some fabric online and then I will be making a few more totes for my mom to give as gifts.  I have almost all of the birthday gifts for the little girls and women in my family done for this year!  Next I'll be working on gifts for the little boys.