The latest custom order

I just finished an order for an custom elementary sized diaper. I love doing these! Maybe that's because it's the size my son wears so I get a lot of ideas from these customs. I used the fall colors Ooga Booga, bamboo fleece, zorb and the softest dark chocolate brown Cuddle Dry microfleece I've ever felt. This diaper is so soft & squishy I almost kept it and made her another one, lol!

Just thought I'd share! I'm all caught up with custom orders so I've got several open slots right now for diapers, absorbent undies and g-tube pads on Etsy. If you don't see a custom listing for what you need just contact me and I'll set up one for you.
Have a wonderful week!

I have a WINNER!

I have a Facebook contest WINNER! Kim R. Griggs is my 25th Facebook Fan. You are eligible for 10% & free shipping on anything in any of my shops. YAY!!

OK, that was so much fun I want to do it again, lol! I'm already offering free shipping for Earth Day. That promo runs from Sat 4/9 to Sat 4/23. Use the code EARTH2011 at checkout for your free shipping in both Etsy shops.

Post a comment here or on Facebook and tell me what kind of promo you would like to see. Would you prefer a percentage off, free shipping, a bonus item with a purchase, or is there something else you'd like? I love hearing from you all so comment away!!

Happy shopping!! :)

Some new things up for grabs

I listed a few new infant diapers on Etsy recently. Rainy Days fitted diapers in size 1 which fits from 6 to 18 pounds. I really love the way these came out. Ooga Booga is a very popular print right now and great for boys or girls. I used the Primary, Koi and Bright colorways for these. They cotton knit outers, a hemp/cotton hidden layer, cotton velour inners and the snap-in doubler is 2 layers of hemp/cotton topped with cotton velour. Spoil that newborn bottom~your sweet little newborn deserves it!

These are so cute the original set has already sold! I have plenty left though and will be listing some custom slots for other colorways later today.

I am also listing custom slots on Hyena Cart for both sizes. There will be several new items for babies and big kids in that stocking! That stocking will be on Saturday April 16 and previews will be going up from now until then so stop by and see what's new. :)

The "C" word strikes again...

Cancer...it's a horrible disease that does horrible things to people and their families. It has many forms and doesn't care who it hurts. It strikes without warning. It has done it again. I'm including links to 2 blogs with better details.

If you sew or know someone who does PLEASE, PLEASE consider purchasing a few patterns from Berritt's shops. I've used patterns from her for a while now...they are very clear and sew up beautifully. She has a wonderful selection of e-reader patterns and cute girls clothing. Beginners and experienced sewers can create beautiful items with her patterns.

Thank you so very much!

Shop for a Cause
and
This one isn't about us

Please hug your family and remember to count your blessings again tonight as I'm sure you already do. :)

Facebook "Likes"

I need more Facebook "Likes" to get my page where I want it to be so I've decided to do a promotion to encourage everyone to stop by and check it out.

I'm giving 10% off & free shipping to the 25th person to "Like" my page.

I'm also offering a 4 pack of g-tube pads or 1 infant fitted diaper when I reach 100 "Likes". So that's my incentive to get your friends and family to "Like" my page on Facebook. :)

Suzannes Special Kids on Facebook

Thanks!

Here's my plan

Well, I've come to the decision that I'm really bored and need to sew and re-open my shops. It's really slow sewing right now so there will only be a few items added but I'm going to try to get things going again. I'm planning to re-open both shops on Monday 3/28. There won't be many items that use the serger unless they are already done because I'm not very good with my left foot yet. ;) I can, however, add a few cloth diapers and maybe some cloth wipes. We'll just see what road this takes me down.
I'm also re-opening the fabric shop. I think I can get fabrics cut now since I can prop my foot on a rolling desk chair so if you "sew your own" then please stop by and see what fabrics I can add to your collection.
I also want to sincerely thank you all for being so patient with this mess. I've learned to only walk 1 dog at a time and pay closer attention to the coon hound. (Yes, she ended up "walking" me which is how this all happened.)
Thank you all so much!! Have a wonderful evening!

Hmmmm...this just might work...for now anyway.

OK, I tried using the computerized machine yesterday to work on some baby things for a friend. It seems to work ok for me. It's REALLY slow going though. Plus I can barely reach the ironing board so I need to figure out a better way to do that. Otherwise this seems to be a do-able solution for now. Nothing fancy will happen but at least I can work on a few things over the next couple of weeks.

I'm hoping to finish up the things for my friend today & I'll post a few pics if I do). I also got a new pattern for infant diapers that I think will be really nice for her. 2 sizes, simple construction, super easy to use...perfect for someone who has never even seen cloth diapers. I figure she's planning on using disposables but it never hurts to have a few cloth for those moments when no one remembered to grab a pack of dipes at the store. Maybe I'll even get her to convert to atleast part-time cloth. After all, cloth bums on new babies are super sweet. ;)

I've got finals 3 days this week but only for 2-3 hrs each so hopefully I can work on my samples for the Overnight Solutions & get them mailed off. I just need to practice using my left foot to run the machine. This should be interesting, lol!

Happy Sunday everyone! Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Oh my! It IS broken...

Well the MRI has put a huge delay in my plans. It turns out that I really did number on this poor foot. We thought that it was a severe sprain and a possible chipped bone on the outside of my ankle. It really is a severe sprain with a crush break on the Talus bone (that's the bone inside that the leg bones "rest" on in simple terms).

Now I'm completely non-weight bearing for another 4 weeks. This means no sewing, cutting, or anything with that foot. I'm not to put it on the ground pretty much.

I've decided it's time to get creative. I have a machine that will do basic sewing & embroidery that's computerized. It will run without a foot pedal. I'm planning on practicing that to get a nice product and maybe sewing some infant diapers. I'm working out how to do more g-tube pads and the Overnight Solutions since the serger isn't computerized.

I'm starting with some baby things for a friend who is expecting her first baby in early May. I'm attempting this over the weekend so I'll know soon if this will work or not. Wish me luck!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

"Down" time...

Well this foot injury is becoming more and more of a problem. It seems that the doctor isn't happy with the healing it's doing for the last 3 weeks and we're going to MRI it on Wednesday. If the MRI is ok then we start physical therapy and I will *possibly* get to start sewing a little. If the MRI isn't good then we'll be looking at surgery.

Personally, I just know it's going to be good ('cause I DON'T want surgery or the time off) so I'm cutting more g-tube pads and already have my samples cut to sew and send off for approval to license for Overnight Solutions. At this rate all the licensee slots will be filled and I'll be on the wait-list. *sigh*

At least finals are only on 2 days next week then I get a break from school for a week. See...there is a silver lining, lol!

G-Tube pads galore!

It's so nice to get to sew. It's an amazing stress reliever for me. I finally finished a few different sets and got them listed.
2 different sports themes...

2 sets that are more feminine...

and a very nice and neutral set of beiges

It's nice to get something done that isn't for school or another doctor. Tomorrow I'm going to work on some more of those wonderful Overnight Solutions so I can get my samples sent off. After that I supposed I'd better go back to studying, lol.

Overnight Solutions Pictures!!

Once again I must say, I LOVE this pattern!

I just need to add snaps and sew up the absorbent center soakers!

Insert hidden soakers here. :)

And a pull on style just for fun!

What do you think? These do come in smaller sizes for todders but I'm only going to be doing size 5-14 if I get approved. ;) Cross your finger that she likes my work!

Look what I've been doing...

Between being a full time student and a more than full time mom I haven't been sewing much....until this weekend! YAY!! I've got just a bit of finish work & photos left to do then I'll be adding 2 boy sets, 2 girl sets and 2 neutral sets of g-tube pads to the shop. If you look closely at the photo you can get a sneak peek at the patterns available too. ;)

A few diapers are next up!

Christmas Discounts!

I LOVE the holiday season! I'm offering 10% off your order in either shop to celebrate. :)
Suzannes Special Kids use code "Christmas" (no quotation marks, please)
Quality Fabric Destash use code "Christmas10" (also no quotation marks)

I've also listed a few diapers in Suzannes Special Kids. These are regular infant/toddler sizes. I did list a youth cover as well. It's a beautiful pale yellow and works great for day and night use over cloth diapers or just over padded undies for extra protection during potty training.

Have a wonderful holiday season no matter what holiday your faith celebrates!

Merry Christmas to all!!

Black Friday Sale!!

I'm adding a coupon code for each shop! The code is "BlackFriday". It's worth 15% off your total purchase in either shop (before shipping). I'll leave it up for Friday Saturday and Sunday. I just wanted you all to know how much my family and I appreciate you supporting my small business. Thank you!
Suzanne W. :D
SuzannesSpecialKids
QualityFabricDestash
p.s. The code works now if you're reading on Thanksgiving. ;)

Another (ad)venture....

I did it. I opened another shop. Why? Well...I guess 'cause I "just wasn't busy enough", lol! Seriously though, I've got loads of fabrics here and not as much time to sew as I'd like. I hate to see it just sitting so I'm selling some of it off.

If you like to sew and want some wonderful great quality fabrics then you should definitely check out my new shop. I'm selling PUL, flannels, cotton knits and even a few specialty fabrics. I have yardage and diaper cuts. I'm still listing what's available so if you're looking for something specific just convo me....I may just have some not listed yet.

Oh, and if you use the coupon code "Blog10" you get 10% off your total (before shipping). Happy shopping!!

Quality Fabric Destash

WOW...I am finally catching up!

The title says it all, lol! For those who don't already know...I started college full time again in September. WOW, I forgot how intense it can be. ;) I'm getting back into the groove again and now I can start sewing. Since I started back I've only been doing custom orders but now I'm mailing out the last one today and starting to sew for my shops and family. YAY!! I'll be re-opening/restocking the Hyena Cart shop during the month of November. I'm working on several holiday themed items so be sure to take a peek!
Enjoy the rest of the week everyone!

Shop Updates..

Sorry I'm late posting this. It's been crazy here.
Everyone who's purchased something should have their items. All custom orders are completed and shipped. YAY!!
I'm working on a few new items for each shop. I've also ordered more cotton knits and I'm going to add a few prints to the adult line.
I'm doing the birdeye style in cotton knit so they look & feel more like the undies you buy in your local "Mart" store. (Better quality of course!) They will still have the absorbent core and hook & loop or snap open sides. Now they will have hidden elastic at the waist & leg. Waterproof fabrics are also still available-just use the contact seller to have a custom order set up.
Sorry guys but I have only found "girly" and "little boy" prints right now so men's non-white absorbent undies will be a bit longer. I can, however, do them in solid colors if you don't want white.
I think that's everything for now.
Have a great Sunday everyone!

I found this interesting article about Zorb....

As many of you already know I really like this new product called DiaperMaker Zorb. It's for the absorbent hidden layer in diapers, trainers and absorbent undies. It's trim and when paired with a fleece or microfiber it holds quite a bit but still dries rather quickly.

I've known it is a man-made fiber product but never what is really in it. It turns out that it's a blend of bamboo fibers, cotton fibers and polymicrofibers. So basically it's my 3 favorite soaker fibers all shredded and "squished" together (for lack of a better word, lol).

This article from All About Cloth Diapers goes into a bit more detail but I'll post a bit of it here so you can see what I'm talking about. Be sure to click the link and read the entire article. It makes me more comfortable about using the product on my son and selling items with it in it.

"I am quoting Mike the head of textile design at Wazoodle:

What is it made of?

We’re known for a lot of things good and bad, but when it comes to innovative diaper making textiles our attention to innovation, environmental and product safety, is second to none.

Zorb contains only tangled cellulose fibers from bamboo/cotton/viscose and poly micro fiber, the same fibers found in virtually every AIO diaper on the market – nothing else. These non-allergenic fibers are non-allergenic, durable and easy to sanitize We manufacture Zorb in the USA and Canadian in modern facilities that are safe & friendly for workers and the environment."

The article goes on to discuss thickness, wicking properties and that it does not contain hemp.

Many thanks to Autumn Beck of All About Cloth Diapers for finding this information for all of us!

Look at what's new...

I'm adding 2 new items to my stores.

The first is a side opening PUL cover for elementary sized kids. (I'm still working on larger sizes but they're coming too.)






My other new item is a "Big Kid Onsie". This will be a semi-custom item so they'll take about 2 weeks to complete and mail but I LOVE them for my son.
They will be available in sizes 4 to 14. I have 2 styles of sleeves...raglan or traditional set in style. I'm adding a g-tube access pocket if you want one (no extra charge either). The leg openings can also be cut higher if preferred but I like the lower cut over diapers. I also prefer the raglan because they are more comfy for the kids and easier to get over the kiddo's noggin. ;)
I'll need some measurements for the child's body length and chest width for each one. The buyer can pick the body & sleeve fabrics. I'll coordinate the rest.



These will be in all 3 stores. I'm going ahead and previewing them in the Hyena Cart store and on the Congo. They will go up in the Etsy shop later in the week. If you want one from the Etsy shop just convo me and I'll do a custom listing for you.

Have a great Sunday!

ABC is now OPEN!!

Amazing Baby Creations is now open on Hyena Cart. This congo (think mini-mall or strip mall) is group of several different online stores. We cater to babies, toddlers, moms and I'll be doing all the same kinds of things for special needs that I've always done and some new things too.
I'm adding larger sized bodysuit style shirts for kids up to size 14. I've got a cover listed now that fits most elementary sized kiddos if you still need cloth diapers or use training undies that aren't waterproof. These would be great to cover the rump for bedwetters. It's just a simple cover that can be wiped clean and reused a few times before needing washed.
I now have 3 online stores. They are my Etsy, my Hyena Cart and I'm also a part of Amazing Baby Creations Congo.
I'm planning on keeping similar items in each store but there will be different prints and I will have different custom options in each store. There will also be store specific items sometimes just to mix it up. :)
There are a lot of Free For Shipping items listed in the different stores too right now. I've listed nursing pads and there are soaps, wipes, diapers and lots more. All you have to do is enter and if the system picks your entry you get the item for the cost of shipping only! You can enter until the 18th at noon so stop in and enter for some really cute stuff!
Have a great weekend!