Happy Fall! For those of you who are from Nevada County or have visited here you know that fall is a most special season. While we may not boast the intense colors of the northeast we do have our brand of fall flavor. It seemed to turn just last week, that crispness in the air, the pink in the sunset....you know what I'm talking about. The trees are slowly getting ready for their splendor, which I expect is still a week or two away. Time to set up the firepit and get the s'mores supplies together! Ahh, fall, my favorite season. In the few moments I have had lately I was inspired by this fall colored fabric to put a couple of blouses together. For those of you with boys I apologize.....I have the beginnings of an explorer vest but really, the blouses are pretty quick and easy to put together so, I keep putting the vests off! It weighs on me, it does, I just can't seem to get to it~ 2013 is quickly winding down. We began it in Boise where you joined me on this Robyns Baby (https://www.etsy.com/your/listings?ref=si_your_shop) journey. How grateful we are for you and to you. Through the busy wedding season you hung in there. Several of you graciously waited months for special orders to be completed and others have mentioned things they'd like in the future. Now the holidays loom in the immediate future. So thank you for your support, thank you for your patience and thank you for your prayers. I have been "thanked" more than once by a grateful son in law, it is quite touching, let me tell you. So, though you may not see Jimmy & Robyn please know they are thankful for your support. The afternoon is still young enough that I can cut out a couple more items. Must get to it. Please check out my Etsy store for a couple of new offerings. Gratefully Yours~ Karen

Chocolate & Fabric

My good friend Laura has long accused me of being a snob. I'm sure you'll agree with me that it's not necessarily a bad thing, especially when it comes to the important things in life like chocolate or fabric. Admit it, given the choice you'd rather eat a yummy artisan made chocolate over a standard grocery store variety....wouldn't you? Now onto the really important stuff.....fabric! I love fabric, always have, always will. When purchasing ready made clothes I am as drawn to the quality of the materials as much as to style. If I can't have both, I don't want it! So, when people offer to give me things I usually take it and then decide if it is up to my usual snobbery, er, standard. My dear friend Heidi Emmett recently told me she had a bag of fabric to donate to the cause and it was like Christmas...the anticipation I mean. When I did get the bag it held up to Heidi's usual standards, exquisite. There are several pieces I am anxious to get sewing with...thank you Heidi. About sewing.....I am sewing, at every opportunity but for now it is on 4 flower girl dresses. Once those are done I can rest easy as my main task for the May 25 wedding will be completed. I have 5 special orders on my sewing desk as well as several gifts so I am getting to them in order (Melanie, your special order is 1st). I appreciate your patience and support more than I can say~

A Very Special Project

A month ago or so I began a very special project. It's deeply personal, sometimes painful but full of the "good" that comes along with painful circumstances. Our family is walking the very sad road of infertility with one of our children. So, since fertility is an expensive medical condition I have had the privilege of opening an Etsy store dedicated helping in that process. It is called RobynsBaby and on it I have a small offering, quite literally as I can get things made, of classically constructed children's clothing. Here is a sneak peek of things that either are or have been listed in my shop. Also, please take a moment to read my bio to learn more about our family's journey~