for me the one hard thing about having little ones, is actually having time to spend on the hobbies i used to have plenty of time for. although, working from home also takes my free time away, i usually choose to spend what free time i do have playing with my boys. i like to get out of the house and take them places and forget about the work i have at home.
recently, i have been wanting to sew. something i used to do frequently. however, since i only have little boys, options for sewing for them are much less than if i had little girls. but lately i have started making them these applique shirts. i made them some for the 4th of July here, and just finished making my youngest one with his first initial. the picture on this post is one i made for my little niece. they are much more cute in person!
these shirts are super simple and i will be posting a tutorial on how to make them yourself this week. you don't even have to have a sewing machine. so stay tuned for that.
in the meantime, here is a chance for one of my blog readers to have me make an applique shirt for their little kiddie pie.
to enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below telling me one of you favorite hobbies. enter as many times as you'd like. i will then randomly choose the winner on thursday, august 13th. if you win, i will make you a personalized shirt for your little kiddie pie. you will get to pick the letter or number that i will applique and if you want short or long sleeve shirt or onesie. you can also tell me a few of your favorite colors and i will do my best to find the shirt and fabric in those choices.
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good luck!,
jill, jack & kyle
Therese
I'll take one!
The Trotter Family
I love crafting in general!
The Trotter Family
I make my daughters bows.
The Trotter Family
I scrapbook a bit.
The Trotter Family
I do some graphic painting.
The Trotter Family
I make my own tutus (for my daughter of course).
Alexandra Robertson
I'll take one with a T or E or C on it!
Aira
oh! i love making hairbows for my little girl! i love to make it match on every dress she have!
Aira
i love to sew her dresses in my spare time too.
Aira
i love to take pictures of my girl.
Aira
i do scrapbooks too!
Donelle, Jammer and Tre Anderson
I am trying to learn to sew, so I am looking forward to your tutorial!
Donelle, Jammer and Tre Anderson
I also like to make digital scrapbooks.
Frazier Family
I like to play my guitar.
Frazier Family
I like to read.
Rebecca
so cute! hobbies...we love following your blog for fun (and FREE) things to do 🙂
Tanya
I love to bake!
Titel Troop
Hi Jill the t-shirts are so cute! You are so talented!
Titel Troop
Our hobbies are swimming, playing outside, enjoying the summer.
Titel Troop
I love to scrapbook or do other paper crafts
Titel Troop
Also love to go to the movies!
Troy, Sarah and Lucy Sherman
I have just started to sew and i LOVE IT!!!! Cant wait for your tutorial!!!
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Austin
Hey Jill, Want to win that M! I just got into a little bit of sewing too! My friend and I just converted Joshua's crib quilt into a full size quilt for his bunk beds! So I guess decorating the kid’s rooms is my new hobby!
heids99
I am actually leaving a comment. Thanks for doing this blog this summer Jill. I really liked it. My favorite hobbie is making mosaics.
The Gray Family
hey Jill! I have really enjoyed this blog, although I have no idea how you find the time for all the stuff you do! My fave spare time activity is reading (although I am also digging the trashy reality tv...need a substitute now that ER is done for good! I will miss those nights).
Hope
Taking pictures of my kids
Hope
editing and photoshopping those pictures of my kids
Hope
scrapbooking the pictures of my kids and us
Hope
cleaning. You say it's not a hobbie, well it is. LOL
Hope
reading books on how to better myself.
Hope
I would love to sew! that would be a fun hobbie
Hope
oh shopping is definitely a hobbie. One that I'm pretty good at.
Hope
I guess that would be all. Give me a B!!! that would be really cute.
Francesca
Hobbies??? wish I had one! does grocery shopping count?
Francesca
editing, cropping, lightening, all my photos!
Francesca
does exercising count? i don't enjoy it, but i sure feel great after doing it!
Jenn
Sendings cards and letters to people to celebrate special occasions or just to say hi and give some encouragement. That is my hobby!
Josh and Megan
Jill! Cute Blog! Savannah needs an "S" for sure! Anyway, hmmm...hobbies...let's see...running, cooking new things, eating new things and I like to think that I am crafty!
Josh and Megan
wait! I just saw that you can enter as many times as you want! i just listed 4 things in one comment and it could have counted for 4?! Another hobbie...hiking!
Blume Bunch
playing with my kids
Blume Bunch
eating
Blume Bunch
drinking a big coke with ice 🙂
Katie Hatch
Making hair accessories
Crow Family
Making hair accessories for my little girl
Blume Bunch
looking at blogs.....yours is too cute! keep it up if you have the time 🙂
Katie Hatch
making burp cloths and other baby accessories.
Katie Hatch
photography
Katie Hatch
online scrapbooking
Katie Hatch
THese shirts are adorable Jill! Can't wait for you to post a tutorial!
Crow Family
I also love to make cards.
Betsy
Love these, Can't wait to learn how to make one for my husband... I mean my kids.
Julie
I love to bake
Ashlee
Hi Jill ... super cute ... you are so talented!
Sarah Hull
Those shirts are darling. I am a lover of crafts as well... but just can't find the time I used too... or the mess just makes me feel overwhelmed. Anyway, recently I've been into making Birthday decor. I love all the bright and fun colors that go along with it.
I have my fingers crossed for that cute shirt.
p.s. I've been telling everyone about this blog. I hope you do it again next summer. It's been SO resourceful! Thank you!!
Valerie Diaz
I love photography!
Valerie Diaz
I love to paint and decorate my house!
Anonymous
I love to dance!
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Anonymous
I love to spend time with my family
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Anonymous
I love the beach!
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Anonymous
J is for Jaden
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Anonymous
I love to make jewelry!
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Anonymous
I love my grandkids!
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Anonymous
I love to ride bikes
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Julie
I love to sew crafts
Julie
Shopping sales!
Francesca
I love to go to the beach w/ my family!
francesca campbell
Francesca
Love to do things w/ my moms group
Francesca
Love to start craft projects, but don't often finish them!