Amigurumis for the hip & happenin'
This edgy girlie “camo” messenger bag was custom ordered from Texas!! It has a dark green canvas exterior with a HOT pink custom made strap — complete with daisy chain on it (just in case you want to hang some super coolio dangly keychain stuffies off it), and matching hot pink interior lining. The inside flap has a modern brown dot, with matching pocket (which fits an iTouch or iPhone).
I hope this little lady likes it 
You want one? You can order one through my Etsy Store!
This is a modern rainbow bike bag that I just finished making and posting in my Etsy Store.
Here’s another beauty, hot off the “presses”… hot off my hot sewing machine, I mean… Dark blue graphic flowers on nearly-white canvas, with lime green interior with white polka dots. I really love this one — it looks so punchy on this little red balance bike! There is only ONE of these available bcs I don’t think I can get any more of this interior fabric. Snatch it up now from my Etsy Store.
I am in love with this fabric pattern. I bought this print for a boy bike bag, but honestly, I think a hip chick would LOVE this too. This one is now available in my Etsy Store.
Here are the 3 exterior fabrics options for girlie bike bags:
A2: Large colourful graphic flowers — this is a BIG print, so depending where I cut the bike bag, that’s what determines the section you get;
A4: Large Dark Navy (almost black) graphic flowers — it’s a BIG print, so depending where I cut the bike bag, that’s what determines the section you get (see May 14th post for sample bag);
A5: modern rainbow — I’m not a huge fan of the stereotypical rainbow, but this, I like! See May 14 post for sample bag.
** Did I say my bike bags were reversible?… They are. So if you wanna liven things up, flip it inside out — that works too!
I got a request to do hand embroidered initial on a bike bag. This custom “J” is approximately 2-inch wide x 2.5-inch tall. This cute, little orange J-birdie likes the way it looks ;p
This hand embroidery work needs to be done prior to final assembly of the bag. As you can see, this doesn’t have straps yet.
I especially love the green fabric inside with white dots — cutie patootie!
This beauty is going to a lucky boy in Colorado! The weather is finally warming up here so I hope you get out to enjoy this bike bag soon!!
I would have TWO of these bike bags to sell, but my 4 yr old daughter claimed one for herself…
If you want to buy this one, go to my Etsy Store. Here’s a direct link here.
Just a quick ‘work in progress’ of the new Triangle print bike basket. I like the way it’s looking!
I am thrilled to show you a sneak preview of some limited edition bike bags I am working on. These are one-of-a-kind bike bags. I have yet to find the PERFECT lining fabric for it, but I assure you it will be delightful. As soon as it’s done, I will list it in my Etsy Store.
I am thrilled to bits with the new modern prints I bought for my new bike bags. These are unisex, but would be super FAB for boys!!
Here are the new “girlie” prints I bought too! I’m currently working on the blue fabric with birds — trying to get one bird per bike bag!!
This latest bike bag is going to it’s new home in Virginia, USA — thank you for your purchase!!! Some little girl is gonna be so happy
** This flower fabric is now SOLD OUT!** Stay tuned for new “girlie” prints!
I am excited to show this cute little bike bag, which has just been sold to a lucky little girl in California!
I love the warm (natural white) colouring of the heavy cotton. I think this might even be organic cotton. It will really wear nice with time.
I am totally in love with this funky, modern, hipster, messenger bag for kids! It has a custom made bright orange strap (34-inch length). This would fit kids aged 3-6yrs.
Check out my Etsy Store for details: gigglestuff.etsy.com
Here’s a shot of the inside of the messenger bag. It’s really great too, because my daughter has tons of little backpacks and purses, but the zippers are so finicky! She can’t quite work them yet. And this messenger bag is really easy to use. Just flip open the flap, and VOILA — instant access to secret stuffies, or dinosaurs, or Minnie’s Bowtique figurines!
Here are the latest fabrics I’ve purchased — so excited to sew!!
And some other fabrics that little girls may like (SOLD OUT! — Stay tuned for new ‘girly’ prints):
I just finished making a custom order of canvas bike bags for my friend. She’s got a lot of kid birthday parties coming up and needed some unique, hip gifts for active kids.
Frenchie bulldog amigurumi is done! This is a custom order along with the black pug for a lady in Australia.
Meet little black pug named “Shadow”. He is very sneaky. He creeps up beside you, behind you, in front of you. He just wants to be close to his master.
He was commissioned by a lady in Australia. Hope you like him!!
I can’t get over how cute these little pears are! I made one, then two, then two more. These are a a great way to use up scrap fabric. I am especially fond of the striped yellow and green one.
It is neat to see a resurgence of Raggedy Ann dolls around the handmade/internet world (this one inspired me). It reminded me of the one I grew up with. I still have the plastic window box with almost pristine (unplayed with) doll inside. I shall have to do a post for that doll later. But that aside, it made me want to make my version of Raggedy Ann out of old clothes — recycle, reuse
I <3 zippered bags. I dunno if it’s the bright coloured zipper, or the little pull tab on it, I just love them.
When I was a kid, I remember my cousin (who was an expert sewer in her youth) sewing a funky, bohemian, layered, ruffly skirt for me. It was my absolute favourite skirt of all time!
When I saw this tutorial on sewing ruffle skirts, I had to give it a try.
I am in love with the end result, it was easy, and now I’ll be making quite a few as gifts this year.
Some play tea bags that I made from scrap fabrics. A great way to use up tiny fabric scraps!! I also made tea bag pouches from felt, and embroidered on it. I wish I had these when I was little… Heck, I’ll just play with these myself! Ha!
I was obsessed with this lady’s blog: http://bakeat350.blogspot.ca/2012/01/true-love.html
Mine didn’t turn out as nice but I know practice makes perfect
My friend commissioned me to make a whole bunch of scrappy napkins for her Christmas list. It was a great way to use up my scrap fabric stash — this hardly made a dent though. She also wanted hand monogrammed letters on each. I really enjoyed making these. Each is a one-of-a-kind!
These thoughtful gifts were given to kids, to encourage them to re-use cloth napkins at the dinner table. I do this at my house, and it really has cut down on wasted paper napkins and tissues!
My friend is a glass bead artist. She made some glass eyeballs for me and they just SCREAMED angry birds. Since the way these glass eyeballs are attached, they can swivel around, making these characters look really goofy. Whenever the eyes are really screwed up, we say, “Man this guy is REALLY angry! His eyes are all messed up!”
Saw an adorable mouse in a tin box a while back on Pinterest and thought I’d give it a try. I bought this neat Peko candy box at T&T (horrible candies) and immediately crocheted a few mice to fit inside. I think I will try Altoids mint box next.
This is a story of “Willow”, my little gray cat. When I was little, I had a little kitten. He loved to play with the pussy willows from our back yard. He loved to bat the little fuzzy gray catkins with his tiny paws. I loved playing with him so much. But then one day, he ran away. I think he was too young to find his way back home. I made this little guy to remind me of him.
If you would like to adopt him, he is for sale in my Etsy Store.
Check out the new dolls I have for sale in my Etsy Store!!!
I am excited to offer new creations (just in time for Christmas… LOL). Get them while they are available, they are one-of-a-kind.
Finally, I have some new things for sale in my Etsy Store. I’ve been quite fond of these reusable (unpaper) towels. They are so deluxo to wipe up spills in the kitchen. And so soft on my counter tops! And so absorbent! I made this set of eight and it’s now available in my Etsy Store.
The little toys in my house don’t sleep all that well. They get tossed around, end up sleeping in some forgotten corner of the toy bin… I thought they deserved something luxurious to sleep on… A tiny sleeping pillow. I get to rest my head on a comfy pillow, why shouldn’t these guys?
Thanks to everyone who made it out to Art on the Farm this year. It was so great to meet new locals and greet familiar faces. Thanks for your support and for making me smile 
Finally! After an entire year of dreaming, preparing, and crocheting, the Art on the Farm event has finally arrived. I will be set up bright and early for eager shoppers — event goes from 10am until 4pm (one day only: Sat, Aug 18th, 2012). There is tons of parking here, and bring your empty containers for FREE blackberry picking.
AND… I will give a FREE crochet pattern or Alien amigurumi doll if you come up to me in my booth and correctly answer a crochet related skill testing question (don’t worry, it won’t be too hard) — Limited to the first 2 customers to approach me about this.
Hope to see you soon!
I have a pincushion obsession. I just love collecting them. They are so cute. Luxurious puffiness wrapped up in mini cuteness!! And so useful. Ya just can’t have enough of ‘em. I have a line of mini pillows which can be used as pincushions. They will be for sale at Art on the Farm this year. If you are in the Chilliwack area, or anywhere near the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada, stop in and check out the sale!!
It is almost time to blast off to Chilliwack for Art on the Farm 2012. Everyone is ready for take-off. 7 more sleeps!
I love pugs <3 Did I say that before? Whenever I see one on the street, I have to go and ask the owner if he/she is friendly and if I can pet him/her… 100% of the time, he/she is friendly and WANTS to be pet. I always said I would buy a pug when I lived in a place that would allow dogs… Then my friend sent me this British documentary about the pug breed and how terribly in-bred they are. And how unnatural the snout is. I decided after seeing that documentary, that I would NEVER get a pug… Unless it’s an amigurumi pug… So I make them and hope they find good homes with other people who have always wanted pugs, but think they are too cruel a breed to own a real one.
These are the new pink bunny eyes from my USA shipment. I love pink bunny eyes.
Want to spoil your little kawaii guys? Want to treat them to some long awaited pampering? Can’t take them to the spa? Well, you can give them a luxurious little pillow! They will thank you for the comfy pillow that they have always deserved. They will love it so much, you won’t be able to get them off that little plush goodness. They will become that adorable couch potato you’ve always wanted!! Mini kawaii pillows are available in my Etsy Store, or at Art on the Farm.
Receiving my shipment of new eyes has boosted my amigurumi making energy. I have been cranking them out lately. This little guy is a vibrant minty green with piercing blue eyes and lilac nose and mouth. He is quite adorable and I am tempted to keep him for myself… But sigh… He will be for sale at Art on the Farm this year. has been SOLD — Thank you!
You know I wouldn’t be able to resist making a doll as soon as I could with the new painted eyes I got… So here he is. Blue Squishy guy! His eyes are a lovely mustard yellow. Strikingly bold against the dark teal Patons Classic Wool I had stashed.
SOLD — thank you!
Good thing I am a fast sewer! I have become obsessed with this typographic fabric I found online, and couldn’t wait to make some mini monogrammed pillows. They make wonderful pincushions for that special someone, or make cute
Teeny tiny aliens invaded my home and I befriended them.
Finally after almost two months, my eye shipment arrived from CR’s Craft in Iowa, USA! Whew! All 350 eyes arrived safe and sound! I couldn’t wait to paint them.
It’s my first time buying the clear plastic eyes (except the pink bunny eyes, came as is — can’t paint those!). I gotta say at first I was worried the paint job would show streaks and chips, but take a look at these pictures! They paint up beautifully. And now I can customize my colours. I can’t wait to paint more!!
Who knew fungus could be so cuddly-cute?!!
I find the underside of the mushroom especially lovely. Almost exactly like the gills of a real mushroom!
I am hooked on making owls. The colourful buttons I found work great as owl eyes too.
I got inspired by someone on Pinterest and then found this amazing fabric at the fabric store. And zippers were half price too. Woohoo!
These super limited edition boxy bags will be for sale at Art on the Farm this year. They are perfect for makeup, or pens and bandages. A great catch-all for the little things in the glove compartment.
My friend Ange gave me a great idea for dog accessories… wait for it, wait for it… bow ties! She made one for her dog and it looked so great. So I went out to my favourite fabric store and bought some MORE fabric. This will be my line of bow ties for sale at Art on the Farm.
The Bow Wow Ties allow the dog collar to slide through the back for a sturdy fit. It can also be taken apart, machine washed and ironed and put back together for a dapper-dog look. I will do some dog photography too, so you can see how great these look on a real canine.
I see curious people looking at ME! My name is Ruby Cat and I love warm weather. It makes the flowers come out and I love to dance with them. My favourite flowers are pansies. So cheery and colourful. I like them so much, I wear one on my temple
Here is my latest cat amigurumi. I experimented with different coloured eyelashes. I like it. Kinda funky cool. Her button eyes are puuuurrrrfect too. I remember finding the perfect cat looking buttons at the fabric store. I have recently stocked up, and going to do a big line of button eyed cat amigurumis.
This little fella’s name is Bun-Bun. She has special striped ears and button eyes.
I found an inspiring hand embroidery tutorial site here. It made me run out and buy a tiny embroidery hoop and some thick pearl cotton (I ended up using some cheap craft thread because the colour was better for what I needed).
I will be making monogrammed dog bandanas for Art on the Farm. My goal is to make a Sampler Embroidery of Hand Lettering. I never thought embroidery could be executed for typography.
These lovely buttons make purrrrrrrfect kitten eyes. They are blue and slightly frosted. I think she is turning out really nice. I am also a fan of cute little crocheted flowers. Stay tuned for her final reveal <3
