Caroleen’s Treasures

I had a very bad leg cramps that woke me up early in the morning. I can’t move my right leg and my gastrocnemius was like being twisted very very tightly. That was the second time I had it and the pain is still there each time I move my leg. I could tolerate the cramps on my feet but not on my legs. The pain is really bad and all I could do is moan. I could not get myself to wake up Donald to help me. I was able to go back to sleep after what it seems like eternity of agonizing pain. I am just so thankful my muscles relaxed and the pain went away.

When I woke up, Ella was holding a denim dress and said she will go to the chapel ahead of me. I slowly made myself get out of bed because she hasn’t showered yet. Donald just came from the bathroom and made me a cup of hot coffee (not that strong….I know it is bad for me but let me have it just for today) and then he fixed a bowl of cereals for Ella. I have 11 kids in my class today and all looking forward for the food. There is a little boy who is always accompanied by her mother (who also has a 3 month-old baby) in our class and I was able to try the cloth diapers to the baby. The newborn size could still fit her but the small size is better. Such a tiny baby. She only weighs almost 3 lbs when she was born. Read more… »

When we went to Tagum last Wednesday, Valentine decorations at the mall’s lobby caught Ella’s attention. She was insisting that we should get her one of those red heart boxes. For her, Valentine’s day is as special as Christmas and I had no idea where did she get that.
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So I finished another sewing project made from scrap flannel fabrics.  I believe in the wonders of burp cloth so I made a batch to match my cloth diapers for Miguel Emmanuel.

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Been wrapped up with my cloth diaper project and loving every minute of it. I am done cutting the printed fabrics and made an adjustments on the pattern. I already made 5 pieces of NEWBORN size (yes, the small size is actually for newborn which I just found out today) so I made my own SMALL size pattern and will be sewing 30 pieces of this size. Read more… »

Yeah, since this is my blog, I have the right to do so. I just want you to see what has become of the stacks of fabric I had last night.

I planned on having 6 different prints and I already did an exact calculation before we left yesterday of the fabric that I needed. But then, I had no idea how it slipped off my mind and only got three printed flannels (which adds to my first two prints) so I was just able to make 5 cloth diapers in different prints. When buying baby clothes, I wanted it to be by half a dozen or a dozen and that is also the same with sewing. I wanted it to be even. That’s an issue with me so I think I will be getting another print when we go to Davao.

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I should be starting on cutting the fabric for the cloth diapers last night but I was so tired from our trip that I didn’t even knew I’ve dozed off while putting Ella to sleep. I am so happy that Donald didn’t have issues on my new project and went with me to Tagum yesterday to buy materials since all I could find here in town are pongee and tetoron fabric. Not good for cloth diapers. What I got are flannels in different prints. I also got the plain white for the inner layers and the soakers.

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Everytime I open the tube, the global financial crisis is always on the headline news which drives most people insane. I think it just makes the situation worst with the people taking out their investments and deposits from the banks and businesses. They go about like the end of the world is nearing. Business owners are gone crazy too how to handle the situation. I could feel the blow too but I don’t really panic like the business owners out there since I stay at home and earn from blogging. Read more… »

lies her future…..

I won’t be making drama here, but just would like to show you this photo. That’s not my hand nor Donald’s. That’s Ella’s holding the mouse of my laptop. I know what you’re thinking… Yes, she is gifted with fat hands and fingers! Not only that, her feet are as chubby as that too and she now wears size 13.

UPDATE: I already made “nicer” and more decent cloth diapers. Please check HERE and HERE.

But if you are not into sewing, I am selling my handmade cloth diapers and baby slings at HOME OF CLOTH DIAPERS AND BABY SLINGS.

So here’s the project that I started at 10pm last night and finished at 2am.

A handmade cloth diaper!!!!

I came across this site the other day and decided it won’t hurt if I try making my own. The pattern is free and the step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow.

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I will be making this short as I need to start on a new project that I’ve been itching to do. I will be posting more details about it when I am done so I could show some photos.

Last night was the Lunar eclipse and minutes after midnight, Ella and I went out but we couldn’t see anything but a very bright sky. It was pretty much cloudy so we went back in afraid to see “someone” flying over us. How I wish Ella have witnessed it. Read more… »