Girl Gift Sets

These gift sets are so fun to put together, especially when I'm given a color scheme or nursery photos to work with. I think this raspberry, pale pink and taupe is sweet.

I've recently added some new fonts to my collection, and it's getting harder to choose which ones to use.

This set for Audrey matches her bedding, and I love how non-traditional and chic it is for a little girl. The pairing of pale blue, gray and yellow with a punch of cranberry is so sophisticated. And look, somebody already placed their Easter onesie order. The minky chocolate bunny is back!

Monogrammed Beach Towels

A group of four fun girlfriends are going on a cruise together this month (so jealous!) and one of them ordered these monogrammed beach towels as a surprise gift for the other 3. Have fun, ladies!

I'm wrapping up a large sewing project for something unrelated to The Chocolate Zebra and preparing for Valentine's Day around here. My pending orders list is pretty lengthy, and my goal is to complete everything and close up shop for a little while during spring break. If you need something mid-March or early April place your order now to ensure you'll have it in time.

Birthday Shirt

Every birthday girl needs a special shirt to celebrate her big day! This is for an especially sassy and fun little girl who requested a "number 6" shirt. Happy Birthday, Miss K!

Baby Gift Sets

These gift sets were all for the same customer! Can you tell what stage of life she and her peers are in? She took great care in selecting the pieces and specific themes and styles for each recipient. Such a sweet and thoughtful friend. My new favorite design is the burp cloth with the initial layered over the circle background so you might be seeing it a lot more.

I'm recovering from the Super Bowl party we hosted and a general chaotic weekend. My laundry room is in dire need of attention but I'm trying to avoid it at all costs so I'm sewing away in my pajamas while having a movie-watching marathon on my Kindle. Happy Monday, everybody!

First Birthday Set

How cute is the name Cora Leigh? Her mom is planning a first birthday party for her using the colors red, pink and yellow, and needed a special birthday set for her. The tutu is perfect for adorable party pictures and for letting everyone know exactly who the birthday girl is, and then can be whisked off when it's time for cake and crawling around to visit with the birthday guests.

On a different note, when did postage prices go up? I was at the post office earlier this week, and OUCH! I'm used to paying about the same for each item I ship, and it was significantly higher this time. Unfortunately, this means I'll have to increase my shipping charges as well. The pillows cost me much more to ship than anything else because they are big but light, and the postal service doesn't like having to transport air in a box, I think. I've asked for suggestions from postal clerks to lower the shipping price, but no one can come up with anything other than cramming the pillow in a too-small package. No thanks! If you gasp the next time you see a shipping charge from me, I apologize. I think it's too much too.

Brother Shirts

This set of coordinating brother shirts is for a loyal customer who is expecting her 3rd boy in a few weeks. She's going to have her hands full, but she will enjoy the privilege of being the queen of the castle. Blessings to you and your newest baby boy, Amy!

Baby Gift Sets

As I've mentioned previously, I've been getting lots of orders for baby gift sets. I especially like to coordinate the set with the bedding or nursery theme, and I love it when customers send me photos of the nursery before I start sewing. Of course, bibs and burp cloths don't have to match the baby's nursery but it does show that you've put some thought into personalizing the gift and know that the mom will love the color scheme since she probably agonized over it before choosing it like I did with  my babies!

Pricing depends on the items you choose, and you can mix and match anything.

I am shipping several large, heavy packages today. It's going to be interesting getting them in the door at the post office. Let's hope there's a good Samaritan waiting around nearby!