The Green Menagerie

Welcome to my little corner of the crafting world! I am obsessed with all things sewing-related, including my newest obsession, machine embroidery. Everything on this blog is handmade by me.

You can also come visit my etsy store at www.thegreenmenagerie.etsy.com. I love doing custom orders!











Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Prayer Blanket


Crocheted afghan for my father-in-law, recently diagnosed with leukemia. Here is the poem I included with it:

Prayer Blanket

Things happen in this world that we just don’t understand.
So we take it to our heavenly God and leave it in His hands.

But sometimes I can’t bring myself to let it completely go.
That’s when I pick up my hook and crochet row after row.

Each stitch becomes a prayer to my awesome Lord above,
Asking Him to shelter you in his gentle, protective love.

So as you wrap this gift around you, may you feel His presence there,
And may you know so many are praising and thanking God for you in prayer.


Adult T-shirt to Child Raglan Tee

"Thanks for the t-shirt, Grandma!"



Monday, July 06, 2009

Smiles and Rainbows


Made from seven fat quarters. Melaina wore it on our errands today and got SO many compliments!

Friday, April 24, 2009

101 Dalmations Summer Outfit

From an XL women's turtleneck from the Disney Store (found at Goodwill), to this...







Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Monday, January 19, 2009

Katie's Birthday Outfit

Melaina was kind enough to model this outfit I made for our neighbor's little girl, who just turned 3. I love my embroidery machine!



Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Monday, December 01, 2008

Custom Order


Diaper Bag, Wipes Case, & Bow Holder