Made In The Hood

05/05/2026

A local teacher reached out to me last week - she likes the teddy bear bathrobes in my Etsy shop, and wondered if I'd be interested in making a kimono for her classroom Bear. So I did a bunch of research and designed a pattern. Here's my first prototype. I think it needs a hair (ear?) bow for added interest, and the obi will have a bow on the back.

01/15/2026

I hope everybody had a fabulous holiday. Here we had a very busy week, with family dinners on Christmas and New Years Days. Good times.
Now it's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day which is just around the corner. I've got some great items for you in the shop. There are beautiful aprons to keep your/her outfit safe and clean, there are little stuffed hearts for hanging on doorknobs, lamps, or maybe as bowl fillers. How about a new bathrobe for her teddy bear? So many possibilities......
Check us out at madeinthehood.etsy.com

11/07/2025

Its almost time for your Christmas Elf to arrive. Do you need new accessories? Check these out - they're all available in my etsy shop: madeinthehood.etsy.com and click on Christmas Elf

11/07/2025

For a bit of Canadiana, check out my latest listing: an adorable Maple Leaf teddy bear housecoat, made to fit the bears you build at the mall.
To see this and many other teddy bear bathrobes, go to madeinthehood.etsy.com and click on Teddy Bear Fun!

07/31/2024

Christmas is only 6 months away - time to start thinking about stocking up my etsy shop with Christmas items.

Have you checked out my shop lately? You'll find all kinds of stocking stuffer ideas. Here's one you may not have thought of for your crafting/stitching/sewing/quilting friends - needle books! They are very handy. Never be without a needle when you're sitting in a waiting room or travelling. Here are just a few... take a look at my shop for lots more fabric choices (and tell your friends!):
https://www.etsy.com/shop/madeinthehood/?etsrc=sdt§ion_id=42175811

07/31/2024

It's been a while since I posted anything here. Lots going on in my life lately - Perry and I got engaged, bought a new house, we are mid-reno on my old house (getting it ready for sale), and now I retired from my day-job, as of tomorrow. I even manage to find a little time for sewing from time to time.

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04/20/2024

At the ballet with my girls!

04/02/2024

I have a crocus in my new yard! Yes, just the one, lol.

12/22/2023

I'd like to wish everybody a Happy Christmas and a wonderful holiday season, however you choose to celebrate! Thanks to all of you for your continued support for my small business. It's been another successful year.

Remember - if you don't see something you like, let me know what you do want, and I'll try to make it happen.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to announce that MadeintheHood will be having a Boxing Day sale on select items, running from December 26 through January 2! Mark your calendars, and come take a look!

https://madeinthehood.etsy.com

10/26/2023

Don't forget - if you live in the Halifax/Dartmouth area and you'd like to pick up your order to avoid paying for shipping, message me using the link in my etsy shop - I'll send you a one-time non-shareable discount code. (There's a tiny picture of me in the top right-hand corner with a "Contact" link below it.)
madeinthehood.etsy.com