Where'd the Funky Monkeys go?

We've been going a bit crazy around here: new fridge, no AC (STILL), and several hat orders.

Really, did you think these guys were fun or what? Well, truthfully, I was in love with mine. He spent many a sleepless night wrapped up next to my little neck. We shared a few bike rides with his tail knotted around my handlebars too.

A customer of mine decided, having been a sock monkey owner once herself, she should spread the love and asked for a blanket and bib set.

OK, so I should have used the same white fabric for the bib as I did the blanket but I just thought the fluffy fleece was SO comfy for a blanket and the chenille, so... washable for the drools.

I had fun with this set.
The weather is still amazingly hot, I am still pregnant and I am still wearing water balloons around the ankles to entertain my other children.
I am very disappointed I haven't received any snow balls in the over night delivery from any of you! LOL !

Getting Started

Here I am. Diving in. Not sure where to begin but with my lazy day VanGoghWannabe pastel piece I did, I thought I'd begin my blogventure.
I should be sewing today now that lessons are wrapping up (we home school) but I had to learn how to post and tweak out my new blog.
I found my way here through Etsybloggers, which I found through the great community at www.etsy.com .
PlayVentura is a bee I've had in my mental bonnet for the past couple of years. Ultimately I hope it to be a place where I am inspired to turn my sketches into fabric renditions. I have planned an entire line of children's play clothes, nearly costumes but wearable enough for everyday play and travels.
This blog is to document my progress in this endeavor, good, bad and ugly trials alike. Stick around, I hope it'll be fun!