My daughter-in-law is staying with me overnight on Wednesday, and she is bringing baby Alex with her - yes!!! So I spent the weekend working on a few gifts for him. Above is a baby flannel blanket with cowboy theme... ... and pirate-themed fabric on the back - I had to have the major boy stuff covered! The blanket is super soft... My 16-year-old son did not want to let go of it when I showed it to him (I promised not to publish his picture with the blanket). It has no batting yet I quilted … [Read more...] about Baby Bliss
Giveaway Winner
We have a winner who will take home this awesome jelly roll: Color Theory by V and Co. for Moda Fabrics: 1 Set of 1 Unique NumberRange: From 1 to 252 Set #1 133 Gloria CottenAugust 22, 2016 at 8:03 PM "The summer heat has given me all the excuse I need to stay in the air conditioning and make quilts!" Gloria, congratulations!!! I can't wait to see what you will make with this fabric collection! I have read your comments and responded to almost all of them (a … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner
Fabric Shopping
My friend Deb and I went fabric shopping this morning (there was an inch of space in one of my fabric drawers and that is a big No No!). The ladies at the front desk at Riley Blake Designs are so helpful and fun! The vibrant solids were calling my name... ... but I was in the mood for grays! I would like to make a quilt with different prints of a color plus gray, something like Teens at My Home below, but haven't decided on the design yet. In the meantime, as soon as I have a … [Read more...] about Fabric Shopping
Back to School Giveaway
Are you ready to celebrate back to school? With two teenage boys still at home, I may or may not have been partying since 7 am this morning... I want you to join in the fun by participating in this giveaway: one Color Theory jelly roll by Vanessa Christenson of V and Co. for Moda Fabrics. This giveaway is sponsored by my BFF Deb. Isn't she the best? Here is what you need to do: - Leave a comment below telling me what was fun about your summer. Anything goes: a project you made, a meal … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway
Upcycling blouse
My sister had a blouse which she loved but the silky fabric frayed after a while. She was about to throw it away when I snagged it with the intention to turn it into something else to prolong its life. That was YEARS ago! No idea what do do with the blouse. Until yesterday, that is. Pretty cool, huh? I looked through bag pattern books, then through my loose leaf patterns, and found Whistlepig Creek Productions' Scrap Bag Cuties. The Small Messenger Bag was perfect. Here is a look at the … [Read more...] about Upcycling blouse
Beanie and Bundles
How do you like my newest beanie? Three down and a bunch more to go as my boys' inner circle of friends love these beanies! My husband tried this one and said: "Wow, this is so soft!", so he is getting one, too. This is from the man who cannot understand why one would knit a pair of socks ("If you want a pair of socks, just go buy one" - he doesn't have a clue!). (Ryan, my 15-year-old, is turning out to be quite the model...) (Toby the dog wanted some attention, too, and may just get a … [Read more...] about Beanie and Bundles