I have to share Oopsie with you - the most adorable octopus you will ever see! Check out the mini yo-yo's on the tentacles. Such Cuteness.
Moda Bakeshop has the recipe here.
Halloween Placemats
2 months ago
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Killing Me With Cuteness
I have to share Oopsie with you - the most adorable octopus you will ever see! Check out the mini yo-yo's on the tentacles. Such Cuteness.
Moda Bakeshop has the recipe here.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Projects Anonymous: Quilting Week 2
Next on the project list are the pieces to the left of this photo...
Not the typical quilt that I would do, but I wanted to try something different. These are jeans from my older son and I will be making a "rag" quilt from them. I'm not sure if I'll have enough jeans to make an entire throw size, but I will probably add in some coordinating flannels if needed.
This type of quilt is super easy, so I'll post instructions when I've finished.
Have a happy 4th!
Not the typical quilt that I would do, but I wanted to try something different. These are jeans from my older son and I will be making a "rag" quilt from them. I'm not sure if I'll have enough jeans to make an entire throw size, but I will probably add in some coordinating flannels if needed.
This type of quilt is super easy, so I'll post instructions when I've finished.
Have a happy 4th!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Quilting Week 1: FINISHED!
Quilt #1 is all curled up on my window sill - FINISHED! Yay!
I quickly realized while quilting this why I have so many unfinished quilt tops.
I hate machine quilting.
It takes so long - just about as long as cutting all of the fabric and piecing it - not to mention that it's pretty difficult to do on a small machine.
For the quilting, I used a large meander stipple around the larger border. On the inner thin brown border I used a smaller meander stitch. The inside squares were stitched "in the ditch" or along the existing seams.
I'm not perfect at quilting yet, but I think the imperfections give it character. It's finally done and it feels good!
Check out Projects Anonymous: Quilting Week 2 (tomorrow)
I quickly realized while quilting this why I have so many unfinished quilt tops.
I hate machine quilting.
It takes so long - just about as long as cutting all of the fabric and piecing it - not to mention that it's pretty difficult to do on a small machine.
For the quilting, I used a large meander stipple around the larger border. On the inner thin brown border I used a smaller meander stitch. The inside squares were stitched "in the ditch" or along the existing seams.
I'm not perfect at quilting yet, but I think the imperfections give it character. It's finally done and it feels good!
Check out Projects Anonymous: Quilting Week 2 (tomorrow)
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Projects Anonymous: Quilting Week 1
Being that it's summer, I thought I'd have a bunch of free time to post. But, it turns out that's not the case. I did, however, decide to clean out my "unfinished projects" bin. Here's what I found:
4 unfinished projects and all quilts!
Why is it that everything I've left undone happens to be a quilt? Probably because quilts seem to take the most time and I prefer to create things that give me immediate satisfaction.
I've decided to get these projects finally finished!!
(Cheer from the "projects anonymous" supporters)
My goal: 1 quilt a week
Quilt 1: The throw quilt for ME!
Yes, this is the first quilt I've intended just for me. I chose the colors to match my bedroom decor. When I first dumped it out, it appeared to be a pile of scraps. I was probably right in the middle of making it (whenever that was) when I "had" to clean it up and switch modes to another project. Meaning I now needed to figure out what I've already sewn (since it was so long ago, my brain can't remember) and then put the puzzle pieces together.
To my suprise, it looked pretty complete. I just had to attach the border squares and strips for this photo.
I've completely assembled the top and will be quilting and binding today and tomorrow (between all of my other orders ;) Wish me luck!
What unfinished projects do you have left undone? Does this inspire you to finish what you've started? If you share your unfinished to finished project with me, I may feature you as a post! Be sure to comment or email if you'd like to join me!!
4 unfinished projects and all quilts!
Why is it that everything I've left undone happens to be a quilt? Probably because quilts seem to take the most time and I prefer to create things that give me immediate satisfaction.
I've decided to get these projects finally finished!!
(Cheer from the "projects anonymous" supporters)
My goal: 1 quilt a week
Quilt 1: The throw quilt for ME!
Yes, this is the first quilt I've intended just for me. I chose the colors to match my bedroom decor. When I first dumped it out, it appeared to be a pile of scraps. I was probably right in the middle of making it (whenever that was) when I "had" to clean it up and switch modes to another project. Meaning I now needed to figure out what I've already sewn (since it was so long ago, my brain can't remember) and then put the puzzle pieces together.
To my suprise, it looked pretty complete. I just had to attach the border squares and strips for this photo.
I've completely assembled the top and will be quilting and binding today and tomorrow (between all of my other orders ;) Wish me luck!
What unfinished projects do you have left undone? Does this inspire you to finish what you've started? If you share your unfinished to finished project with me, I may feature you as a post! Be sure to comment or email if you'd like to join me!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
FREE Quilt Patterns
Here are some of my favorite quilt patterns...and they're F-R-E-E!
More Yummy Yo-Yo's with LuLu's Yo-Yo Free Pattern
And Amy's Sexy Hexy Love Quilt
And Whirly Wheels at Moda Bakeshop
And I love the white space in this one called - Freebird It's the perfect pattern for a not to frilly boy's quilt.
More Yummy Yo-Yo's with LuLu's Yo-Yo Free Pattern
And Amy's Sexy Hexy Love Quilt
And Whirly Wheels at Moda Bakeshop
And I love the white space in this one called - Freebird It's the perfect pattern for a not to frilly boy's quilt.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
RUBY LOU DOLL!
A few weeks ago, Abby from Sew Much Ado was looking for pattern testers for her Ruby Lou Doll. I've loved seeing her doll variations on her blog and wanted to try her pattern, so I volunteered and this is what I came up with...
I absolutely LOVE how she turned out! The pattern was super easy to follow and so much fun to make! I don't typically use patterns because I usually mess them up. I don't read the directions thoroughly enough, or don't understand them and end up having to rip up my project and start over again - or give up.
Abby has pictures to go along with each written step in the pattern making it practically seam ripper proof (for the idiot sewers that don't read directions, like me)!
Layla has fallen in love with her too and re-named her "Aziza" pronounced like "Eliza".
Go over to Abby's blog and say hello! I love reading all of her awesome tutorials - all conveniently listed on the left side column of her site. Thanks Abby!
I absolutely LOVE how she turned out! The pattern was super easy to follow and so much fun to make! I don't typically use patterns because I usually mess them up. I don't read the directions thoroughly enough, or don't understand them and end up having to rip up my project and start over again - or give up.
Abby has pictures to go along with each written step in the pattern making it practically seam ripper proof (for the idiot sewers that don't read directions, like me)!
Layla has fallen in love with her too and re-named her "Aziza" pronounced like "Eliza".
Go over to Abby's blog and say hello! I love reading all of her awesome tutorials - all conveniently listed on the left side column of her site. Thanks Abby!
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