Book Bags

This is another tutorial from Skip to My Lou.  These bags are just so cute and go together so fast.  The fabric is Wildwood  by Erin McMorris.  They have it on sale at American Quilting right now.  The bags, I made two, are lined with a white on white print I have had in my stash for a long time.   I need to make more of these for my kids for summer visits to the library.  They are the perfect size at about 12 X 13. 

Skip To My Lou Pleated Pouches

My sister in law was throwing a bridal shower for our soon to be new sister in law.  I helped her out by making the favors for the party.  I used this pattern from Skip to My Lou.  It went together fast!  The directions were really clear and it didn't take long to make all these variations.  I filled the pouches with goodies.  I decided to make all different patterns so people could pick a color combo they would want to have.  But the bride-to be's colors and pink, black, and white. 

Mermaid Sets

Nate bought me a serger last year for my birthday and I am continually looking for projects to make on it.  I love little knit dresses and my girls love to wear them all summer long.  These dresses are actually made from an Ottobre Design tunic pattern.  I just lengthened them to make them into dresses.  And I wanted to make capris to go underneath so they could play freely without danger of flashing.  So I just hacked a pattern from some of their store bought capris.

Del Hi Complete! Festival of Quilts!

I really enjoyed working on this quilt.  I used the Del Hi pattern from Free Spirit fabric along with the fabrics by Valori Wells.  I have always really loved her collections.  This quilt was not for me, and I hope so much that it's new owner loves it.   I quilted a mum type pattern in all the strips and then butterflies in the cross section.  The finished size is about 68 x 89 inches.  The original pattern was for an 80 x 80 throw and I modified it to fit a twin sized bed.  I love being able to change things about ready made patterns to fit what I need.  I have to say again, I love how it turned out.

Twin Sets!

Not really of the shell and cardigan style.  Bella was invited to a birthday party for her friends a few weeks ago.  She has known these girls for a few years and we wanted to do something special.  So I made them matching pj's with pillowcases.  The girls loved them and I was happy with how they turned out.  The fabric is Alexander Henry.  I have had it for quite a long time so I am sure it is out of print. 

WIP's

For accountability, I need to catalog some works in progress.  Two of them are on my side bar and have been there for awhile.  The other three are new.

1. Wonderland quilt, pattern found at Moda Bake Shop.  I had all the materials on hand when this pattern appeared, so it's a stash quilt so to speak. I put it together in the past few weeks.  I need to get the back ready and get it quilted.

2. This is my Sultry Whirlygig quilt.  I started it long long ago.  I made a baby sized quilt out of some of the blocks.  I put this twin sized quilt together shortly after.  It is all ready to be quilted, I just haven't sat down and done it yet.

3.  This is fabric that just arrived last week.  I really want to get started on it.  It is Valori Wells Del Hi line.  This quilt already has a home.  I think it will go together quickly.

4.  This is my fabric for the Pinwheel party that started six weeks ago.  I had a hard time finding what fabric I wanted to use.  The dots are Tanya Whelan and I love them.  I found them on sale, bought a lot, then coordinated from there.   I can't decide if I am going to try and catch up, or just do it all at once when all the block patterns are out. 

5.  This is a stitched pillow I decided to make for my daughter a few years ago.  I should never start stitching projects, I just don't finish them in a timely manner at all.  I always think I will do it in the evening while watching TV, or while listening to the radio.  But I don't, so they always become very slow WIP's.  I do have hope of finishing this one by my daughters birthday this year.  Faint hope, nonetheless hope.  

So there they are all right now.  I am in a project kind of mood lately, which is good.  I do need to get my machine in to be serviced soon, the light went out and it's one that is not easily changed.  But I think all these projects will be completed before I do that.  Perhaps I should take it in just so I have nothing else to do but project number 5.

Red Pillow

I made a pillow to go in my new chair.  I thought the black and white could use a punch of red.  The pillow is made of red wool suiting, so no fraying the unfinished edges.  I made a zipper closure on the back to easily change it out when I am in need of a change.  The pillow is 12 x 16 and went together really fast.  I cut two inch strips, gathered them, then stitched them on to a plain background square.  I am happy with the way it turned out!