Yes I am still working on my Rag quilt… but if I didn’t take an occasional break, my sanity would be in jeopardy! So last night I made some more Jewelry I think I just needed to do something that was quick and easy. Especially since there is nothing “quick” about making a quilt. But, I WILL get … [Read more...]
Rag Quilt – step 2
Cutting these squares has to be the single most boring part of a craft project I've ever done! But I've got half of them done, and I actually started sewing :) Hopefully I'll make a good dent in this tomorrow :) After my Mom-in-law-to-be takes me shopping that is :) I love all the thrift stores … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to me!
For those of you who weren't aware, Saturday was my birthday :) I won't tell you how old I am... lets just say I turned 21 for the 7th or 8th time :p Fortunately Mule had this weekend off work and we were able to spend my Birthday Weekend (yes thats right my birthday encompasses a whole weekend!) … [Read more...]
Square by Square
I've started all the prep work to make a "rag quilt". Holy squares Batman!! Now to cut up the filler(going to upcycle an old blanket) and get to sewing :D I'm linked up here... … [Read more...]
Stationary Box
Since I moved to Texas, I've been sending and receiving alot of cards and letters in the mail. Mostly they've been strewn across the desk in the office and I've wanted something nice to keep them in. I also wanted a place to put cards I've made for friends and somewhere to put the stamps I seem so … [Read more...]
Look What I got :)
Its a few days early, but I got my Birthday present today :) Her name is Kai, she's 10 weeks old and 3/4 German Shepherd and 1/4 lab. Isn't she just the sweetest thing? She's a quiet, cuddly puppy. She LOVES belly rubs! She did amazing on the car ride home, but she is not a fan of being … [Read more...]
I heart my sewing machine
I've decided that I am the master of smaller projects on my sewing machine. I spent a good part of saturday making a whole bunch of smaller things. Mostly Hot/Cold rice packs. Mule tends to get a lot of boo-boos and we never have enough ice for the aches and pains. These are so easy to make! … [Read more...]
Yep… I made it all by myself :)
I started by picking some coordinating fabric in a simple cotton blend.I decided I wanted to try something a little funky :) And came up with the idea to do wide columns. I cut the fabric into 4 inch wide strips, and then cut the patterned fabric at random lengths. I measured the blue strips to … [Read more...]