Aug 17, 2017 | Crafts, Quilting, Sewing
I recently finished my fourth quilt, which I made for my parents who are avid golfers. I backed it with a light gray fleece and kept the colors neutral to match their home decor. The blue accents were done in UK blue due to them being University of Kentucky fans....
Apr 25, 2017 | Crafts, Quilting, Sewing
In February one of my BFF’s had her first baby. Since quilting is my newest favorite hobby, I just had to make her a quilt! The nursery is decorated in shades of mint green and lavender, so I used those colors in batik fabrics for the backgrounds of the blocks...
Nov 29, 2016 | Quilting, Sewing
Last night I finished my second quilt! This, like my first quilt, is also the Peek-A-Boo Bear quilt designed by Wendi at Shiny Happy World, but this one has an extra row in it since it is for my quickly growing granddaughter, Laila. I used the QAYG (Quilt as You Go)...
Nov 9, 2016 | Crafts, Quilting, Sewing
This week I finished my very first quilt! This is called the Peek-A-Boo Bear quilt designed by Wendi at Shiny Happy World. (Check out her site for fabulous patterns and tips.) I used the QAYG (Quilt as You Go) method and the back of the quilt is made with cuddle...
Oct 3, 2016 | Crafts, Sewing
Yesterday I took a shot at making a small handbag from a pattern and instructions I found on Make It, Love It. It’s actually meant to be a little bag or purse for a kid, however, I’m using them as gift bags for an upcoming baby shower I’m helping to...
Aug 14, 2016 | Crafts, Sewing
I was fiddling around in my craft room today – now mostly my sewing room – and had intended on starting a new project, but realized I needed to order a few items before I could get started. So instead, I headed to my Pinterest Sewing board to find a...
