Peek-A-Boo Bear Quilt

Peek-A-Boo Bear Quilt

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...
L.B.’s New Bow Tie

L.B.’s New Bow Tie

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...
More Charity Bears

More Charity Bears

I made three more Charity Bears to give out to my girlfriends for the big University of Louisville vs University of Kentucky basketball game over the weekend. I think they turned out so cute! Now I just need to make a UofL bear for myself!Making these bears has been a...
Sewing a Charity Bear

Sewing a Charity Bear

 Today I sewed my first stuffy, which will be a Christmas gift for Laila, my one-year-old granddaughter. I needed something simple for my first stuffy attempt, so I opted for the free Charity Bear pattern by Shiny Happy World.Laila loves soft fleece so I cut the main...
Envelope Throw Pillow Cases

Envelope Throw Pillow Cases

We recently purchased a new area rug, swapped out curtains and painted so now my old red throw pillows did not match at all. Rather than spending $60 on four new ones, I decided to spend $20 on fabric and make my own covers that can be slipped off and thrown in the...