Toy Leash…

I wish I had one of these when I had little a little baby who threw things from highchairs at restaurants, from their carseat, from anywhere really. I think that this will be my go to baby shower gift for a while. I followed this tutorial from Moda bakeshop, well kind of. I did not sew the fabric on the batting and then fold it over and sewed it closed. I did not like the seaming that way. So I just pressed the fabric over the batting down then folded the other side over top then pinned it into place. That way you only have one seam in the middle instead of two seams fighting with each other! I also got to practice some straight line quilting! Oh and of course it matches this little ones tumbler quilt!

Bear Carrier

I was cleaning off my sewing table when I came across the Oliver + S bear carrier from their book little things to sew that I had cut out but neglected to sew together. It was a pretty simple project and a quick sew. I did not use buttons or button holes instead I used some big plastic snaps recycled from my Mom’s workroom.

Ta da final product:

Elena loved carrying her bunny around that I am needing to make another one since Lorelei doesn’t want to share. Of course she doesn’t want to share because she is not a very good sharer. Even though she only leaves the carrier one for about a minute before she takes it off.

Just a couple signs…

I figured I would throw in a non-quilting post since I have been a little addicted as of late. I am patiently waiting for fabric to arrive in the mail to start Scott’s quilt, I have a feeling I am not going to get it done for his birthday like I had planned… Anyhow…

For Mothers day I made my Mother-in-law this:

And a few months ago I made this little sign for my cousins little girl:

I can’t wait to move into my new house so I can make some things for my house and my girls. Oh to be able to decorate! My Silhouette Cameo will be very busy!

Lorelei’s Quilt

Lorelei is my horse loving little girl. So when I came across this purple and pink pony print by Michael Miller I knew I had to make her something with it. Then I started collecting a few other prints from the Michael Miller western line and a few paisley prints from my local fabric store. I spent hours on the internet trying to find a pattern that would feature this wonderful print and not cut up the ponies into heads, tails and legs…lol. At first I thought I was going to make this quilt called fit for a princess from sew, mama, sew by Katy of I’m a ginger monkey but then I explored Katy’s blog and came across her tutorial section and a pattern called Tie Me Up. So in the end I kept the dimensions of the fit for a princess quilt but changed it up to be like the tie me up quilt. It fits her current bed perfectly and when she doesn’t want it on her bed anymore it will be a perfect picnic or snuggle on the couch quilt!

She was beyond thrilled to be able to finally sleep with her blanket!

We went outside and got a picture of it not all tucked in. On the back it is the purple paisley print. It is approx. 60” by 75”

I think I will now admit that I am addicted to quilting. I can’t wait to learn something new and start my next project!

Baby Tumbler Quilt

I finished this quilt a month ago and have been waiting to share it with you! I had to wait until I gave it away because I didn't want to ruin the surprise for the Mama. So at last here is my version of the tumbler quilt…

I used fabric from the line Launch designed by Lesley Grainger for Robert Kaufman fabrics, Wonky Dots on Black (Robert Kaufman Seuss Collection), White Dots on Black (Robert Kaufman Remix Collection) and a few prints from my local fabric store

I used this tutorial from moda bakeshop with a few adjustments to the size. I changed it to be 11 by 11 making it to be about 38” by 50”. I have to say that after I washed it up I wanted to keep it but it went to a good home where it will be loved for years to come!

Miss Elena’s Quilt

Well it is finally done! I was able to quilt and bind Elena’s quilt this weekend. She already seems to know that it is hers. She loves to be wrapped in it and play peek a boo. It is far from perfect but it was my first quilt that I machine quilted in a larger size with blocks! Next time I would do a few things differently but it is a learning process right?!?! It was kind of windy when we went outside to take a picture so the front is a little wonky (I didn’t sew that crazy!). The pattern is called a disappearing nine patch. You can find a tutorial here. I made 24 nine patch blocks out of 4 inch squares before quartering them. I then added a four inch border. The final size of the quilt is 44” by 64” which fits the Ikea middle size of the extendable bed perfectly for when she is a little bigger. Most of the fabric is from the line  Santorini by Lila Tueller which I bought a couple years ago.

Fabric

I have a little addiction. It is fabric, beautiful and pretty fabric. One of the quilting blogs I follow called I am Ginger Monkey has this contest to win fabric! Here is the section I put together from Pink Castle Fabric Etsy store.

I think this would make a perfect quilt for Scott and I since it is the perfect amount of green and blue!

 

1. The Flourish in Green Heirloom by Joel Dewberry Cotton Fabric

2. Ta Dot in Moss Green by Michael Miller Polka Dot

3. Cheery Circles Dots in Blue All Star 2 by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake

4. Pastry Line in Olive Little Folks Voile by Anna Maria Horner

5. Just Wing It Stripes in Dark Turquoise by Momo for Moda

6. Mini Dots in Green Love Bird by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake

7. Simple Dots in Blue Bell Walk in the Woods by Aneela Hoey for Moda

8. Songbird in Lime Bonjour by Diane Kappa for Anthology Fabrics

9. Swirly Buds in Ice Blue Bijoux by Heather Bailey

10. A Kite Floral in Green by October Afternoon for Riley Blake Designs

11. Roundabout Dots in Downtown Aqua City Weekend by Oliver and S Liesl Gibson for Moda

12. Hop Dot in Olive Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey for Free Spirit Fabrics

This one I think would be a perfect picnic blanket.

 

1. Flowers on Fuchsia - Tutti Frutti by Timeless Treasures

2. Chevron in Hot Pink - Cotton Chevrons by Riley Blake Designs

3. Big Dot Pink Annie's Farm Stand Lakehouse Dry Goods

4. Sundae Stripe in Sherbet Ruby by Bonnie and Camille for Moda

5. Flowers on Yellow - Tutti Frutti by Timeless Treasures

6. Chevron in Yellow - Cotton Chevrons by Riley Blake Designs

7. Ta Dot in Sunny Yellow by Michael Miller Polka Dot

8. Awning Stripe in Sunshine Yellow - Charlevoix by Minick and Simpson for Moda

9. Flowers on Aqua - Tutti Frutti by Timeless Treasures

10. Chevron in Blue - Cotton Chevrons by Riley Blake Designs

11. Ta Dot in Ocean Aqua by Michael Miller Polka Dot

12. Rain Drops in Rain Blue Jack and Jenny by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman

I could probably do more but I need to work more on my quilt!