Showing posts with label gift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift. Show all posts

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Jasmine's Playplace

I used this great Cardtable Playhouse pattern from Empty Bobbin's blog.
The pattern was easy to follow and fun to customize.

Jasmine's colors are pink and purple. I think she'll love playing in her own playplace!

Now, she needs some mail for her mailbox.
[hidden french seams on the corners]
This is by far the pinkest thing I've ever made.



Sunday, December 19, 2010

The secret colorwheel project revealed!

My first post on the colorwheel surprise was mentioned here.
I followed this tutorial from Chez Beeper Bebe for colorwheel numbered beanbags.
I think they turned out great!








I made two sets: one for a special cousin and the other for a good friend.
Let's hope they like 'em!



Thursday, November 11, 2010

My next project: colorwheel surprise

I've just begun my next project.
I've chosen some bold fabrics in a colorwheel.
This is just a sneak peek at the fabrics... stay tuned for the finished project!





Saturday, September 4, 2010

Tinkerbell D9P update - It's finished! and a bonus tutu


Here's another gratuitous shot of the tutu. It's super cute!

I quilted the Tinkerbell quilt myself on the Juki:
Here's the finished project. It's naptakular!
And another close up of Jasmine's name embroidered:
A matching pillowcase:
With French Seams -
My favorite quilt model, Stella, showing off the purple polka-dot flannel on the backside.
I see many naps in Jasmine's future....

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Tinkerbell D9P


Here's this weekend's work on a very special quilt for a very special girl who adores Tinkerbell.

In the bright sun, I was not able to capture the vibrant colors of the quilt.


Here's a shot of the sun-lit backside:


And...
Thanks to the handiwork of my Aunt Mary,

We have a personalized touch -


I hope Jasmine loves it!

It's not quite done as of this posting.
Here's the quilt on the table freshly basted:
My nifty new scissors I picked up in Paducah this year, made by Kai, cut thru this big roll of flannel & cotton batting:
Here, you can see the scissors, too:
The binding will match the small green squares!
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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Uncle David's Vintage Drunkard's Path

The wonderful vintage fabrics I first mentioned here have been cut, pieced, & quilted.

These fabrics came from Uncle David's mother & sister:


I'm pretty sure these two gals bought these fabrics, stashed it in a box, and forgot about them.
In 1955.

These cloths were in great condition!

This is my first attempt at curves and at the drunkard's path quilt pattern.
The pattern is super cute and easier than I expected.

Here, you can see the pieced backing with the vintage pieces:
I used the red fabric with green strawberries for binding (also vintage)
The curves came out so much better than I could have imagined:
Again, quilted by the fabulous gals at Melear's Fabrics in Salem & Sullivan MO.

Delivered to Uncle David this morning.... I think he loved it!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Caitlynn's Hearts-a-Fire Quilt

Here's Caitlynn's birthday quilt!
Wrapped, before it made the journey to Baltimore:


Quilted by the gals at Melear Fabrics. It's looks great - there's little hearts all over it!




I think it was the perfect size, color, and pattern for her.
Happy Birthday, Caitlynn!



Emmalina's First Quilt

Here's Emmalina's first quilt!
I followed the tutorial at Tall Grass Studio for the wonky log cabin pattern.
It makes a great baby quilt!


Fun and wonky everywhere -
Here, I hand-stitched an "E."


Warm flannel on the backside.
Sleep well, little Emmalina!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Bonus Vintage Fabrics

A million thanks to my Aunt Lynn & Uncle David for these wonderful vintage fabrics.
I'm not sure what they'll turn into - but it will be something wonderful, I'm sure.




Thursday, January 7, 2010

Pre-cut Pinwheels

This is a pre-cut pinwheel kit I bought from John Flynn Quilt Company.
It went together pretty easily today, while I'm shut-in from a mini-snowstorm.
The top right corner looks better in person than in this photo!




Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Handmade Christmas: Fun Cloth Napkins & Vintage Napkin Rings

The cloth napkins and vintage (ebay) napkin rings were a big hit!

Bees & Apples

Birds


Baseballs


more Baseballs




Cherries





Pears






brown swirlies


blue, black, & green square bullseyes