A Sneak Peak

I started a new project.  It has taken me longer than I expected, but I think it is going to be fabulous.  Lots of hand applique and hand quilting in this one. 

My Line Art Quilt

I saw this pattern in the Quilts and More magazine.  It looked simple and sweet and the perfect use of a jelly roll that I had in my stash.  It really was easy to make.  Just add 2 and 1/2 inch strips of white to each side of the fabric and stagger them to what looks good to you.  After I had it all put together, I just quilted it 1/4 inch on each side of the seams.  The jelly roll I used was one of Mary Engelbreit's.  I'm not sure which one but I do love this fabric.  My daughter, Amy claimed it as soon as she saw it.  I think I might make a mini one from the leftovers.

The back

More Stroller Quilts (They work great with car seats, too!)

Here are a few more stroller quilts I made.  The blue one already has a special baby boy to go to.  And as promised, I am going to donate one stroller quilt a month to the children's hospital's NICU.  These quilts are quick and easy.  No batting required since they are backed with chenille.  They are trimmed in rick rack and stitched together inside out and turned.  Then a simple cross hatch quilting and finished.  Voila! :)

A New Years Resolution to Stash Management

I have decided I have way too much fabric.  Now, just because I have too much doesn't mean I want to get rid of any of it.  I love fabric.  I love to look at it and I love to touch it.  I buy fabric that I don't have plans for.  I may have ideas for it, but sometimes (well, I have to be honest, a lot of the time), the ideas don't become reality because there just isn't enough time.  But I continue to add to my collection when a fabric catches my eye.  I have yards and yards of fabric, jelly rolls, fat quarters and lots and lots of charm packs.  So,  I decided to make a New Year's resolution.  No more fabric until I use what I have.  Of course there are conditions to this resolution.  I can get fabric to coordinate with fabric in my stash if I need it for a project.  But only as a necessity.  I really want to stick to this.  I know it won't be easy.  Especially with all those beautiful new fabrics coming out.  I am really determined and I know I can do it.

Stroller Quilts for the NICU

     My sister is the vice president of the Children's Hospital here in Louisville.  I am so proud of her.  She is an amazing person and a wonderful sister.  I was trying to think of something I could do for her hospital.  Something that I thought could be a small gesture that might help a family going through a really tough time.  I decided to make a couple of stroller quilts to donate to the NICU.  The family can keep them and hopefully during the hospital stay bring a little comfort to them. 

     I decided to use flannel and chenille.  The chenille is thick enough that batting isn't necessary.  And the flannel is soft so the tiny babies can lay on them and feel comfortable.  These measure about 27" x 27".  I edged them with rick rack.  They are the perfect size for the NICU.  And later perfect for car seats or strollers.  I am happy with the way they turned out and I hope some babies love them, too. 

Julianne's Purse

    Misty asked me to make a purse for Julianne for Christmas.  Juli is only 20 months old and most purses on the market are just too big.  And the ones that aren't too big are just too expensive.  I whipped out a special fat quarter I had been saving and knew it would be the perfect fabric for this purse.  I used leftover chenille from stroller quilts to line it with.  It is the perfect size and I think it turned out really sweet.  I didn't have a pattern, I just winged it.  What do you think?

Baby Shower Gifts

 I've been pretty busy lately. There was a baby shower this past weekend for a dear girl who grew up across the street from us. Erin and Misty have been best friends since they were three years old. Erin has been like a daughter to me. I have loved her like my own. Well, I just had to make her a few goodies for the shower.

                                       A burp cloth

Onesies

The quilt

 

The label

Erin had a great time at her shower and got lots of baby gifts.  I made some over sized receiving blankets, too.  I used one of them as wrapping paper.  Quite practical and the perfect size for swaddling.