Quilt WIP

The quilt is all pieced now, just last night I put together the backing and it is all basted and ready for quilting... I can't wait to see how it all comes together binding and all! It is so hard to leave a project this close to being finished to go to work. I know that I will be thinking about stitching it up all day long!

~happy sewing!

WIP

I have all the pieces cut for a baby quilt that I am sewing up for a friend. I LOVE, LOVE, Love the colors. I have been wanting to use the Alexander Henry 2D Zoo fabric on top and I think this project is the perfect fit. I have seen other quilts made with this print in blues and greens and I really like how all the browns that I am using makes the other colors pop. I can't wait to get to this one. Hopefully I will make lots of headway this weekend.

Also, I have finished my brother's quilt and am stoked about showing photos except I haven't mailed it to him yet, and his birthday is tomorrow. I am a lame sister. Well, kind of. I did, after all make him a quilt. I am not even sure he checks in at Craftyblossom, but to play it safe I will not share until he receives it!
~Happy Sewing

little gnomes.

This little burp cloth/bib set was made for a woman who just had two little gnomes (twins) on friday, both a boy and a girl. How perfect!? Anyway, my friend who commissioned them wanted something kind of gender neutral and I am hoping that these fit the bill. I love the Heather Ross fabric I used, although I have never used it for big projects. My yardage is all cut up at one end because i like to isolate the cuteness of each gnome.

I backed the burp cloths in cream colored flannel because it was cozy, and it won't slide off the shoulder of the burper. I like 'em.

In other news, I am working diligently on a quilt for my brother's birthday and I am starting to fear that i won't have it done in time. Luckily, the quilt doesn't require much forethought. Good choice for me.... :) Have a great day!

~happy sewing

quilted french press cozy.

This was a little project out of a cute little book I picked up at my local quilting shop. The book is called The New Handmade. This book has awesome projects for both beginners and the seasoned sewer alike. The examples are made with super cute modern fabrics, I have been enjoying thumbing through it for inspiration. I decided to use patchwork, well, because I love it and I used up a bunch of scraps from my previous quilt. I also used khaki corduroy which is from a nice sized scrap that I cut from an old pair of pants, that I couldn't completely part with.

The cozy is fastened with hook and loop tape that I sewed on, it is really strong and makes for easy removal. Here's hoping for a hotter second cup....

Happy sewing~

strawberry shortcake quilt.

When I was a wee one, I had a pair of footed Strawberry Shortcake pajamas. You know the painfully polyester variety, with the plastic foot treads that cracked after many washing? yep those were my favorite. When I was a little girl i had the doll and all of her strangely scented friends the strawberry house and garden. It was awesome. My dad started calling me his Strawberry Shortcake baby, and it stuck.... now, if he is feeling especially sweet, he will call me that. I have an affinity for this summery treat and all the memories it holds for me.

Nevermind that there are cherries on the back...The fabric went so well together!

No, it isn't the licensed Strawberry Shortcake here. Although, a vintage piece of Strawberry Shortcake fabric would be great in this quilt. This quilt has been in my mind for a while. It is constructed of both new and old fabrics, the strawberry prints are actually pretty old.

Happy Sewing~