obsessed with granite and vintage yellow

I always loved Joel Dewberry's Aviary, I did not buy enough of it and now it is hard to find, but I was very happy when I saw he has a new Aviary2 out!  Actually I saw it at my favorite local fabric shop.  I did not know what I was going to make but just knew that I had to have some of this new fabric. This is the line, from my favorite online fabric source.  I have ordered some other fabrics from this line also, pictures to follow when I complete those projects.
I chose Ironwork in Granite and Lodge Lattice in Vintage Yellow, then I found this great hat pattern that fits EVERYONE! Now I love hats and actually like to make them but when I saw that this pattern would fit my toddler boys, my daughter, myself and could be used to make baby gifts....I was sold. So as usual when I buy new fabric it does not sit for long.  The hat pattern was easy to follow and I enjoyed making it.  I probably spent 3 hours total so this will definately be a keeper. The flower is detatchable, I have not decided if the flower is for me yet though.....

Joel Dewberry - Aviary 2 Fabric Collection

Joel Dewberry - Aviary 2 Fabric Collection: "Bloom in Granite View Fabric Damask in Cavern View Fabric Damask in Granite View Fabric Ironwork in Granite View Fabric Lodge Lattice in Vintage Yellow View Fabric Sparrows in Cavern View Fabric Sparrows in Vintage Yellow View Fabric Woodgrain in Vintage"

quick baby gift

1-you can never have too many burp cloths

2-you can never have to many burp cloths

3-did I say there are never enough burp cloths .....CLEAN?

4-a new burp cloth is always nice

So what do you give a mother who already has a few children?

A burp cloth.

Materials:

• Chinese Prefold 100% Cotton Diapers (this type are the thickest, smoothest and hold shape after washing the best) I order mine on etsy in the supply category.  I usually buy  1 doz at a time for about $25, trust me its worth it.  To have this in your stash is very satisfying when you can put together a little gift set in less than an hour. Keep in mind that embellished burpies can run $15-20 each.
• assorted scrap fabrics
• iron on adhesive
• rickrack remnant

Lets get started:

1. Pre-wash diapers (you always pre-wash your fabrics RIGHT???)
• TIP: I like to wash my fabrics and diapers right away when I get them, that way when I put them away they are ready to use.
2. iron on the adhesive to your scraps, I like to lay my scraps out on the adhesive with the edges touching, then place wax paper over the top, then a pressing cloth before ironing, this way the wax paper will keep the adhesive from sticking to your iron and the cloth will keep the wax off your iron.
3. cut out triangle shapes, or any other desired shapes, this method is the same for all appliques
4. place triangles (the flags) on the center column in a wavy pattern
5. iron with pressing cloth
6. stitch over the edges of the flags 1/8" from edge
7. apply the zig-zag by folding under the end and backstitch, then run it along the tops of the flags curving and ensuring you have covered the top of the flags as you sew, fold the end edge as well and back stitch, trip threads....and this project is ready to give!

It is hard to believe that there is actually 8 steps to this little simple projects but it really sews up FAST!

last minute stocking stuffers

Made 2 crayon rolls for 2 Dodger lovin brothers for stocking stuffers, fast, easy, and cheap....yet useful! Thats the best part, check out this easy to follow tute.

Modern Meadow Quilt

IT IS DONE! I love the way it turned out and I love that I made something for me! This fabric is so lovely to look at and is so inviting to cuddle up with to read books, and knit away with in my grandpas old chair.  Looking forward to winter with it!

Modern Meadow Quilt Top

Just finished a quilt top for a lap quilt for Fall.
Now that I am looking at it all together I am seeing I could have turned a few rows so matching fabrics were more spread out , but this is one of those projects I just want to finish, you know what I mean?
I have 2 quilts and 3 wall hanging to machine quilt and just want to get to it!
I bought the Joel Dewberry Modern Meadow set in Sunny Day  from Hawthorn Threads and could not wait to dive in. My photo does not do the colors justice, when it is quilted I will take a better picture outside!

pillowcase love....

new photos:

I have made 6 pillowcases recently and have become very fond of making them...when I am not rushing and making foolish mistakes like pulling too hard when seam ripping and ripping the fabric instead of the thread....UGGGG, this is when I put the fabric down and walk away from the machine,  Well I picked it up again today to finish a gift.  My pillowcase journey started with this post, then it was changed when I read this tutorial and I ended up making my pillowcases with a comination of the two, I used the french seam idea for the side and bottom but used the "snake roll" as I am calling it for the top and it comes together soooo fast and so profdessional, I am addicted for sure.  Many more to come I hope, I want some for me!


My fabric choice for this set was:
Patricia Brave, Alhambra II
Main case: Arabesque Buds in Ivory
Cuff:: Tile Reflection in Olive
Trim: Mazy Bricks in Teal