Eliza’s Blankie – part 2 (reverse-applique tutorial)
Embroidered Minky Blanket Tutorial part 1 – machine embroidery Embroidered Minky Blanket Tutorial part 3 – finishing Start off with a 7″ plastic embroidery hoop. I bought mine at my local quilt shop....
View ArticleMinky Baby Blanket Tutorial – part 3 (finishing)
Embroidered Minky Blanket Tutorial part 1 – machine embroidery Embroidered Minky Blanket Tutorial part 2 – reverse applique When sewing with minky in the past, I’ve used a walking foot but I found that...
View ArticleAnother Knot Dress Review (Simplicity 2171)
I’ve already written a review on this pattern (Simplicity 2171). (similar to McCall’s 6387) This is the first dress I made with the pattern… I wanted to write another on this third dress I made. I...
View ArticleA Crafty Belated Christmas
Shane’s off from work for 13 days! He’s on vacation and so I thought I would be on vacation too. Hahaha!!! Aren’t I hysterical!? Well to be fair, he doesn’t really feel like he’s on vacation and I’m...
View ArticleWork on It Wednesday – Week 13 – 3/27
We’ve got a button! We’re officially official! Last week’s UFO: Riley Blake February Mystery Quilt Block BEFORE: This is the picture from last Wednesday… AFTER: I was really not looking forward...
View ArticleLittle Red Riding Hood Felt Doll
Project: Little Red Riding Hood felt doll Pattern Maker: Ginger Melon Materials: 100% wool felt, DMC thread, 6mm black eyes I really like making these little felt dolls. I find it a little...
View ArticleFabric Coil Bowl
I took a class at my local quilt shop, Back Porch Fabrics. It’s supposed to have spaces with beads hand-sewn in. That’s the way I brought it home. But before I took a picture Charlotte promptly...
View ArticleBig minky blankies and a missing mermaid
I finished another minky/flannel big blankie. This one was about 42″ by 60″. I’m thinking about making one of these for me. They are so cozy and pretty easy to make since it’s just two pieces of...
View ArticleGlitter kitty flannel pajamas
It’s been a very long time since I sewed the kids clothes. I’ve been wanting to make pajamas for Ana because she is growing out of the footed pjs and I don’t want to buy anymore. I am feeling more...
View ArticleBirdcage Dress – Simplicity 2466
I love how this dress turned out. Unfortunately, it took some major reworking because the pattern is hugely flawed! When I was nearly complete (everything was done except the bottom band), I noticed...
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