Pink!

I can't believe how much pink fabric I have now after finishing this quilt. I went to Fields not really knowing what I wanted but after looking at all the fabric in the pink section I new what I wanted to do.  A Pink Strippy Quilt!

I started out by cutting all the strips in varying lengths and arranging them so they looked good to the eye.

I sewed them together and after making the quilting sandwich I quilted them also in  a straight line pattern about a 1/4 in from the edge of each fabric.

Turns out that straight line quilting is slightly harder than I originally thought.  Mostly because there is just no room for mistakes.  You really have to pay attention and make sure everything is super straight.

I bound it in a pretty Kona solid, and you can kinda see the backing which is a light pink and white flannel so you know it'll be super soft after it's washed.

...and finally the final product.  Still needs to be washed in this picture and it's so much more crinkly and soft after it was washed. I definitely recommend washing the quilts before selling or giving them away. 

Tada!  and if you are interested in purchasing this little baby you can do so at my shop!

It measures 40"x40" washed and it should not shrink much more after more washes.

New Stash

I bought some pretty new fabric!!!

What to make is the question! 

...and check out my store!

Weekend Fun

This past weekend was my sister-in law and cousins' 18th birthday which means lots of family time. When my husbands family gets together it's quite the gathering so for the most part I really don't get much done...but I did manage to make this cute little dress for one of the nieces. 

Didn't it just turn out great!? Although, how could it not considering she is such a cutie! =)

And a couple of close-up pictures.

For this heart I just cut out little hearts from scraps and zig-zag stitched them right on the dress.

It took about an hour although after finishing the dress my husband pointed out that the circumference of the chest area might have been a little small, and since I don't have kinds myself I just had to guess... so I let it out a little more and re-sewed the straps which took a little longer, but it was worth it at the end.

Pretty Pink Pillowcases

I'm trying to figure out what kind of items I want to make a lot of to sell on Etsy, I mean, I feel like people would be more apt to buy things that look like you're a pro at instead of random things you make even if they are still high quality.  Sooo... I'm still trying lots of different things, so until then you'll have to bear with me, but here are a pair of cute pillow cases currently on sale at my shop.  Check them out! Or, buy them here!

 And they even have cute little french hems!!

 

 Check out some of my other items here!