Lots of Projects

Well, I haven't blogged in a long time.....just about a month.  It's been a crazy month.  I've been working on a lot of different things.  I've made several new purses, a nursing pillow with 2 covers, and a quilted duffle bag,   I also have curtains to make for my new niece or nephews bedroom and a shopping cart cover for him or her also.  My daughter's first birthday is coming up.  I can't believe how fast she is growing.  What a challenging but wonderful year it has been.  I also can't believe that I haven't worked at my job for almost a year either.  Granted what I do everyday is the hardest job I have ever done or will ever do.  What a joy to watch my daughter learn and grow each day.

Here are some pics of the projects that I have been working on.

Baby Blanket

So this baby blanket I made in about 1 hour.  I was "sew" easy!!!  I cut out some flowers to applique on out of a really pretty fabric.  I used a heat set adhesive on the back of the flowers and the center of the flowers and then ironed them on.  I then sewed the top appliqued piece to a plain back side.  I turned it right side out and sewed a border around the outside.  It is going to be a shower gift for my cousin. 

Just a note to anyone who sees any project on here....they all can be custom made for you! 

Crochet Hook Case

Good Morning Everyone!!!

Yesterday I worked on two crochet hook cases.  It was a super easy project that could actually be transformed for your needs.  It could be made to hold Knitting Needles, Paintbrushes, Art supplies or just as a simple pencil and pen holder.  The option are limitless for this little case.  It can be made larger or smaller and in any color with any kinds of embellishments.  I chose to put Yo-Yo's on it.  I just learned how to make those yesterday as well.  They are super easy.  I went and bought a Yo-Yo maker from Hobby Lobby yesterday.  I can make one in about 5 minutes tops!  They add such a feminine touch!  Let me know what you think!!

Library Bags

Today I worked on and finished both of the library bags for my niece and nephew.  It was a simple tote bag to do.  I added my own twists to the pattern like I usually do.  I added their names on the outside and a pocket on the inside.  Overall, they were a fun and easy project to do on a snowy day.  I am so excited to give them to my niece and nephew.  They love going to the library and reading books.  So now hopefully they will want to drag my sister to the library more and more.  Check out the pictures below.  I hope everyone is having a safe snow day and that the cleanup doesn't take forever.

Jumper

I finished sewing on the buttons for Sophia's jumper this morning.  It turned out really cute.  I wanted to make it so that she could wear it to a get together at my grandma's today.  I gathered all of her clothes to get her dressed today and put the jumper over a cute onsie and leggings only to find out that the jumper is too big.  Oh, well....I guess she can wear it in the summer.  I could probably give it to my niece and it would fit her for a little while.  Nevertheless....It was a cute and challenging project!

A ton of different ideas.....

Today my mom and I went to Royce Quilting in West Bend.  It was the first time that we had gone to that quilt shop and we were so excited to see all of the crazy fabric and ideas they had.  I left the store wanting to get a jelly roll pack and make a quilt of strips.  They had a beautiful quilt there that was so my colors.....brown, pink and cream.  It was beautiful and so easy to do!  I have finish some of the other projects that I already have the materials to make.  On the agenda for the rest of the day is to finish the jumper that I am making for Sophia and than 2 library bags for my niece and nephew!  I can't wait to do those.  They are going to turn out so cute!  I will post pics once I finish each project.  My mind is going about a million miles a minute!!!