Mixer Cover Remix 2

One of my dear friends just moved into a new house.  She also has a new mixer.  I thought that she would like a mixer cover, too.  This one doesn't have a pocket, but I really like the embellishments.

Fabric:  Make Life by Sweetwater of Moda

A New Mixer Cover

Mom wanted a new mixer cover.  She picked out this pretty Pam Kitty Morning fabric, don't you love it?  She wanted a pocket on it for her manual and spatulas.  I have a sick kid today....stomach flu.  So, I will keep this one short.

Pinwheel Baby Quilt

I have always wanted to make this pinwheel baby quilt by Jodi of Pleasant Home.  Always finally came true, I guess.  I whipped out the quilt top in about 4 hours.  You can find the tutorial here at Moda Bake Shop.

Fabric:  Ten Little Things by Jenn Ski of Moda (her first line)
FYI:  Only precuts are released of this line right now.  Yardage comes in April.

I love the prairie points.  Oh, and the pinwheels.  Very cute.

Now I must admit, that Jodi has you cut your squares into triangles before sewing them for the 4 quarters of your pinwheel.  I had never done a pinwheel this way.  I know...you're thinking, what?  I kind of like it.  Sure beat drawing lines.  Also, I had never pressed my seams open.  I usually marry the seams....you know what I mean?  I think these worked out better than any of my previous pinwheels.  Nice and pointy.  You know what I mean?

Pinafore Bag- Strawbery Fields Edition

Friday night...I stayed up late and sewed this cute bag.  It is called Pinafore Bag by Me and My Sister.  I used Strawberry Fields.  I know some of you are scratching your heads....saying, I thought she used the last of her SF?  Well, what I said was I used the last of my charms.  I still have some yardage.  LOL.  I told you, I am a fabric hoarder.  I liked the darts int his bag, I liked the recommended quilting (notice the triple stripes of quilting), I liked the original pocket idea, and I really like the size...quite large for big bag queens like myself.  The turning of the handles, I am not going to lie to you gals....big pain.  I am hoping it is like the pain of labor and you forget it after awhile because I have the fabric to make myself one of these and I would like to.

This is a birthday present present so mums the word if you see my mom.  She doesn't hardly ever get  on here, so I figure I am safe to share it.  I hope the bag isn't too big for her.  It is pretty big. 

All Framed Up Baby Quilt

I finished this baby quilt over the weekend.  I have been working on this project on and off for a while now.  I wanted to wait until I was confident about the baby's name, as I have run into a baby name change before.  Nothing worse than having something personalized when it isn't right. 

Fabric:  Ruby
Pattern:  All Framed Up, which can be found at the Moda Bake Shop

I also made these coordinating burp clothes. I was very happy with how everything came out.

Out of curiousity, I have had some requests at work for some baby quilts, which I haven't agreed to.  I keep very busy with my own projects.  However, I was curious...how much would you charge for a baby quilt like this?  2 charm packs, 1 y kona, binding, yard and quarter backing, embroidered. 

Pack and Go Bag

I used Sweetwater's Pack and Go pattern to make this bag.  The pattern was easy, but it was not lined and it had unfinished seams, which I didn't know when I bought it.  Well, I added a lining, but the seams were still unfinished.  I think I have thought of a way to fix that next time.  I am not a fan of unfinished seams.  Of course, the zipper is wonky and backwards....it was not going so well in the sewing room last night.  Next time, it will be better,  I do love the size of it. 

Early Bird Drawing

About time that I wrap up this swap, right?  I was amazed that I had so many people ship early this time.  I love it.  Great job.  I used a number generator for the 25 people that shipped early and here are the winners....


Narelle

Wendy



















I will get those packages out to you, soon!