Nov 9, 2016 | Crafts, Quilting, Sewing
This week I finished my very first quilt! This is called the Peek-A-Boo Bear quilt designed by Wendi at Shiny Happy World. (Check out her site for fabulous patterns and tips.) I used the QAYG (Quilt as You Go) method and the back of the quilt is made with cuddle...
Aug 14, 2016 | Crafts, Sewing
I was fiddling around in my craft room today – now mostly my sewing room – and had intended on starting a new project, but realized I needed to order a few items before I could get started. So instead, I headed to my Pinterest Sewing board to find a...
Dec 29, 2014 | Crafts, Sewing
I made three more Charity Bears to give out to my girlfriends for the big University of Louisville vs University of Kentucky basketball game over the weekend. I think they turned out so cute! Now I just need to make a UofL bear for myself!Making these bears has been a...
Dec 9, 2014 | Crafts, Sewing
Today I sewed my first stuffy, which will be a Christmas gift for Laila, my one-year-old granddaughter. I needed something simple for my first stuffy attempt, so I opted for the free Charity Bear pattern by Shiny Happy World.Laila loves soft fleece so I cut the main...
Nov 21, 2014 | Crafts, Sewing
We recently purchased a new area rug, swapped out curtains and painted so now my old red throw pillows did not match at all. Rather than spending $60 on four new ones, I decided to spend $20 on fabric and make my own covers that can be slipped off and thrown in the...