I Could Just Eat These Up

Who couldn't use a Peep garland for Easter?! (Best part? This one is calorie-free!)

Paint taking SOOOO long to dry!

My Christmas Present Finally Finished

This was Jason's Christmas present to me, and I love it! The original design is called "Homespun Stars" and is an Amish woman's design. The original pattern was nine stars set in a 3x3 grid, but I really wanted a runner, so I pieced together an extra star. Which was no easy task -- the kit was none too generous on fabric allowance!

The final layout

I love, love, love the colors!

The back is a little crazy and a lot of fun!

The place of honor

I Finished One For Me

This pattern was from a Relief Society meeting several years ago where we could buy patterns from www.pineneedles.com for a reduced price. I finally made one for me!

Table Runner for Teacher Appreciation Week

The PTA President asked for parents to donate items for the Teacher Appreciation Week luncheon raffle, so I thought since I had so many little scraps and I really wanted to try string blocks, that I would donate a practice project. Using scraps equals a free present!

The only problem was that I loved it and wanted to keep it when it was finished!

(But I guess that is how you should feel about all gifts.)

Quilted vertically in 1/4-inch lines

Backed with yellow check from a sheet at the thrift store.

Project cost: $1.05. Now I can't wait to make one for me!

Baby Quilts for Project Linus Part 1

Our service project for the Relief Society March Birthday Party was, of course, tying quilts! A lady in our ward donated fabric and I pieced together six baby quilt tops. All in all, with other fabric donations, we tied 10 quilts to give to our local chapter of Project Linus, a program that provides quilts for those in need, whether it be babies or teenagers, homeless or battered. A good project that turned out really fun!

Panel quilt front

Panel quilt back

Baby Girl Disappearing Nine Patch

Small squares

Best part: I kept the scraps for my little projects I love to do! (Such as the table runner in the next post...)

Baby Quilts for Project Linus Part 2

Dragonflies

Baby Boy Disappearing Nine Patch

Baby Boy Bugs

Thoughts

One year ago today I was sitting in the emergency room with a sewing machine needle stuck in the tip of my finger, feeling so frustrated with myself that I wouldn't be able to finish Jason's Match Day quilt by Match Day. Two little scars and a little bit of residual tenderness are all I have left from that day. Here's to careful sewing and the hope that this little incident is never repeated.

First Aid Kits for Relief Society

I cut out 30 of these babies, then I sewed these 14 together.

At the RS meeting we sewed Ziploc bags down the middle and covered it with bias tape (which I also made).

Projects like these are why I can't find the time to finish my Amish Stars quilt. I'm happy to report that the top is finished, though!

Ryan's Birthday Car Mat

I saw the idea for this at emilys-little-world.blogspot.com and knew that Ryan would love it. A nice, quiet toy for church? Bonus!

(Apparently the pictures are too big for one post.)

Car Mat Part 2

Happy to report that both Ryan and Lightning like it!

A Quilt for Dennis

This quilt is for our friend Dennis, our next-door neighbor who recently found out his cancer had returned after being in remission for almost a year.

The best part is that using scraps made this quilt very inexpensive. The sad part is that I still have a ton of plaid and blue scraps.

Bias binding -- I love it!

The Finished Amish Star Blocks

Miss Bunny's Blankie

Emily's Bunny was in need of a blankie.

And a pillow, too, of course.

Just look at that smile! I think she likes it.

And so did Emily!

Miss Teddy's Blankie

Chelsey's Teddy was chilly at night.

So I made her a blankie and a pillow, too.

I definitely think this was a hit!

(I've caught Chels trying to snuggle under this little 18 inch quilt.

It really is cozy!)

A Baseball Pillowcase for My Little Baseball Fan

I think he thought it might be something a little more interesting!

Despite his disgusted look in the picture, he now absolutely loves his new "baseball pillow."

Christmas Presents

I made a few of these snowmen for a few special family members for Christmas. I think they are so cute! I hope I can get enough made over this next year so everyone who wants one can have one. (I've had a few requests!) They are easy and are a completely scrap-friendly project.

I managed to finish my MIL Denise's present barely in time to mail it, but

I was very happy with how it turned out!