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Archives for August 2009

Scrappy String Quilt

30 Aug

  My Inspiration.  A string quilt by Ashley at Film in the Fridge. I found this tutorial over at Film in the Fridge and I couldn't wait to try it out myself.  I hate waste, so I am always looking for uses for my fabric scraps.  I loved the look of Ashley's quilt.  The thin strip of white brings ... View Post

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Sewing
Tags:
fabric scraps, film in the fridge, scrappy quilt, string quilt

Hip Handmaids

28 Aug

My friend, Debra, just showed me this new local group, Hip Handmaids, and I am SO excited about it!   In the words of the founder: "Hip Handmaids is born out of a bizarre group of talented housewives that have handcrafted, unique wares to sell. Each vendor has been crafting ever since they could ... View Post

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Crafting, Sewing
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Burbank crafters, Hip Handmaids

Finished Stacked Coin Baby Quilt

27 Aug

I am so happy with how this quilt turned out.  It was so easy to cut and piece and the small size made it quick to stipple, but the results are impressive.  I think the stacked coin quilt is my new favorite pattern! Riley finally gave up his sleeping spot, much to his dismay: And after running out ... View Post

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Baby, Finished Quilts, Sewing
Tags:
2d zoo, Alexander Henry, Amy Butler, baby quilt, entertaining elephants, Midwest Modern, Stacked coin quilt

Stacked Coin Baby Quilt Progress

26 Aug

Riley has claimed the coin quilt as his own.  It's really hard to finish a quilt when there is a cute little kitty sleeping on it every time I walk away.     ... View Post

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Baby Clothing Quilt

25 Aug

These keepsake quilts made from squares of baby clothing by Hillary at Wee Wonderfuls are SOOOOO adorable and the perfect way to bring back memories of your child as a tiny baby in all their cute outfits.   Each square is made from a piece of baby clothing that was too tattered, worn, or stained to ... View Post

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Categories:
Baby, Crafting, Sewing
Tags:
baby blothing, baby quilt, keepsake quilt, uses for old baby clothing, wee wonderfuls

Stacked Coin Baby Quilt

23 Aug

What do you do when you are waiting for the baby to arrive?  Well you make another quilt, of course! I have been really eager to try a stacked coin quilt since I saw this one at Sew-Handmade.  Since I have extra time and nursery fabric on my hands, I decided to make a smaller one from scrap ... View Post

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Categories:
Baby, Crafting, Sewing
Tags:
Alexander Henry 2D zoo, Amy Butler, baby quilt, entertaining elephants, Midwest Modern, scrappy quilt, Stacked coin quilt

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