Fabric Baskets

Today, I've been sewing some fabric baskets.  The fabric is a home decor weight by Joel Dewberry.  They turned out quite large, still playing around with different sizes etc.  Also, not to sure about the handles.  They should be shorter, or maybe spaced a little further apart on the basket, they look like puppy dog ears to me.  Anyhow, they are roomy and pretty sturdy to store all your pretty things in.  I'll be sewing up a bunch more- I have another fair to do June 24th at St. Mary's Boat Club in Halifax.  I'll be participating with the East Coast Momma Collective that day. 
Also, linking this to Freshly Pieced and The Needle and Thread Network!

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Spring Bloggers Quilt festival

It's time for Amy's Spring Bloggers quilt festival, so I decided to enter this gray/aqua/red quilt.  She has hundreds of quilt link ups on her blog, and they are all so beautiful!  This is my most recent quilt finish, and to be honest, I haven't had a chance to start anything else!  Too busy with smaller sewing projects I guess.  I used a tutorial from Fresh Lemon quilts, and just made it more of a baby/lap quilt size.  I love the bright pops of color against the ash background, and used some leftovers to make a pretty strip of color on the back.  Now, time to drool over all the other gorgeous quilts in the gallery!

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More See me Sew purse kits

I finished 2 more bags for Kelly which will be displayed in her store.  She sells the kits to make these purses at her store My Stamping Studio.  It comes with all the supplies, you just need to add thread, scissors, and a sewing machine!

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Messenger Bag

I made this messenger bag for my daughter Claire from the See Me Sew kit by My Mind's Eye.  It was pretty easy to put together, the only thing I would recommend is adding some fusible interfacing on the outside fabrics to give it a little but more structure.  I was so busy on Friday trying to finish up stuff for the market, but Claire convinced me she needed this bag to go to said market, so she washed the dishes, folded and put away laundry and helped with supper!  How could I say no to that!  So I sewed it after supper and she was very happy.
Linking up to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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Ready as I'll ever be....

Well, I have everything priced and ready to go.  There are more blanket/bib sets but they are packed up already.  My business card order was ready today as well, so I can bring those tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll see some of my readers out tomorrow at the Dartmouth Farmers Market, cross your fingers for  a nice sunny day, that always encourages people to be out and about!

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Busy preparing

I know I haven't updated my blog in a few days, but I really have been sewing!  I made a few more blankets for the market this Saturday, and next on my agenda are more crayon wallets and snack bags.  I must admit, the top flannel blanket is my favorite, it's by Anne Kelle.  I love her colorful designs for kids.
I'm linking this up to The Needle and Thread network and Quiltstory today.

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My Mind's Eye Purse kit

I made this purse for Kelly who owns a scrapbooking store and has started selling kits made by My Mind's Eye to make this little bag.  I made it yesterday, and must admit that I made a mistake and sewed the 2 short sides together, instead of the 2 long sides before adding the ruffles etc.  Of course, I didn't realize this until I turned everything right side out and wondered why my purse was wider and shorter instead of longer and more narrow.  However, I do like the shape of this purse, it still turned out very cute, and now we know there are 2 options for the shape!!
I'm linking this to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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Cocoa on a cold, wet day

Seems silly to make a Christmas card today, but I just had to ink up this stamp and color it for the first time.  The whip cream on top is perfect pearl pen, the stamp is by Impression Obsession, paper is razzleberry by Stampin Up! 

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500th Post!!

For my 500th post, I'm showing you a ribbon taggie that was made for  a custom order.  She wanted one made for a little boy, and I had just the fabric!  I bought this in Elmsdale at It's Sew Time, I thought it was just so cute and was certain I could find a good use for it!  Anyhow, I can't believe I've had 500 posts-what could I possible have had to show that many times!!  Beautiful, sunny day here in Nova Scotia, hope everyone is enjoying their day wherever you may be reading this!

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New Crayon Wallets

 Here's how it looks on the inside, with crayons, gel pens and a notepad.

I've been making some new crayon wallets over the last day or so.  I'm using the PDF pattern from JCasa Handmade.  Kids love these wallets, and I'm loving the fun fabric I found to use!  I bought the reclaimed wood tray they are in from Rusty Hinges in Halifax, love having neat display items, and they have plenty.  I'll be at the Dartmouth Farmers Market at Alderney landing on May 12th from 8am-1pm for any of you who read that are local!  I'm linking this to Magic Onions, Friday nature's table today.

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Quilt Finish!

I' m finished!  I put the last stitch in the binding last night, and I'm so proud of it!  I used the pattern from Fresh Lemon Quilts, just made it a little smaller more of a baby/toddler size.  I'm going to link this to Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts  and to SewHappyGeek and
Needle and Thread Network .

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WIP Wednesday

I am almost finished of this quilt, just have to make the scrappy binding. I started this over Christmas holidays, and didn't know how to quilt it for the longest time, so I just left it! Anyhow, yesterday I decided to baste it, then just did horizontal lines on my machine. I used a new to me thread, a variegated gray Sulky and I love it. It has a sheen to it, and I used a longer stitch length- 3.5 on my Pfaff- and I quite like how it turned out. Today, binding, so expect to see a finished photo soon!

Linking up to Lee today.

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Back from the Bahamas!

We are back from our vacation to Nassau, Bahamas. We went over Easter break and just got home last night. Lots of fun, great weather and a beautiful place to take your family. A bit on the pricey side, but they have a lot of fun excursions that would never be available in Canada! I mean, where else can we snorkel with sharks and stingrays??? Nice break, but I think we are all glad to be home again and get back to some normal routine (and I do want to get back to my sewing machine before our summer starts!).

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...and sprinkles on top

Love this cupcake fabric, and when I found the pink flannel with the little dots I immediately thought the pink looked like icing with sprinkles. I really like the look of these receiving blankets, just finding it a little tricky to get the corners to lie perfectly flat.

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter weekend!

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Bite Me

I finished 2 more blanket sets today- the top one ( I believe it's called Hoo's in the Forest, by Doohickey Designs) will be on it's way to Newfoundland soon - and the flannel Michael Miller Bite Me fabric (apples) will be going in my stash to put on my sale table. As you can tell, I'm addicted to making these blankets lately. I have a large stash of chenille, and I won't let myself by anymore until I use up what I have!

Linking up to WIP Wednesday today (see side button!)

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