Applique Tree

I made this applique pillow using the wonderful tutorial from Allison at Cluck Cluck Sew. I love love love how it turned out. And now I am considering making something similar as a quilt or possibly a wall hanging?

My little peanut is a fan.

Rub a Dub Dub

I am slowly getting back into sewing. This week, I made hooded towels for both of the kids using this super easy tutorial from Little Birdie Secrets.

This method creates a very nice finished seam for the towels so they (hopefully) won't fray.

Look at that - they work! Two clean and dry children!

Christmas Quilt in the Works

Back in the Saddle

Guess who got back to sewing this week? I haven't touched my machine since September 1st (the day before my son was born) and it feels sooooo good to be back in action. I'm almost finished with the top for a throw-sized Christmas quilt for our family. It's sort of a fatter version of the Stacked Coin Quilt. I'll have photos to share soon - I'm very excited to be back in the saddle, so to speak.

Online Quilt Festival

Amy from Park City Girl is having an Online Quilt Festival. I'm a little late to join in, but wanted to share my favorite quilt. This black and white throw is my favorite. I love all of the fabrics, I love black and white, and I love that it's big enough to snuggle up with all of my favorite people in the world.

Some details...



Yahoo!

A Quilt for a Homeless Child

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you may recall that I got a little carried away in making quilts for our new son. I ended up making FOUR quilts for our little guy. And while I love quilts and I love Matthew, I've decided that we don't need that many quilts for this child. One of my goals for 2009 was to donate a quilt to a worthy cause. And when I heard about Margaret's Hope Chest and the goal to make quilts for homeless children this Christmas, I knew instantly that one of our quilts had found a new home.


Here's the quilt that I will be sending to a needy child. I sincerely hope he/she finds comfort and warmth under it's fabric.

Quilts in Use

I think he loves his quilt as much as I do. :)


The little black-and-white quilt has gotten a ton of use. It's just the perfect size for the car seat and a quick nap in the moses basket.


I'm also getting the itch to start a quilt - my first since becoming a mother of two. I have something in mind for a Christmas quilt... stay tuned!

More Baby Photos

Have I mentioned how in love I am? And why I'm not sewing and not complaining?

(12 days old)


Check out this adorable hat from this seller on etsy.com.

Ahh... there's nothing like a newborn.