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Scallop Garland Tutorial

Scallop Garland Tutorial

Remember the garland tutorial that I mentioned a few days ago?

Well, it’s about to start – 3, 2, 1 …….0.

 

The first garlands that I made were white, but I used a really pretty orange for this tutorial because, well, it’s pretty. And it shows up better in indoor pics than the white did.

First, cut (or tear) a few 1″ strips of fabric.
Fold each strip in half, in half again and again and so forth, until there are 12 layers (I found that 12 was about all that I could cut through).
Cut your stacks of strips into 1 1/2″ sections.
Trace a half circle onto the top layer. I used a spool of thread for this one, but I’ve used other things too.
And then, cut ’em out!

Next, you’ll need your pile of half circles, 2 6″ strips of ribbon, thread and scissors. And a sewing machine. That really helps too.

Take one of the ribbon strips, fold it in half and lay it on top of one of the half circles.
Lay another half circle on top of this stack, sandwiching the ribbon between two pieces of fabric.
Run this stack through the sewing machine and line continue to sew the half circles, making a line of scallops as you sew.
When you have achieved a length that you are happy with, make another fabric and ribbon sandwich and feed it through the machine, back stitch and cut the thread.
That’s it!

What do you think, want to make one too?

 I’m linking this at some of these blogs – head on over and check ’em out!

winning and a new blogging friend

winning and a new blogging friend

So, a few weeks ago I entered a giveaway over on The Back Country Drive and, lo and behold, I won!!!
It was my first time ever winning a giveaway on a blog and it was so much fun. :)

Anyway, I thought I’d share with you a few photos of what I won (it’s pretty cute).

Quoting from her blog:

I used to have a company called Cottage Cowgirl. I made little cowgirl clothing. I have taken a break from it and am currently re-planning my business and starting back up this Fall.
This dress and skirt were made for your little cowgirl in mind. They are 100% cotton and have a cute little texas star design. The dress is a size 12-18 months and the skirt is a size 2t.
I chose the dress and it fits Emma beautifully. It has elastic along the back of the bodice to make sure that it will fit her for a while, too. :)
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I could post photos of Emma all day long! I’m thinking that the dress would also be darling over a pair of leggings or jeans as she gets taller. I’ve been doing that with some of her other dresses that I haven’t been ready to consign to the depths of a hand-me-down box, and it’s worked really well. And been super cute!

Thanks again to Cheech at Back Country Drive for the giveaway! We love it. <3

Late Summer Sewing

Late Summer Sewing

Emma has been shooting up like a little sunflower this summer! She’s outgrowing her clothes again (my baby girl is getting so big! *sniff*).

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I just packed away all her tops that were mid-drifting on her and realized that she didn’t have very many left! Vemma is starting to take off but our budget is still pretty tight, so I didn’t feel like going out and spending money on clothing that she might only be wearing for another two or three months. Also, I had this cute fabric in the closet and had found this darling tutorial and free pattern on Prudent Baby ….. so Emma got a new top!

Em's new top
I used some darling quilting weight fabric for the “skirt” of the top, and bits of a linen blouse that I’ve been cutting up for the neckline and trim around the bottom. The pattern is made to have snaps instead of buttons, but I was out of snaps and, on top of that, there were some vintage bunny buttons in my collection that I’ve been wanting to use – so I finally did!

Em's new top
Emma enjoys the soft breeziness of the top, and I am loving the adorable little one it’s on. She seems to be getting more and more darling each day.

Linking to these parties – click on over and check out all the gorgeous fun-ness!

a blanket for our little one

a blanket for our little one

I made a blanket for Ian using the Scallop Blanket “pattern” (it’s actually more like illustrated instructions than a traditional pattern) from Bend The Rules Sewing. If you haven’t seen Bend The Rules yet, I highly recommend thumbing through a copy. My mother-in-law gave me the book for last Christmas and I am loving it!

Even though I didn’t get an ultrasound during my pregnancy with Ian I was fairly sure that we were having a boy. So for his blanket I pulled out the yard of this airplane fabric that I had bought at Hancock when I was pregnant with Emma.
I already knew we were having a girl when I got it, but it was so sweet and classic, and, well, that ultrasound might have been wrong! Now it seems as if Hancock has discontinued the print, so I’m glad I went ahead and bought it instead of waiting until we had a boy.
The blanket has cotton flannel on the back to make it a bit more snugly. :)


Since I used a light color for the backing and the stitching was clearly visible (and since Ian was taking his time coming – he was a week overdue) I took the time to quilt four airplanes in the center squares. They are “flying” around the center in a circle and add a nice bit of detail.


new listing:

new listing:

Upcycled Tshirt Blooms and also a listing for a single bloom

A trio of lovely little blossoms that will add a bit of springtime cheer to anything you pin them on.

Wear one – or all three – on the lapel of your shirt, jacket or sweater, pin them to a hat or bag, a pillow, lampshade …. the possibilities are nearly endless!

These would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift (it’s coming up!). :) And if you live locally, they’d be nice for Easter, too.

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little girl skirt

little girl skirt

Did you like the little skirt that I made for Emma a few days ago?

I used a free pattern download that I found over on the Oliver + S blog. Oliver + S is a darling company that designs and sells children’s clothing patterns. Their patterns are just adorable, and wonderful to work with!


This pattern is quick and simple to make (it doesn’t even have a rolled hem). In fact, it is so very quick and simple that I didn’t even take any pictures as I worked on it. Seriously, this projects goes by quickly. :)

I love that the material has a vintage look to it. :) And so wish that I could get wallpaper in that design!

naptime project

naptime project


Emma got a new skirt while she napped yesterday morning. It’s a simple little skirt, and probably a tad long for her, but it satisfied my itch to make something “springy” for her to wear. And the fabric is so gorgeous!!!


baby birdy

baby birdy

I took a break from aprons this afternoon to make a baby bird. It may turn into a larger project later, but for now, it is just a pretty little thing.
I got the pattern from Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts. It is a beautiful book, filled with gorgeous images of projects that are organized by the time required to make them. So inviting. So soothing. So makes-my-fingers-itch-to-quilt.