Quilting
Perspectives Block Tutorial
Create a beautiful illusion with this perspectives block. When the blocks are put together circles appear, but there are no curved seams. The block utilizes two different size triangles to create this illusion. The tutorial is a FREE download!
Cat in the Hat Fabric Panel
Years ago I purchased some Cat in the Hat Fabric to make a quilt for my cousin’s son’s birthday. I loved how it turned out! At the time, I also got a Cat in the Hat panel, that I was saving for just the right time, now! My two-year-old needs a twin-size quilt for his bed and…
Wonky Quilt Bee – Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks
These paper pieced quilt blocks were created for a quilt bee, the Wonky Quilt Bee. They are pieced and the patterns are available for free! I finished the Wonky Quilt Bee blocks a bit late. The past two months, I had Jacey’s blocks. I waited until the last minute, so they sat there for quite…
Knitting
Oliver’s Knitted Blanket
Oliver’s knitted blanket is an Entrelac knit blanket. It is based on the Lady Eleanor Stole with different dimensions. One of the other recently finished projects is Oliver’s knitted blanket. I’d originally made him a blanket with leftover yarn, but it didn’t come out large enough. It was also too similar to Liam’s blanket….
Knitting Needle Organization
It only took me six years of knitting (and struggling to find the right needles), to properly organize my needles. I really don’t know why it took so long. I bought a binder. I wanted something simple. This one is made out of cardboard. I’m not sure it’s that durable, but it will mostly sit…
On Making Sweaters
I seem to have a problem. Anytime I start a sweater for Liam, I never finish it in time before he outgrows it. I’ve done it at least three times now. The last two: Liam’s Sweater (Ravelry Link) This is a sweater of my own design. I calculated gauge and cast on adjusting for size…
Sewing
iPad Mini Case II
Not only did Jordan get a new iPad mini, but I recently got one, too. Actually, I received it on Christmas Eve. We had ordered it from Apple and it arrived a bit early. Unfortunately, the one we received was scratched. Jordan ran over the Apple Store (the physical one) and was able to exchange…
iPad Mini Case with Appliqué
I finally have some time! A much needed two-week break. I *plan* on doing some sewing this holiday break and some blogging and some relaxing and some reading . . . we’ll see how it all goes with two little ones under foot! Plus, I’ve been trying to spend time on this little side business,…
Passport Wallet
I got some sewing time in this afternoon! Albeit, only about thirty minutes without the baby, then about an hour and a half until the toddler woke up. But, it was some sewing time! We are leaving for an international trip soon and needed something for all of our passports. Since there are now four…