June BOM

Well, here it is the end of the month and I have been so busy with family, sales and church, that I didn't get around to sewing, but one block.  So here it is.  This is from Whimsical Fabrics fun blog spot that has the Block of the Month challenge.  And what a challenge it has been for me, time wise.  I'm in hopes that I will be able to complete the whole quilt and not just collect the blocks. LOL...

I will also share with you other projects I've been working with and new items that is either in my ETSY shop or coming soon in my shop...

So here is my one block that I made for this month's  It's almost like a pinwheel, but with a different twist.  Was easy to make.  I think fabric selection, again, is the key to this pattern.  I'm not quite sure I made the right choice on the fabric placement.  

So on with other news.... July is just a week away and I've already started preparing for my craft shows at the different churches.  Here are a few things I've ordered and they should be available next month.  Order now and get a 10% discount on your total with coupon code. effective the beginning of July-September... CIJ2016...  I don't have all the size details but will post that when I put them on ETSY 

I love these plain ones because you can put a family name on them and make it a cute gift bag with present inside for a special family....

New for me this year is this adorable Santa face... 

Can't have santa with out rudolph.... Makes a cute bag.... 

And speaking of bags.... these are still selling and I love how they look when finished.... 

close up of bag

What it looks like from a distance. 

Other ball related items that should be in really soon are the key fobs.... 

Now my favorite of all, are these adorable seersucker day gowns.  They are lightweight and perfect for the summer.  If it is chilly, then you can always add a onezie under it.... 

Monograms can be added to the bottom, cuffs, collars and pocket.  Picture is closeup so remember these are tiny clothes so they will be smaller monograms, and the pockets will be stitched closed.  The white cotton is a little heavier since is it more of a chambray cotton like a regular dress shirt...

So that is all the newer items in stock or coming soon. 

Here are some of the custom items I've been busy with this month....

First b'day for a cute little Lady Bug... Her mommy is going to share a photo when it's closer to August.... She is an adorable little (big) baby girl...

yep, back side of this cute romper

What's summer without a monogrammed swimsuit? 

Sports Bags are still my most popular sell.  Just to show you the variety of ways I can design them... As you can see they are just as popular with basketball as they are with soccer and v'ball and then there are some that want more than one ball sport, which is easy to do... I appreciate my customers thinking outside the box.  And then there are some who just want a name only.... Not a thing wrong with that either....   

There is so much more I could share, but I will call it a day and get busy with other projects.... 

Hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!

Terre

May BOM

Very appropriate for mothers day but can be used for other special days also.... This Whimsical Fabric's BOM is a beautiful heart block.... They are quick and easy to do as long as your machine is working. Mine decided to give me trouble so one of them is partly sewn by hand.

I have been super busy this one with my ETSY store, which I'm thankful for. Dad also had his final surgery for stents in his kidneys.  They were only able to get the right kidney completed.  We have to take him to have a PET scan next week.  Mother has been falling (and can't get up!, sorry couldn't resist), So it looks like she might be developing Parkinson after all...My mother in law has been in hospital with advanced Alzheimer's so helping a little bit there.... Naturally I'm stretched to my limits, but I can honestly say that the Lord has helped me through it all...

Good news... One of my granddaughters graduated with honors from her Jr. College and was accepted to USC in Columbia.... Go Gamecocks!  I had a grandson to graduate from High School.... Yay, he made it. LOL....

So on with the photo's of the ONLY 2 blocks I've finished..... Hope you will give it a try...

It's that time again! BOM

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Since I decided to go on this Block of the Month journey with Whimsical Fabrics, I look forward to which block is it going to be.

I have to explain, even though I quilt (crafting wise), I'm not a quilter in the true sense of the word.  And my quilts are always larger blocks.  Working with the smaller blocks has been a challenge for me, which I'm actually enjoying.  I feel if I'm not rushed, then I can handle it.... Until this month's "PINWHEEL".  I've made pinwheels in the past, but this was a little different and I did become a little confused. (dyslexia and astigmatism) didn't help any.  So if you decide to try this block, it's okay if you have to rip the seams out THREE times. I did, but still was able to correct it.  I do know that I have to make two more of this block and will use the stripe as the windmill, (larger triangle)

I have really enjoyed joining the BOM. It uses my scraps and I'm not having to find other fabric.  It challenges me to work on a smaller scale, which I probably would never do. It also takes me away from my busy life between business and being available to my parents, husband, and grands.

Sew here are the two blocks I was able to cut sew and iron this morning within an hours time constraint...

As you can see, your eye has to really focus on the blue pinwheel

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My next will be the stripe as the pinwheel.  I think it will give it more movement. But that is what this challenge is all about learning as we become more comfortable with the blocks.  

Sure hope you will join them and give it a try.  

Wacky Wednesday from Whimsical Fabrics

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Whimsical Fabrics has what is known as #wackywednesdayfabrics.  The owner Danielle, will get up a bundle of 5 coordinating fabrics and place them on Whimsical Fabrics FB page.  The fabric is usually available in 1yd, 1/2yd or fat quarter pieces.  It is available to anyone that wants them.  The prices are discounted some.  But the fun part is if you order them when they are put on the page and pay that day, she sends them out and you are challenged to make something using the fabrics.  The challenge is that the item you decide to make has to be presented by the following Wednesday.  This is not always an easy challenge to make when you are a very busy person.  But this last Wednesday, I decided to give it a go.

I am not the best seamstress, even though I've been sewing a really long time.  I just consider myself a crafter more than a sewist. Also, I don't use patterns much anymore.  But I found this really cute simplicity pattern #1378. This pattern is just adorable and had a variety of pattern designs, as you will see in these photos.  I also will share a picture of my Granddaughter Emmy in her Birthday outfit  and bunny dress that I made.

So without further adieu, here are the photo's.

I was awarded this cute ribbon.

Here is the front.  I LOVED the fabric which is by Art Gallery

And the back which has a bow attached that is part of the straps.  It is elastic in back.  I ruffled the coordinating fabric for the hemline and used a cute embroidery stitch on my Juki sewing machine. 

She loves her books and being read to, which I'm so thankful.

Here is the little Easter Bunny outfit I made without a pattern.  Really turned out cute too.  

Thanks so much for stopping by....

BOM with Whimsical Fabrics

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For the month of March, the BOM was a quick easy quilt block.  Again it took a while to decide on which fabric to use.  I'm using scraps from the large quilt I made for Emersyn, so this BOM quilt will only be the size for a matching doll quilt.

I have also been very busy with other projects for customers which I will share sometime.  But this blog is about the Whimsical Fabric BOM....  Please excuse the lighting on most of the photos.  I'm still unlearned in that area. :)

I made two using these fabrics

 I also made two with these fabrics

Again two of these

Goodness, didn't realize that photo is bad.  But you get the picture. ;)

This makes a total of 6 of these blocks. 

Looking forward to next months block!

Hope this has encouraged you to give them a try. 

Feburary BOM

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So I'm still following Whimsical Fabrics, BOM.

 
You also can see other blocks from others who are participating.  Come join us.  There is no cost, just follow the guidelines. 

Y'all, I just have to say I really like this months quilt block.  So much so, that I have all 4 of my blocks finished AND I will make a smaller quilt for my new Great Grandson.

I used my Dear Stella charm pack for these and MM fairy frost for the corners.  I think they will work well with my Jan. BOM squares.

Also here are a couple of Valentines outfits that I have finished.... If you are wanting Valentines, you need to get your order in soon.  Not much time left.

First up is this cute butterfly pattern fabric.  I really like the way the bright pink frames them.

Duck Duck Goose!.  My favorite color combination. Pink and Green!

As slow as snails... Not this time.  I got all 4 done within 30 minutes!  Charms definitely makes a difference

Let's go fly a kite!  Well lets wait until it is a little warmer. Again the sparkle from the fairy frost really gives the fabric a pretty frame.

Here are a couple of Valentine outfits. 

I love how this turned out.  The center circle is a sparkly vinyl.  This is for a beautiful red headed customer.  I KNOW it will look beautiful on her.  A matching headband/bow comes with it. 

Next is this adorable Elephant....

This was my second time digitizing an art work.  I love how it turned out and the thread colors are perfect....

Thanks for taking time to check out my latest.  Hope you will come back soon.  If you haven't joined my blogspot, feel free to do so, I promise I won't bombard you with post everyday.  (I don't have time for it)...

Block of the Month with Whimsical Fabric

 I am going to attempt to join Whimsical Fabric for their BOM (block of the Month).  This will be a first for me.  So I hope I will be able to stay on task.   Here is my first Block.  I will be adding one block each month here on my Blogspot... I hope you will give it a try with me.

 As you can see these are scraps from Emersyn's quilt. 

stay tuned for more.

Dribble Bibs

While pinning yesterday on my Pinterest, I came across this adorable bib that took me to facebook and to one of my favorite fabric shops online called Shabby Fabrics.  If you like shabby pink type fabric, this is the place for you. They have great videos which is where I found this pattern FREE.... I also used my Floriani digitizing software to come up with a saying to go along with the Dribble Bibs.  Let's just say I will be making a lot more of these cute bibs.  I also LOVE how easy the bow was to make. 

I hope watching the video and using the FREE pattern will encourage you to give it a try....

As you can see in the photo, I also used a little cluney lace to trim out the edges.  I cut the velcro about 2" so it can be adjusted for newborn to approximately 9 months, depending on baby.... My fabric is Riley Blake that I bought from Whimsical Fabrics , click to find her on FB, or you can go here to find her website.  Danielle is a wonderful person to work with. Her Blogspot lets you know what all is going on with her business. 

I have found if you use Flannel as a backing on bibs or burp cloths, they absorb the drool very well.  So that is what I did with this one and will for the other in the future.