It's finished!!

Bright and beautiful...
childish and colourful...
playful and pretty...
fun and friendly...
and best of all it makes me smile!!
It's a pattern by Atkinson Designs called "Lucky Stars" that started here, then progressed to this and then this, and now it's done and it feels so good! I debated on how to quilt it but really like the outlining and "inlining" the stars. It's the first time I made the back more interesting to make it double-sided but I've been seeing it all over online and thought it would be fun to try. So, for some fabric that's been stashed away for over two years with this in mind, it's done. Now...onto the next project...

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On another note...I have a friend who is having a giveaway for a baby or toddler sleepsack to celebrate her 100th sale (including both Etsy and local sales). She has also just launched her first pattern! Very exciting for her! I hope to do a review of the pattern within a few weeks.

A Yummy Pillowcase

For Melissa. She loves it! And now, except for a few scraps, that sweet cupcake fabric is gone.

Some randomness...

* Suzanne and I really appreciate all of the comments our readers leave us. It's fun to read them all!
* We've decided to have a giveaway when we have 25 followers. That's a hint.
* Suzanne is almost finished her quilt. That's why she hasn't been posting lately. I really, really want to see it....
* We took a self-portrait of our family on Remembrance Day. Not perfect, but not bad.

New Fabric

Aqua Terra by Connecting Threads. For a 'project' for 'someone.' If that sounds kind of vague, it's supposed to. I'm not sure who reads our blog.



I'm not sure about this fabric. I've never worked with fabric from Connecting Threads before. Some of it is more coursly woven than others.



One thing I can say about the Connecting Threads. They have terrific customer service. When my fabric arrived it was all wrong. There were three pieces that I had ordered and the rest was all blue fat quarters. I phoned customer service and it was all figured out in no time. They quickly shipped out my fabric and let me keep the wrong fabric. Those are the ones on the last photo.

Goodie Bags

I made the girls little goodie bags for Melissa's birthday party last week. So much fun! I used the tutorial from Moda Bakeshop for the Itty Bittie Poochie bag. I left out the pocket though. The girls loved them.





The photos are terrible. That's what happens on the west coast in November when it rains non-stop.

Birthdays and Bibs

This post was going to be about bibs, but I can't post without mentioning that it's Melissa's birthday today. Here's a photo of my seven-year-old.



I love her more all the time and pray that she'll grow into a beautiful woman who loves her Lord. Though I hope she doesn't grow too fast!

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Anyone who knows me in real life (not sure how many of you read our blog - hey why don't you comment and say hi!) knows that I like to make and give bibs. They are a small but rewarding sewing project and so useful to the recipient. I know my bibs are used alot. I've just made a bunch to give and also for Zachary who is starting to eat (very messily.)


Raw-edge applique using a piece of the backing fabric.


Don't you just love these cute prints? The marco polo (blue) print is one of my favourites, but Benjamin loves the machines.


I made a few with this cotton waffle fabric. I don't like it as much as the thick cotton terry (is the what you call towel fabric?)


This one is for Zachary.


For a sweet newborn in our church.

And just for fun, some photos of some I've made in the past.





This one is made with a thrifted towel. It's one of my favourites.

A peak...

The top is pieced!!
And I scored with a $3 red IKEA sheet at the local thrift store for the backing :)

WIP Progress

I'm still on the bandwagon. I am only working on things in my Work-In-Progress pile (as well as a few commitments) during the month of October. The month is almost over. I've completed one very old WIP and finished my commitments so I have a few days to finish a couple more WIP's, I hope.

I started and finished this table quilt to give as a prize for a contest. It was quick and fun.



Instead of my usual stippling I tried some loops.



I also made a covered notebook for a second prize. I am happy to say that both of the recipients loved their prizes.



One other commitment I had for this month were pj's for my son. He was still wearing his summer pj's and it's a bit chilly for that. He could really use another pair but I'll make some for Sinterklaas for him.