Thursday, January 24, 2013

Yo Yo Baby Socks

I absolutely LOVE the Clover "Quick" Templates!
They have so many shapes and sizes to choose from and they make sewing the shapes a breeze. Here are some examples of the templates and what shapes they make.



Lately I've been adding them to baby socks! 
They make super cute accents and are simple to make!
These yo yos were made using the extra small blue yo yo maker and the small green yo yo maker.



Which Clover template is your favorite?






Sunday, January 13, 2013

Immensely Easy Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Here's a scarf that can keep you warm and fashionable 
at the same time!

Infinity scarves are fun, fashionable and easy to make. Plus, with all the different colors, prints, and textures of fabrics, the possibilities are endless!


Here's how to make one!


1. Start with 5/8 yard of a 60 inch wide fabric. I prefer fabrics with a stretchy quality. For this tutorial I used a swim/dance knit fabric.

2. Fold right sides together long ways and sew a 1/2 inch seam. Leave 2-3 inches unsewn at both ends. Backstitch at the beginning and end of your seam to reinforce stitches.

3. Pull the scarf through itself so that it is now right side out.

4. Lay scarf horizontally with seam at top and fold one end upward at a 90 degree angle.

5. Now bring the vertical folded area down, behind the horizontal part. This forms a nice twist in the scarf to give it bounce.

6. Bring the open ends together. Match inside edges right sides together.

7. Sew seam all the way around, making sure to backstitch at beginning and end.

8. Flip raw edges inside opening and hand stitch opening closed with your favorite invisible stitch.

9. Wear and enjoy!


I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial. 
Infinity scarves are so fun to make! They are also great accessories and gifts!


If you have any questions about my directions please let me know.
I'd also love to see pictures of the creations you come up with!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Fabulous Flannel Happy Quilt

Happy New Year Friends!

I can't believe it's already January 9th and I haven't shared anything with you. YIKES!

So here we go...
This year I decided to make a resolution I could actually stick to and I'm already done!!! Go Me!

As you know, I believe in "happy fabric". Fabric that makes you happy when you look at it! 
I already had a cotton Happy Fabric quilt that I created a few years back using the Turning Twenty pattern by Tricia Cribbs of FriendFolks.


NOW I needed to finish my FLANNEL Happy Fabric quilt! 
(That's where the resolution part comes in.)

I had already purchased the flannel prints by Robert Kaufman, cut the fabric, and pieced the
 entire front. It was just sitting, lonely, with a few other UFOs.

Resolution Accepted!

Over my Christmas break I batted, backed, quilted, and bound my beautiful FLANNEL Happy Quilt!
The pattern is from the book Happy Hour by Atkinson Designs.

What do you think?
Funky Front
Pieced Back


My hubby definitely likes it!!!