Perfect Back for a Baby Quilt

If you have never tried backing a baby quilt in Minky/Cuddle/Fireside fabric, I highly recommend it!!!

I just finished a baby quilt for my first nephew and the directions said that I would need 3 1/2 yds of material for the back and that I would need to piece it.

I thought to myself, "Hmmm, there must be an easier way." And there was! I purchased a 60 inch wide Cuddle fabric and it required no piecing. Plus I only needed 1 2/3 yds instead. 

Talk about saving money!

So the moral of the story is, for baby quilts (and most likely any smaller throw) Minky/Cuddle/Fireside is super soft, cheaper in the long run, and requires no piecing.

Fabulous Photo Puzzle

As I was packing for our move I came across a puzzle tin that had been a Christmas gift a few years ago. As a surprise, my mom had a picture of my husband (then boyfriend) and I made into a puzzle. It was such a fun gift! Not only did we enjoy putting the puzzle together, but it was of us!

This idea got me thinking two different, exciting, thoughts!

1. You could take a picture of your quilts or craft masterpieces and have them made into puzzles! That way you could enjoy putting your work-of-art together over and over again and this time your family could help!

2. You could take pictures of your children, entire family, or favorite vacation destination and have them made into puzzles. Then your children could put together puzzles of themselves or places they have seen. Why put together a random landscape, when the landscape can be yours?

Just some creative thoughts! I know that I will totally be taking advantage of this more often as I travel with my husband, for projects in my classroom, and later in life, when we have children of our own.

Here are a list of websites I found that offer photo puzzles! Enjoy!

Walgreens

Portrait Puzzle

Printer's Studio

SnapFish

JigsawPuzzels.com

WalMart

Moving A Sewing Room

My amazing husband and I just bought our first HOME!!!!

That huge change is what sparked this next quilter-on-the-go blog post. 

Moving a sewing room can be a daunting task, but Sterilite show-off storage can work miracles! Plus it is currently 50% off at Joann Fabrics! I stocked up and stowed away. All of my projects, stash, UFOs, and tools are safely stored in hard plastic containers, with snap-on lids, and transparent sides. It will make moving and organizing our new house a breeze. Plus, I can keep all of the items stored and find them easily whenever I have the time to get crafty! It's awesome!

Small: Perfect for UFOs

Medium: Perfect for tools

Large: Perfect for stash storage

Crock Pot Chicken for a Quilting Day

Nobody wants to be bothered with cooking a meal when you get a free day to sew.

Here is another tried and true crock pot recipe for a day of quilting!

Flag Day Table Runner

Happy Flag Day Everyone! 

(And Happy Birthday Dad!!!)

Here is a wonderful video I found showing how to make a stunning American Flag Table Runner.

A Disney Idea

My husband and I just arrived back home after 10 days in...

Walt Disney World!!!

We had a blast and it was the perfect way to kick off our summer breaks!

Scrap Basket Buster

My mom and I have been working on a fabulous scrappy quilt that is sure to put a dent in you scrap basket and a smile on your face.

The Bullseye Pattern by Country Threads 

This pattern is easy to read and fun to create. Mom and I simply took out our scrap baskets and started taking a stroll down memory lane. It's amazing what sort of memories different fabrics provoke.

Start with three sizes of squares. Trim into circles.

Place the largest circle on a solid background.

Continue by stitching the medium circle on top.

Finish with the smallest circle on top, leaving raw edges.

For all instructions and details, buy the pattern and your local quilt store or visit the

 Country Threads Website.

 Grab a friend and get going! This is a great project for friends, guilds or gatherings!