Going Yo-Yo

I am almost done with the quilt for my daughter- one row to go. The quilt needs 27 yo-yos.
Let me just say that I know some people love making yo-yos. I don't. I procrastinated making these until I absolutely had to. It took me a good part of the day.
After I put the kids to bed I still had 5 to go, so I bit the bullet and finished them. Am I glad they are DONE! Maybe I'd enjoy the process more if I was just making them for fun, not to finish a quilt. Mmmm- maybe not.
Here's a sneak peak at the quilt. Not much more to do now that the yo-yos are DONE!
Did I mention how glad I am that they are DONE!!! :)

Log Cabin Inspiration

1. Quilt Dad 2. Ellis and Higgs 3. Red Pepper Quilts 4. Canadian Living

It's a Girl!

A friend of mine from work is due with her third child in September. Her first two were boys, but this time around, it's a girl!
So I thought she needed a very girlie quilt- with lots of pinks and purples.

I had some leftover pieces, so I pieced the back like this.

Another friend from work is due in October with her second girl. I made this quilt for her first daughter. I've been playing with my fabrics to think of what to do the second time around. Log cabin maybe?

In the meantime, while I mull it over, I've been working another UFO- a quilt for my daughter. It's applique and I used my machine's blanket stitch. I have to admit, I love the the process of getting the applique pieces ready- the tracing and cutting and ironing. But I get bored with stitching all that blanket stitch. It takes FOREVER! And I usually end up taking a "break" that lasts like, years instead of days. But Claire has been begging me to finish it, so that's the motivation I needed. I'm almost done, so pictures to come soon.

Happy Stitching!

Cork Wedges

I've been shopping for some cork wedges to wear this summer. Love these from Steve Madden.
And these from Nordstrom's. Love the buckle!
But I went to Target yesterday and I found these on clearance for $6.24. Come to Momma! I especially love these because of the color- a pop of red is always fun- and they will take me right into fall since they're more of a shoe than a sandal. Don't you love it when you find an awesome deal?

Paisley Blue

I can finally check this UFO off my list. I started this quilt years ago. It was a quilt kit from Joanne Fabrics. I fell in love with the colors and started buying the blocks. Unfortunately I only got 9 of the 12 blocks. I searched far and wide but the final 3 I could not get my hands on.
Every summer I go through my UFOs and decide which ones I still want to finish. I had contemplated getting rid of the thing altogether. It just needed the borders.
But when we bought some new living room furniture I realized this would go perfectly with our new couch and chairs. So I bit the bullet and finished it fast. I'm really glad I did. I've renamed it Paisley Blue since (1) I love that fabric in the quilt and (2) I can't remember the name and I don't really feel like taking the time to search it out.

Happy Sewing!

4th Celebration

There's something about the 4th of July that really makes me crave red, white and blue.
I made this tablecloth- the perfect red big gingham check for the holiday. And the napkins- what says 4th of July more than cherries? And I have always loved cobalt blue in the kitchen.
I picked up this plain blue dress from Walmart, believe it or not, for $14.
Then I added a red fabric flower and a grosgrain ribbon and voila- a perfect outfit for the holiday.
Here's my girl! She had to march in 2 parades. See those pink cheeks? She loved it!
And my boy, who had to sit through 2 parades- but don't let him fool you- he loved it as well, or at least, he loved all the candy that was thrown his way!

Hope you had a Happy 4th as well.

I'm In Love

With this gal- Sarah Richardson. I absolutely love her design style. I've been watching her since Room Service, which, by the way, has photos and info on all the old episodes online here. And I watch Design Inc as well. But my latest obsession has been with this:
I love this quilt- I've always wanted to do a red and white quilt, but haven't...yet. For those who don't know Sarah, she recently had a series, Sarah's Summer House, in which she renevated her cottage getaway. The episodes can be found on HGTV here. I've watched them over and over- I play them while I'm sewing.
And really, who wouldn't be obsessed with the notion of (1) owning a cottage getaway and (2) having the resources and skills to completely remodel and decorate the entire thing. The fabrics she shows in the episodes are to die for!!
And seriously, take a look at the bathroom- a marble floor. And it doesn't show in the photo but go see the episode- she puts this stone tile on the shower floor- it's like a foot massage every time you shower!

P.S. I love how the Canadians say "progress" with a long "o" sound- don't know why, but I do!