An Easter bunny

I made this bunny last year for Samantha. I won the kit several years ago, but was too intimidated to try it. I finally gathered my courage and set to work, and it wasn't scary at all! I actually really enjoyed making it, and sewing on her body parts so they would move. The pattern is extremely well written and clear. I think Samantha liked her pretty well!

The pattern is available from Annie at Bird and Little Bird here. Kits are not currently available. 

WIP Wednesday

I haven't done much sewing this week. I did make the girls dresses and make the Easter basket goodies. Today I was excited to get my Simply Color quilt basted and get the quilt top for our impending arrival all sewn up. My mom is visiting this weekend, so I won't be sewing much, but I might get some fabric cut for the next quilts!
Linking up with Lee!

Easy Bunny Applique (tutorial)

Last spring I wanted to make something for Samantha to wear for Easter. She and Ellie were going to wear mine and my sister's old Easter dresses, so I thought a shirt that she could wear to school (and wear to hunt eggs Easter morning) would be more practical.

This is a super easy project and only takes about an hour!

Supplies: Steam A Seam Lite
Fabric of your choosing
Shirt
Iron
Sewing Machine
Thread
Picture/drawing to use for shape

First you need to choose your shape. I found a bunny shape that I liked on the internet, and printed it off at a good size (make sure it won't overwhelm your tshirt area!). Then you trace it onto the back of the steam a seam - the side that does not come away easily. (if you are unsure about which side is which, please look at the package - it is very helpful!). If you are using a design that has words or numbers, make sure you trace it backwards. The nice thing about a shape like this is that it can face either direction. 

Then you remove your paper backing and press your fabric onto the steam a seam, wrong side facing.

Then cut out your shape following the lines you traced previously.

Remove the other paper backing and press onto your shirt - use a lot of steam and press for 10-20 seconds. Technically you can be done at this point, but I think it looks more finished to stitch it down. 

I used white thread and a zig zag stitch to stitch around the bunny shape. Keep your needle down to make it easier to turn your work around the curves and in the corners. Take your time! 

Give it to a very happy girl! The great thing about this project is that the shirt still fits this year (I usually try to make things a little big so they fit longer!). She LOVES her 'bunny shirt' and wears it year round. 

Modern Half-Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long Block 29

Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5, Block 6, Block 7, Block 8, Block 9, Block 10, Block 11, Block 12, Block 13, Block 14, Block 15, Block 16, Block 17, Block 18, Block 19, Block 20, Block 21, Block 22, Block 23, Block 24, Block 25, Block 26, Block 27, Block 28.

Materials:
8 3.5" squares of Color A
8 3.5" squares of Color B

*note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time!

Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go!

ROW 1

ROW 2

ROW 3

ROW 4

After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. 

After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning.

Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 43 to go! Pat yourself on the back! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!

WIP Wednesday-baby quilt

I finally decided on fabric for the baby's quilt. I had this bundle that I bought years ago that had been hanging out in my stash. I thought it would be cute to use for the baby's quilt. I am using the Road to Tennessee pattern and arranging my blocks in X's and O's (hugs and kisses from mommy!). I hope to get the blocks finished and start sewing them together this week, but I have Easter dresses to finish and Easter basket goodies to make!

Linking up with Lee!

Too many projects!

I have been on a bit of a project starting kick lately! I chose patterns for the kids sweaters for this fall/winter, and of course, I had to start right away (since it will take me several months to get them done!).

Kindling Season for Samantha

A Sanctuary for Baby for Baby Boy

Korrigan for Ellie

Grow old with me for Ben

I also have been working on some new class and shop samples as well. Hoping to knock these out so I can start the baby's blanket!

Hitchhiker Scarf

Aranami Shawl

Cabernet Hat

Sock Sample

Gelsomina Aran

And finally, yarn for the baby's blanket - now to get time to start it!

Modern Half-Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long Block 28

Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5, Block 6, Block 7, Block 8, Block 9, Block 10, Block 11, Block 12, Block 13, Block 14, Block 15, Block 16, Block 17, Block 18, Block 19, Block 20, Block 21, Block 22, Block 23, Block 24, Block 25, Block 26, Block 27.

Materials:
8 3.5" squares of Color A
8 3.5" squares of Color B

*note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time!

Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go!

ROW 1

ROW 2

ROW 3

ROW 4

After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. 

After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning.

Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 44 to go! Pat yourself on the back! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!

Shoo Fly Quilt

A dear friend of ours and his wife are expecting their first child this spring. I planned to make them a quilt, but wasn't sure what fabric to choose, or design to use. They like vintage things, so I ended up using some American Jane prints and an enlarged Shoo Fly block for a vintage feel.




I really like the way it turned out! I used some stashed fabrics for the backing, and had just enough left over brown binding from other projects to fit!



I hope they like it!

WIP Wednesday - in color!

I am very excited about this quilt top! On a bit of a whim, I purchased half yards of the Simply Color ombres. I decided to cut them into 2.5" squares and patchwork them back together. I love how it looks like so many more different colors! Now to choose backing fabrics and decide how to quilt it!

Linking up with Lee

Modern Half-Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long Block 27

Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5, Block 6, Block 7, Block 8, Block 9, Block 10, Block 11, Block 12, Block 13, Block 14, Block 15, Block 16, Block 17, Block 18, Block 19, Block 20, Block 21, Block 22, Block 23, Block 24, Block 25, Block 26.

Materials:
8 3.5" squares of Color A
8 3.5" squares of Color B

*note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time!

Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go!

ROW 1

ROW 2

ROW 3

ROW 4

After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. 

After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning.

Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 45 to go! Pat yourself on the back! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!