Challenge #3

For this week’s challenge we are going with Totes.  What kind do you like?  What do you make yours out of?  I have seen some wonderful ones from this blog spot.  Having worked in a Middle School I have made totes from average size (18×20), then when I would get that one full, I made

Sunny Sunday

I hope everyone has enjoyed seeing out idea of coasters this week.  Tomorrow we will be  posting out new week 3 challenge.  I like doing these, but I am falling behind on other projects.  I need to learn how to work in moderation.  Work for so long on project A, then project B and so

Happy Saturday

Hello all, happy Saturday.  We are experiencing a wonderful day in the 80’s here in the Missouri, USA area. I am spending the morning blogging, cleaning sewing room, and getting ready to spend an active afternoon with baby granddaughter.  I love having her 2 days a week, get that baby fix and she goes home

Friday

I am running a little late on the computer today.  My daughter and I took the youngest granddaughter to the Children’s Hospital Emergency Room last night and got home about 2:30am.  She is doing better, was dehydrated and had a viral infection.  An I.V. and watching to make sure the heart rate was ok and

Try, Try, and Try Again

This is exactly what I have done the last 2 days.  My first attempt started off really well Nice Right? Until you turn it over… And there are ALL my mistakes right there…but hey not bad for my first one. One to my 2nd… I sewed all these little things and turned them inside out

Thursday

Today brings another set of coasters.  These are 6 inch squares and am using scrap strips of fabric.  I will be making more of these, but first I have a batch of chocolate chip cookies to make for the Granddaughters.  I have 5 of them.  The oldest goes off to college today, her first year. 

Pattern

As promised, here is the pattern.  Not sure where I got it, but here goes.  Started with 6   5inch squares of fabric, and 1 square of batting( you can use flannel, or denim) This is the fabric I chose. I decided to use an orange for the bottom of the coaster and the white is

Wednesday Coaster

I made a variation of the square coaster, making it round. 

Coasters

Here is a sample of the coasters I am making.  Now I know wine doesn’t sweat, but these are so cute.  A set of 4 makes a wonderful gift.  You can use your scrap fabric.  That is how I am using up my scraps.  I will see about putting out a pattern for this.

Frozen quilt is done

Frozen quilt is finished and ready for delivery.  Olaf turned out pretty good.  Added a little pocket at the bottom for hidden treasures. e