Snuggly flannel quilt

I made this quilt for one of my boys using the snuggly bricks quilt tutorial at www.polkadotchair.com.   Made with flannel it will be warm and cozy for cold winter nights. 

Cupcakes and hearts

I found some solid shirts on sale at Children's Place and Gap and thought it would be cute to add my own embellishment.  Using my cricut machine and some steam a seam 2 I cut out the cupcake and heart shape out of fabric.  Then I used a simple applique stitch using pink thread to secure the applique. 

Changing pad and diaper sleeve

Head over to zaaberry.blogspot.com to find the tutorial for this changing pad and diaper sleeve.  The tutorial gives instructions for a changing pad with vinyl and binding.  I decided to make mine quilted with a letter applique on the front of the changing pad. On the diaper sleeve I appliqued a dinosaur, using a cookie cutter for my template.  I think the idea for the elastic on the back of the sleeve to hold the changing pad is great.  I hate digging around in the bottom of the diaper bag to find diapers or the changing pad.  The completed project allows you to have an all in one, compact diaper duty station.  I made this for a baby gift and can't wait to give it away. 

Simple soft burp cloths

I have a tutorial for these burpcloths on this site on the menu bar under tutorials...although the process is very simple.  I spiffed these up a little by applying some appliques.  I used heat and bond to adhere the letters and car cutout and then stitched them on using an applique stitch on my sewing machine.  Instead of printing a pattern from the computer I sorted through my cookie cutter jar to find some cute shapes and letters using those as my template.  A perfectly simple gift for any new baby.

Baby quilt

I created this baby quilt using the 5x5 quilt tutorial at cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com.  The tutorial was easy to follow and makes an adorable baby quilt.  I wanted to personalize the quilt by adding his name...I simply used some heat and bond and then hand-stitched the letters on to prevent the letters from fraying when washed. 

Star table runner

With some help from cluckclucksew.com I created this table runner.  The website has a tutorial for a patriotic quilt using these blocks.  I thought this block would be great for a table runner.  I made four blocks using a fat quarter bundle and had fabric left over for pot holders and coasters.  I stitched in the ditch but thought a  stipple stitch would look just as nice.  Lastly, thanks to help from my mom I attached the binding using 3" strips of fabric.  A great gift to pair with hotpads and coasters for a matching set.

Fabric basket

This fabric basket tutorial can be found at the pink penguin blog.  I tossed some spools of thread in the basket to show the relative size.  It would be great for sewing  or scrapbooking supplies.  It comes together quickly and would be great to make a set for a gift for any crafter.

Simple six pocket bag

Better homes and gardens is a great resource for any crafter.  I discovered this tutorial for a bag with exterior pockets at www.bhg.com.  From just glancing at the picture on the website I thought it was a decent sized tote bag.  I started sewing and realized it wasn't a tote bag at all but really a small purse.  That will teach me to reach the finished dimensions before starting a project I guess.  I still think it's a cute purse but was making it for someone who loves tote bags...now I am looking for another tote bag pattern and reading the finished dimensions first!  If you know someone who would love a new purse head over to bhg.com and try this tutorial.  The 6 exterior pockets would be great for stashing all sorts of items...I even thought if I made this bigger it could be a diaper bag or knitting/crocheting bag...lots of possibilities with this tutorial.

One hour bag

A quick and easy purse made from a tutorial at vintagericrac.blogspot.com.  I made a few modifications to fit my budget and taste.  Instead of a magnetic snap closure I added a cute button and elastic to serve as the closure.  I also sandwiched the straps between the outer layer and lining layer of the purse rather that attaching the straps with buttons as suggested.  The interior pocket is functional and could be replaced with a zipper pocket as desired.  I hope you try this one hour bag tutorial and make it your own.

Not ugly trash bag

Another pattern from the book, "one yard wonder".  A trash bag for your car with an additional storage pocket.  I made this with a remnant of camouflage canvas that I found at Joann fabrics.  It's always worth it to check out the remnant bin before leaving joanns!  I got a great deal on the fabric and it made a very sturdy trash bag.  Men are often difficult to sew for...this is a great solution with the right fabric.

Another beach bag

Here is another view of the pleated beach bag I made previously with another fabric