Finished Bag and Sneak Peak at Next Project

Today I finished this bag for a friend.........



My next project will involve boxes and boxes of vintage neckties.......



Wish me luck :)
Carolyn

T-shirt Quilt Journey

Here's a brief view into the making of a t-shirt quilt.....this quilt is for a friend of my Aunt Louise.


I start by preparing my t-shirt blocks and arranging them until I like the layout......


I then randomly sew fabric strips to each block to fill in the spaces. Connect all the blocks.....


Add a border and quilt.....TAADAA!

Of course it's not that easy but who wants to (or has time to) go into all the boring details :) Although if you'd like to try this project and need some tips just email me.


It's hard to tell from the full quilt photo but there are 4 different blue fabrics used in this quilt.

This project is fun and creative. I could use some mathematical formula for preparing the layout etc, but I don't I just let the creativity flow and enjoy the result :)

Some day I hope to create t-shirt quilts for my daughters, I've been saving their t-shirts for years! Just one of the many projects on my to-do list :)

Thanks for stopping by!
Carolyn

Happy Birthday Karen!

I made these coordinating accessories (super sized tote and jr. legal pad folio) for a friend's 50th birthday.....she loves smiley faces!

Have a great week!
Carolyn

John Deere baby quilt :)

My nephew and his wife are having a baby girl.....so I made this special quilt just for them, you'll understand when you see the picture I posted of their wedding "get-a-way".





Thanks for visiting!
Carolyn

p.s. the quilt was made completely from my stash of fabric....love when that's possible!!!

New Bags

I'm sure you think all I do is make bags, well it's not but I do love creating them :)

Here's a new bag (and new style) for my friend Diane.......



and I recently finished this little bag to coordinate with Andrea's prom dress.



Hope you enjoyed a little peak into my crazy creative world!

Carolyn

Quick Update

Recently while my daughter hosted an all-night party....I being a responsible/crazy parent stayed up all night also and made this bag for myself.......I'm loving it !




Our beautiful daughters on Easter Sunday.......love you both!!!




Thanks for visiting!
Carolyn

Diaper Bags

I recently completed these diaper bags.



The stripe one is for a baby shower gift and the other is for a friend, the mother of beautiful twins!





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Carolyn

Table Runner for Heather

This table runner is reversable, made from my stash and self-explanatory :)







Thanks for visiting!

Carolyn

New Arrangements

Made a few little flower arrangements this week. I found the containers at our local thrift store.....always fun finding little treasures!

This little Valentine's arrangement will be on a table in the foyer of our church.



Spring arrangement for the same table.



This one's for me.....I love this little vintage coffee cup.



Back to working on Andrea's costumes for the musical.

Thanks for visiting!
Carolyn

First Finished Project in 2010

This is a late Christmas present for our daughter Andrea. A 50" x 70" denim and flannel throw for in her car. Great for picnics, football games, etc. It's comfy just like your favorite jeans and flannel shirt :)





I started this project on New Year's Eve.....due to a new challenge in my life (vertigo) I have been away from my sewing room for a couple weeks. The vertigo isn't as bad now or I'm getting used to dealing with it.....so I'm sewing again, but I don't think I'll be turning out the volume of projects that I'm used to. Maybe it's good for me to slow down a little.....lol


Thanks for stopping by,
Carolyn

Christmas Around our House

Just thought I'd share some pictures before I "put Christmas away" for this year.

I display different wall-hangings in our stairway throughout the year.



I bought this manger scene soon after we were married....a.k.a. it's an antique!


I made Heather and Andrea's stockings years ago. I found the leftover fabric in my sewing room (amazing after moving twice) and made Andy one to coordinate.


Our tree......


and the train and village beneath.


Our carolers......



Yes this is an old soda bottle crate, and most of these ornaments are antiques ...just a fun little nostalgia piece.


Andy and Heather bought us this ornament on their honeymoon.


Our new ornament for 2009, rust and bells, 2 of my favorite things!


Andrea's gift from her piano teacher, thanks Christy!


A little collection of paper churches, don't know why I like these but I do.....they aren't old, just pretty!


A favorite gift this year, Greg and the kids got this rusty shovel with bells for me :)



Blessings for your New Year!
Carolyn