Faux Chenille Blanket

Kristin made this amazing blanket for Dallin. It turned out awesome. It is so soft and warm. We love it around here!!!

http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-faux-chenille-blanket.html

I tried the free motion quilting!

Michelle posted a tutorial on free motion machine quilting a while ago. I decided to give it a try. It is so much fun, and quite fast. Perhaps it was fast because I did my free forms larger than the tutorial instructed. My blocks are 6 inch squares. I did a couple practice pieces, then decided to give it a go. Once you have a little practice, the motion becomes easier.

I made a couple baby size quilts for humanitarian, and then this one was a gift. It isn't flawless, but I really like the results. It took me about 3 hours to piece and freehand and bind. It was much fun! The tutorial said that a regular sewing machine can only handle up to a crib size quilt. I completely agree; It was a bit of a wrestling match. I'm ready to try another!

Margaret Bag

Tutorial

Pattern


And here is what I made: A brown fabric with purple and brown accent interior. I also made a matching diaper clutch to go in to keep the wipes and diapers in.

I am a WEINER!! (winner :D )

Here is the craft contest thing I won 2nd place in... just bragging myself up a bit. :) PLAID ONLINE Spring contest. Thanks Laura for emailing me about the contest!

You can see the other winning entries. I am just waiting for my big box of goodies to come in the mail - it was so fun to have $50 to spend in their online store. I could have spent $200!

Christmas Gift Bags

http://thesassymomshoppe.blogspot.com/2008/11/christmas-package-with-caramel-tutorial.html
the original tutorial (Kristin found it)

I added some different aspects to it, but I like how they turned out. They have 5 pieces of caramel, 2 pieces of chocolate, and the white chocolate/cinnamon popcorn on the top. These are for my Beehives.

Ward Christmas Decorations

Here are the last minute Christmas decorations that me and one of our Beehives put together the night of the ward Christmas Dinner. (These are mostly for Kristin...)