Contests

Stay tuned for upcoming contests! I will be giving away an item I make occasionally, so leave some comments, feedback or suggestions and keep on checking my blog for news, photos, etc... PLUS an announcement for my first contest!!! MWA!

Rag Quilt Tote Bag/Diaper Bag

Today I tried my hand at making a rag quilt tote bag. First time I attempted anything like it. It was a learning experience and with time, I am sure I can get the knack of it! I didn't do such a shabby (no pun intended) job if I do say so myself! Here are a few photos! I made this one for my daughter. It's a cupcake design. I figured she would like it to carry around her camera or a few "friends" (stuffed animals).

Poll

I have been actually addicted to making new things this past week. I am looking for some great ideas for things to practice on, so I am looking for some feeback!

What are some things you would like to see me make?

The Wonder Pets Envelope Pillow

Another wonderful person I found on YouTube, which is a great place to learn things by the way, is Vanessa from http://www.craftygemini.com/. One of my first projects was a Pillow Cover.

My daughter had received a bedding set of The Wonder Pets, who she absolutely loves. The set said it was for Toddler Beds. Who would have thought there was a size between crib and twin beds....So, anyway, the sheets did not fit. The blanket and the pillow case that came with it we were able to keep and use and love! But I had these sheets and wanted to put them to use! So, I planned on making pillows out of them. She loves stuffed animals and things of that nature so I knew she would just love some throw pillows for her room. I began my research...

The finished product....one of them.

Whale I'll Be Darned!

One of my daughters loves is the whale. So, while thinking of a project I can practice on, one thing she didn't have was a whale. So, I got to drawing and came up with this little guy. :)

Wallet

The original version is a photo, credit card, business card holder. Button version can be used as a small pocket for make up, mints, lotion, medicine, etc...

In this photo, I made a kid friendly version: Added a Button and Buttonhole! Kids can tote around crayons or you can add a pacifier for a baby, etc...

Pin Cushion Owl

I happened upon this video tutorial on YouTube the other day to make this darling Pin Cushion Owl! It was courtesy of the wonderful ladies, Kim and Kris, of http://www.thediydish.com/. They made it look so easy and FUN! I gave it a shot and this was my first result...




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I was NOT giving up. I slept it off and first thing in the morning, I started a new one! Took my time, concentrated on what I was doing and found myself really enjoying it. Chose flattering colors and patterns that worked so well with eachother I thought. The outcome surprised me. It came out so much better than I expected!!!

Thank you Kim and Kris of The DIY Dish!