another twirl dress

I will get pics of this ON the child it will belong to, but until then…….

Bayleigh will LOVE it!!

 

Oh–and here is the Apprentice laying out her newest quilt.  She just needs to slow down enough to SEW it!!

peace and pieces,
amy

Photo Gallery-Small Stuff

the next 2

I will have 3 tops to quilt when I get these done.  The purple and gold “Geaux” and these 2 scrappy twins.  I know for SURE that one will be on this royal blue.

The 2nd is up in the air.  I have a red design wall–It looks AWESOME on this shade.

But I can ALSO see this done in chocolate brown, navy, or a hunter green.  SOOOO many options!!  LOL

And I think I’ll show you all the back of the cape.  But NOT the front view.  Queen Gabrielle needs her hair and crown before I show all of it off!

peace and pieces,
amy

Hexagon progress and a Poddle Skirt

We had a road trip yesterday, so I managed to sew a few more flowers together.  My hand is really bugging me though.  I guess from cutting the cape appliques out.  I don’t know.  But anyway, here is how far I am NOW.  The past project posts can be seen HERE.

It’s a start at least!  I’m about halfway done with the bouquet.  Gotta keep on trucking!!

And here is a TOTALLY complete poodle skirt and petticoat.  She is in LOVE with it!!  We need a short sleeve shirt, and she will NOT wear lime green socks!  LOL

Look at her twirl!

See that leash????   She HAD to pick out the MOST expensive rhinestones, of course!!  AND I had to hand sew the darn thing.

The petticoat was a PITA!  Look at all those pins!

But that part is done.  Now, back to the cape appliques!

peace and pieces,
amy

She LOVED the Twirl Dress

AWESOME

Thank GOD for this beautiful child!

peace and pieces, amy

Twirl Skirt

I found a neat little tutorial HERE and messed around with it.  First, I took a Shirt made in the Pillowcase Dress manner, and took the sides in.

It measures about 24 inches around the bottom.  then, I took 5 inch squares.

a LOT of 5 inch squares!!

100, to be exact.  I used 7 for the first tier.

11 in the 2nd tier.

17 in the 3rd tier.

About now is when I realize that the bodice looks a bit odd.  I compare it to a dress that she just got from her Granny.

Ah HAH!!  it’s too long.  I’ll have to fix that.

So, on to the 4th tier, with 26 squares.  Gathering the upper edge of each of these rows is becoming a PITA!

The last tier has 39 squares.  Add all of that up, and you get 100 squares!  And here is the finished product with the shortened bodice.  Looks MUCH better, now.

This could be made super scrappy with a few charm packs.  or less scrappy with some yardage.  Either way, I think it’s ADORABLE!

I can’t WAIT till tomorrow night, when she gets it for her real BIRTHday, and twirls and whirls all around the yard!!!

peace and pieces,
amy

Butterfly Ball

A friend started making the small lovies with ribbons sewn on to them.  TOOO cute, and I’ve been thinking of making them myself for the next craft fair.  I also presold a baby ball at the LAST craft fair.  Hmmmm…..brain goes into overdrive!!  SO, after making the bag and the ordered ball, I got to work.

Butterfly Bag (customized $20)

The honored recipient will receive a free “Butterfly Ball” to test out for me.

Butterfly Ball $10

And of course, PK got one, too!!!

PK and his Butterfly Ball, and Patchwork Puppy, too!

Butterfly Ball $10

The plain balls, Butterfly Balls, and Patchwork Pups will be available at the next craft fair in March.  If you have any specific colors you WANT to see, please let me know.  However, I can’t preorder right now.  I have 3 quilts, plus the craft fair.  If you don’t see what you want, I can special order after that.  I hope to add “Butterfly Blankets” to the inventory list as well.

peace and pieces,
amy

EDIT–After thinking I created something new, I see these all OVER Etsy shops.  oops!!!!  Oh well.  I guess nothing is ever new, right?  HAHA

Monday Monday

And it is SUCH a monday!  I had a wonderful weekend, and didn’t want it to end.  I went to the Houston Quilt Festival.  It was AWESOME!!  Met a wonderful friend, saw some mega inspiration, bought some flannels and a new marking tool, and just had a great time!  PK came with me.  The Moby wrap is AWESOME.  I was very worried that 17lbs strapped to my front was going to cause some major pain, but I did well.  And so did he.  Napped a lot, cooed at strangers.  The colors and activity were fun, I guess.  Unfortunately, I’m now suffering.  He wants to be in arms again!

and Sunday I was busy with Bernie.  Together we managed to finish the mugrugs, potholders, and giftcard ornaments.

potholders/trivets $7

mugrugs $6

giftcard holder ornaments $5

and a bunch of postcards already, too!  But still, more to go!

Hey Hey We’re the Monsters

Hello, All.  It’s been a whole week since I posted last.  Oops!  Not because I’m NOT busy, but because I’m TOO busy.  And the more I post, the more orders I have.  I can’t take anymore orders–running out of time!!!  But I made a few more monsters, and thought I’d show them off.  I still have orange/red and Black/white ones to create.  I just smile whenever I see them!

Please ignore the nasty mess behind them!!  You do NOT want to see the rest of the house, either!

Lemonade and monsters

I stumbled across this gorgeous fabric and it just looked like Lemonades to me!!    I managed to “squeeze” 2 bags, 2 ID cases, 2 cell pouches and a journal.  I had a 2nd journal–I miscut and it won’t fit.  I’m NOT happy with myself!!!  What a waste.

And a quilty buddy found a pillow/bag monster pattern on Modas Bake Shop website.  I took a peek at it, and changed it.  Of course!!  I have no use for a pillow, or a bag.  But a smaller version, made with felt, and weighted with beans–well, now THAT is a conversation starter!  I’m going to make a few smaller ones, too.  Toys, or even pincushions!!  With some more tweaking, I can see a lion, a pig, a tiger, etc.  Something to keep in mind for March’s fair!!

One thing is for sure–He is too cute to be scary!!!