Category: Crafts
I am in love with this new zipper bag! It's cute little boxy shape is perfect for just about anything: cosmetics, iPods and assorted cords, baby pacifiers, pill bottles–your imagination is the limit to the usefulness of these little bags! I found a tutorial I really liked on the It's a Pretty Modern Life blog. […]
Lisa Bongean's Thread Catcher This is Lisa Bongean's triangular thread catcher. If you don't recognize her name, Lisa is the force behind Primitive Gatherings, one of the best quilt shops in the country. She also has a blog, so be sure to check it out. So, last week, I was blog hopping around, and saw […]
After cutting out your applique pieces from the freezer paper, the next step is to iron them onto the wrong side of your fabric, waxy side to the fabric. The light coating of wax melts just enough to adhere the freezer paper to the fabric. You will be using the freezer paper as a template. […]
I was sent this product, and agreed to do a review on it, a number of weeks ago. I have been so busy with the new job and trying to make baby quilts so my soon to be grand daughter has one for every day of the week (kind of kidding here), that I have […]
Well. Didn't we have ourselves a blogging brouhaha yesterday? If you missed it, just as well. All over now. Feathers are smoothed, tempers are cooled, and we are all getting back to our cheerful nice selves. I hope. But listen. Really. As much as we all love a spirited discussion, we have to be more […]
Since this baby of ours has suddenly become much more Real, I have gotten cracking making some baby related items. I found the best tutorial for making burp cloths out of prefolded cloth diapers! I have to share it with you: Chickpea Sewing Studio. Check it out. I will be making these the next time […]
My son noticed every female we are related to or acquainted with received Terri Atikinson's Zippy Bags from me this Christmas. It took him awhile to say anything, but yesterday he said, "Ahem, Mom, you know those bags you have been making?" Turns out, he figured he could use a couple of them too! His […]
I have been diligently slogging away on my little cosmetics bags. And they are so darn cute! In the photo above, you can see some of my recent finishes that are awaiting their embellishments. I am still not tired of making these. Each one is as much fun as the last. I am out of […]
Pat suggested that I do a tutorial on how to attach the zippers to the little bags I am making, and I thought it was a brilliant idea. I am not going to show you the details of the whole pattern, because I want you to buy it (Zippy Strippy by Atkinson Designs). However, the […]
I had so much fun making this little bag! So much fun that I made another one! The pattern for the bags is one by Terri Atkinson called Zippy Strippy. It is so darn cute I can hardly stand it. Of course, the Bliss fabric I am using doesn't hurt as far as the cuteness […]
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Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
