New Gift Project

Can you figure out what this is going to be?


If you guessed a bag, you were right!!! Here's some of the finished photos. This is going to my step-mom for Mother's Day.. A bit late though.

Circle Quilt

Several months ago, I cut out and sewed together the individual squares for the circle quilt below. It just wasn't doing anything for me at the time so I stashed it away for another day. I finally decided to pull it out on Tuesday and finish it. I just pulled a square from each pile alternating the styles until the top was completely pieced together.

Once finished, I decided I would try something completely foreign to me and that I have yet to figure out. The stippling stitch. I practiced for a few minutes on another project that I wasn't that worried about messing up and then I just dove right in. It took me about 10-12 hours over the last 2 days, but I finally finished this quilt. Now, I need to find out who it will go too.

Wreath to Adorn My Door

My front door has been bare for far too long. I have wanted something to spice it up and I found just the project.

Using dried lima beans, hot glue, a straw wreath, spray paint and a ribbon, I created this beauty. The ribbon can be changed with the season to create a similar yet different look.

Here it is hanging neatly on my front door:



I plan to change the ribbon since Easter has passed to a vibrant red.

Great Giveaway

The Moda Neptune Jelly Roll.



See this link: http://donnachurchillritter.wordpress.com/2011/03/12/my-100th-post-and-a-giveaway/#comment-484

For some reason links aren't working for me. Check out the link by copying and pasting into your browser.

Fabric Monsters

I wanted to do something fun for my 3 year old nephew that was coming to visit me last weekend with his mom and Grandma. I didn't have much time, so I decided I would try to make something small.

I created a stencil and got to work. Everything I used was from my stash.

Ultra cuddle fabric for the monster body.
Home Decor fabric for the eyes
Felt for the mouth
and regular cotton for the mouth and nose.

The end project was just cute as a button!



My sister-in-law loved it so much she asked for one for my niece. I finished it today. I think I like hers more.. shhhh don't tell. :) Hers has the cutest little bow and is so adorable.



Let me know what you think. Tasha

Wall Decor

I found these awesome directions online using freezer paper and fabric paint. I decided to give it a shot, but didn't want to paint on fabric. Instead I chose to try out freezer paper to canvas. It was pretty much like the same as the freezer paper to a cotton t-shirt.

All you need is
canvas
spray paint
image
freezer paper
iron
few books (for beneath the canvas center when ironing)
xacto knife
pencil or pen

So, you transfer your image to the freezer paper and then cut it out. Label the pieces as you cut them and on your original image so you know where the go when you want to lay them out. Place a book beneath the canvas and a piece of fabric to protect it. Then Iron the freezer paper cut outs to the canvas shiny side down.






Once you have finished, find a well ventilated area you can use to spray paint the canvas. Don't forget the sides of the canvas as well. Spray one coat and wait about 15 minutes and then spray another coat. Wait for 45 minutes to an hour and then check your project. Peel off the freezer paper and you have your finished Wall Decor Project.





Enjoy your new Wall Decor! Tasha

Placemats and Napkins

I have wanted to do something for the special people in my life so I'm slowly making my way through a list in no particular order. Currently I've been working on some placemats and napkins for my one of my best friends. It's a surprise so don't tell her! :) I finished up a 4 placemat set and decided to use the extra left over fabric to make some napkins of various sizes. Here are a few pics:


Front


Back


Placemats wrapped up with the various napkin sizes.