Chevron Knits

Remember my post on my fabric puchase from Girl Charlee?? Well, I finally made something with it, two things actually. Why I didn't use my walking foot is beyond me. Would've made things a whole lot easier. I think I was simply feeling stressed and needed to make something FAST before going off the wall. Lol. Sewing is quite the stress reliever for me. Praise God for blessing me with the skill!! These two projects took no more than 20 mins each from measuring and cutting to sewing together. Simple, fast, super comfy and best of all fresh for this crazy humid, triple digit weather.

Chevron skirt with yoga waistband for me.

 And a Chevron dress for Little Lady.

Next, I am hoping to make a pair of shorts for Little Man and a pencil skirt for me!

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Don't make your living by extortion or put your hope in stealing. And if your wealth increases, don't make it the center of your life.   -Psalm 62:10

Mini Quilt Swap

This month I participated in a Mini Quilt Swap hosted by Heather from The Sewing Loft. It was my first online goodies exchange and first time I sew a Mini Quilt. It was loads of fun and I loved the Mini Quilt I received.

So, how does it work? In this instance it was like a gift exchange or Secret Santa. I signed up on Heather's blog by filling out a small form with my name, address, and favorite colors. We were also asked if we would prefer a holiday themed mini quilt. I suggested the use of the colors red and turquoise. I also noted that I would be displaying my mini quilt in my craft/sewing space.

I made a Halloween themed mini quilt for my partner.

Piecing the quilt top together.

All pieced together, quilted, and bound!

I pieced together the backing as well.

And this is the one I received from the amazing Debbie Weise.

I'd like to join another Mini Quilt SWAP, but I'm having trouble finding one. I searched through Pinterest since that is where I found this one, but no luck. I really enjoyed making a mini quilt. It is a fast and easy way to practice making quilts. I've been reading a few different quilting books from the library and I'm looking forward to start using some technique in my quilt blocks. I've also purchased a patchwork or 1/4" presser foot and boy did it make a difference!! I will always use it to piece my quilt tops from now on.

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Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day He carries us in His arms.    -Psalm 68:19

Baby Blankets

As a total newbie to the quilting world I was referring to my baby BLANKETS as baby QUILTS. However, according to the quilt books I've borrowed from the library I was wrong. A quilt must have three layers and must be hand/machine quilted or hand tied. The baby blankets I made started off as quilt tops and I simply backed them with anti-pill fleece.

This one is bound and hand tied:

And this one was turned and top stitched, then I used my machine to tack it down in several spots to keep the two fabrics from shifting.

Here is a picture of the "blanket top"

I really enjoyed making these two blankets. I made the "Cowboy" blanket for my husband's new baby cousin due in September. The "Pirate Octopus" blanket was a baby shower gift for some dear friends who are expecting a baby boy in October. Both were paired with a few "Pee Pee Tee Pees" I really wish I would've made some for Little Man. Those night changes were quite the eh, wet challenge. 

Thank you for reading! God Bless you!

Give your burdens to the Lord, 

and He will take care of you.

He will not permit the Godly

to slip and fall.  -Psalm 55:22