Friday, March 27, 2015

Baby Bridesmaid {Quilt}



I couldn't help myself. I could not stop calling this quilt "Baby Bridesmaid". 


Why do you ask?  The satin is from a bridesmaid dress!  
My friend messaged me and asked if I could make a baby quilt using the dress she wore to her friend's wedding.  A memory quilt of sorts. 


I knew right away that the best quilt would be to make the Ruffle Quilt from the Moda Bakeshop. I thought that the Satin would not be fun to piece and quilt over.  So why not make it an accessory for the quilt. 

My friend sent me the nursery line. Wouldn't you know it?  No blue.  A girl nursery!

I did have a
Dear Stella bundle that had perfect baby's, but the peach just wasn't pink enough. So the search was on!!!   I stumbled on Cybthia Rowley's "Oh Baby" line.

Perfection. 


Before I knew it I had a patchwork top to quilt with flowers and leaves.


With a super warm and soft Minky backing.  


Then I Added the cut strips from the dress and did a rolled hem and attached the ruffles.

I wish I had enough of the dress to bind it with satin, but ended up using the same solid blue I used under the ruffles.


This quilt was UTTERLY scrumptious! 


And I was so happy to hear it was well recieved by the mom-to-be!! 


Excited to also be linking up a finish post for March!

A Lovely Year of Finishes

Monday, March 23, 2015

Sew Together Bag

 For some time, I saw a ton of traffic online about the Sew Together Bag and I just didn't get the hype.


Until I went to Quiltcon and saw them along with the Bionic Gear Bag in action. 
I loved how neat everyone had their stuff next to their sewing machines, all organized. 
I thought I would give the Sew Together Bag a try.


The pattern is from Sew Demented and can be purchased HERE.


I think I was even more eager to try it over the Bionic Gear Bag because Quilt Barn had a wonderful Sew-a-long to help guide you through the steps.


 I love it. 


It is my EPP dream! The zippered parts can hold all of my papers, paperclips and various notions.  
It's also wonderful for packing up things to sew on the go.


Definitely more are in my plans for the future.


Sunday, March 1, 2015

ALYOF: March Goal

March's Mission includes four quilts. A memory quilt, two t-shirt quilts, and one super secret project. 

The memory quilt seems to be the best choice to make my March ALYOF goal. 

My friend messaged me and asked if I could make a baby quilt using the dress she wore to her friend's wedding.  A memory quilt of sorts. 

I've already purchased the fabric.



 And cutting has commenced. 



If I could have this done by the end of the week?  I would be extremely happy!!
A Lovely Year of Finishes
Linking up with A Year of Lovely Finishes 


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