Monogrammed Burlap {Tree Skirt}

 I have wanted this burlap skirt completed for the longest time.

Our family room tree has transitioned over the years into what I call a rustic "country" look.

 But I have to tell you my secret.

It isn't a typical tree skirt. It's actually a rectangle!

I bought a large burlap tablecloth for a party and never used it.  I thought about cutting it into a tree skirt, but realized when I hustled it under the tree, that I liked it with the fluffy layers.  I started by adding the monogram to the front center.

 

I added the red and white striped binding around the two short sides and one long side. 

 When I got to the back long side, I just ended the binding by folding the end in, stitching it closed.

I am soooo happy with it!

My only regret?  That I make sure that a seam ended right on the center front.  

Oh well...can't win them all!!!!

Pink Rodeo Rider {Quilt}

Back in January, I made some baby quilts with Rodeo Rider fabric by Riley Blake fabrics.

 For no real good reason other than I wanted an excuse to play with the rodeo fabrics!

I convinced myself that I could give them as gifts or sell them to some Texan friends. 

 I really loved the colors,  and if anyone knows me well, my favorite thing to do when we lived in Houston was to go to the Rodeo!

 I love the gorgeous Shannon Fabrics, Rosette minky backing. It wasn't a perfect match to the front pink, but it was leftover stash and I just love it for baby quilts.

And the paisley binding again.  I still have some of this leftover and am tempted to make myself another Rodeo quilt for myself to have up in the studio!!

I gave the Baby Rodeo Star to a friend in June. 

 And wouldn't you know it?  Just as I was going to post this one for sale, I got a request for a baby quilt commission from another friend. I was happy to make her a new one, but she loved the girl version I had already made and asked that I monogram it. 

I love how the simple monogram made it shine!

Quilt Stats:

Measures: 36" square

Pattern: Blooming Bliss by Fat Quarter Shop

Fabric: Rodeo Rider by Riley Blake 

Thread: Omni Thread Natural White by Superior Threads 

Quilted: Freemotion meandering on HQ Avante

Ironically, Button ended up needing a blanket to take to school for "rest time" this year, so the boy Rodeo Rider quilt found an owner too!  He wouldn't take his precious "Buddy" blanket because it had to be left there, so he asked me if I had one or if I could make one.  I forgot to take a picture of the embroidered quilt label I made before he took it in. Next time it comes home for a wash, I will do so!!