Big Brothers ROCK! Tutorial

Supplies: 

T-Shirt

Four different fabrics (fat quarters, scraps of fabric, layer cake squares all work great).

Iron-on letters (I found mine at Hobby Lobby by s.e.i. in black)

Wonder-Under Fusible Web

Four small buttons

Guitar Applique' template

Scissors

Coordinating Thread (I used black thread)

Iron

Instructions:

Start off by gathering all your supplies.

Print out the template and cut out all the pieces.

Iron-on Wonder-Under fusible webbing to the back side of all the fabric pieces you wish to use for your applique.  On the paper side of the fused pieces trace around all the cut pieces on the fabric you wish to use for each piece.

 For the letters, trace them upside down so when you cut out the pieces they are facing the correct direction.

Cut out the pieces and remove the paper backing.  Place your pieces as shown below on the shirt and iron on.  Cut out the letters to spell "big brothers" from the pre-made iron on letters and iron in place above the ROCK fabric letters.

 Using a zig zag stitch, stitch around all the pieces of the applique.

Hand-stitch on the four small buttons on the handle, two on each side.

Now wasn't that quick! All done and ready for some new big brothers to wear!

Ruffled Table Runner Tutorial

Need some ruffles for your table????

Go check out my tutorial over at Sew4Home!

Thank you Liz!!!!

A horse is horse, of course, of course...

For Paige's 5th Birthday she wanted a HORSE party.  So here is a little recap of the Horse party we came up with. 

The kids watched Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron  {a horse movie}... Paige really likes this movie and it was her idea to have a movie party. We ordered in Pizza and had Popcorn with the movie. I found these cute little Popcorn holders from the fabulous Hobby Lobby stores.

Red Bandana paper bowls from Hobby Lobby

I gathered up all of Paige's horses and used them for decorations along with some Red Bandana tablecloths and towels and a matching quilt for all the kids to sit on while watching the movie.  You can get these great Moda Home items from Home a la mode.

Stick Horses as little giveaways for all her little friends.  (SCORE: a buck each from the Dollar Tree!)

Added a bit of grosgrain ribbon to pretty them up.

To top it all off, I made her a pillow case dress that had an embroidered Horse on it. 

I think I will be making her some more of these for the summer... SUPER EASY and QUICK to make.  Thanks to Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase book.

Everyone seemed to have a blast.... especially this big girl.

Paige turned FIVE!

I cannot believe I am now a mother of a 5 year old.  What is it about this age that makes you realize your kids are getting big?  That you start reminiscing of when they were babies?  Time really does fly by quicker than you realize!  Just look at how much she has grown!

She is such a big girl now... I am so proud of the BIG girl she has grown to be.

Happy Birthday Paige!  Love you lots!

Product Review: Luna Quilt Batting by Moda

I have been using Luna batting for over a year now and realized there are some people that still have not tried this wonderful batting.  I LOVE IT! It is a must have batting when making any and all my quilts.  It is the only brand I use now for my batting. 

What is Luna Quilt Batting?
Luna Quilt batting is a Moda Fabrics brand of batting that is made from natural fibers such as bamboo, cotton,  and soybeans.  Because of the needle-punch technology used, it enables them to avoid the use of any binders or resins. Therefore all the battings are chemical free so they are safe for all walks of life.  I especially love the softness of the batting and the wonderfully hand sewn look the quilts have once washed.  Luna batting is great for the machine quilter and the traditional hand quilter.  Currently, there are three types of Luna Batting, Kyoto, Soy Soft, and Luna Loft.

Kyoto is a bamboo blend batting. {50/50 Bamboo Cotton Blend}
It is naturally anti-bacterial and eco-friendly.  Bamboo is softer than cotton, biodegradable and hypo-allergenic.  Blended with cotton makes the perfect natural quilt batting. Stitches can be up to 8" apart with the Kyoto batting and will withstand repeated use and multiple washings becuase of the super durable substrate contained in the middle of the batting. 

Soy Soft is a soybean blend batting. {50/50 Soy Organic Cotton Blend} 

It is naturally anti-microbial and eco-friendly.  Soybean protein fiber has the luster of silk and the feel of cashmere.  The breaking strength of soybean protein fiber is higher than wool, plain cotton and silk. Stitches can be up to 8" apart with the Soy Soft batting as well and withstand repeated use and multiple washings because of the super durable substrate contained in the middle of the batting. 

Luna Loft is a soft comfort blend. {80/20 Cotton Polyester Blend}
Luna Loft is made with long staple cotton and the softest polyester which makes this the softest cotton-poly blend batting I have ever felt. It is also made without bleaching or harsh chemicals. You can actually stitch up to 10" apart with this batting because of the ultralight and super strong substrate contained in the middle.






I do have to say although I love using all three of the battings by Luna, Soy Soft has got to be my absolute favorite one to quilt with.

Try some today and let me know which one is your favorite!

Flip Floppin' Toddler Wear Tutorial

Go check out my new tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop... Flip Floppin' Toddler Wear. 

This shirt is so much fun, you just may want to make one for yourself. 

Go on... I dare you!

30th Birthday Winner!!!

Okay, so I am a day late in posting my winner... sorry everyone for the delay!

Congrats, random #140, Kirsten and Tracy said...


Happy Birthday!!! I thought turning 30 was fantastic! Enjoy! :)

Tracy


THANK YOU everyone for the warm wishes for my birthday!  I loved reading them all!

The BIG 30 Gift-away!

So it's official!  I have turned the big 3-0 today!!!  WHOO RAH!  I have always heard of people dreading turning 30, but I am so excited about being part of the Thirties club, I think people think I am nuts.  My twenties were great... a lot happened in my twenties that I loved {don't worry, I am not about to list out what happened in the last ten years of my life.}, but I am ready for a new decade of my life and I know it is going to be FANTASTIC!

So, to kick of my thirties... I went bowling... along with some friends and family.  We had so much fun... I think I am going to have to do this monthly. 

Who says turning 30 can't be fun?

In celebrating me turning 30 today, I am going to give someone else a special Birthday gift from me.  All I am going to tell you is that you will not want to miss out on receiving this gift.  {HINT: It might involve some fabric and some sweets}  And all you need to do is leave me a comment and you are automatically entered in the drawing.  EASY PEASY! 

To make it even more fun {for me} I am going to stretch my birthday out until Monday night at midnight.  I will announce my birthday gift winner on Tuesday, April 6.

So, who will be my lucky birthday winner?

Verna Tableware

If you have not been to Target recently and seen this tableware... then you must go, now and get some for your upcoming spring events. 

I bought a ton of these things for our Easter party on Sunday.

I love everything that Kate Spain designs.  This tableware collection just so happens to match the latest Verna fabric collection by Moda. 

Look how well they match my Bunny Eggs....

Okay, enough talking... just go buy!