I love this baby!

I made this faux chenille blanket for my niece. Ugh, she's adorable. You can barely see the quilt through all her cuteness I know! These faux chenille blankets are so easy to make. I took five one yard cuts of flannel. All are layered up except for the backing which is layered face down. Then you pin the heck out of it and sew diaganolly every 1/2". Surprisingly, it goes pretty fast. I think I finished the sewing in about an hour. Then I have a chenille cutter and it just zips right through. I only cut the top 3 (leaving the fourth layer and backing uncut). Next I rounded the edges and attached binding. I think I want to make more and more and more. So simple and they just look so soft and fuzzy.

Time flies When you're having fun

22, Twenty-Two!! years ago I got married to my highschool sweetheart. It just doesn't seem possible but three kids, three houses and countless cars later I guess it would have to be possible. I look around and see all that we have accomplished together but the biggest accomplishment is still being together. And I love him. I really love him.

This is what I'm getting for our anniversary since the gift is "copper". We are planning on taking a train ride together next month at the Royal Gorge. What the rest of the year holds for us I don't know but we are ready to experience it together.

L&J Forever

My Valentine's Bling

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I'm thinking about putting them on a chain and wearing them around my neck. They're so pretty!

Apologies

Here is a post with no pics (and I hate that) But half of my blogging delay is due to the inconvenience of posting pics. Ugh! I've been busing sewing and would love to show you but thought at least I could just give an update and post some pics later. I've sewn about 28 diaper covers (oh they're cute) and about 12 pairs of booties and 4 baby throws. This is all for a vintage linen baby line of items I will sell at my Farmers market sales this summer. I will also be making some dresses and bibs to match all of the other items. My problem is this . . . Vintage sheets just aren't very "boyish". I need to find a fabulous vintage linen that will work for some boy items. Or do you have any ideas?

Christmas Aprons

Shhh, don't tell anyone from the Pueblo West Quilters but this is a gift I am donating for our annual Christmas party. Well, one of two. I made two of these and still have enough of the tablecloth to make ten more. I don't know if youcan tell from the picture but the apron is two layers. The top panel is made from a vintage tablecloth. I got some requests for Christmas aprons but just hadn't made any. Guess I will make some of these for next years' sales or if anyone one wants one this year, I can custom make you one too. I have so many things to make for Christmas - hope to get half of them done.

I've been busy

These are cell phone carriers I make. They are made using a combination of upcycled 100% linen and new material. The front pocket is great for holding your i.d., debit card, a few bucks of cash. Your cell phone goes in the larger area. The side loop is for carrying. There is a back velcro strip that you can use to attach the carrier to your purse strap or your pants belt loop. These have been quite popular at my farmers market sales here in Colorado but this batch is going to Oregon. If you want one, and it doesn't sell in Oregon, I should have them back in a couple of weeks. Just in time to add to someones stocking! (only $6)

Farmers Markets

I had so much fun this summer with all my farmers markets. They are a lot of work but so fulfulling. I love how people love my stuff. With each sale I am still amazed that someone wants to buy what I have made. I actually started jumping up and down a couple of weeks ago when a customer wanted to purchase a couple of my bags.

I actually covered that bike seat and basket. It's adorable. It was made for my display at a local Apple Harvest event (hence the apples in the basket). I wanted to let people know I do custom sewing also. I don't mind doing custom sewing - it's not as fun as just going into my sewing room and creating whatever I want but I do it. What I don't like doing is alterations. Ugh. I don't even like to do my own! And it's stressful. If I mess up, I mess up a whole garmet. But it helps during the slow times to make some extra cash. So I do them.

I have some exciting news to share but it will have to wait until next post. Stay tuned.