Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone.  May 2013 be a great year for you and your family.

BTW- no linky party this week either - We'll resume the party next week after all the holiday festivities :)

Holiday Festivities With the Boys

I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday break.  I am loving this downtime with the family - especially my little boys.  They are at such a fun age right now (almost 6 and almost 4). 

Here they are ready for some cookie cutting fun.  Don't you love how everything they do turns into a magical event?  Something as simple as cookie cutters become something...fun :)

And the results of our labor :).  The boys cut and decorating almost all of the sugar cookies.  They did a marvelous job, don't you think?

Just love this time of year!  And yes the kids do grow up WAY to fast.  I don't know how many years of this we have with them like this, but I will cherish each one.  Have a great New Years everyone!

Year End Fabric Sale - 20% Off EVERYTHING

Just a heads up for you fabric lovers out there, my little fabric shop is having a HUGE year end inventory reduction sale.  The entire store is on sale - 20% off EVERYTHING with coupon code YearEndSale20 (offer ends 1/1/13).

Sale is happening at my little shop here and on Etsy here.

Here's some eye candy to get your imagination spinning :)

No Linky Party This Week - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hi there - I'll post the linky party and features next week because of the holidays.  Thanks and Merry Christmas everyone!

Just Sewing Up a Storm

There is something magical about sitting in front of a sewing machine in the winter time.  Maybe it's a soft cozy fabrics draped across sewing table...

Or the bright beautiful fabrics reminding me of sunnier days...

 

Perhaps it is warmth of finished blankets waiting to be wrapped for the perfect gift...

Whatever it is, I am loving it...even among all the holiday madness ;).  Just a few more projects to finish up before Christmas.

Happy holidays everyone!

Made By ME #61 Linky Party and Features

Rushing to finish those last minute holiday projects?  House in complete chaos?  Christmas presents are still not wrapped...and most are not even purchased yet? .. EEEK.  Please tell me I'm not the only one!  Okay, I love the projects that you ladies (and guys) had last week - great motivation of how wonderful FINISHED projects can be :).  Off to work on more stuff and hopefully finish some of them.  Have a great week everyone!

And once again - THANK YOU for sharing your projects.  Greats features from last week and this week's party at the end of the post.

...and give your little ones an extra hug today and hold them tight...

CRAFTS & DECOR

 DIY Squiggle Felt Garland from Babble Dabble Do

DIY Gift Boxes from Blissful Roots

SEWING AND KNITS

 Pillows from Fabric Mutt
New Sewing Set from Nero's Post and Patch


FOOD 

Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies from DJ's Sugar Shack

Chocolate Marshmallows from Lemons for Lulu

White Chocolate Cheesecake from Winnie's Blog

 ...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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A Custom Quilt

Once in a while I say YES to creating a custom quilt.  Maybe this isn't quite the right now (crunch time for the holidays, new baby, pending house remodel and all that sort of busy stuff ;)) but I can't help but to say yes to a worthwhile request.   

Here's the mission - create a quilt out of existing blocks (supplied by the requester) and try to incorporate some other fabrics also provided by the requester.  Quilt size - about a twin size.  Mission ACCEPTED :).

The blocks given were roughly 8"x8" - 35 of them.  There were some very cool prints and a few solids.  Most looks like there were remnants or up-cycled fabrics.  The blocks were all roughly hand-sewn together and the squares look like they were all free-cut without rulers.  So they all needed to be carefully squared off.

Some needed a lot of squaring off...but no worries, they all ended up looking mighty nice at the end.

After squaring them off, they were all just under 8".  I was careful not to cut off the hand sewing.

Started to piece the quilt top together, adding a fresh solid border sash to join all the blocks together.  Press and voila - looking nice :)

The quilt top is almost complete - just need to add the border to make it a full twin size quilt and we are off to start the quilt bottom.

Hopefully there will be more progress to share again soon.  Katie - Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to create this beautiful quilt for you and trusting me with all the precious blocks from your grandma. 

Made By ME #60 Linky Party and Features

Okay - only 14 days till Christmas.  Try not to panic.  BUT am I the only one who hasn't started to THINK about Christmas shopping yet???  Searching the internet now and maybe trip to some stores later and maybe I could cross some names off my list...yikes.  Hopefully you guys are better prepared than I am ;).  However, I did manage to take a look at the great projects from last week and I am AMAZED by how great the projects are.  Here are a few faves from last week...and as usual this weeks' party at the end of the post.  And I am off the cyber shopping :)

CRAFTS & DECOR

  Classic Christmas Tree from Scraponique 

No Sew Snowman from Ode to Inspiration

Leather and Lace Bracelets from Gingerly Made

DIY Salt Dough Stamped Ornaments from Todd & Lindsey

SEWING AND KNITS 

 Monster Slippers from Easy Peasy Grandma

Modern Pillow from Sew Well Maide

FOOD 

 Fat Free Snowflake Angel Food Cakes from Pink Recipe Box 

German Chocolate Bourbon Brownies from Lemons for Lulu

 ...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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Made By ME #59 Linky Party and Features

Bye bye fall and hello there winter...almost ;)  Great projects last week - a hint of fall and a pinch of winter holidays peaking through.  Here are a few faves from last week and of course this week's party at the end of the post.

CRAFTS & DECOR

DIY Glitter Gold Pincone from Todd & Lindsey

DIY Advent Calendar from Meeha Meeha

No Sew Skirts for Your Tree from Sarah Dawn Designs

SEWING AND KNITS 

Fish Pencil Pouch from Nissa Made Stuff
Finished Quilt from Sew Simple Life

FOOD

Candy Cane Cookie Truffles from Ode to Inspiration
Spiced Pear Cake from Mom On Timeout
Parmesan Bowls from Dishing With Leslie

 ...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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Made By ME #58 Linky Party and Features

Happy Linky day!  Amazing projects last week.  I hope everyone had a chance to visit some of the great posts from last week...but in case you missed it here's some few favorites.  And as usual, this week's party is at the end of this post :).  Have a great week everyone!

SEWING AND KNITS 

All Scraps Baby Blanket from Ode to Inspiration 

Claspy Clutch from Happy In Red 

Octagons from I Quilt for Fun

CRAFTS & DECOR

Winter Wispy Wreath from Made In A Day

Paper Tree Ornaments from Alderberry Hill

Tutorial Glowing Tea Light Holder from Artsy Ants

FOOD

White Chocolate Toffee from Lemons for Lulu

Quinoa and Rice Stuffed Squash from Mostly Food and Crafts

 ...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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Made By ME #57 Linky Party and Features

Thank you for all the kind comments last week.  Baby Aya is almost 2 weeks old now and she is absolutely darling.  We can't get enough of her.  Her brothers are always by her side when she is awake and already she has found a place in our little family.

I also like to say thanks to all my great blogging friends out there for all the support.  This blog and this linky party would not be possible without you and I just wanted to let you know that.  It was great coming back from a little 'break' and seeing all the great projects from the last party and I look forward to hosting more of these parties in the new year to come :). 

Let's take a look at some favorites from a couple of weeks ago ... and as usual, this week's party at the end of the post :)

CRAFTS & DECOR

 Christmas Magnets from Vixen Made

Fall Tabletop Centerpiece from Turtles and Tails

DIY Chevron Foot Rest from The Crafty Blog Stalker 

FOOD

Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls from The Enchanting Rose

Pie Crust Cutters from Ode to Inspiration

SEWING AND KNITS 

 Pincushion from Sew Well Maide

Snow White Snow Flakes from Howling at the Moon

Covered Journals from Needle and Nest

...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

  

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Baby Aya - Linky Party Postponed This Week

Hello there :).  I am all smiles this week.  We welcomed baby #3 into our family a few days ago - baby Aya.  Both my husband and two boys are in love with her.  Needless to say, I have my hands full this week, so instead of our usually programmed linky party (which will continue NEXT week) I share with you Baby Aya :). 

Have a great week everyone!  I look forward to hosting "Made by Me" linky party again next week!

Made By ME #56 Linky Party and Features

There is definitely a chill in the air now and projects from last week are great reflections of this changing weather.  From comfort goodies like kettle corn to beautiful fall colored decor, the chilly autumn has finally arrived :).  Here are a few favorites from last week and (of course) link up to this weeks' party at the end of this post.  Have a great weekend everyone!

FOOD

 Cookie Dough Truffle Cake Balls from Lemons for Lulu

Homemade Kettle Corn Microwaveable from Cherished Bliss 

 

SEWING AND KNITS 

 Terence Tap Dancing T-Rex from Snapdragon Crafts

Little Girl Tunic from Mami Made It

CRAFTS & DECOR

 Flowered Stems from Smart! School House

DIY Photo Frame Clip from One Women's Haven

Autumn Gift Wrapping from Meeha Meeha

...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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Made By ME #55 Linky Party and Features

Happy Halloween week!  Great projects last week - here are a few highlights from reader's favorites.  This weeks' party at the end of the post :).

FOOD

 Chocolate Tea Bag Tags from Carolyn's Homework

Mini Apple Crisp from Alderberry Hill 

Pumpkin Pie Tortilla from Sweet Little Blue Bird 

SEWING AND KNITS 

 Vintage Shopping Bag from Happy in Red

Quilt from Project 12 Quilts

DIY Altering Larger Dress from Jay & Sarah

CRAFTS & DECOR

  Sweater Pumpkins from Sewing Barefoot

Edible Placecards from Meeha Meeha

...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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