Finished Projects

Because I didn't get to showcase this one when I finished it except on my last post, I'm going to post it again, and show the other projects I've finished this week! I am trying to make room in my tiny little house for all these projects, so I have decided to not start anything else until I am done with what I've got going...I'm almost there!!

I bought this kit from the Quilt Shop Hop (see this post to see what I got) from Elaine's up on 3300 East. It is totally different from what I usually do. Lots of bright colors. Most of my colors are more muted usually. What do you think? I even quilted it myself after taking my class from Carmen Geddes at Broadbents. It's not great, but it is a first try...you can't tell from this picture how bad it actually is :)



I finally finished this quilt that has been sitting for a few months. I hand quilted this one and finished the binding tonight! Another one down!



And last project I finished this week is this carseat cover for my cousin! She's having a little boy anytime, so I am sending it in the mail to her tomorrorw! This is a super fast project that is so cute and fun to make!

My First Quilt

Here is a picture of my first quilt that I made. I told my mother in law that I didn't want to do anything hard, so I would just skip the applique. She wouldn't let me get off that easily, and now I'm so glad she didn't! I LOVE applique! So anyway, here it is:


And here is a picture of my lastest quilt. I love this fabric, it's totally different from anything I usually do. It's fun and bright and puts a smile on my face! And I even did the quilting myself on my Bernina!



And I've learned that going out of your comfort zone is the only way to learn something new...and that the iron can be your best friend when quilting. :)

Quilt Giveaway

Mid-Ohio Quilter is having a giveaway for her super cute windmill table topper. Check it out!

Father's Day Quilt

I made this quilt for my dad for Father's Day. I love the colors in it and I even made sure to throw in some music fabric because my dad LOVES music. He has been the same band ever since I can remember. I love listening to them-I've always been kind of made fun of because of how much I love oldies music-but that's what I grew up with! My dad's band plays 50's, 60's and country music. Anyway, so I made this quilt for him because he is ALWAYS cold! :) He lives in Las Vegas for heaven's sake and always has a jacket or blanket on him when he's in the house! He called me this morning to let me know he got it in the mail and even told me it would be good for winter too to help keep his feet warm at night! :)



This is the first quilt that I quilted on my sewing machine. It was really fun to learn how to do. Of course, I couldn't wait for my class to start it, so this is pre-instruction. But I think I did pretty good!



I love my dad and want to wish him a Happy Father's Day!

Jaman's New Bed!

The other thing I got on the side of the road was this bed frame for Jaman. It looked the same as my desk but was much easier to get the paint off! I finally got the bed all put together and Jaman has slept on it...and it didn't fall apart! :) He was so excited to see it when he came over and to see the quilt that I made him for Christmas a couple years ago on it. He is such a cute kid and I love that he appreciates what I do!

Before and After

Just so you can see the work that I did on this desk! That paint did NOT want to come off! It took HOURS of stripping, and sanding, and scraping! But I think it was worth the effort! I love this desk and having my sewing machine on something so fun!

BEFORE: On the side of the road, calling my name, and needing some love



AFTER: Beautiful, loved, and being used!

Projects

Here are some of the projects I've been working on and have completed...

Right now my goal is to finish up the projects that I have going before I start anymore. I don't have a lot of room to keep piling things up anymore, so hopefully you will see more things that I've completed in the near future...


Here is the desk that I found by the side of the road...I have before pictures somewhere, I need to find them. It was a white desk with hot pink, neon green, neon orange, and black paint splats all over it. I love this color that I found, it brings a little joy to my day when I sit down to sew...which unfortunately has not been very much lately. I'm hoping to get back to it soon.



Here is a picture of the baby carseat cover that I made for my friend Jill. She is having her baby girl tomorrow and I wanted her to have something fun for her baby.


Here are pictures of the flowers that I made to go on it


I made this carseat cover for another friend too. She's having a boy in the next couple weeks.


Natalie- thanks for showing me how to make these! They are so cute!