Sleeve for an iPad Mini

I am doing a mini quilt swap with my cousin. We agreed to make each other a mini for the wall. I can't wait to show you what I'm making her. But I can't ruin the surprise. So you can't see it until she does.  

But I will show you this...

I made her this sleeve for her iPad mini. She's been meaning to make one for herself. But I beat her to it. 

One happy accident..  

I was so focused on getting the words level but I didn't notice what phrase was front and center. I couldn't have planned it better. Haha

Can't wait to get this package in the mail to her. 

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It's a swap!

The swap is FULL!! Thanks everyone! 

Do you love a good swap? 

I am facilitating a Low Volume Charm Square Swap!! I did one back in August and it was a huge success.

We only have a total of 48 spots. And they are filling fast. 

To participate: 

1. Leave a comment letting me know how many spots you would like. 

2. Buy 1 yard (for each spot you want) of modern low volume fabric. Cut into 48 charm squares. Mail to me and I will return 48 different squares to you. 

3. International swappers are welcome. I will PayPal invoice you for the return shipping. 

4. Mail cut fabric to me with a self addressed postage paid envelope inside for returning (unless international. Just include envelope with address). 

5. Ship to my by November 1st. And I will return by November 15th if all packages have arrived. 

Are you in?? 

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Bees are my friend

YSo I have been a member of the Lake Superior Modern Quild Guild for a couple years now. 

This year we started a Quilting Bee. In August we made these pineapple blocks for a member. The pineapple block has always been a favorite of mine. And I enjoyed making this block. 

BUT I quickly realized that a pineapple block quilt is not in my future. There are 49 pieces in that block alone!! 

Here are everyone's blocks together at the meeting last night. 

Sorry about the bad lighting. 

For September we needed to make a wonky diamond block. 

Not my favorite fabrics. But she asked for Browns and she likes batiks. She loved the block. 

Here are the blocks for the group. 

I am the queen for November. Can't wait.

How about you? Have you been in a Bee before? Did you like it?  

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Welcome Baby Jackson

I finished a baby quilt for a new addition to our family. His name is Jackson. 

He belongs to my stepdaughter. He is her 2nd child and I'm still not used to being called "grandma". It would probably help if they lived closer and we got to see them more often. 

Now I just need to box it up and get it in the mail. 

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The Clip Cushion

My very first Craftsy Pattern is available now!!

Have you been looking for the perfect way to keep your Wonder Clips handy? Well look no further!

The Clip Cushion is here! The pattern is available on Craftsy.

If you make one, I'd love to see and hear about it.

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Hard Work Recognized

Do you shop at thrift stores? 

I don't have many thrift stores near me. We have just 1 locally. A few others if I want to drive 20 min or so. Very disappointing. 

Anyway, my kids love to shop there. I'm not really sure why... But it's a treat when I tell them we are stopping. 

So yesterday after grocery shopping, my youngest and I stopped in for a quick look. They had so many hot finds. An awesome wooden chair with a padded seat that was screaming "BUY ME... REDO ME". It was only $15. I regret ignoring it's pleas. It was a perfect redo item! 

One thing that always breaks my heart is when I see homemade items for sale. Like baby blankets etc. Someone put a lot of work into them and I just shake my head at how under appreciated the item must have been. I have rescued a few quilts over the years. 

Well yesterday in the craft yarn bin, I found a bag of crocheted granny squares and hexagons. 

And even though they aren't necessarily my colors.. I had to scoop them up. Look at all that hard work someone did! 

I'm not quite sure what I will turn them into yet.. Maybe a tote?

I just knew I couldn't leave them buried in a scrap yarn bin. 

Any ideas? 

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Put A Name On It

I saw this idea at a quilt store that I visited while out of town last Fall. And since I don't have any girls in my house, I decided to make them for 2 of my favorite girls. 

I used a charm pack from Kate Spain called Terrain that I had in my stash. 

I had to make the pillows inside as well. I couldn't find a pillow insert that fit the size and shape I wanted. 

But... I used a different batting to stuff them and I'm not super happy with the result. I bought something different and it came in a giant box. It says it's "premium" batting. It's horrible. It's lumpy and the more I tried to fluff it, the lumpier (?) it got. So frustrating. But i had a deadline. I was traveling to see the girls this past weekend so lumpy was my only option.

I may redo the inserts and bring them the next time I see them. 

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