Procrastination... I'm good at it.

So way back in March - a conversation with a friend from out of state went something like this..

Jackee - Hey Heidi, would you have time to make me two purses/bags?
Me - OF COURSE!!!! I can do them while the kids are on Spring Break!!
Jackee - Are you sure? I already have the fabric for one of them so I will mail it to you.
Me - No problem.. put it in the mail and I'll get it done.

Yeah.. like 3 months later!!!!! I'm so bad sometimes!

I'm really happy with how they turned out though.. This is a pattern from Lazy Girl Designs called "The Miranda Day Bag".

This is the one I made with the fabric she sent me...

And below is the one that I made with fabric I had on hand. I had to use corduroy on the very bottom of course.. because I love corduroy.

I'm getting them in the mail to her tomorrow!!! I hope they are everything she wants them to be! Pin It

Nothing beats Winning!!

Awhile back a was a lucky winner for a giveaway over at Jennifer's Vintage Sheets blog. I'm in love with the idea of using vintage sheets for quilting (even though I haven't made one yet).

Jennifer had a giveaway last month for a custom made camera strap - and I won!! I sent her the measurements for my camera strap and she made this just for me!

Isn't it purdy?!! (sorry about the picture quality.. couldn't use the camera to take a picture of the camera. So I had to use the cell phone)

She also felt bad that it took her longer than she wanted to get it to me.. so she included a little bonus gift.

Some Vintage Sheet fat quarters and charm squares! I'm so in love with them. I love the feel of soft vintage cotton sheets that have been washed many many times. I'm inspired to hit the thrift stores now.

But I must wait until I move (if I can fight the urge) because I have enough stuff to pack already! Pin It

iLOVE

Remember when I fell in love with the Block Tool? I gave one away because I wanted everyone to know how wonderful it was (and still is).

Well, I found a version of it in the Apple App store. I almost jumped out of my chair.. I couldn't buy it fast enough. And it was only $3.99 afterall. And since I'm 100% off my Starbucks addiction - I figured it's cheaper then my ole' "triple vente nonfat no foam latte".

Wow.. I can even say it now without craving it.. see I'm over it.. I think.. yeah yeah.. I'm over it!

Anyway.. I love my Block Tool - the digital version is just like the "real" version.

Sometimes when I don't have the energy to sew - but I'm in that creative mode.. I sit down and page through the block tool for inspiration and ideas.

See, just like the original version, it gives you requirements for 5 different block sizes of each design.

If you are a quilter.. and you have an iphone, itouch or ipad.. go get this app!! It's so worth it! Pin It

Utility Apron Tutorial

I thought I would give you a quick and easy tutorial on how to make an apron (like my moving apron) using a Tea Towel. It is important that the towel be 18 x 27 inches or larger.

You will need the following:
1 Tea Towel
1/4 yard of fabric for ties


Start by folding your towel RST (right sides together) and press. The folded edge is the top of your apron. Now fold the bottom "front" up to form your pockets and press again. It will look like this:

Set that aside for now and move on to the ties.

Cut 2 strips from your fabric 4 inches x WOF (width of fabric).

Press in half with WST (wrong sides together) as shown in picture.

Now open back up and fold each edge to the pressed seam - as shown.

Next fold in half again and press.

Stitch all the way around your ties using a 1/4 or 1/8 in seam allowance. On one end of each tie, fold the end in 1/4 inch to create a finished end.

You will have two ties that are 1 inch x WOF.

Insert one end (the unfinished end) of each tie into the fold at top of apron. Pin in place.

Stitch down each side, along bottom of pocket and top band of apron. Then decide how many pockets you want and stitch those as well.

That's it - apron complete! Pin It

June Friday Night Sew-In

Are you ready to get some projects done?!
Are you looking for a fun way to connect and sew with friends?!

Then the Friday Night Sew-in is for YOU!!

As many of you already know - I'm in the process of a move from Arizona to Minnesota. My husband is already in Minnesota, working his new job. And I am back here in AZ - sorting and packing all of our things. All while taking care of our two (very active) boys (mama needs a break!!!)

My co-host, Bobbi, will be doing all the work for the June FNSI including sign-ups and 2 Giveaways. So go on over there and get yourself signed up!!

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(I will probably still sew with all of you that night since I am trying to finish some projects before I pack it all up.) Pin It

Boxes.. bubble wrap.. and cuteness!

I've started the packing for our move to Minnesota.. I have 4 weeks before the moving truck drives out of town! It will be here before I know it!

So I will be seeing a lot of this for awhile...

As I was packing.. I realized that something was missing. I kept setting my tape and Sharpie down and then had to look for it everytime I needed it. SO.. I made myself this super duper cute "Moving Apron" using a tea towel and some fabric. It makes my 'packing clothes' look HOT and Sassy!

....now if I could just do something with my hair.. maybe I'll wear a hat tomorrow.. Pin It

The Goofy goes on.. and on..

A while back you may remember a tutorial I did for the Goofy Doll..?! (it's in my sidebar if you are interested).  I've made a few... here are some snapshots of Goofy past..

And this morning I made two Goofy Snakes.. My boys came up with the idea so Mom got to work.

Aren't they cute?!!

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