Handmade Christmas 2012 is Done!

I made 16 mug rugs for a Christmas cookie exchange party my super talented friend, Amber Housley, threw.  It was so much fun!  Lots of sweet ladies and lots of yummy cookies (and cocktails!) 

I made a few gifts for my youngest son's preschool teachers and my eldest son's Tae Kwon Do teacher.

Made a some voile/velveteen scarves for my cousin and another cousin's girlfriend.

I was in the home stretch sewing the binding on my last handmade item.

I knew my father in law would appreciate this label.  I really want to stamp this on everything I make!

Ta-da!  Handmade Christmas 2012 is O-V-E-R!!!!  This is for my father in law (who is a hunter).  Hopefully he'll love it even though it's modern--really, the deer need to save my design choices on this one.  

I managed to tidy up my sewing space too!  I'm not sure the last time it was this clean!

What? Don't you have a closet of shame?

It's Almost Time!

Bazaar time that is!  I'm nervous, excited, and anxious for my bazaar on Saturday.  I still wish I could have made a few more things, mainly some larger quilts.  I only have one lap sized quilt to bring and it's on the small side.  Everything else is either a baby quilt, household item, or pouch.  Oh well!  Too late to stress now!  I did make this banner today to hang in front of my booth.  Yes, I'll take pictures of my booth!

I also made this craft apron to wear so I can keep any last minute emergency items handy.

Another last minute project were these Scrabble-inspired coasters.  I love this idea!

This is the quilt I will be donating to the bazaar's silent auction to benefit a women's shelter.  

This is the only Christmas-themed item I have (besides the matching coasters in the same fabric).  I'm just not too excited about holiday fabric in general, but I loved this text print!  

I've had these tote bags done for a while, but I just recently finished sewing the handles on.  I wish I would have had time to make a few more!

Stay tuned because next week I'll tell you how to get a cute scissor/monkey shirt like this....on sale!  It comes in purple, white, and red.

Fall Inspired!

I'm super excited to give you a sneak peek of my contribution to the upcoming Fall Inspired Issue of Fat Quarterly!  I'm also doing double duty with this project and entering into Rachel's Celebrate Color contest for October!

You will find the tutorial to make these in the new FQ issue!

They asked for our take on the Bear Paw block and I thought the little paws would make the perfect coasters...and I couldn't resist making a rainbow!

So don't forget to buy your copy of Fat Quarterly later this week and check out the other great entries for the Celebrate Color contest!

I also made myself this zippered pouch for my upcoming trip to NYC. 

 I'm a little depressed that I won't be going to the Sewing Summit, so I used a precious Aunty Cookie scrap that I've been hoarding.

And how could I not use some Momo Wonderland scissors?

Let's not forget the Kei bunting! :)