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No! My Mom does not need a diaper bag, but requested this one months ago. I finally got it finished for her Christmas present and I think she was pleasantly surprised. The B&W never disappoints. Custom orders welcome in my shop . Go here to order your's. Go here to see Malisa's. Go here to see Katie's. OR find something else that fits your style!

Found these cute little snowman in the BH&G Christmas magazine and made them in one night (quick little project). They are made from white felt and stuffed with poly fill. I made them into ornaments by looping a ribbon in the top seam, but BH&G used them as a snowman toy. I love Christmas and the millions of possibilities for creating something festive. I'm feeling pressured with only ten more days at the machine to finish the rest of my projects. Christmas sewing will have to be continued into February....does anyone else do that?

I love it when I finally use a piece of fabric that has been sitting in the drawer for years. I know I bought the sky blue strips with rows of petals because I loved it, but compared to some other pieces I had, it seemed dull. After pairing it with the perfect interior and right pattern...it is now loved again. I also love that there is extra space in my drawer.

orange blossoms makeup bag, but of course optional for holding other accessories. I have a stack of these little bags to get through and can't wait to show them to you. Most of them have a touch of RED , which feels holiday-ish. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Red. Perfect splash of color when needed. This one reminds me of candy canes, poinsettias, and everything Christmas.

Black & white damask fabric....I have used it several times and I never get sick of it. Classy, simple, gorgeous fabric that will never go out of style. Thanks Mr. Dewberry for your designing eye.

Happy Birthday Adelin! A pocket full of posies made just for you! check my shop soon for your own pocket full of posies

This year I decided to make my kids' costumes, which may be the last. It certainly wasn't any cheaper, but my boys loved their get-up. Introducing.... (I know I was laughing at the same thing..the antennas are as big as her head)

Found this 'special day' chair cover on nannygoat and knew I had to have one for our special days. It was a fun project for an evening without my hubby.

Look what I received in the mail a few weeks ago from the most talented person I know. She taught me everything I know about thread, fabric, Ms. Bernina, etc, etc. You guessed it...my Mom made these amazing pillows made from wool sweaters purchased at the D.I. (Goodwill). Thanks Mom! It looks perfect in my living room.

I never knew curtains were so easy until my Mom taught me over the phone in less than 1 minute. Want new curtains? Seriously, it's EASY...anyone can do it. Supplies: Measure how much long you want your curtains to hang. I bought 5 yards total. The only cut you have to make is the cut between the two separate curtains. Use the width of the fabric for the width of your curtains. 1. Lay out your material. 2. Measure the length of the first curtain. 3. Cut 4. Begin these next steps with sewing. ...and hang. Don't forget to take a picture to share your new curtain project.

A customer on etsy requested this one. Can I just say that I love Amy Butler's new fabric line, "LOVE!" Can't wait to get some more. This bag tempted me more than any other bag to find a way to reside with me. Guess I'll have to make another one. p.s. I'm stocking up for Christmas in my shop.

The toy/sewing/exercise/office room is where the majority of our time is spent throughout the day, and I hated looking at that ugly dresser (see below). After long hours of sanding, priming, painting, sanding, and staining...it is now my favorite part of the room. This dresser has earned it's way to be here and I'll tell you why. My sweet husband wasn't very anxious for me to get started on this because I think he thought that HE would end up sanding, priming, and painting, but I'm happy to say that I did it all, minus the hardware placement! And...I bought a lighter paint than this and once it was time to paint, I knew it wouldn't work so I had to return it and go darker. My husband was rolling his eyes. Then...after cleaning the brushes in our upstairs laundry sink, I left the tube hanging out of the sink that drains the washer. I started a load of laundry and headed downstairs. Thirty minutes later, we noticed water dripping from the dining room light fixt...

I was a winner from the Amy Butler contest with the quilt I made for Aliza. Look here to see the picture and other entries. I love the four new patterns, a CD with 22 sewing projects on software, and five fat quarters of the Midwest Modern fabric line. All smiles today!