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I FINISHED!!! I'm so excited how they turned out. Yes, they are copycat from Garnet Hil [see below], but when they charge $50 per stocking you can't blame me right? I love sewing with felt. Every time I do it I have so much fun. It's like painting a picture with my bernina.

I've been dreaming of these for month s [emphasize the "s" in month]. My two boys are constantly trying to pack around a bazillion toys at one time and I find them scattered throughout my house as they fall from their full hands. Little boy toy totes: -one large pocket in back, -two pockets on front (one small, one big), -jean pocket attached on front, -side hook on left side for hanging swords or the like, -interfaced with super duty duckcloth for durability, (I knew that they would be stuffed with cars, power rangers, trains, books, dinosaurs, tools, more cars, so it HAD to be strong) - tie closures around waist, - fits my 5 & 3-yr-old perfectly. The pattern will be up for sale in my etsy shop sometime next week. V&Co. started a 'link post' for anyone to show what they have been up to. See here . Little boy toy totes are #13. LOTS of fun projects from so many people. Thanks V&Co for letting us 'toot our own horns' every once in awhil...

Green challenge : old into new baby girl skirt Fabric: blue (the next shirt is GREEN ) stripe maternity shirt Pattern: baby girl's waist Other finished GREEN projects: Seasonal Souvenier's challenge project Denise Dreaming of Stitches Danica I was cleaning out my closet by filling a bag of unused, old, ugly, outdated clothes to take to goodwill and decided I would try to re-use/recycle some goods. I have a stack of shirts to turn into skirts & dresses for my little girl and can't wait to see how they turn out. Nothing too fancy or too fun for this month's challenge, but I learned something new, created something great, and am finding other ways to go GREEN . More GREEN projects coming for this month. This.... into this. Here are a few other projects finished for my " march challenge: green ." This... into this... This...used to be a long-sleeved button-up shirt of mine that I NEVER wore...turned into this... see amazing shirt dress tutorial here ....

Remember this.... I got that ' love note ' I was hoping for. When I showed him the ' love note envelopes ' he asked me 'why he needs a purse?' I explained that of course, I had to make one for each person in the family and he didn't have to use it if he didn't want to. Guess he really does love me that much.

I made this quilt months ago for my sweet nephew Dane who lived only a short moment with his little family. I copied the pattern from my amazing sis-in-law Abby (check out her blog...I'm being modest when I say 'amazing') who made me one just like it in Amy Butler fabric.

I saw this playhouse first at homemade by jill (see her flickr group here ), then found a few others here , and knew it would be the perfect gift for my baby girl's first birthday. She loves crawling in and out of the door and doghouse then peeking out of each window. The flowers aren't in view, but she carries them around along with her growing veggies and apples from the tree. I had so much fun making it. It was like drawing with fabric....and I love to color, although I think I'm better at sewing it then actually drawing it. If you decide to make one...I'd love to see your playhouse. Mine fits over our dining room table (which barely seats 4) but most are made to cover a card table. I just measured the table, cut out each side, sewed on each side, then put it all together. The windows were a little tricky just because that plastic is kind of hard to sew with, but I just put paper underneath it so it would slide on the sewing machine, then riped it out when it...

Love the fabric. Love the pattern . LOVE how it welcomes spring in my living room. I added an extra row on the side and bottom with two extra long strips on the end of my quilt to make it bigger.

Love challenge : personal love note envelopes Fabric: Midwest Modern by Amy Butler (the fat eights that I won here ). Pattern: Mine. Coming soon. Other finished projects by you: Dreaming of stitches, Danica Seasonal Souveniers, Mom (Densie) Teresa (private blog, but family can check it out) (Teresa is adding a fun new twist on this challenge and I love it. Her challenges each month are going to focus on service. January:her family made fleece blankets for a homeless shelter & February: her family made sugar cookies to surprise some neighbors. Very creative!) Valentine's Day was awhile ago, but my Valentine was in a different country most of the month of love. It was also our 7-yr Anniversary during his absence. So...while he was away, all we could do was write love notes through email and chat a bit on the phone. I've always loved getting notes and wanted to make it extra special for those I love the most. D C N & A these envelopes are for you. (I made one f...

Pattern from Heather Bailey here . I made a few of these for Christmas presents, two years ago..that's right TWO, and I FINALLY finished mine.

my baby girl is almost one. we'll be celebrating in PINK . back to the machine for more.

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

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.