Tissue Covers

This is a version of the Tissue Cover that you can find over at Skip to My Lou!

You'll need a 6 1/2 inch by 7 inch square of pre-quilted material and a serger. (I needed to make several of these so I cut out a paper template. That way, I could just lay it over my fabric and use my rotary cutter to cut around it...made the process SO much quicker!)


Then just serge all around the 4 sides, taking off about 1/4 inch from each.
Now find the short sides and fold them in to the center, overlapping the edges about 1/4 inch. With alot of pre-quilted fabrics, you'll have 2 different patterned sides...you'll want to fold so that the pattern you want to show on the outside of the cover is folded to the inside at this point. Now just sew along the two long sides, flip right side out, tuck in a pocket sized packet of tissues and there you go!

I made 30 of these in less than an hour! (But I had a little help from a certain second grader who needs these for his class.)

Made by You Mondays

Cindy over at Skip to My Lou is hosting a "Made by You Monday"! She has a fantastic blog that's full of fun creative ideas, like her fabulous crayon roll tutorial! I cannot even begin to tell you how many crayon rolls I have given away as gifts and all of the kiddos adore them. They are perfect for when you need a "quiet toy" like in church, on an airplane, etc! As an added bonus, they roll up to be really small and can be tucked inside a purse or diaperbag. They can easily be made during naptime (or less than an hour) and are a great way to use up some fabric and trim scraps. I added a monogrammed name to this one for my niece just so it would be a personalized gift. You know you gave the perfect gift when the little recipient jumps up and down and squeals!
Thanks for all of the great ideas Cindy!

Red Booties

I whipped these up for a friend's little girl as part of her Christmas gift. I have made a few before, but never with the monogram on the toe. They would be cute with some circle charms, ruffles or a bow on the top too!

Why is it...

...that we're "supposed" to have all of the Christmas decorations down by January 1, even though all of the kids don't go back to school till after January 3rd?????

What Christmas is all about...

The past few days have been a blur of malls, stores, wrapping paper and tape. Sometimes, I just need to get it all back into perspective...




Thanks, Linus.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!

I have spent so much time in front of my machines, there hasn't been much time in front of the computer! Here are a few things that I happened to snap pictures of: The Truck and Tree design is a favorite for little boys (made a couple for the twins and 2 pairs of red cord pants as well!) The Wrapped Present and Monogram Ornament are on opposite sides of a reversible jumper that I made for a friend's little girl and I love the fact that even though the present looks like holiday wear it can easily be worn for future birthday parties!
And my favorite:


The Reindeer applique! I love this design done on a camo Garanimals long sleeved T! He is a doozy to stitch out, though...but the end result is so worth it!

Have a blessed day and weekend!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas...

My machines are runing steadily...all is going well...and then WHAM! The serger decides to be difficult. I think Chopper is just full of fluff (and I haven't been good about dusting all of the fluff out of her, so I guess she had just had enough.) and that it's nothing that a can of air and a brush can't fix. My fingers are crossed...

LOTS of pictures to post, but the camera never sits still what with all of the piano recitals, music programs at school, football and cheerleading banquets...there will be lots of pics to download once I manage to get the time to get the memory card out!

Have a blessed day and (while we're running around like mad trying to get it all done...are there really only 14 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS!?!?!?!) remember the reason for the season!!