the simple life placemats

I bought this fabric a while ago.

I knew I wanted to fussy cut those cute little kids to make something.

I finally decided on some placemats for my girls.

I opened up the scrap bins and started pulling fabric that matched the fussy cut squares.

I then started sewing to create these patchwork blocks - turned placemats.

Three placemats - one for each girl.

After I took these pictures, I then put some iron-on vinyl over them so they are easy to keep clean.

The girls have each claimed their own - funny how that happens even though I didn't put names on them. :)

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peasant tops

Adding to the spring/summer wardrobe, I decided to make some peasant tops for the girls.

I used this Tie Dye Diva pattern but changed it a bit.

I previously made this pattern as the patterns shows...you can see those here.

This time I decided not to do the ruffle bottom but instead just made the length of the top longer by adding a strip of fabric at the bottom.

These look so cute with leggings! I love the length of them!

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little princess pettiskirts

Spring/summery clothes...that's what I've made the past few weeks.

Getting the girls' wardrobes ready with a few handmade pieces because I'm sure I won't be sewing for awhile once baby arrives.

These skirts were made using Wink Designs Little Princess Pettiskirt pattern.

 

I also had the chance to test another pattern for Marina at Wink Designs but I won't post about that one until the pattern is in her shop!

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another Bella baby quilt

I bought a fat quarter bundle of Bella by Lotta Jansdotter to make these quilts.

To use up some of the leftover fabric, I made yet another baby quilt - this one for a new little nephew!

This may not be the last time you see this fabric on this blog as I still have more to use up!

Wow, a fat quarter bundle goes a long way!

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Posy baby girl quilt

I bought a charm pack of Posy to make a baby girl quilt. - This fabric makes me think spring and Easter!  :)

I also bought a charm pack of some Bella solids.

I didn't have a plan as to what I was going to do with them.

I debated what I should do...a disappearing nine-patch quilt like this one was my first thought.

Then I just decided to wing it.

I made some hour glass blocks paired with some four patch blocks.

I added a while chenille border to make it a bit bigger.

 Backed with soft lilac minky fabric, this quilt is ready for a little baby girl.

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open wide zipper pouch

I mentioned in my last post that I had also made a zipper pouch.

Pouches are so handy to keep everything organized and in one place instead of scattered throughout my bag.  I've made several zipper pouches before but this was my first time using Anna's tutorial.

I love how this pouch opens wide (just like its name states) and it's easy to find what I'm looking for.

The bigger size would make a great cosmetic bag!

Hmm, another thing added to my "to sew" list.

my sidekick tote and accessories

I did some sewing for myself!

Using Noodlehead's sidekick tote pattern, I made myself a new bag.

I really like this pattern especially the fact that it has a zipper closure and an adjustable strap.

I made the bigger bag in hopes that it could double as a diaper bag.

Although there isn't a ton of extra space, I do have room to throw in a few diapers.

Once the bag was done, I decided I should have a matching wallet.

Using this tutorial with these adjustments, I made myself this wallet. This was an easy tutorial to follow, and I made this (with the exception of a few finishing details), while my daughter napped one afternoon. I love that it has a zipper pocket for change!

And I just couldn't stop there so I quickly whipped up a card holder for all the cards that didn't fit inside the wallet...you know, all those loyalty cards. 

And here are all three...matchy-matchy-matchy!  :)

Next up, I'll show the zipper pouch I then made to keep my bag more organized.

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