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Sock Monkey

I made this sock monkey as a gift. Decent for my first try. :)

Inspired By My Family

While I was in Colorado, my sister-in-law gave me a book of wallpaper that I found interesting. The card to the right was made with a sample upholstery fabric that matched a wallpaper. I would hate the wallpaper but it made a fun card. The card to the right was inspired by a throw pillow that was in a book my mom sent me. I also used the sewing machine my mother handed down to me to make these cards. I have my mother-in-law to thank for the scrap of fabric I used. I really enjoy making home made cards and can't wait till all my other fabric and art supplies finally get unpacked!

New Baby Gifts

I recently went on a trip to Colorado to spend time with the in-laws and got to go to my sister-in-law's baby shower. I wanted to make something special for the little one but no one knows if it is a boy or girl. The baby is due October 1st so I wanted something that was a little warmer for the baby and decided to go with a fall theme. Here is what I came up with:
(1) Acorn Long-sleeved Onsie (2) Maroon Baby BootiesThis was my first attempt at baby booties. I thought they turned out pretty well (even after my pattern instructions flew out the car window on the way to Colorado).

Another Fun Card

I made this for a friend. I think it is fun to put a little time in to communication. I found the basic tutorial from here. Then I just added that cute paper flower and glued it on one corner of the page so that when pulled, the letter would open.

Homemade Card

I enjoy making home made cards for friends and family when I can. Here is my latest:It cost next to nothing because I got a sheet of the specialty paper (brown with flowers) for 10 cents. I did not use much of it. I already had the ribbon on hand. The blue flower came in a pack of at least 20 for 50 cents. The white card stock comes in a pack of 250 for a couple dollars and I used 1/2 a sheet.

Trying New Things

I made this purse for a graduation present. I really like how it turned out.

Here is my first ever, successfully paper-quilted block. Yay for Christmas table runners.