I've been working on some girly outfits for my little great niece!

Yep! You heard right! GREAT NIECE! Guh! Suddenly I feel old!

Since I don't have a girl of my own, I get to use my need to be girly and create for others! Which I find very enjoyable actually. :)

The Slice Fabrique blog is featuring me this week! I got to make a little 4th of July outfit and something a little retro pink to showcase the more "girly" side of  my design card called Urban Kid made exclusively for the Slice Fabrique!

1. First I ironed the fusible webbing to the back of my material.

2. Then I cut out all the shapes I wanted to use with my Slice Fabrique using my Urban Kid design card.

3. Next I ironed the shapes and lettering on to the onesie and stitched around it.   

4. Then I sewed up a little 4th of July skirt to go with using my Pacific Trade Winds Fabric by Studio E!

2nd Project!

1. Then I wanted to do something a little retro girly :) Following the same steps as 1-4, I choose the scooter design, using the shadow shape available on my card out of one fabric, and the scooter shape out of another fabric to compliment. 

2. Ironed it all down before completing the apron on my skirt,

3. Stitched around each cut, and after finishing the little skirt,..... whipped up a little peasant top to go with! 

Guh! How cute is that?

Run over to Slice and check out all the great designers that will be part of the Blogroll!

ENJOY!

LoOk WhAt I MAdE...

Since my blog pretty much reflects my boy side of Pacific Trade Winds fabric, I decided to show you the more "Girly" side of what I've been up to...

I actually made a quilt!

This is my first full sized quilt I've made EVER! I know... I should be ashamed, but in my defence, I have made several baby quilts!

I think it has always been a matter of time, or lack of it. But, this quilt went together soooo fast! I did the top in one Saturday!

I joined a quilt group (to broaden my skills) and after one meeting.... I was sooo jazzed to make one, I had to do one right then!

So, I chose this pattern from Abbey Lane Quilts, from their Fabulous 5 quilt pattern book - first, because I loved the pattern, and second, because it said it was a quick and easy quilt! Those ladies lived up to their word!

I'm kinda into the more "modern look" as far as quilts go. So that went into consideration when choosing a pattern as well. 

I think it turned out great! And my friend and neighbor happens to have a long arm quilting machine in her basement so naturally I had to employ her! (I'm all about supporting young stay at home mommies!) Mindy Johnston did an amazing job!

This apple didn't fall far from the tree! Her mother owns the American Quilting store in Orem, Utah. 

So if you are in the Denver Colorado area and need a quilt put together... she's your gal!

here's a close up.....

and...

I wanted something to mimic those circles... look how cute!

And here it is with some of the other patterns you can deck out your daughters room with.... because... I don't happen to have a daughter..... *sigh.

(Incidentally, I will have the Surf's Up Rug and Chill Sack that you see here, up for sale in my Etsy store soon, because.... what am I going to do with them..... really? ) So if you want them.... they are one of a kind samples! Or you can make your own! I also have the fabric up for sale there as well!

I'm keeping the quilt though :) Hey, I'm a girl! I can use a girly quilt in a world full of boy stuff!

Look how great it goes with the Surf's Up Rug & Chill Sack bean bag!

So I'm now working on a quilt for my boys.... it has a Skull on it!!! COOL!

I'll show ya when it's finished! :)

PaCiFiC TrADe WiNdS



FAbriC & GiVeAwAys!!

I just had to take a moment and show you what came in the mail on Saturday!!!  I've been so busy sewing with it... it took me a few days to get it on here but here it is!!!

Pacific Trade Winds!

 Pink & Brown....

Navy & Red...

(this will make some great Christmas stuff!!)

But, this is my very favorite part......

SELVAGE!

(that's my name!!! :)



GIVEAWAY!!!!

Ok, so here's the 3 step sitch.... (say that really fast 3 times :)

Contest Ends November 2nd (after I get back from Quilt Market)

1. you gotta become a FOLLOWER (over on my sidebar) = 1 entry point

2. post a link about the giveaway on your blog (please add that to your comment for me- I love to see what you all are up to!)= 1 entry point

3. leave a comment with your link so I can notify you! = 1 entry point

There will be 3 Winners.

Grand Prize = 1 yd. of each design of one color way of your choice! (that's like 9-10 yds!)

First Runner up = Super cute Hot Scott Patterns Mug & Super cute necklace charm

2nd Runner up = 2 of my new patterns (or two of your choice)