tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26553646178467675252024-03-13T11:18:48.384-06:00Sew A Little HappinessHandmade Creations from two sisters coming together in laughter and creativity with sewing projects to share for Home and Family!Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-7866829535382900022014-11-12T20:52:00.001-07:002014-11-12T20:52:25.186-07:00Lost and Found Christmas<div align="center">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Reminds me of childhood days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What would you make</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It is spring cleaning time.</span></div>
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This is my favorite time of the year and so in <strong><span style="font-size: large;">Gratitude</span></strong> for the </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10% off everything in the shop from now to November 30th.</span></div>
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Enter <strong><span style="font-size: large;">ThankYou</span></strong> in the coupon code at checkout.</div>
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From My Heart to Your Heart :-)</div>
Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-36084703634144224972012-07-03T20:33:00.000-06:002012-07-03T20:42:54.135-06:00SEW WHAT'S NEW?<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">New arrivals to Annie Moore Fabric!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A vareity of Fun and Fabulous new Fabrics!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adorable Christmas Candy Gifts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Flannel by Riley Blake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy Christmas in July! </span></div>
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This is great for tablecloths, totes, beach bags, baby changing mat, baby bib, apron, rain coat....<br />
It is water resistant and will drap nicely.<br />
Sew with a teflon foot or a roller foot. <br />
Can use silk pins or use paper clips to keep layers together as you sew pull out the paper clips.<br />
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Wipe using a soft cloth with mild soap and water or a gentle surface spray cleaner. Do NOT Machine Wash or Tumble Dry<br />
Laminated fabric may ONLY be ironed on the WRONG side, using a dry iron on a low/cool setting. Be careful not to touch the laminated coating with your iron. <br />
Or a pressing cloth can used as a barrier between the iron and the lamnated surface on a low setting.<br />
• You don’t need to straighten the grain on laminated fabric. It doesn’t shift because of the coating.<br />
• Do NOT use fusible interfacing with laminated fabric. The combination of the moisture and the heat from the iron will wrinkle the front of your material.<br />
• The laminated coating will keep the raw edges from fraying.<br />
• When sewing your fabric pieces together use a longer stitch length (3mm or larger). Shorter stitch lengths create too many holes and can weaken the seams.<br />
• Stitch slowly as you gently guide your fabric through your sewing machine to help keep it from puckering. If the fabric<br />
begins to pucker in front of your presser foot, stop, and use the hand wheel on your machine to walk your needle through the small pucker.<br />
• Once you sew a seam, open up the panels and finger press the seam allowances to one side. Then turn the panels over to the RIGHT side and edge stitch close to the seam catching the seam allowances underneath. This will make the seam lay flat and look neat and finished.<br />
caring for and storing your projects<br />
• To avoid permanent wrinkling, do NOT fold your fabric or projects when storing them.<br />
• To store a bag made from laminated fabric, use tissue paper and stuff the inside of the bag. Place it on a shelf or hang it from its handles on a hanger.<br />
• To store clothing, hang it on a padded hanger. This will help prevent creases and wrinkles. Take care not to allow the ends of your hanger to stress the fabric at the shoulders.<br />
• Your project or clothing can be “de-wrinkled” by laying it out in the desired shape. You can also de-wrinkle your project by running a hair dryer back and forth across the wrinkles. Be sure to use a low setting and do not to touch the laminated coating.Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-73937190346829841232012-06-04T09:08:00.001-06:002012-06-05T15:02:01.124-06:00Quilts Are Like Pictures....<div align="center">
Quilts have a story to tell just like a picture can.<br />
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When I look at quilts I have made,<br />
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I was looking at this quilt and it reminded me of days gone by. <br />
Back to the time my daughter saw a picture of this in a quilt book and wanted a quilt like it. <br />
The two of us went to Mormon Handicraft<br />
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I must say I was not excited or eager to stitch around all of the daisies and ladybugs pieces.<br />
And I did say a few unkind words to this quilt during its construction. :-)</div>
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The first thing I thought of when I come across this quilt </div>
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is the time I spent at Huntsman Cancer Institute in the chair with a chemo drip.</div>
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I remember making copies of the </div>
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ladybug pieces and daisy pieces on wonder under while the chemo was dripping into my body.</div>
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( it could have been heat and bond or another brand, Its all wonder under to me)</div>
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This quilt reminds me of the wonderful people at Huntsman that go out of their way to </div>
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brighten your day and make you feel of worth. </div>
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Although the chemo is NO fun at all, I have very fond memories of </div>
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the goodness and kindness that I felt from the dear people there.</div>
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This quilt also reminds me of my sweet daughter that loves this quilt. </div>
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It brings laughter now when she talks about me giving this </div>
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quilt a piece of my mind more than once.</div>
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It has been finished for a few years now.</div>
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The memories are worth all of the unkind words toward it. </div>
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It was one of those projects that wouldn't let me put it in the</div>
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cupboard.....to never be seen again.</div>
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Check out my new Etsy Shop. <br />
I have always had a passion (well more like an obsession) for fabric.<br />
So I am excited to be opening this fabric shop. <br />
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The prices are better than you can find at the quilt stores. :-)<br />
I am offering free shipping from now to the end of May.<br />
Use "<strong>freeshipping" i</strong>n the coupon code at checkout<br />
I have started with a fun line from Riley Blake. <br />
"Apple of My Eye" by The Quilted Fish<br />
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This is a great line for summer and into fall.</div>
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My mind is spinning with ideas of all the things you can create with this line of fabric.</div>
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The Polka Dot Tote is made from the Open City Tote pattern.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I can see picnic quilts, table cloths, place mats, hot pads, and many more ideas.</span><br />
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</div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-6518984043790381672011-09-05T19:20:00.000-06:002011-09-07T06:56:21.255-06:00Fall Cleaning Checklist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you were unable to get the spring cleaning done last spring ..... It's okay. </div>
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You still can do it this fall. :-) </div>
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Here is a "Fall Cleaning Checklist" from</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">life made easier,everyday</span></div>
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As leaves start to fly, revisit your spring cleaning list and add a few seasonal extras to prepare your house for winter.</div>
FALL CLEANING CHECKLIST<br />
Inside Your House<br />
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<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <strong> Wash all windows</strong>. Use glass cleaner, or one squirt of dish washing liquid on a spray bottle filled with water, and wipe down with a microfiber cloth, pick a cloudy day so you can better see any streaks.</li>
<li> <strong>Vacuum dusty canvas, cotton and treated fabric blinds</strong>. Use a low setting with a brush attachment. Vinyl shades can be wiped down with a dampened microfiber cloth if they need a little more attention.</li>
<li> <strong>Clean the walls.</strong> Dust, wash, rinse, and dry painted or wood paneled walls.</li>
<li> <strong> Clean ceiling-mounted light fixtures</strong>.</li>
<li> <strong>Vacuum and spot-clean upholstered furniture and cushions</strong>. Deep clean if necessary.</li>
<li> <strong>Wipe down the kitchen cupboards</strong>. Empty them, wash them down, replace liners (if you use them), declutter, and reorganize.</li>
<li> <strong> Dust off the refrigerator condenser coil.</strong> Use your vacuums brush attachment and gently vacuum it.</li>
<li> <strong>Do the carpets</strong>. Have carpets professionally cleaned if needed.</li>
<li> <strong>Evaluate any wooden floors</strong>. Have scratched or dull wood floors professionally scuff-sanded and re coated, or completely refinished.</li>
<li> <strong> Spruce up your computer</strong>. Dust the CPU, clean and wipe sown the keyboard and dust off the monitor with a microfiber cloth.</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <strong>Straighten the closets</strong>. declutter and reorganize.</li>
<li> <strong>Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors</strong>. Or install them, if you haven't yet.</li>
<li> <strong>Replace the furnace filter</strong>. If you haven't changed your furnace filter within the past three months, do so now.</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <strong> Sweep the chimneys</strong>. Have the wood-burning fireplace and stove flues and chimneys professionally inspected and swept.</li>
<li> <strong>Declutter and clean out the attic.</strong></li>
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OUTSIDE YOUR HOUSE<br />
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<li> <strong> Check weather stripping and caulking around doors and windows</strong>. Repair or replace as needed.</li>
<li> <strong>Check and clean the gutters</strong>. Do the downspouts, too.</li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <strong> Clean the patio furniture</strong>. Then store away.</li>
<li> <strong>Drain and store garden hoses.</strong></li>
<li> <strong> Check the exterior paint</strong>. Touch up as needed.</li>
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<strong>I THINK THIS IS A GREAT CHECKLIST. </strong></div>
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<strong>BUT, I'D RATHER SEW!!</strong></div>
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Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-81267734860053887782011-08-29T22:26:00.000-06:002011-08-29T22:42:12.196-06:00A QUOTE FOR TODAY<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfrcQjzl9Ak/Tlxo1IlJ9OI/AAAAAAAAAqM/NvnyeBtwIqI/s1600/sew%2Ba%2Blittle%2Bhappiness.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646503294861440226" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfrcQjzl9Ak/Tlxo1IlJ9OI/AAAAAAAAAqM/NvnyeBtwIqI/s400/sew%2Ba%2Blittle%2Bhappiness.jpg" /></a>
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<br /><div align="center">I just received this quote from a dear friend
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">"Life is not a contest</span></strong>
<br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">but a journey in which </span></strong>
<br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">we help one another </span></strong>
<br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">to a better place."</span></strong>
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<br />Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-89699429068468042842011-08-19T08:54:00.000-06:002011-08-19T09:06:17.977-06:00When is your favorite time to sew?<span style="color:#cc66cc;">Do you prefer night or morning sewing?
<br />I am taking a survey to see when people sew.
<br />Some ladies like to get up early and sew before any
<br />interruptions start.
<br />Some like to stay up late.
<br />Some wait for the minute the children are taking naps.
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<br />When is your favorite time.
<br />If you don't have a favorite time;
<br />when are you able to fit it in your day.
<br />Also how many times a week do you sew?
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<br />Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-42809839982222359492011-08-15T02:22:00.000-06:002011-08-15T08:10:29.087-06:00WHERE IS SUMMER GOING?<div align="center">Are the seasons going by at a faster rate
<br />or is it that I am slowing down?</div>
<br /><div align="center">I feel like summer just started
<br />but the last few mornings has definitely </div>
<br /><div align="center">felt as if fall is in the air.</div>
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<br /><div align="center">The Fall Season is my favorite of the four seasons, </div>
<br /><div align="center">BUT I am not ready for it to be here yet.</div>
<br /><div align="center">I must admit that I would like flip-flop weather </div>
<br /><div align="center">to stay around LONGER.</div>
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<br /><div align="center">My daughter made this quilt and it is one of my favorites.</div>
<br /><div align="center">(actually any quilt made and finished is a favorite of mine) </div>
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<br /><p align="center">It was fun to watch her pick out trims for each set of flip-flops.
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<br /><p align="center">Mother Nature will you give us more flip-flop weather?
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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635336809460380194" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0wLZ-D4PF2k/TjS8-I2RsiI/AAAAAAAAAps/xC2y5b5qOkg/s400/ETSY%2BPUMPKINS%2B023.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Pumpkins By: </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Hall Or Nothing Creations</span> </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://hallornothing.etsy.com/">Hall or Nothing.etsy.com</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tW4Y6xUJMdI/TjS8wzwnN1I/AAAAAAAAApk/JZw9Itx0NuU/s1600/ETSY%2BPUMPKINS%2B053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635336580461180754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tW4Y6xUJMdI/TjS8wzwnN1I/AAAAAAAAApk/JZw9Itx0NuU/s400/ETSY%2BPUMPKINS%2B053.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4kkNDDFmr4/TjS8B5giU-I/AAAAAAAAApc/C_NbeNFqXys/s1600/etsy%2Bpumpkins%2Bgreen%2B2010%2B030.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635335774550512610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4kkNDDFmr4/TjS8B5giU-I/AAAAAAAAApc/C_NbeNFqXys/s400/etsy%2Bpumpkins%2Bgreen%2B2010%2B030.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B2aDRhOqnA4/TjS7KXwsAII/AAAAAAAAApU/6bfWjjm4ess/s1600/il_570xN_195011023.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635334820598644866" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B2aDRhOqnA4/TjS7KXwsAII/AAAAAAAAApU/6bfWjjm4ess/s400/il_570xN_195011023.jpg" /></a> More Hallowenn Pumpkins will be arriving through the month of August!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1pc5KZuAd-s/TjS67-QBu0I/AAAAAAAAApM/SVHDWx8f-ao/s1600/Fall%2BDecor%2B187.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635334573232601922" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1pc5KZuAd-s/TjS67-QBu0I/AAAAAAAAApM/SVHDWx8f-ao/s400/Fall%2BDecor%2B187.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Wishing YOU all a Beautiful Fall!</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Thanks for visiting</span></p>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-29696092166387104172011-05-21T11:14:00.001-06:002011-05-21T11:58:53.835-06:00Paper Doll Birthday Party<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dxJvUlcpbbU/Tdf4PCi6itI/AAAAAAAAApA/XWF-yHctlDs/s1600/040.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609224798178282194" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dxJvUlcpbbU/Tdf4PCi6itI/AAAAAAAAApA/XWF-yHctlDs/s400/040.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-size:180%;">Adorable Vintage Birthday Party</span> </div><br /><br /><div align="center">from <a href="http://threepixielane.blogspot.com/2011/05/vintage-paper-doll-party.html">"Three Pixie Lane"</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Betsy McCall Fabric from Hancock Fabrics.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">My little daughter loves Paper Dolls, this is a perfect Birthday Party Theme!<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609223820567765250" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edemFeD3yBc/Tdf3WIqZ4QI/AAAAAAAAAow/B3S0IFIjqOY/s400/064.JPG" /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XkX9j55uqYg/Tdf21Dbgm0I/AAAAAAAAAog/z62IzL01rI8/s1600/236.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609223252227431234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XkX9j55uqYg/Tdf21Dbgm0I/AAAAAAAAAog/z62IzL01rI8/s400/236.JPG" /></a> Cute Paper Doll Cupcakes!<br />This fun party theme will certainly bring happiness to<br />little girls everywhere!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-80102133409873350162011-04-23T13:18:00.000-06:002011-04-23T14:03:48.931-06:00HAPPY EASTER!<div><br /></div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mt6BTW-4siU/TbMtHezj3TI/AAAAAAAAAn4/NGOiYFRzG3w/s400/IMG_20110423_125339.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598868368303316274" /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >What The Easter Bunny Taught Me:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >1. Don't put your eggs all in one basket</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >2. There is no such thing as too much candy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >3.Everyone needs a friend that is all ears</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVExFxBwZo0/TbMtHtyXdiI/AAAAAAAAAoA/7RqwACEnjXU/s1600/IMG_20110423_125457.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVExFxBwZo0/TbMtHtyXdiI/AAAAAAAAAoA/7RqwACEnjXU/s1600/IMG_20110423_125457.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVExFxBwZo0/TbMtHtyXdiI/AAAAAAAAAoA/7RqwACEnjXU/s400/IMG_20110423_125457.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598868372324840994" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >My daughter made me this sign for Easter so I thought I would share.</span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Hope everyone has an enjoyable day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >~Annette</span></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-69498878458096941292011-03-31T08:09:00.001-06:002011-03-31T08:49:45.172-06:00Welcome Easter Friends!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NqvDTxg9wrM/TZSMHplm_4I/AAAAAAAAAnw/MgyuHN7nNYU/s1600/0232-Sweet_Softies-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590247100524199810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NqvDTxg9wrM/TZSMHplm_4I/AAAAAAAAAnw/MgyuHN7nNYU/s400/0232-Sweet_Softies-1.jpg" /></a> Meet three adorable Easter Friends from SEW 4 HOME!</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Cuddly Cat, Funny Bunny and Eggy-Pop!</span></div><br /><div align="center">(A trio of stuffed animal friends by Alicia Thomas and Kathy Andrews.)</div><br /><p align="center"><em>"We combined nubby chenille with the smooth, retro-inspired cotton of Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane for a sweet and soft vintage look, like treasured toys you might have found in Grandma's attic. We're reintroducing them to you today because we think they would make the perfect Easter basket pals. "</em> </p><br /><p align="center">The pattern/tutorial is laid out beautifully with step by step directions with pictures!</p><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L33HpGQfNWw/TZSL5Bk8dwI/AAAAAAAAAno/RK4qFI_0lIw/s1600/0232-funny_bunny-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590246849265825538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L33HpGQfNWw/TZSL5Bk8dwI/AAAAAAAAAno/RK4qFI_0lIw/s400/0232-funny_bunny-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">I love the fabric selection, the chenille is adorable. They are truly one-of-a-kind. Each set of instructions gives the list of the supplies you need to make an exact duplicate.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AEz5Jf3AzGU/TZSLtyLkdeI/AAAAAAAAAng/_Tix9bux_1E/s1600/0232-20100401-5DMkII-IMG_0599-29.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590246656154301922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AEz5Jf3AzGU/TZSLtyLkdeI/AAAAAAAAAng/_Tix9bux_1E/s400/0232-20100401-5DMkII-IMG_0599-29.jpg" /></a> Come along.....Sew A Little Happiness!</div><br /><div align="center">I want to make some! I have some pink chenille fabric scraps!</div><br /><div align="center">You can find the <a href="http://sew4home.com/projects/fabric-art-a-accents/814-happy-easter-from-cuddly-cat-funny-bunny-a-eggy-pop">Tutorial HERE</a>! </div><br /><div align="center">Have a beautiful Spring Day!</div><br /><div align="center">Brenda</div><br /><div align="center"></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-6734305461584281192011-03-29T21:50:00.000-06:002011-03-30T08:49:59.860-06:00Hippity Hop, It's Easter On It's Way!<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kSfFCrG0zz8/TZKxMspiH8I/AAAAAAAAAnY/nzNvW7VdiDU/s1600/ft_msl03bunny01_xl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589724919222116290" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kSfFCrG0zz8/TZKxMspiH8I/AAAAAAAAAnY/nzNvW7VdiDU/s400/ft_msl03bunny01_xl.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Here is a fun idea for a FESTIVE and FUN Easter Table!</span><span style="color:#009900;"> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;">Bunny Shaped Dinner Napkins</span> </div><br /><div align="center">If you LOVE to SEW, you may have a lot of seasonal fat quarters in your stash! </div><br /><div align="center">For special occassions and celebrations- </div><br /><div align="center"><em>I will turn my fat quarters into dinner napkins.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>I simply sew two fat quarters (right sides together), leave a opening and turn, sew the opening closed and press.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589724194438461490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fwypG-zwiow/TZKwignpODI/AAAAAAAAAnI/gcKj6NszvSY/s400/bunny-napkin-folds-de.jpg" /></div><br /><div align="center">The Best Tutorial found <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/funny-bunny-folds-instructions">HERE</a>. (Good Housekeeping) </div><br /><div align="center">I've made these bunny napkins, they really work! </div><br /><div align="center">Tip: Use light weight napkins/fabrics and starch(optional) your napkins before you fold. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VBNPicpP_DU/TZKwQPMGoWI/AAAAAAAAAnA/cRwDd3kp61E/s1600/flowergarden_birthdayparty_3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589723880521900386" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VBNPicpP_DU/TZKwQPMGoWI/AAAAAAAAAnA/cRwDd3kp61E/s400/flowergarden_birthdayparty_3.jpg" /></a> Beautiful Flower Garden Inspiration from <a href="http://hostessblog.com/">Hostessblog.com </a></div><br /><div align="center">The glass jars with colors of pink and beautiful flowers welcome Spring! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gbRYBO1QA4/TZKpYRM9POI/AAAAAAAAAm4/H92Cr6JvbO8/s1600/5ae6afdb129778833229749.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589716321919909090" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4gbRYBO1QA4/TZKpYRM9POI/AAAAAAAAAm4/H92Cr6JvbO8/s400/5ae6afdb129778833229749.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div align="center">Inspiration is all around us! </div><br /><div align="center">Sew On!</div><br /><div align="center">Enjoy!</div><br /><div align="center">Brenda</div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-90736032091924187892011-03-21T07:30:00.000-06:002011-03-21T07:36:53.411-06:00Sewing with Precuts<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585675452024860210" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fwfVugPlPJk/TYROOryPrjI/AAAAAAAAAmY/KoKgj7MX4-A/s400/image002.jpg" /> Recently, I found this wonderful publication by </div><div align="center">Better Homes and Garden Special Interest Publications. </div><div align="center">The magazine features quilts from fat quarters, strips and squares. </div><div align="center">There are 22 Quick-to-cut quilts, fat quarter throws, and sew much more!</div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585692550195154066" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dbOuqm85e-g/TYRdx7btjJI/AAAAAAAAAmg/y9G6Z-gApVI/s400/il_570xN_71046952.jpg" /> I'm a big fan of precuts!</p><p align="center">This is one of my first quilts that I created with precuts. It was fun to make! I can relate to a beautiful stash of fabrics! This quilt was made with fabric scraps from a charm pack and jelly roll by Moda/Simplicity. </p><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyk3tPLEd9o/TYRNma_JLEI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/SGumx-v6i_g/s1600/il_570xN_63186333.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585674760320789570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyk3tPLEd9o/TYRNma_JLEI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/SGumx-v6i_g/s400/il_570xN_63186333.jpg" /></a>I love the simplicity!</div><div align="center">The beautiful precut fabrics that come in a collection </div><div align="center">are hard to resist!</div><div align="center">The CREATIVE process is so FUN!</div><div align="center">When I started making bags, </div><div align="center">I started with five inch charm packs.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xkqCnM6i9o8/TYRM_Ly1o1I/AAAAAAAAAmI/i7PqRMs_Nq4/s1600/il_570xN_104794083.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585674086227747666" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xkqCnM6i9o8/TYRM_Ly1o1I/AAAAAAAAAmI/i7PqRMs_Nq4/s400/il_570xN_104794083.jpg" /></a>The fun part of this doll quilt was mixing precut fabrics!</div><div align="center">I started sewing from my precut fabric scraps, which were fabric scraps from</div><div align="center">the same Moda collection-layer cakes, charm packs and jelly rolls . </div><div align="center">I placed chenille on the back, </div><div align="center">and trimmed the doll quilt border with rick rack.</div><div align="center">In the end, I was happy to have something FUN for my little daughter who<br />loves to play in the land of make believe </div><div align="center">and I love to play in the land of Fabric!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7aRrXJKDrg/TYRM3UQlh6I/AAAAAAAAAmA/JC_dDcXgtcc/s1600/il_570xN_167738498.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585673951061051298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7aRrXJKDrg/TYRM3UQlh6I/AAAAAAAAAmA/JC_dDcXgtcc/s400/il_570xN_167738498.jpg" /></a> The children's Tote Bag was made with 2 1/2 inch jelly roll strips.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_z4iNNAD3qg/TYRMX3iUj-I/AAAAAAAAAl4/leOrQcy6i3g/s1600/il_570xN_177812418.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585673410774863842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_z4iNNAD3qg/TYRMX3iUj-I/AAAAAAAAAl4/leOrQcy6i3g/s400/il_570xN_177812418.jpg" /></a> This little girls TWIRLY REVERSIBLE skirt is one of my favorites!<br />I want to make more!<br />The fabrics are made from a Mary Engelbrite Charm Pack!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x7T88pZBSno/TYRMDPrHAaI/AAAAAAAAAlw/nucNqKcSzk4/s1600/il_570xN_177812872.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585673056476922274" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x7T88pZBSno/TYRMDPrHAaI/AAAAAAAAAlw/nucNqKcSzk4/s400/il_570xN_177812872.jpg" /></a>Precuts make it Simple to Sew A Little Happiness!<br />Sew Happy you are visiting!<br />Come back soon!<br />Hall or Nothing Creations </div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-8729870860625366952011-03-17T09:08:00.000-06:002011-03-17T12:34:52.057-06:00A GREAT FIND<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6pKiwHpqrU/TYIkirksz1I/AAAAAAAAAlY/IoJ5Ou7igqs/s1600/sew%2Ba%2Blittle%2Bhappiness%2Btool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 259px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6pKiwHpqrU/TYIkirksz1I/AAAAAAAAAlY/IoJ5Ou7igqs/s320/sew%2Ba%2Blittle%2Bhappiness%2Btool.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585066666123644754" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is a great "reference tool" to have around.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this book a couple of months ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has become a handy resource to have around. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It answers many questions.... and the layout is</div><div style="text-align: center;">simple and easy to follow.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has charts for cutting half and quarter-square triangles.</div><div style="text-align: center;">for example: if you want your half square triangle to be 5 inches... instead of doing the math</div><div style="text-align: center;">refer to the chart and you know that you need to cut your square 5 7/8.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has yardage for bindings, borders, quilt backing and many more.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It can be ordered from their website: </div><div style="text-align: center;">www.ctpub.com</div><div style="text-align: center;">They also have it available as an e-book</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which can be downloaded as a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pdf</span> and you can start reading it instantly.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Its a great find!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great day.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Annie Moore</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-24607062223273106872011-03-10T21:07:00.000-07:002011-03-10T21:43:17.396-07:00HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE YOUR SEWING SPACE?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kb0qNbKnQRE/TXmmLXWKYwI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/rx9woGJ2hpk/s1600/7%2BViking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kb0qNbKnQRE/TXmmLXWKYwI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/rx9woGJ2hpk/s400/7%2BViking.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582675927278183170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Is it just a fact of life that</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> no matter how many times you organize your sewing space</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> it will only last a very short time?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">I can only hope that someday, this picture could be my sewing room.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">We are interested in tips that help to keep things in order</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">so everyone can spend more time sewing. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Share your ideas with all of us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Let us know what has and hasn't worked for you.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Tell us what you have found to be helpful to you. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">We love to hear your ideas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-21890352740192763502011-03-09T08:36:00.000-07:002011-03-09T19:39:31.133-07:00Something New To learn Everyday<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ggZFVlaU69k/TXfIXe_suoI/AAAAAAAAAlA/HL_9puoEe-I/s1600/il_570xN_167751846.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582150568931801730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ggZFVlaU69k/TXfIXe_suoI/AAAAAAAAAlA/HL_9puoEe-I/s320/il_570xN_167751846.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><div align="center">We are all learning something new in the world of sewing and quilting!<br />I find inspiration all around me and something to learn daily.<br /></div><div align="center">Do you agree?</div><br /><div align="center">The best way to learn how to sew and quilt is to dive in!</div><div align="center">It's OK to unpick, it's OK to mess up, it's OK to create something that you may find frustrating.</div><div align="center">My kids remind me:</div><div align="center">"If at first you don't succeed, try-try again!"<br />(Isn't it funny-what our kids teach us through life?).</div><div align="center">You will learn, and the best way to learn is by DOING!</div><br /><div align="center">I keep telling myself, there are no police here, no one is going to give me a ticket for</div><div align="center">sewing incorrectly or imperfections.</div><div align="center">Freedom is in the world of sewing.</div><div align="center">You may not feel it at times, but it really is!<br />Don't over whelm yourself, Create what you love!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582111108723859058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1STdOo2M-wA/TXekemQ_XnI/AAAAAAAAAkI/gLMXSKj_xEU/s320/Easter%252C%2BPreschool%2Bfield%2Btrip%252C%2Bpirate%2Bships%2B006.jpg" /> During the February Giveaways, we had several comments about<br /><div align="center">quilting measurements of layer cakes, charm packs and so on.<br /></div><div align="center">Here are some helpful quilting measurements.<br /><br />1 yard of 45 " fabric measures approx. 36" X 45"<br />1 yard of 54" fabric measures approx. 36" X 54"<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Fat Quarter bundles</span>: contains one of each print in a collection or a set<br />number of fat quarters that measure approx. 18" X 22"<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Charm Pack</span>: Contains 42 squares-Each Charm square is 5" X 5"</div><br /><div align="center">The following measurements pertain to Moda's Pre-cut fabric that you will see</div><div align="center">in quilt stores everywhere! This information is helpful!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Dessert Roll</span>: Contains 10 strips that are 5" X 45"</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Honey Bun</span>: Contains 40 strips-Each strip is 1 1/2" X 45"</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Jelly Roll</span>: Contains 40 strips-Each strip is 2 1/2" X 45"</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Layer Cake</span>: Contains 42 squares-Each Layer Cake square is 10" X 10"</div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Turnover</span>: Contains 80-6" triangles(two of each print in a collection).</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuhvU4_AaNY/TXem2pqGHhI/AAAAAAAAAko/TKhwJmC66vU/s1600/il_570xN_174965818.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582113720974581266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuhvU4_AaNY/TXem2pqGHhI/AAAAAAAAAko/TKhwJmC66vU/s320/il_570xN_174965818.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E5LNzRKwbCk/TXenAy7fZdI/AAAAAAAAAkw/uZeUHHZkabU/s1600/il_570xN_174966295.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582113895262152146" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E5LNzRKwbCk/TXenAy7fZdI/AAAAAAAAAkw/uZeUHHZkabU/s320/il_570xN_174966295.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I love the Layer Cake fabrics, they are my favorite. If you have a fabric collection<br />that you LOVE, you can show off your fabrics in a simple way and bring a lot of<br />color and design to your Home Decorating.</div><div align="center">I also love the simplicity of layer cakes. </div>This Fall Quilt was made with a Layer Cake.<br /><div align="center">I purchased my layer cake from Material Girl Quilts(see previous post).</div><div align="center">One of my Favorite stores in Utah!</div><div align="center">The fun of picking out fabric is having a sister that loves it as much as I do!</div><div align="center">Annette and I like to find layer cakes and sew them together in one day, usually late at night.</div><div align="center">Pepsi and laughter is key to staying awake! </div><div align="center">Of course, Annette will drink water.</div><div align="center">She is the healthy one. You will find her eating oatmeal and toast for breakfast.</div><div align="center">I won't say what I'm having.</div><div align="center">Sometimes, she will break down and have a Pepsi, but it is rare.</div><br /><div align="center">Sisters are fun!</div><div align="center">I'm lucky to have three!</div></div></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-79574212793080206522011-03-07T07:38:00.000-07:002011-03-08T07:25:37.760-07:00The Birds Sing Good Morning<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8wcyoiV_q-k/TXTvHe7ObOI/AAAAAAAAAjo/4Dt96Cy37uQ/s1600/Etsy%2Bbirds%2B001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581348750058482914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8wcyoiV_q-k/TXTvHe7ObOI/AAAAAAAAAjo/4Dt96Cy37uQ/s320/Etsy%2Bbirds%2B001.jpg" /></a> <img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581349520553997986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GYFxzwV_DyI/TXTv0VPq9qI/AAAAAAAAAjw/NwtnexnrWk4/s320/Etsy%2Bbirds%2B007.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hello Friends!<br />How do you do today?</span><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581401763523555362" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zil8xrocW08/TXUfVRePcCI/AAAAAAAAAj4/B2QueCzDTrg/s320/2489740467_d49993a652.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581348457784799458" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_zFg5QR7Bds/TXTu2eHv8OI/AAAAAAAAAjg/t7VY3_mA5HI/s400/Etsy%2Bbirds%2B014.jpg" /></div><div align="center">Do you remember the <a href="http://sewalittlehappiness.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-think-these-birds-are-so-cool-i-want.html">Bird pattern </a>I posted a few weeks ago?</div><p align="center">I tried the pattern and I must say, I'm sewing up a flock!<br />They are super easy and so FUN to make!<br />I'm going to make a Spring Easter Tree with my birds.<br />My kids have picked their favorite fabrics from my fabrics scraps.</p><p align="center">My boys are wanting flames, motorcycles and all that boy stuf<br />It's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">kind of</span> funny! </p><p align="center">My youngest daughter picked the pink polka dots with ABC's<br />My tree will certainly have personality! </p><p align="center">Have a beautiful day from the Leafy Treetops!</p><div align="center">Brenda</div><div align="center">Thank you for your cupcake orders!</div><div align="center">Links:</div><div align="center"><a href="http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/">Craft-O-Maniac</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/homemade-projects-add-yours-4/">Tip Junkie Handmade</a></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-958748690436022412011-03-04T15:11:00.000-07:002011-03-05T20:07:08.670-07:00Fun Friday<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rvh_-zgOvWM/TXHOJVSfD-I/AAAAAAAAAjY/ajqQQvG1Nws/s1600/thimblethread2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580468073017577442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rvh_-zgOvWM/TXHOJVSfD-I/AAAAAAAAAjY/ajqQQvG1Nws/s320/thimblethread2.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">If your ever visiting northern Utah, You might want to take a day and visit some of the many quilt shops. Utah is very lucky to have so many wonderful shops. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Here are just a sampling of what there is in northern Utah. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I know southern Utah has some great shops also.<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Gratitude to all the shop owners.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Your time and talents are very much appreciated.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GEdBzeCzuus/TXFmtKl8NDI/AAAAAAAAAjI/Qtaw9AWcmyw/s1600/Store%2BFront%2B2%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580354339412390962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GEdBzeCzuus/TXFmtKl8NDI/AAAAAAAAAjI/Qtaw9AWcmyw/s320/Store%2BFront%2B2%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Thimbles and Thread Quilt Shop</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">12215 S 900E</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Draper, UT</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">They have cute ideas and do a lot with Block of the Month kits.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.thimblesandthreads.com/" vglnk_1299303715995="2">http://www.thimblesandthreads.com/</a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59BcHnCsdTc/TXFmtJEXg-I/AAAAAAAAAjA/Fk0R24Ta5MA/s1600/signwf%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580354339003139042" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-59BcHnCsdTc/TXFmtJEXg-I/AAAAAAAAAjA/Fk0R24Ta5MA/s320/signwf%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Material Girls Quilt</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">1645 West Towne Center Dr #4</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">South Jordan, UT<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">This is a fun store. They are always getting new fabric and patterns.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">A fun place to visit. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://thematerialgirlsquilts.blogspot.com/">TheMaterialGirls</a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfJk4uNQ3P8/TXFmRPmDLYI/AAAAAAAAAi4/r4LrCNpWN90/s1600/qs%2Bpg%2B1%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 153px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580353859718688130" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfJk4uNQ3P8/TXFmRPmDLYI/AAAAAAAAAi4/r4LrCNpWN90/s320/qs%2Bpg%2B1%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Quilters Haven</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">583 W 2600 South</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Bountiful, UT<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">They always have beautiful quilts on display.<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.quiltershaven-ut.com/">http://www.quiltershaven-ut.com/</a><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VYDozncZUNI/TXFmJ2cX-RI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Pz-mqCzQT_A/s1600/BuildingPaintingSmall%255B1%255D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580353732708137234" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VYDozncZUNI/TXFmJ2cX-RI/AAAAAAAAAiw/Pz-mqCzQT_A/s320/BuildingPaintingSmall%255B1%255D.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Village Dry Goods</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">96 South Main</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Brigham City, UT<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">A fun place to visit. They have so many cute projects. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The ladies who work there are nice and fun. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It is a pleasurable experience to shop there.<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://villagedrygoods.com/">http://villagedrygoods.com/</a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 210px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580353510939686802" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PrNlEC9yVHE/TXFl88Sp95I/AAAAAAAAAio/XtAgHByOpPk/s320/Harward%2BBldg.%255B1%255D.JPG" /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Cornwagon Quilts</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">303 East 400 South</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Springville, UT</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://cornwagonquilts.com/">Corn wagon Quilts</a></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It is a relaxing feeling to visit here. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The ladies are nice.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">The store and the quilts are pleasing to the eye.</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I could spend hours there.</div><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J69pwJl6cqU/TXFleKRdQzI/AAAAAAAAAig/CYn2mkARGHA/s1600/elainesmain3%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580352982116811570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J69pwJl6cqU/TXFleKRdQzI/AAAAAAAAAig/CYn2mkARGHA/s320/elainesmain3%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a></p><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Elaine's Quilt Block</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">6970 South 3000East</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Salt Lake City, UT<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">They have fun and cute projects. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">They have a great room for classes.<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It is a great place to have your quilt quilted.<br /><a href="http://www.elainesquiltblock.com/">http://www.elainesquiltblock.com/</a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><b>June 15-18, 2011</b> are the dates for the Utah Shop Hop. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">We have 15 shops along the Wasatch front that participate in this shop hop.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It is always so fun.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">There are prizes and fun and games.<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">And did I mention it is fun!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">All 15 shops are amazing.<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.utahshophop.com/">http://www.utahshophop.com/</a><a href="http://www.utahshophop.blogspot.com/"></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-88422811289137040522011-03-03T09:20:00.001-07:002011-03-03T18:37:52.199-07:00Simply Sweet Cupcake Pin Cushion Pattern<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579889904432477826" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvw-zfdcXLo/TW_ATfd8doI/AAAAAAAAAiA/pWzg7oastBE/s400/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B197.jpg" /> <p align="center">Simply Sweet Cupcake Pattern Available!</p><p align="center">Hard Copy, Free Shipping!</p><p align="center"><a href="http://hallornothing.etsy.com/">Hall or Nothing Creations.etsy.com</a></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lp61LZDdwC0/TW_Ai4tR1XI/AAAAAAAAAiI/Ji0cUpAE9_k/s1600/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B206.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579890168905717106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lp61LZDdwC0/TW_Ai4tR1XI/AAAAAAAAAiI/Ji0cUpAE9_k/s200/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B206.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cjbkC1ca8B4/TW_A16OpxCI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/5Hg7Wov9Nhw/s1600/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B202.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579890495731647522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cjbkC1ca8B4/TW_A16OpxCI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/5Hg7Wov9Nhw/s200/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B202.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-baqsS3jsaGk/TW_BOtmRv8I/AAAAAAAAAiY/Oe45-P-ePnw/s1600/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B201.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579890921837805506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-baqsS3jsaGk/TW_BOtmRv8I/AAAAAAAAAiY/Oe45-P-ePnw/s200/etsy%2Bcupcake%2Bpin%2Bcushions%2B201.jpg" /></a><br />A Fun project for crafting and quilting friends! Simple to make, minimal sewing,<br />and ZERO CALORIES! Have a "Sweet" Day!<br /><br />Created By: Hall or Nothing CreationsSew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655364617846767525.post-28318117271719919252011-03-02T07:27:00.000-07:002011-03-03T08:36:34.169-07:00Welcome March, Welcome New Sewing Projects!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4UjPJ78CrwI/TW6CMK5BdYI/AAAAAAAAAgg/N2kW5I-xEJw/s1600/brenda%2B027.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579540133952189826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4UjPJ78CrwI/TW6CMK5BdYI/AAAAAAAAAgg/N2kW5I-xEJw/s400/brenda%2B027.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FinN0K3N9-A/TW6ET9uFBaI/AAAAAAAAAgw/j0BtDFat-yE/s1600/SPRING%2B2010%2B009.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579542466878834082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FinN0K3N9-A/TW6ET9uFBaI/AAAAAAAAAgw/j0BtDFat-yE/s200/SPRING%2B2010%2B009.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Welcome Friends!<br />It's a new month, a new day, and spring is blooming! I feel a new sense of renewal and change with spring in the air! I'm working on decorating projects in my home, as I mentioned in my previous post! I start to move things around, it's a domino effect. I find it hard to find a stopping point. I've made a goal to finish my dining room before my son returns home from his mission (my number one excitement for the year!) With that excitement, I feel energy! So, here I am sewing away!<br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-79pHueFnpg8/TW8czArUF3I/AAAAAAAAAh4/GPnZSujGW64/s1600/brenda%2B119.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579710126015911794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-79pHueFnpg8/TW8czArUF3I/AAAAAAAAAh4/GPnZSujGW64/s400/brenda%2B119.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbRnckQkMRE/TW5wgsyOQyI/AAAAAAAAAe4/CT3ehf6b-xg/s1600/brenda%2B107.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579520695438557986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbRnckQkMRE/TW5wgsyOQyI/AAAAAAAAAe4/CT3ehf6b-xg/s200/brenda%2B107.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fXbTtZ56Un4/TW5w44gbMZI/AAAAAAAAAfA/-b-wLEa-qj8/s1600/brenda%2B104.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579521110901993874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fXbTtZ56Un4/TW5w44gbMZI/AAAAAAAAAfA/-b-wLEa-qj8/s200/brenda%2B104.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9myOG0YM7ho/TW5xLdR44aI/AAAAAAAAAfI/91Jas7rOvZc/s1600/brenda%2B113.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579521430010782114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9myOG0YM7ho/TW5xLdR44aI/AAAAAAAAAfI/91Jas7rOvZc/s200/brenda%2B113.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xVWhZNWexg0/TW5wCe6ZH5I/AAAAAAAAAew/_LN8i3YlEE0/s1600/brenda%2B158.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579520176318652306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xVWhZNWexg0/TW5wCe6ZH5I/AAAAAAAAAew/_LN8i3YlEE0/s200/brenda%2B158.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bDHz6Utaa44/TW5x0lSdsRI/AAAAAAAAAfY/rMslfLJkEsc/s1600/brenda%2B152.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579522136535314706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bDHz6Utaa44/TW5x0lSdsRI/AAAAAAAAAfY/rMslfLJkEsc/s200/brenda%2B152.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IDBvrjf7nyw/TW5yc2lf9dI/AAAAAAAAAfg/bInIg1hYIZQ/s1600/brenda%2B116.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579522828373325266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IDBvrjf7nyw/TW5yc2lf9dI/AAAAAAAAAfg/bInIg1hYIZQ/s200/brenda%2B116.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>I'm excited about some of the changes I've made. I'm finally getting to my "Decorating To Do" list that has needed my attention.<br /><div></div></div><br /><div>My inspiration was drawn from my Mother's French Provincial Dining Room set. The treasured French Provincial Dining Room set was originally my Grandmothers, from 1955. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It all started with two lamps that I found in February while shopping with my daughters. I knew the lamps would bring the finishing touches that I love; such as canvas, a touch of black, and a lot of floral with geometric patterns. </div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FAEEbitd4tM/TW6A5VZfZtI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/MqqAEx0bBJw/s1600/brenda%2B133.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579538710843582162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FAEEbitd4tM/TW6A5VZfZtI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/MqqAEx0bBJw/s200/brenda%2B133.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tc53siIq0O0/TW6Au6AQyZI/AAAAAAAAAgI/TqgKjqsj2JM/s1600/brenda%2B135.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579538531691317650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tc53siIq0O0/TW6Au6AQyZI/AAAAAAAAAgI/TqgKjqsj2JM/s200/brenda%2B135.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1jMmeuFxe9I/TW6KrCD0t2I/AAAAAAAAAhQ/i5dg01i_au8/s1600/brenda%2B136.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579549460250539874" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1jMmeuFxe9I/TW6KrCD0t2I/AAAAAAAAAhQ/i5dg01i_au8/s200/brenda%2B136.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eol_o_FBJWw/TW6KQTJoBrI/AAAAAAAAAhI/UX5GDx381mc/s1600/brenda%2B140.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579549000981808818" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eol_o_FBJWw/TW6KQTJoBrI/AAAAAAAAAhI/UX5GDx381mc/s200/brenda%2B140.jpg" /></a><br />I found my fabrics for my windows at JoAnn's in the drapery/fabric section. I've had my drapery hardware hanging for a few years(I hung Christmas garland around the rods through the winter months). </div><br /><div></div><div>The drapery valances are lined, the border trim is 4 1/2 inches wide and the valances are 26 inches wide. I made a 2/1/2" rod pocket for the drapery rod. I think valances are pretty simple to make, if you can sew a straight stitch, you are on your way!</div><br /><div>Side note: I added black ribbon to the lamps and also used it for the binding on my table runner. The table runner was created with a canvas duck cloth fabric, similar to the fabric on the lamps. I added the coordinating ruffles to hang on the sides of the buffet. </div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TZReLfvPE-g/TW6M9f5TCqI/AAAAAAAAAho/gLvWg9NrwSw/s1600/brenda%2B125.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579551976520354466" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TZReLfvPE-g/TW6M9f5TCqI/AAAAAAAAAho/gLvWg9NrwSw/s400/brenda%2B125.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FLX6ZP2EPes/TW6LU1B4poI/AAAAAAAAAhY/hpPnd-D1wRM/s1600/brenda%2B166.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579550178307253890" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FLX6ZP2EPes/TW6LU1B4poI/AAAAAAAAAhY/hpPnd-D1wRM/s400/brenda%2B166.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>It's all a work in progress! Next, I'm going to recover the chairs and find a area rug and do something fun with the table top! I must say it's truly brought a little happiness to my dining room! If you are beginning to Sew, it's worth your time! Be patient, start with simple projects, you will be amazed at what you can CREATE!</div><br /><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PA-NbDoz2R4/TW6I6lPfq_I/AAAAAAAAAhA/uTEB3o_SbzI/s1600/brenda%2B132.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579547528369515506" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PA-NbDoz2R4/TW6I6lPfq_I/AAAAAAAAAhA/uTEB3o_SbzI/s400/brenda%2B132.jpg" /></a> </div><div>A tribute to Mother! </div><div>Have a beautiful day everyone! Spring is coming! What projects are you working on?</div><div>Links:</div><div>Brandy's Crafts <a href="http://brandyscrafts.blogspot.com/">Gluesticks</a></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xlNERyPYl0/TW5vru9z4cI/AAAAAAAAAeo/e9rWpBOdPaU/s1600/brenda%2B098.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sew A Little Happinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01367931435868973717noreply@blogger.com2