I have to be honest. When my son asked me to make him a quilt and insisted it had to contain dinosaurs, Transformers, Spiderman and Big Hero 6, I did what any mother would do. I told him I would get right on it and secretly dreaded making this quilt. Over a year and infinite patience on his part later, this monstrosity was born. I couldn't reconcile all the different themes and different components.
What surprised me the most was how much satisfaction I would get watching him snuggle up with this. He absolutely loves it. Most of my quilts have been given as gifts so I haven't watched anyone actually use one. Post facto, I am now kind of in love this with. And at least it's done...
Below are the materials used:
Dinosaur side
Fabric.com: Robert Kaufman - Kona Cotton Solids - Chartreuse
Fabric.com: Robert Kaufman - Kona Cotton Solids - Navy
Fabric.com: Robert Kaufman - Amy Suther - Toyland
Hawthorne Threads: Michael Miller - Mod Prints - Land of the Lost
Hawthorne Threads: Michael Miller - Mod Prints - Dino-Mites
Fabric.com: Kanvas - 10,000 B.C. - Just Hatched
Hawthorne Threads: Aurifil - Spring Green #1231 in 50 wt
Superhero side
Fabric.com: Robert Kaufman - Kona Cotton Solids - Navy
Fabric.com: Disney - Big Hero 6 - Character Toss
JoAnn Fabrics: Springs Creative Products Group - Spiderman Photo Burst
Fabric.com: Hasbro - Transformers Prime Badge Blue
Hawthorne Threads: Aurifil - Very Dark Navy #2785
After my son went to sleep last night, I was reading my Kindle and realized I didn't have a case or any protection for it. Since I treasure my Kindle as much as my sewing machine, I decided to whip something up using scraps from my stash. This is what I concocted... Since I used only scraps, I cannot provide a complete list of my fabrics.
I began with an A4 envelope liner template from Paper Source which I happened to have on hand. I added an extra 6 inches to the bottom so I could fold it up, forming a pocket. I added in some decorative strips, cut it back to size, quilted and bound it and voila! A cozy was born...
This is actually the first quilt top I ever made but I never finished it as I got distracted by bigger and pinker things. This quilt was inspired by Cluck Cluck Sew's Strip and Flip Baby Quilt. This is the quilt top that turned me into a quilter and a year later, it's finished...
I had one set of strips left and I decided to cut them into triangles for a little fun on the back.
Below are the materials used:
Hawthorne Threads: Robert Kaufman - Kona Roll Up - Silent Film
Fabric.com: Robert Kaufman - Kona Cotton Solids - Black
Hawthorne Threads: Aurifil - Black #2692 in 50 wt
I didn't have much time to sew over the Holidays, however, I did manage to make my family new stockings. After randomly assembling stockings over the years for everyone, it's nice to finally have a cohesive set. My husband chose the fabric and I'm really happy with how they turned out. And they were very simple to make. So if we get bored of them in a few years? I'll just make them again out of a different fabric!
Pattern downloaded from here:
http://inmyownstyle.com/2012/12/merry-bright-christmas-stockings.html
Below are the materials used:
Hawthorne Threads: Robert Kaufman - Suzanne Ultman - Kokeshi Fat Quarter Bundle
JoAnn Fabrics: Kona Cotton Solids - White (for lining)
JoAnn Fabrics: Home Decor Trim - Conso 1-3/8: White Fringe Ball
Hawthorne Threads: Aurifil - White #2024 in 40 wt
