Fabric Baskets for Fun

I was looking for a quick, fun project a while back and came across this tutorial from Melissa at Polka Dot Chair.  Just the right amount of something new, quick, and fun.  Many thanks to her for the great tutorial!

I started out making these two coordinated basket, one for me and one for my daughter.  I immediately started using mine for my hand sewing and love that the basket also works as a pin cushion, so my pins and needles are always right at hand.

Fabric Baskets

Denim Sheath Dress

Earlier this year I decided I'd like to start making clothes for myself again.  I used to sew most of my clothes when I was much younger, but then ready-made clothes became more affordable for me and I didn't have as much time.  So, now I'm looking for more variety and a better fit.

I decided a sheath dress would be a good start, and if I found a good pattern or two, this is a good basic pattern to have available with a wide variety of options.  I went with a nice denim that has a little stretch, just in case the fit was a little off, a medium to heavy weight fabric with a nice hand.  I went with a pattern that offers a lot of fitting options, Simplicity 8258, from the Amazing Fit Collection.

Simplicity 8258

Due to the pandemic, I haven't had the chance to wear it anywhere, except to hang out at home after taking the picture below.

MegaPixel Quilt for Nils

We had a graduation this year; Nils, our adopted son from Germany graduated from Rollins College so, in keeping with tradition, I made a quilt for him.  I found the MegaPixel pattern and set out to find appropriate fabrics; nothing too feminine, but keeping with what I think are his preferred colors.  I think I got it right; he really seemed to like it.

MegaPixel Quilt

I know his mother liked it, as we got a picture of it on one of their beds as soon as she returned to Germany!

Farmer's Wife Quilt - Finished

I finally finished the Farmer’s Wife quilt and it is on the guest room bed!  I looked back and it took over 4 years from start to finish, but as is often said, “It’s the journey, not the destination.”  It has been a journey, and yet, I'm enjoying the destination. 

Farmer's Wife Quilt - Finished!

Blue and White Sampler Quilt Top Complete

Another milestone in the Blue & White Sampler quilt project!  I completed the majority of the quilt top a while back, but just couldn't be sure how to finish it off.  Take a look and read on for more on my indecision.

Blue and White Sampler quilt top finished

Modern Quilt for Nick

I had a hard time deciding what type of quilt to make for Nick, who graduated from college last week.  He has many interests and majored in Mathematics, so I think part of my struggle was narrowing down a topic.  In the end, I went with a modern approach (much admired by me, but never tackled, until now).

Graduation Quilt for Nick

Blue & White Sampler - More Four Inch Blocks Complete

I have completed more of the four inch blocks for my Blue & White Sampler quilt, so I'm sharing a whopping 11 blocks with you here.  A while back I shared with you another 5 four inch blocks, so these will make for a total of sixteen!  But, I'm not done, yet; I still have 6 more four inch blocks to make.

Four Inch Blocks - Blue & White Sampler Quilt