I *Heart* Birthday Cards

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I crocheted these little mini hearts and didn’t know what to do with them, so they became bowties on my antique candle holders!
The crochet pattern is from a blog I stumbled upon, but I’m sorry I forgot to note whose blog it was.

And my final Friday endeavor, a birthday card for my friend, Junko.



The black cardstock is Gina K Pure Luxury base weight, the white cardstock is Gina K Pure Luxury layering weight.
The printed papers are from Anna Griffin and the flower stamp is from Gina K Designs Buds and Vases.  The sentiment
is from a Close to My Heart stamp set and the die cuts are Nestabilities.



Quilting Catch Up

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It’s been a very long time since I posted anything, so here are a few quilting endeavors from the past few months. Yes, I have actually accomplished a lot more, but alas, I dropped the ball and did not photograph them before giving them as gifts. So here are three for now.



Grandbaby #4 Quilt



A sweet quilt for my sweet Shirley, born last June




This was a kit purchased from a magazine a couple of years ago. It uses machine embroidery applique for the quilt squares and Minkee fabric for the pastel colored borders. The light colored background is a subtle print of 100% cotton.



Away in a Manger Wallhanging



This was a kit purchased from Fat Quarter Shop.  Don’t you just love kits?



Close up of baby Jesus, don’t you love his sparkly halo?  (Gold Fabric Glitter Paint)



Some of the quilting from the back side

 Last, but not least, Christmas Tree Throw



Back of the quilt to show some of the quilting (I’m still learning!)



Simplicity 3678 Knit Dress

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This is one of my favorite dress patterns. The instructions are plain and simple, just like the dress. I sewed view B last year, but did not write a review. I liked it so much that this time around, I sewed view A so I could have a comfortable, summer dress. This is a great pattern for beginners since there are no zippers, buttonholes, etc. The only extra details are the pleats in the bodice front.

I like that this pattern is for knit fabric. I love to wear jersey knit dresses (they don’t have to be ironed and they don’t require special laundry care). Jersey knit dresses look good all day because they don’t wrinkle. I can also use my serger for most of the seams on this pattern and that makes the sewing go much faster and it gives it such a nice finished look on the inside. The pattern also has a perfect fit for my not so perfect body (lol)! The short sleeve version has 9 pattern pieces, but don’t let that deter you if you are pattern shy. It is still a quick, easy dress to sew, and in my humble opinion, gives RTW results.