Camera? There you are!

It's been awhile since I posted because my camera decided to take a vacation. Now that it has returned I can share all the things I have done this past week.

I finally finished this baby romper that I started oh way back at the beginning of the summer. It was a pretty easy project... don't be afraid of shirring like I was, its not as hard as it looks. Not the best picture but she was smiling for the camera.

I can proudly say that all 200 of my squares for the I-Spy swap have been cut and shipped out. I can't wait to see all the squares that everyone sent in.

I-Spy Fabric Swap

I'm super excited to tell you guys that I just entered my first I-Spy Swap with So Simple Stephanie. It's where everyone contributes 200 4" squares out of 10 different novelty fabrics. Once all the sorting is complete everyone will have 200 different novelty squares.

I plan to make this Disappearing Nine-Patch quilt from Obsessively Stitching (pictured below).

Crayon Roll

My new addiction is making crayon rolls. I pretty much want to make one for every kid I know because they are that easy and cute. I used this tutorial by Skip to My Lou and made one in an evening.

(Please forgive the photo quality, I seriously need a new camera... and probably a few photography lesson! )

Dreamer

After 24 years, I have come to the conclusion that I'm a dreamer. I spend most of my time dreaming up my next project whether it be sewing, cooking or craft-related. I make lists constantly even keeping a notepad in the bedroom to jot down those clever ideas that come to me before bed. Now the reality of it is always tomorrow... domani. I'll start that project that I can't get off my mind later. I have come to realize that I love the idea of a project but when it comes down to it my inexperience and lack of patient usually gets the best of me. When a big WHEN I finally start I usually stop midway because I found something that I love even better. So I have set a goal for myself and hopefully sharing it will me stay focused... I am going to start turning my dreams into reality one project at a time. Starting with this awesome tutorial for a Tutu Pettiskirt.

Bug's Backpack

My oldest daughter is obsessed with Dora the Explorer because of this I am always on the hunt for anything related. Well I have yet to find an actual backpack like what Dora wears in the stores. I decided to make a backpack myself with the help of this tutorial and a few tweaks of my own. I picked fabric that resembled the Dora's backpack then I put the felt facial features on and followed the directions in the tutorial. I love it!! I can't wait for Bug to wake so I can give it to her.

my niece's 2nd birthday

My niece just turned two and for her birthday I offered to make her a cake. I thought this was the perfect time to practice my cake decorating skills. I decided to go all out and make her cake from scratch without isn't as hard as it sounds but just time consuming with little ones around. I decided to make her a butterfly cake and she loved it!

Birthdays are a great opportunity to craft awesome gifts. A while back I stumbled upon this awesome personalized pillow and since then I have been wanting to make one. (can't remember where I saw it but when I do I'll give honor where it's due) So I just started messing around and this is what came out. It was such a hit that I am working on a Sponge-Bob one for my nephew.

One-Yard Wonders

I am a huge fan of One-Yard Wonders. First let me say I am a beginner at sewing and I have been able to make a few projects from this book that actually turned out well. I have to return my copy to the library but I plan to buy this book asap. So if you have a chance I would recommend flipping through it.

Here's a Rocketship I made as a gift for a little boy's 1st birthday. (seeing this picture reminds me that I need to reupholster my rocker)

I originally made this elephant to be a gift but I was not satisfied with it enough to give it away.

I love my sewing machine cover. My man actually thought I bought it which only makes me love it even more!