Tutorial: Baby Receiving/Swaddling Blanket

Baby receiving and swaddling blankets are soooo soft & super simple to make!   Choose some great flannel, set aside an hour, and you've got a great set for your sweet pea OR a great Baby Shower gift!

You can never have enough receiving and swaddling blankets those first few months!  I received so many as gifts for my little one, I was sure I'd would never use them all!  But, alas I did, and my pre-schooler still uses them today, as blankets for all of her baby dolls.  With so many soft flannel fabrics with terrific designs available today, you can really treat a new mom with a few unique blankets she & her little one will treasure!  

Tutorial: Pillow Cases!

Want to add some personality to your bedroom, a guest room or child's room?  Try your own pillow cases!!

They are super simple - I spent about an hour and a half making these. And, with some great fabric, you can too!

The fabric highlighted here is Simply Sweet by Lori Whitlock.  I chose 2 different fabrics for the borders - thought it would be more fun for my little girl's room.

Or, a set that would really brighten up a guest room!

Tutorial: Crib & Toddler Bed Sheets!

Want to add a little personality to a toddler or pre-schooler's room?  Or, not sure you like any of the ready-to-made crib sheet options?  Make your own! 2 yards of your favorite cotton, flannel or not-too-stretchy knit and an hour or 2 of your time, and there you are!

What a fun add to a toddler's room!

I have a climber on my hands, so my daughter has been in a toddler bed for some time!  At first, the babyish crib sheets worked well, as only slight changes were made to her room.  But, now that she's older, she's craving putting her own personality to her room.  So, we started with custom sheets - they're so easy!  And, as a bonus, these same sheets work well for her naptime cot at pre-school.  They'll get plenty of use!

New Fabrics & a Promotion!

See my newest newsletter for details on a promotion for $10 off!  New fabrics include Spooktakular Too!, Emma's Garden & Turkish Delight.  Happy Sewing!

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What an adorable tea party set for your pint sized hostess!

Featuring Tiddlywinks from Dena Designs, what a great idea for a gift or for that upcoming Tea Party themed birthday!

Download the free pattern, select the fabrics and have a fun few hours creating!

Tutorial: Sundress Detailed Instructions

If you love the Sundress highlighted last week, you'll appreciate these detailed assembly instructions.

A key feature of this tutorial:  2 different ways to gather with elastic:

- elastic enclosed in a simple casing

- shirring using elastic thread

Both are great tools to have in your sewing/crafting toolbox, particularly if you make children's clothing!