Canvas Lined Storage box (CHEAP!)

Here's the LINK to this fabulous idea from Mandy (Mandy's Kraft Exploits) !!

My September 11th Remembrance Quilt

I know it's not anywhere near Sept. 11th yet, but I just had to make this quilt (going to make another closer to 9/11).  This reminded me of the hole in the earth that day. The Eagles song keeps going through my head about there being a "hole" in the earth tonight.

In the rings I put quotes: some disturbing, some inspirational. It is pieced, hand painted, and then long arm quilted with rings all over.

This one is sold, but like I said, hoping to make another closer to Sept. 11th.   May we all find peace...

What to do with doilies and linens.

From Pam Thompson's Pinterest board

What a GREAT idea for all those linens and doilies passed down to you by a loving grandmother or great grandmother!  I have some beautiful antique embroidered ones they did...some of them even have crocheted edging (all by hand). Follow this link to the Pinterest view!

Memory quilts from baby clothes...even add a stuffed animal or doll!

Memory quilt

Is your "baby" all grown up now? And you just can't get rid of those cute clothes that bring back happy memories? Or, that beloved stuffed animal? Make a "memory" quilt! (I didn't make this one, but DID make one for a client). The trick to adding the stuffed animal is to unstuff it (save the stuffing!)...cut it in half...sew most of it back onto the quilt block (usually by hand), and leave a hole big enough to get your hand in, so you can restuff that half of the animal or doll.

These are cute and easy to make. Or, contact me and I will make one for you  :)

Make an easy yardstick box!

Yardstick box

Do you have as many wooden yardsticks as I do? I have some that aren't straight anymore or the edges are worn. This is a great project for them! Just cut and glue together to make cute boxes. Easy!

 *you can also find old yardsticks at flea markets for a low price.

Crazy T-shirt Quilt

This one's a little blurry, but I love the T-shirt "crazy" quilt idea! (If you know who made this let me know so I can credit them).

This is a great idea for all those t-shirts that are odd sizes or the ones that just have a small logo on the front.

This applies to "art quilts" (which I love) too!