We've worked through a huge portion of completing the Easy Block Quilt, including Assembling the Blocks and Piecing the Sashing & Borders, but what about the back?! Materials 1 1/2 yards fabric sewing machine and tools rotary cutter and cutting mat iron and ironing board quilting rulers safety pins {LOTS} batting, twin size Cuts this depends on what/how you want to piece the back … [Read more...]
Easy Block Quilt Series | Sashing & Borders
If you've been following along with the Easy Block Quilt Series, you should already have your nine quilt blocks assembled. The next step is to create your quilt top by adding sashing {those rows and columns between the quilt blocks} and borders. Materials 1 1/2 yards of plain white fabric rotary cutter/cutting mat pins sewing machine and tools iron and ironing board quilting … [Read more...]
Easy Block Quilt Series |Assembling the Blocks
If giving handmade is important to you, and you've got a little one in your life that would love a warm quilt this year, this is the easiest-ever quilt to make. I'll walk you through all the steps and materials needed for every step along the way. To give you a general idea, the process involves: assembling the blocks {9 total}, assembling the sashing & borders, assembling the quilt back, … [Read more...]
Hair Tie Birthday Gift & Printable Tag
I'm excited to share today 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends, including my Hair Tie Birthday Gift & Printable Tag. I am joining forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers sharing lots of inexpensive ideas and free printables! All week long, Kristen is sharing birthday tips and giveaways so be sure to check out her Party. **** My … [Read more...]
Thumbprint Valentines {For the Grandparents}
Last week I shared a super cute thumbprint magnet that the boys and I made for their grandparents this Valentine's Day. Well, I needed a cute way to package the Valentine. So, I searched through the mess that is my craft closet and discovered a few goodies that I had stashed away from a Pick Your Plum order {the tiny circular tins and the cute kraft and polka dot bags}! I also broke out my … [Read more...]