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My DD and DGD came for a sew day this week and we make sleep sacks for DGD for day care. 

We had a lot of fun and this G'ma got in lots of snuggles with the little one. ;-)

We read a number of different blog posts and compared to one we had purchased. We used the snap idea from this blog~ DIY Mommy

But in the end we made our own modifications. 

DD loves them and I think the day care staff will too~ very easy to get baby in & out of it. ;-)

If you click the photos, they will get bigger.

Sorry they are dark, we finished in the evening and DD took them home with her. 

It was a great sewing day!

I hope you are finding some time for some fun sewing too!

Until next time~

Merry Christmas!!

 

You might think I am crazy taking on a pattern test project during holiday sewing, but for me it motivated me to get my Christmas gift sewing done quicker. So win-win! :-)

This is The Patti Quilt by Erica @ Kitchen Table Quilting

It is a really easy pattern consisting of a pile of FQ's with background fabric.

The pattern called for 3 blocks from each FQ, but since I had a lot of batik FQ's with a bit missing, I asked Erica if I could use more FQ's and make only 2 blocks from each FQ.

Can you believe I really didn't make that big of a dent in my batik stash?!

This quilt is twin size, measuring 72 x 96 inches.

I decided to make more blocks to make it 96 x 96 inches. :-o Hey, I was on a roll!

So this is 64 blocks~

768 HST's, 1024 patches altogether, but I wasn't really counting. ;-) LOL

It was enjoyable sewing!

Go the link above to see the other tester versions.

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!

I had the pure pleasure of doing this pattern test for Jessica of Sallie Tomato!

Introducing Audrey ~ a new tote so sleek and stylish, I just love mine!!

I used a patterned denim and just love the result!

It has the zipper pocket on the outside front and a couple pockets inside.

The handles are so fun! And the cross body strap means you can shop hands free. ;-)

The top zips closed. 

It measures 14"wide, 11" tall and 2" deep.

 Use the discount code "AUDREY" to get 15% off the pattern and hardware! The discount is good now through December 9, 2018. 

 

I love my new tote!

Until next time~

happy stitchin'!! 

How did it turn into December so fast?!

I am sewing like a crazy person over here, trying to get all my Christmas gifts made, plus a few pattern tests...they may end up as gifties too. LOL

My grandkiddoes love pouches so these with clear vinyl windows will be a hit I'm sure.

The smaller ones are I-Spy pouches from Sew Sweetness Minkins 1 series. The larger one is a pattern my friend made up and I tested for her. So far it doesn't have a name but I think it is a wonderful size for toting projects to retreat or a sew-in. ;-) My DGD could keep her dolls clothes and things in it. :-)

After Thanksgiving I participated in a pouch exchange.  I quickly made up a pouch and sent it off~ it was a terrible, dark dreary day and this was the only photo I took.

It is another Sew Sweetness Minikins Series 1 pattern called the Cotton Candy Pouch.

 

I then forgot all about the swap.  Yesterday I got an envelope in the mail and I didn't know the return address and it took me a minute to remember I would receive a pouch in the mail too! LOL Maybe I have too many projects on my brain? :-)

 

 

This adorable Santa Pouch arrived! Along with a little scissors, some inspiration cards, and a lovely note. I am tickled to pieces~ I love Christmas things! And look at the cute Santa zipper pull~ it is a button! How fun!

 

I hope you are having a little fun this week too!

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!