Project Nursery- Easy Baby Blanket

When I say easy....I mean SUPER easy!

This blanket probably took about 10 minutes, and I LOVE IT!

This was my first project that included a Ric Rac trim, and I was a little nervous, but like I said, it was easy!

(1) I started with 1 yard of fabric for the top, and 1 yard for the bottom.

I know this might sound crazy, as I own a fabric store, but I bought these prints at Ikea. Those little Hippos stole my heart and I couldn't leave the store without them! 

Confessions of a Fabric-a-holic!

(2) I sandwiched some batting in between the layers and sent it off to be quilted.  You don't have to have it quilted, but that was look I was going for. I told the quilter to be sure to leave about a 2" border  un-quilted so I could insert the ric rac.

(3) When I got it back, I rounded the corners by just laying a plate on the corners and cutting around it.

(4) Then I used my iron to press about 1" of the layers' raw edges, top and bottom,  to the inside of the of blanket, all the way around.

 (5) Next I just took some Ric Rac and sandwiched it between the top and bottom and sewed it in, half showing.  I didn't even pin it, it was that easy :)

My color palette of choice always seems to be a little drab and plain, so this blanket is just the right amount of fun and color for me!  It matches my nursery colors and I can't wait to lay my little sweetie on it a few weeks!

I'm Back!

Okay, I got back from Quilt Market on Sunday but things have been a little bit crazy over here!

This was my first Market and I loved it! Sadly though, I was only able to attend just 1 DAY due to labor pains. Super bad timing, I know!

And can you even believe I didn't take ONE picture!  

I know, shame on me again. 

But I was able to order up all sorts of gorgeous fabric that will be arriving in the next few months. 

So exciting!

While I was gone, we did receive some great new prints for the shop as well!

SCRIBBLE from Timeless Treasures

In Aqua and Lime

 I love them both!

and

Holly Jolly from Riley Blake Designs

  It is never to early to get going on those Christmas projects!

I will leave you with two of my favorite new collections from Market that should be arriving in the next month or two from Michael Miller Fabrics. 

Children At Play by Sarah Jane Studios

(Images from Sarah Jane Studios Blog)

And

Going Coastal by Crazy Old Ladies

(Images from Crazy Old Ladies Blog)

I can't wait to get in both of these great new collections!

Sherbet Pips is here!

This long awaited and anticipated collection is finally in the shop!

Get your favorites while they last!

Sherbet Pips

Happy Mother's Day

I call my mother once a day.

I am just that needy, and she is just that wonderful. 

I made this sign with my Silhouette Machine and it is currently hanging in the nursery.

There may be a few days in the future when I am in that room and need a little reassurance.

You would think that with baby #3 I would be a pro...but who doesn't need their mother from time to time?

Send your Mom some love this weekend!

Happy Mother's Day all you mothers and future mothers!

SAVE 10% on your order at http://www.thelittlefabricshop.com/

with the code:

MOTHERS2011

Sale through Sunday night!

Sew Cherry & Project Nursery

Sew Cherry from Riley Blake Designs is here!

In Red and Pink

Green and Yellow

and Blue and Brown

 Are they not perfect for summer?

I am thinking picnic quilt!

We also just "Picked-Up" these cute prints from Robert Kaufman Fabrics.

(I am so witty)

Pooches and Pickups by Laurie Wisbrun

Sew Cute!

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As I mentioned before......We are going to be adding another little girl to our family this summer!

I can't wait.

I have already finished the nursery and occasionally I find myself sitting in there just soaking it up.

I want to share with you a few projects I have been working on for the room,

So, without further adieu....

Project Nursery

Perhaps you remember my first nursery project that I showed you a month ago.

I didn't create a tutorial for the bumper pad, but here are few links for great tutorials that I followed:

Bumper #1

Bumper #2

I was terrified to create my own tutorial for it.  Maybe next time ;)

 For the quilt though, I did take some pictures along the way and here is what I did!

 1- I cut out 48 5"x5" squares out of some of favorite prints from the shop.

2-Then I cut some 5"x1.5" white strips to sew in between each square.

 3. I sewed all 8 rows, and then added a longer (however wide the quilt is) 1.5" white strip in between in each row. And a strip running down each side.

 If I knew how to quilt on my own sewing machine, that would be awesome.

But I don't, so I sent it away to the quilters!

I backed it with Amy Butler's Full Moon Polka Dot in Lime.

I just LOVE how it turned out!

I just might wrap myself up in it. (Darn, I should have made it bigger)

Over the next few weeks I will post the other projects and mini tutorials for them. 

So stay tuned for more from...

PROJECT NURSERY!

What's New

We just received these adorable prints and I couldn't wait to show them to you all!

Boy Prints from Michael Miller Fabrics

I know, none of these are new prints, but we have been out of stock on them for quite some time and I am so excited to have them back!

Are you loving the Groovy Guitars in Lagoon? 

I know I am!

We also just restocked some more of your faves!

Delovely Damask in Princess

(you know, the one that sparkles!)

Eiffel Tower in Ebony

and

Send in the Crowns in Black

This shipment was just full of faves!

In other news.....

I got my quilts back from the quilters and I am working on the bindings.

I am so giddy over here!

Easter Sale

I haven't forgotten about you all, I promise!

My current projects have taken over.  I will have proof in a few weeks when I get four, yes FOUR quilts back from the quilters. 

Four quilts in two weeks.  I need a nap : ) 

 I can't wait to show them to you all.

I have also been making a few of THESE. 

And by "few" I mean hundreds! 

 I love them. 

They are so simple, so easy, and so cute!

I also made my little sweetheart a twirly Spring skirt with THESE fabrics and THIS pattern. 

And a lot of my time the past two weeks was taken up by this little HUGE project. 

My son's new Space Room.

I used Starburst in Blue from the Hooty Hoot Collection for the curtains and the pillow, and I LOVE how it all turned out. 

If you love Vinyl wall art, be sure to check out my good friend's Etsy Shop HERE, she is responsible for the awesome Rocket ship!

Okay, now let's get down to business....

EASTER SALE

Starting today and through the holiday weekend, my favorite Spring/ Easter Collection will be on sale!

Lily and Will from Moda will be son sale for $7.50/ yard through Sunday. 

This collection is so cute for so many reasons.

Easter, Spring, Nursery, Just for Fun!

Love it.

We also just received another fabulous collection from Moda:

Just Wing It

So cute for Summer!

As last but not least, I know you are all super anxious about the arrival of Sherbet Pips.

I am too.  BELIEVE ME!

We are still waiting for our shipment to arrive, hopefully in the next week.

I will let you know as soon as it arrives. 

Have a fabulous Spring Holiday!