Happy Thanksgiving!

I made these for the babies a few years ago! One of my favorite shirts!

Craftaholics Anonymous Gift Exchange

Twice a year, Craftaholics Anonymous hosts a Handmade Gift Exchange for readers and crafters everywhere. Participants make a handmade gift for another crafter with whom they are paired. This is a great way to make a gift.

I thought this would be a fun summer project for me, and it was! I was paired up with a lady from Georgia, who sews.  We used Elfster to make wish lists and ask questions about each other to make the perfect gift.  

After finding out that she liked tea, bible verses, and lived in GA. I decided to maker her this cute little sign and tea container.

Here is the little note my Secret Elf sent back!

Dear Secret Elf,
I received my awesome gift today! I LOVE them!! I have filled the tea container up already (although I love the tea flavors you sent!) and I have found the perfect spot for the plaque! You could not have chosen a better quote for me. This has been a really fun experience! Thank you so much!!!!                                                                                    

This is what I got in exchange! It is a Boho Sling style bag. The inside is chevron! 

It will be perfect for my upcoming trips! I have been wanting to make one, but her sewing skills are WAY better than mine! 

Thanks, Sandra! 

You can check her out on Facebook on Sew Sandra Here

Hooded Towel

Follow the numbers, not the steps! OOps!

1. Measure a hand towel to 24 inches. 

3. Fold towel in half lengthwise and place strip about one inch below the fold. 

2. Cut a strip of fabric 25 inches long. (You can fold it in and make the edges nice, or leave them raw)

4. Unfold the towel, and sew on to towel using a top stitch.

5. Fold the hand towel the other direction, so the fabric is touching. 

6. Sew on either side leaving the raw ends open. Turn right side out. 

7. Take the corner I am pointing to, and tuck it into the other corner. 

8. It should make a hood!

9. Fold the edge up to hide the raw edges, and sew. 

10. pin to the center of the towel, right sides together

11. Stitch one more time,  to make sure it stays on! 

12. Hang in the bathroom, take to the pool, or give as a gift! 

Grandma Cleo Quilts

My grandma Cleo loved sewing.  She would make a quilt for every baby that was born in the family. Once grandma passed away, this became my job.  While, I am no Grandma Cleo, I TRY to make as many as I can.  All of my cousins that have Grandma or Aunt Cleo blankies treasure their blankies.  They are so soft, and large, so you can still snuggle with them when you are older. The sleeping teddy is our favorite!

 I started to fill her shoes in high school, in my sewing class. I remember one of the first ones I made was for baby Madeline.  Her mom only wanted to hang it up and wouldn't let her use it. These blankies are meant for use!!

I have made them for both of my god sons, Shaun and Lucas. I have even used some fabric from Grandma's house and her sewing machine!

Now that I am counting these, I have probably made at least 10 Teddy Blankies.  Some are in a box tucked away to be treasured, some are still being used today! Mine gets pulled out when I need a light weight blanket on the couch!