Story Time Quilt

Ok, I thought I was done making ideas with the Little Red Riding Hood fabric but....I had to do just one more thing. I thought it would be wonderful to make a Story Time Quilt. I went and got a book and with the help of the 10"  Stackers, it was a quick and easy quilt to do. I quilted a pocket on the bottom right corner and used the Big Jumbo Rickrack to put on my borders. I love it. Can't wait to use it with one of my grandchildren!

I have to tell the funny story that went along with it though. Before I made the Story Time Quilt, of course I had to go get the book ( story ), I just ran into a book store and bought it and came right home. As I looked through it and began to read it ... I realized that the Mother in the story tell Little Red Riding Hood to go take some Wine and Cookies to her Grandmother, who isn't feeling well. I had never heard that version and I can only tell you what my 6 yr old Granddaughter would think about it...since we don't drink. I just smiled and headed right back to the bookstore. The lady wondered why I was bringing it back and when I told her, she too was surprised at that version and didn't want to disappoint my Granddaughter. Lucky for me they had another one, and in this one Little Red Riding Hood takes Lemonade and Cookies to her Grandmother. Yes, we can do Lemonade! :) Plus, the bonus was that this book cover was just the right colors to go with my quilt!

Just can't you imagine how much fun these little kids will have with their own Story Time Quilt. If you want the dimensions or have any questions about this or any of the It's A Girl projects...just email me!

Have a wonderful night dear friends!

I love being an Aunt!

I just love being an Aunt. I love my neices and nephews and now they have their own children...so the fun never stops. My Mom died when she was only 70 years old. That was young I thought and now that I am almost 54, I really think it is young. My Mom was the greatest Grandma ever! Everyone loved when Grandma Lou or some called her Grandma Johnson came to town. Since some of my neices and nephews never got to meet her...I have tried hard to be her replacement in their lives ( to some degree). As my family gets bigger that seems harder and harder to do as much as I used to. But I love any time I can be with them and any time I can make something for them from their Aunt Lynn.
This is the lastest Dollie Quilt and Pillow that I made one of my Great Neices for her birthday! It was from the scraps of the quilt I made for her before she was even born. I can't wait to see a photo of her little dollie all wrapped up in it! Sweet!

Little Red Riding Hood

Today I finished the last project for IT'S A GIRL, and brought it into the shop. Now all the projects except this one have the amount of fabric you will need to make each item. I have 5 projects finished and there for you to see and get excited about. I will teach all of them in May, 3 on one day and 3 on the next...just like this month. I also got Little Miss Riding Hood all dressed up with her Wolf to help us do some advertizing on this darling material by Tasha Noel ( a local artist ).

 So the last IT'S A GIRL project is this fun Soft Baby Block, it is soooo easy. All you need is 5 fat quarters, and some rick rack! So put down on your calendar Friday May 3rd from noon till 3:00 and then three new items, on Wednesday May 8th from noon till 3:00.  Remember the reason I gave you the yardage list for each project now is... because I don't know how fast we will sell out of this Little Red Riding Hood material, so you can at least get over to the shop now and get it.
I can't wait to show you all the things that Little Miss Riding Hood and I have to teach you! It will be fun!
Look for the projects in the store. If you can't find them ...just ask!
See you then!

More for It's a Girl!

Ok, I have almost finished all 6 new ideas for our...IT'S A GIRL series in May!

I can hardly wait to show you how to make these fun things. You saw the Tote Bag, Pillow, now I finished today a Diaper Strap ( perfect to give to Daddy to change the baby, so he doesn't have to carry the Diaper Bag. 

Then I designed and made this sweet and soft Luvie/ Taggie blanket. All babies love to hold soft things and then as they get a little bit bigger...they love to play with the tags on the edges of the blankets and toys. As I drew those mushrooms for this luvie, wow did I ever get a Flash from the Past. I remember well in High School, paying this girl to make me a Denim Purse with a Mushroom appliqued on the front of it! I thought I was pretty hot stuff!

At the shop, I went and put on how much material each of these projects will take. I know that it is still 2 1/2 weeks away but...you and I both know how fast REALLY CUTE FABRIC goes in the shop. And this is one of those Really cute fabrics from Riley Blake's artist... Tasha Noel. So just in case you are worried about that fabric running out and that is exactly what you want to make out of your projects...then go in and buy your fabric now. I have 2 more projects to finish the It's A Girl series. Stay turned dear friends!

 

 " A little ray of SUNSHINE has come into the world. A little ray of SUNSHINE in the shape of a girl!"

Ready to go to Grandma's house!

Playing with a new line of fabric called Little Red Riding Hood by Tasha Noel. ( We just got it in the shop) come and check it out! Some times our fabrics sell out before I teach my classes. If you interested in these projects, then let me know and I will get the materials list to you.

 I will be teaching these items in my May Demo Classes called

Let me know what you think, still have more ideas coming for those cute little girls in our lives!

See you tomorrow!

April Demo begins tomorrow Weds. 5th from noon till 3:00!

This month we will focus on things for IT'S A BOY!  You wanted more boy ideas and we certainly have them for you in these next 2 Demos. You can scroll down at earlier posts on this blog to see the other 5 ideas, so that makes us six in total!  Because I couldn't possibly teach all 6 in one day, I will teach 3 tomorrow and the last 3 different ideas on Weds  the 10th from noon till 3:00pm. So don't miss these fun and easy gifts for those sweet little boys in your life! Remember I will not be repeating this class, both days will be 3 different ideas. So mark your calendars for April 5th and 10th! See you then!

Color Matching Game with Drawstring bag full of different colored toys and things!

Love those little boys!

It's a boy display on the store, just keeps growing. Stop by and see some of the fun new things that I will be teaching in April for my Demo Classes! 

 First is this cute little Dino Taggie Luvie, perfect for the stroller or car..something for them to touch, feel and sleep with! I will be giving out the pattern for the Dino and if you look real close you will see where I added Rick Rack to the Dino! :) Couldn't help myself!

 Then we have this sweet and useful Toy Lease, just hook it to the stroller or car seat and every time they throw down that toy, it won't hit the dirty ground! What a concept!

 These are too easy to make, and something you could whip up for Baby Showers too!

 Then we have this Travel Changing Pad, the pockets leave you room to put everything in there when you need to change your little one. I used Chenille on the middle for softness, but I think next time I am going to use part of a new towel, that will be extra soft and comfy!

Here is how you roll the Portable Changing Pad!
Perfect for the car or to take when you don't want to bring the whole Diaper Bag!
April is going to be fun, you won't want to miss it! Remember it is Friday April 5th and Weds April the 10th from noon till 3:00pm ....Hope to see you there!