The weather outside is dreadfull.....



Winter has finally arrived in my part of the country.  Don't get me wrong, I love the snow but I don't like the cold weather that comes with it.  Unfortunately, the two always come together.  Here's a couple of ides for the snowman lover:

The first thing to look at is the Bread Bags for the Holidays pattern by Cotton Ginnys. There is a little bread bag for the snowman lover and you can get a head start on Thanksgiving and Christmas, too.



Now the Snowman Place mat and Table Runner pattern by Donna Ptak Collection. This pattern includes a place mat, napkin, and table runner.

For those who are dreaming about spring (I'm included):

Here's a Butterfly Accents pattern by Poorhouse Quilt Designs.   This is a plus pattern.  I've included a package of the double-sided fusible to create four butterflies.

Hope your inspired.

Happy Sewing!

Cute Applique Patterns...

I've received some really cute applique patterns in the last week or so. The first one is for the car lovin' little person:

It's the Goodnight, Cars pillow pattern from Country Appliques. The garage will even hold a car and there is a pocket for additional cars on the back.  I would have loved having this pattern when my son was little guy.  I was always looking for things to make him.

This is the Halloween Fun Placemat pattern by Country Appliques. It's this adorable.  The placemat is 16" x 19" with a 17" square napkin.
 

Next is the Merry Santa Placemat and Napkin pattern and it is another adorable placemat pattern.  The placemat is 17" x 19" with a 17" napkin.

 One last pattern...It's the Stars and Stripes Placemat! pattern by Donna Ptak Collection.  This pattern also includes a table runner and napkin.  The placemat is 12" x 18", the table runner is 11" x 40", and the napkin is 16" square.

Hope you're inspire to sew.

Happy Sewing!

Quick Gift Idea, etc.

How about another quick gift idea?  Here's a quick little set of bags:

This is the Take Along Bags pattern by Lazy Girl Designs.  The pattern includes a drawstring bag and a zippered bag.  The drawstring bag is approximately 4" x 6" and the zippered bag is approximately 14" x 8".   The zippered bag also has inside pockets.  These bags are appropriate for any one just by changing the fabric.

How about a bow tie blouse?  This one is rated as a beginner:

The Jasmine blouse pattern by Colette.  This is a lovely, bias cut blouse.  I think it would be cute in the
Light Pink Texture fabric by RJR.

All you need is 3 yards of fabric.  Feel free to ask about a kit for the yardage you need.

It's almost time for snowmen (well, in my part of the country).  Here's a cute home dec project:

This is the Snowman Placemat & Table runner pattern by Donna Ptak Collection.  This is a fat quarter friendly project.  It includes a placemat (17" x 12"), a table runner (35" x 12"), and napkin (17" x 17")

Happy Stitching!