Electric Knives and PVC Pipe

What do electric knives and PVC pipe have in common?

Well, not much.  Other than they are both things I've used in SEWING projects this week.....

Just because I haven't been posting much, doesn't mean I haven't been busy!  :o)

Sewing Paralysis?

Looking back at the past week's posts...  pretty boring!  Many apologies.  I am feeling some kind of "sewing paralysis."  I haven't been able to motivate myself to do much of anything, unless it's a super brainless, menial task -- like cutting little squares of fabric!  I do know what the problem is, though -- I've got to finish up some "hafta do's" that are using up brain cells, and I will be free to start something new.  I had a breakthrough on one of the "hafta's" last night, so I'm already feeling better!

In the meantime, here's a photo of JellyBean's wall quilt -- all finished, and has been since last Friday!

I also made this little dolly quilt to match.  The finished size is 19"x16 1/2".  Would it be too much to hang this on another wall in her room?  Or is one enough?  Believe it or not, I've never really hung quilts on the wall, so I don't know how much is too much!

Also, should I wash the larger quilt before hanging it, or leave it as-is -- nice and crisp?  I just can't decide.  I didn't do a whole lot of quilting on it, but I do think it would squidge up a little bit if I were to wash it....

I've got lots of ideas for new projects swimming around in my head, and plan to get started as soon as I have brain space.  There will be actual GOOD STUFF to post next week, I promise -- hopefully with a tutorial, or maybe two!!  :o)

I-Spy 2.0 -- a few more!

from Connie -- love the planes and fish -- and those crazed-looking bunnies are a crack-up!



from Elaine -- FRIES!! with KETCHUP PACKETS!!  :o)  :o)  And ants in the grass!



from Jody -- those monsters make me smile, dinosaurs are a hit around my house, and -- those Hawaiian shirts!!



from Ursula --  flying birds:  in planes and helicopters!  ha ha!  and those fish are way too cute -- some are wearing hats!

Just waiting on a couple more....  :o)

I-Spy Swap 2.0 -- more packages received!

More packages in the mail!  Here's what has come in the past few days....

from Crystal -- I'm loving the bees and the safety pins!

from Erin --  OWLS!  I LOVE THE OWLS!

from Jess -- That is the most adorable doggie print I've ever seen!

from Jill -- more owls!  And I love those "love" birds!

From Lauren -- skateboarding flamingoes!  Need I say more?!

from Susan -- Trapeze artists!  They are killing me!

from Tori -- The TURTLE!  And I love the tiny kites and umbrellas!

I am just waiting for a few more packages, and I'll be set to send them back out to everyone....

Football Garland -- DSC Exclusive

If you've got a minute, head over to Dollar Store Crafts for my DSC Exclusive football garland tutorial -- just in time for the SuperBowl!

Celebrate the Boy!

If you haven't heard about it yet, Rae of Made by Rae and Dana of MADE are hosting an entire month's worth of boy-related projects and tutorials on their blogs!  You will find all kinds of goodies for boys all throughout February.

I am so excited that Rae has asked me to take part!  My guest post will be coming up on her blog later this month.  But until then, be sure to check out all the other daily boy projects!