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Oooops. I Am Too Old For This.
This week, I'm sharing some of the little table toppers I just got back from my quilter. This little quilt is about 24" square. It has a nice fall/winter feel to it. I had the strangest thing happen yesterday. I was eating a sandwich at the counter with Eva and felt like it was kind…
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More Fall Mug Rugs
These photos aren't the greatest, but how cute are these mug rugs? They are around 8 1/2 inches wide. I have to admit I have made six of them and only four are worthy of gifting to people. A couple of the earliest ones came out really wonky. I have improved my trimming method and…
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Centerpiece Tablemat Pattern is a Real Winner
I've got something cute for you today. A new mug rug pattern that would be an adorable Christmas gift. I think I may make a batch of them and give them to some of my besties for Fall/Halloween season. Who wouldn't love a seasonal mug rug? The pattern is "Centerpiece Tablemats" designed by Terri Staats…
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New Fall Table Decoration
I was inspired this weekend to create a new table decoration for fall. My inspiration came from a YouTube video by Jennifer Decorates. Jennifer Davenport is a professional designer from Tennessee who creates the most beautiful decor. Her channel has loads of DIY ideas. She made her table decoration from items she recently purchased at…
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Carried Away Buffalo Check Table Topper Finished
It's done and it's cute. It was fast and fun to make too. Here is a link to the pattern if you think you need to make one. I still want to make the Christmas version, which is little presents instead of pumpkins. I need a little break though. I had forgotten that I really…
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Baby Steps
I snagged an hour yesterday and scooted up to the sewing room and got my fabric cut out for the Buffalo Check Halloween Table Topper by Carried Away. Easy to follow instructions and I had a sense of accomplishment that I even achieved that much! I completed the first four checkerboard rows. The difference in…
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New Fall Project in the Planning Stages
Just look at this adorable table topper by Carried Away. It is two patterns in one, and I want to make both of them. The first one I plan to tackle is the Halloween/Pumpkin version. I have all the fabrics on hand, which are mostly scrap-sized. When I bought the pattern, I noticed that the…
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Summer Breeze Finished
This is my finished Summer Breeze mini quilt. How cute is that ribbon border? It was an easy and fun pattern. The only thing you have to get right is a dark and a light green so you have the contrast of light and dark for the ribbon border. Carried Away patterns are really nicely…
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Album Block Runner
Ah, what a treat it is to be able to just stay home and sew. I am making the most of this week, that is for sure. I had purchased a honey bun of At Home by Bonnie and Camille that I wanted to make use of. I needed to find a pattern that used…
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Summer Breeze Coming Along Nicely
I am really pleased with how my little Summer Breeze mini quilt is coming along. The center is all done, and I am just waiting on some more green fabric to arrive for the ribbon border. I am going to love having this out all spring and summer. Those colors make me so happy. The…