Fabrics that Inspire!

Every once in a while, you run across inspiring fabrics - do you know what I mean? Sometimes you buy these fabrics, put them in your stash & wait for the right project to come along. You savor their goodness & wait & wait. But, sometimes you need a little instant gratification (or, nearly instant)!  And, that's when little projects come to the rescue. And, with a little bit of cutting, stitching & quilting, you can savor these inspiring fabrics on your table ... ❤ love, faith.

Projects:

1. Last Minute Centerpiece Pattern (Table Mat) - Purchase on Etsy
2. Last Minute Mug Mat Pattern - Purchase on Etsy
3. Love Notes Pattern (Heart Mug Rug w/Sayings) - Purchase on Etsy

Inspiring Fabrics Above:  Catch & Release Fabric Line, Mister Domestic, Art Gallery Fabrics

Memorial Day 2020

Memorial Day - when we honor the fallen & remember, always. faith.

Glorious Mother's Day!

A little birdie stopped by today ...  love, faith.

A Little Break to Make Masks

Took a little break from writing a quilt pattern to make masks & so far, one donation Lap Quilt for St. Peter's Health in Helena. They are specific on what they want, which is great. 


Used up some scraps with an outdoors, fishing theme for this mini version of my 5-Yard Everyday Quilt. The lap quilts are for recovering patients to take home when they leave the Hospital. They are optimistic & so am I!  

St. Peter's Health provides a Mask design with tie options (instead of elastic, which I don't have & is impossible to find). DH cut a bunch of wire pieces from a roll of 20-gauge jewelry wire. This design has a nose piece & an insert for a filter.

I usually listen to audio books when assembly-line stitching. Although I've already listened to the Harry Potter series, I thought sewing a little "magic" into each mask would be a good thing - don't you agree? :) 

I'm kind of slow with the stitching - especially the ties. Luckily, I found a Bias Strip gizmo at the bottom of a "tool drawer" that is now speeding things up - more masks coming soon!  And, maybe another lap quilt or two!  As always, sewing small things with great ❤ ... faith.

Easter Wishes

Wishing you Peace in your Heart this Easter - much love to you & yours!  faith

Etsy: 24 Mug Rug Designs in one Pattern - including Basket!
Etsy: 9 Centerpiece Designs in one Pattern - including Basket!

Have an Olive!

Found this great fabric with Martini glasses & olives & couldn't resist!!  Who could - lol?! faith.

Purchase Mug Rug Pattern on Etsy

Peaceful Piecing 💗

I wish I could say I've been productive over the last two weeks, but I haven't. Just like everyone, I've been watching the unfolding pandemic around the world with great sadness in my heart. But, I can't operate on that level for very long or I'll just stop functioning. So, I'm turning to piecing because it brings me peace. Just stitching little things in my little corner of the world. I hope you are finding something to do that brings you comfort, too. with love, 💗 faith.

Doodle Time Designs - Egg-cellent Mug Rug Pattern

Purchase Egg-cellent Mug Rug 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just a little spontaneous mug rug for someone who loves flowers (always & always)!  The gorgeous saying is from this Etsy store: South Pacific, Printable Art  It was easy to print the image onto a fabric sheet (I selected 4 per page). I cut fabric strips to fit all around to make half the mug rug. Then, duplicated to make the other side using a flowery focus fabric. Flipped the right side & joined in the center. Added batting, backing, quilting & binding - voila! Happy Valentine's Day!  always & always, sewing with love, faith.

Thrift Shop Matchups - Valentine's Day Stitching

I like finding old things & making new things to "match". Well to be honest, they don't even have to be old ... just discarded ... or deemed unusable by someone else. And, they don't have to match, exactly, just look ... better together.  I think you know what I mean!  Here are some love-themed Matchups:

How about a romantic look for Valentine's Day?  This pattern just happens to be called Love Notes - Heart Mug Rug & there are 58 ways to tell someone you're thinking of them. Doesn't this just inspire you to write a Love Note?! 💗

How about a bolder look for Valentine's Day. With a sweet little Angel to deliver the message. This pattern is called Last Minute Mug Mat - Extravaganza!!!  There are a total of 24 different designs to make - all the holidays & special moments covered!

Wondering what to put your flower vase on?  This table topper is perfect for larger decor items - like this cute Heart within a Heart collectible. And, the pattern is appropriately named Last Minute Centerpiece. There are two different heart options in this design & it's a lot faster than you think with NO binding! 

I get a real kick out of finding fabrics in my stash (new or vintage - it doesn't matter!) & creating a perfect (if only in my eyes!) Matchup with items no longer bright & shiny. It's so much fun to put these collectibles on display again - right where they belong! Here's the Last Minute Mug Rug & Centerpiece together so you get an idea of scale. Happy Valentine's day .... with love, faith.

Happy New Year 2020!

Well, time to finish binding a crazy little wall hanging & watch a really good movie while drinking a tasty cup of something.  I take my inspiration where I find it & this little coffee cup hit the spot. (it has dots - get it?!). Just in case you can't read it below, the Hallmark folks wrote a little message on the inside rim:  "laughter, caring, kindness - a million little moments". Good words to live by - make it so!  love, faith. 💞

All About the Gnomes!

My, oh my, there were gnomes everywhere this Season!  I think that was a good thing - don't you?!  

Doodle Time Designs

Doodle Time Designs - Log Cabin Star TR

Just add Marshmallows!

Sometimes you're lucky enough to find a sweet bit of inspiration - like this cute Marshmallow Ornament.  Add a handmade Heart Mug Rug, a coffee cup & a couple of packs of cocoa & you've got a great gift!  Check that one off the list! ✔  love, faith.

Purchase Pattern (with 48 free Winter/Christmas Sayings): Love Notes Pattern - Heart Mug Rug