Snuggle Time!

All thanks to moving our daughters room and fully redecorating it earlier this summer I have found my passion for quilting again! I did some quilting in High School and shortly after I graduated and loved it. On those projects I just did the piecing part and paid to have the quilting done because I was a little nervous about taking on such a big project! I have gotten a little more brave over the years and decided when we redecorated our daughters room that I would quilt her a cover for her new daybed. Piecing the quilt was a breeze and she got to help so she thought that was great. Quilting was a little harder but mainly because I have a standard Brother machine, granted a great friend of mine was nice enough to give me a walking foot which made quilting much easier but there just isn't a lot of space to move around with a standard machine. I managed to do it but I think it will be a while before I take on that large of a quilting project again!

Instead I got the idea that I would make a quilted snuggle blanket for our little sister. She was adopted by my Mum & Pappy (Hubby's parents) from Ethiopia and come home to them earlier this year. So technically even though she is 19 months old already this will be her first Christmas here with us! I am so excited, she has brought so much joy to our family and it has been so fun watching her grow! This blanket was made especially for her but can be customized however you would like. The blanket measures around 35" x 50". I used all high quality cotton fabrics for the front of the quilt and backed it in fleece. The blanket is finished with satin binding and for an extra special touch I monogrammed the first letter of her first name on the back of the blanket to add some color. Check it out....

If you are interested in getting yourself or someone you love a Quilted Snuggle Blanket please let me know, I would love to help!! You can use the Email us link on the sidebar or use the Buy It now button below and I can work with you to iron out all the details, pick fabrics and colors and all that jazz!!!

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I found a great new pattern!!

I really wanted to make my niece's aprons to go with their birthday presents but I was apprehensive about finding a pattern. I have learned via Seven that finding a kid apron that "fits" is not easy to do. Every kids head is different and there are so many out there that don't adjust to accommodate that. I was SOOOOO pleased to find a new pattern that is 100% adjustable! I did a little dance in the pattern section at Joann's!

So I used both of my niece's December birthdays to try out the pattern and I have to say I am so in love with this pattern. They had 2 styles - flat front & gathered. I thought I would try my hand at the gathered look to make them more girly. I did them both at the same time and total it took me about an hour to complete them. I used the same two fabrics and just alternated the fabrics to make 2 coordinating but not matching aprons. Here is the finished product....

Here is the pocket detail...

And a closer look at the bib and the straps...

It is 1 long strap that fits through both sleeves inside the bib so they can make the neckline as long or as short as needed and then the remainder of the strap ties in the back...BRILLIANT!

And here are the girls wearing them!!!

Jordyn - The 4 Year Old Birthday Girl!

Sydnie - The 5 Year Old Birthday Girl!


Do you need an apron for your little squirt or would you like to order one as a gift???? Just chose the size you need below and I will work with you personally to customize your apron needs! Thanks!

Kids Apron

Small (Size 3-4) $20.00 Medium (Size 5-6) $20.00 Large (Size 7-8) $20.00

Polymer Clay Please, Hold the Cheese

I was the lucky recipient of some polymer clay a few weeks ago. As I sat and chatted with the friend that gave it to me, I squished it around in my fingers wondering what I could with it. I've played around plenty with clay, but not polymer clay. I thought of the cheesy things I've seen made with polymer clay. Oh, yes-I said cheesy. You know the stuff--don't pretend you didn't think the same thing when I said polymer clay! And even cheesy stuff has it's place in our lives, but not always does it work well on your neck with your new favorite scarf.

I felt challenged by my new gift. The challenge? Coming up with something that someone would wear with minimal research of designs already out there.

I went to the store and picked up some more supplies and got to work. I guess work would hardly be the word for this project. I had a GREAT time making these necklace pendants, but I've also always enjoyed making things with things like clay and playdoh. I was like a kid in a polymer clay candy store. Then add to the fact that I could paint it--I was sold!

So here's what I came up with...









Each pendant is made with polymer clay and is either completely painted or has painted accents. Then each one has 2 acrylic gloss coats on top of the paint. And includes a sterling silver stem to hang from a chain.

I have these ready to send out and a few more that are waiting to be finished. Want one? I'd love to sell one or more to you for $8.99 each (including shipping, does not include necklace). OR if you are up to the challenge-let me know that you would like to try it yourself and we can talk about the details. If you are looking for something specific in color or design-let me know!

(Includes Shipping)

Silver Swirls $8.99 Green Swirls $8.99 Green Leaves $8.99 God is my Rock $8.99 Red Leaves Square $8.99 Ethiopia $8.99

{Costume Update} Meet our Bunnies...

I mentioned in my last post that my next project was Halloween costumes for our dogs. We have 2 female Weimaraners...Cali & Minne. They are are spoiled rotten so it's only fitting that they have boutique Halloween costumes...right?!?!? :)

I used Simplicity pattern #2159 (Large Dog Costumes) Option A (Bunny)

I have to tell you, the pattern was SUPER EASY to use! There were quite a few small details to attend to but their instructions were very easy to use and follow, the only part of the pattern I altered was using faux fur for the insides of the ears instead of contrasting fleece. The details were very specific, they even walk you through making the pom pom tail.

Time: Start to finish it took me 5 hours to completely finish both costumes.

Cost:
Simplicity Pattern (Joann's Columbus Day Sale) = $0.99
2 pkgs Velcro (BOGO @ Joann's) = $2.40
2 yards pink fleece (BOGO @ Joann's) = $3.99
1 pkg faux white fur (w/40% off coupon) = $1.19
No cost for Elastic, Yarn & Carboard since I already had them.
TOTAL Cost = $8.57
That's barely over $4.00 for each costume!!

And here are the final projects...

Minne (left) and Cali (right)

Minne

Cali doing her best bunny pose


Hoppy Halloween!
There is still plenty of time to tackle your own DIY costumes!
Check out the DIY ideas right below...

Becoming a Master of Disguise...

Halloween time is FAST approaching....even worse, there is only 78 more days until Christmas. Time is FLYING by!

Do you dress up for Halloween?
If so...Have you decided what you are going to be?

Dreaming up the idea is always the best part, finding exactly what you are looking to complete the costume is not always a cheap or easy task. You don't have to depend on the Halloween sections or speciality stores for your costume, a little DIY project could create a spooktacular look for MUCH less money!

Here are a few of Parents Magazine, Real Simple & Simplicity costume ideas that might help you out or get your creativity rolling...

If you are the sewing type, Simplicity has some really fun costume patterns this year. These were some of my favorite but you can click HERE to see all their costume patterns available.

**ALSO** If you have a JoAnn's Craft Store in your area they are having a Columbus Day sale this week...October 9-12th and almost all Simplicity patterns are on sale for 99 CENTS EACH! The ad says limit 10 but last time they did this sale I purchased almost 20 patterns and they didn't limit me! They have extra coupons for Columbus Day and most of the costume type fabrics are on sale too!


If you don't know how to sew or don't have the time to get into a detailed costume I found some great throw together costume ideas for all ages...

Bathing Beauty: A plastic laundry basket with holes cut out for legs + white balloons + a shower cap

Breaking News: Staple torn newspaper sheets to old clothing.

Broccoli Spears: A green clown wig + a schoolgirl outfit

Dancing With the Stars: Cover a tutu and leotard with glow-in-the-dark star-shaped stickers.

Fallen Angel: A white dress + a pipe-cleaner halo + leaves in her hair and “dirt” on her face

Highway: Black clothes + yellow electrical tape down his torso + toy cars + Velcro

Iron Chef: Wear a chef’s hat and carry an iron.

Jay Crew: A polo shirt + khakis (or madras shorts) + a name tag

Jellyfish: A clear umbrella (preferably dome- shaped) + party streamers or metallic ribbons

Quarter Pounder: Carry a quarter in one hand and a hammer in the other.

Pig in a Blanket: A pig nose + a blanket

Partly Cloudy With a Chance of Rain: A blue T-shirt + cotton balls + tape + a water gun

Sick and Tired: Put a bicycle tire around your neck and a thermometer in your mouth.

Stick in the Mud: Wear an all-brown outfit and sew a large twig onto your chest.

(My favorite!) Smartie Pants: Glue rolls of Smarties candies onto a pair of old pants.

Tickled Pink: Don a head-to-toe pink ensemble with a pink feather boa.

DIY Happy Clown:

* Attach two plastic pot scrubbers and a colored ball to the top of a cotton cap.
* Thread plastic pot scrubbers loosely with elastic as the clown's collar
* Hot-glue or stitch three plastic pot scrubbers to the front of a one-piece jumper.
* Cinch pot scrubbers with twist ties and stitch or glue to shoes.

And don't forget about your animals!

How cute are those!!! They have dog & cat costume patterns!
There are so many cute dog costumes in the stores but it's really hard to find big sizes. As we call them, we have plus size doggies (Weimaraners) so even the XL size in the store bought dog costumes/clothes just won't work for them. So I was super happy to see Simplicity made a costume pattern for big dogs...

Both our dogs are going to be bunnies (bottom right corner of the pattern picture) That is the project I am hoping to get finished this week so stay tuned for pictures!!


Do you have any other DIY funny costume ideas????

Click the comment link below this post and share with us!

Personalized Purse
(Eeek, say that 10 times fast!)


We all have baggage but there is no reason that it shouldn't be cute and stylish...right?!?!

Let me help you get the "perfect" baggage. I have many styles of bags to share with you but per my daughter this one is the best (she is a little partial since the 1st one I made was this one and it was for her!) so we will start here. More bags will come but you will just have to wait for more Craft Tables to see all the goodness!

This purse pictured above is actually the smallest size, it measures 12" x 8.5". The medium size measures 14" x 10.5" and the large measures 16.5" x 13.5". The finished product is yours for the making, you can pick up to 5 different fabrics (prices below are based on cotton fabric choices, but you are not limited to only cotton, the price will just go up a little for thicker fabric) Fabric #1 is for the sides, bottom & binding. Fabric #2 is the straps. Fabric #3 is the front pocket. Fabric #4 is the inside lining. And optional Fabric #5 is the inside pocket, you can pick a fabric just for that or use one of the other coordinating ones too.

**BONUS** The front pocket personalization is FREE! You don't have to personalize it if you pick a busy fabric but if you would like a personalized touch I will add that on for FREE! The possibilities are endless...initials, iron on patches, patchwork, bling...you name it and it's yours!

So if you are in the market for some new baggage let me help! I will work with you to pick the perfect fabrics and make the bag you dreamed up!

Baggage sizes...

Small (12x8.5") $25.00Medium (14x10.5") $30.00Large (16.5x13.5") $35.00

DIY Pillow!

Hi friends! I was just going through my reader and saw the cutest pillow!!!
My first thought was, "Oh! I can make that!" But I decided instead of making it, I'd just post the how-to up here for everyone in case you missed it! This is a simple project that can all be done easily by hand, so don't panic if you don't have a machine! There are parts you can tweak and make just for you!

I think this would be adorable and super chic in a red heart shaped pillow with ruffles all over the front! If you make this, I'd love to see it!

Hope everyone had a great Labor day holiday!