Halloween Block Swap

I have my Halloween fabric ready to go! It is a 2 block swap, simple 9-patch and then something "themed". I chose the theme of "boo". After a few sketches, I have it all planned. I'm thrilled that another swap group was opened up!

Counting the Days

Today was my first official day of summer vacation. It started with a meeting at school, a rushed lunch, and a drive to UCLA Medical Center with my mom. Not one visit with my sewing machines. Didn't even touch a piece of fabric. It has to get better.

Counting the Days

School will soon be out. Testing is almost over, Open House is lurking around the corner, more testing and then SUMMER. I've had a very productive sewing season since my last post. I've made 4 baby quilts, 2 diaper bags, over 4 dozen really cute burp pads, a beautiful batik lap quilt, and two comfort quilts.

Next up will be a Hawaiian quilt for my son. I also want to launch my etsy site and see if I can make a little money.

Giveaway!

I visited one of the many blogs that put my effort to shame and found a give away. Check out Judi's patterns and you may just win this adorable tote bag. You have until February 2 to make your post!

Blankets, Buddies, and Brains!

My students have just finished a unit on kindness. I wanted us to share with others and I found an organization in New York (Blankets, Buddies, and Brains) that provides blankets and books for inner city children. I thought 40 sets sounded doable. It proved to be a bit too many for second grade hands to handle. I enlisted the help of some former students, now in high school, a dear friend, and my husband to make 30 sets. My second graders worked with parent volunteers to tie the remaining 10 blankets. Here is a blurry photo of the first batch to get mailed. They really did look nice! We should receive photos from the receiving class in December.

Catch Up Time

I have such good intentions, taking photos of my activities, then lack the time to get things posted. Here is an attempt to get caught up on my creative endeavors. Every year I make a quilt of some kind for our school's fundraising silent auction. This year American Doll Ruthie set the theme for "An American Doll's Christmas." I made the quilt and stocking to accompany the doll and her Christmas accessories.

What would a project be without help. My beautiful 14 year old cat Rusty is at my side and ready to lend a paw. He offered help sewing as well as checking out the final product. And all that help makes a kitty tired.

Little Christmas Houses

I took the challenge and entered a block swap! I love Christmas and have put a ban on myself from buying any more Christmas fabric, ever. I have quite a bit :) This seemed like a way to infuse my stash with new inspiration without buying anything. Here are a few pictures of my blocks. I decided to make them all the same, except for the windows, for the sake of time. Next stop, the post office!