Sewing Projects

As an early birthday present I got a Brother sewing machine. 

And I love it! 

This past week in Amarillo has been full of sewing projects.

Mom has passed on her sewing skills and wisdom to me and I can't wait to try many more sewing projects!

The people who I use to be a nanny for are expecting their second baby.

So our first project was a baby rag quilt.

I got the instructions from pinterest.

The instructions expected you to know a little bit about sewing- actually quite a bit. Thank goodness Mom does know a lot and when in doubt we googled video tutorials.  I spent $20 on fabric, thread, and yarn for both blankets I made. Everything was on sale! :) For 2 blankets I think I made out pretty well.

Here is the baby rag quilt. One side is smooth and the other side is frayed. 

I really liked how it turned out and would love to make another one. 

The second time would be way easier! As with anything new- a learning curve is involved.

My aunt had a pattern for a frog so I made one for the little boy I use to be a nanny for.

It's filled with rice. I'm going to say it is a red eyed tree frog. ;)

This was tricky learning how to turn fabric while sewing it. 

I ended up having to throw my first one away.

The second one turned out way better!

Mom made one too! (For Dad! ha!)

So thankful for a great teacher who stayed up till midnight sewing with me! :) 

 I also made another blanket for the baby. I bought flannel and my aunt surged it for me.

I then made holes in it and crocheted a border around the blanket.

It added an extra touch and was super easy to make!

I love how everything turned out. 

Overall I think I will really enjoy sewing! 

I did learn sewing takes time, a lot of patience, and thought

but that's part of why I like it!

There is something about being crafty and creating something that refreshes your soul 

and makes you proud to say, "Yep, I made that!"

My next project is this:

http://www.livingwithpunks.com/2010/05/tutorial-land-of-nod-inspired-floor.html

A floor cushion for little kids- I hope to use it in my classroom.

I plan to complete this one in Wichita Falls with my mother-in-law who also sews!

Here's to creativity and needle and thread!