tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764844896053862522024-03-20T03:01:27.145-05:00Hippos and DinosaursKatielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-78155514810340076682014-11-06T15:07:00.001-06:002014-11-06T15:07:53.960-06:00Another quilt? <img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />I know I never post anymore, but I finished another sweet quilt for the same friend as below for her newest little girl. I love it and had to share. It was inspired by what I found <a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2011/06/simple-stripes-quilt-tutorial.html">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-61221081535051931982013-01-11T15:00:00.000-06:002013-01-11T15:00:11.817-06:00Far Far Away Quilt...Complete!<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />This is the second quilt I've made from Heather Ross' fabulous Far Far Away line. I made it to coordinate with t<a href="http://hipposanddinosaurs.blogspot.com/2011/04/far-far-away-ii-quiltdone.html">his one.</a> I'm super pleased with how it turned out and best of all? My son LOVES it. Nothing like a sweet smile from the recipient to know that it was worth all my effort:)<br />
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Aaaand, I got to use my amazing new bias tape maker to make that binding out of a vintage sheet. LOVE.Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-42119472371976218552012-05-29T17:44:00.001-05:002012-05-29T17:44:40.769-05:00<br />
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I have a sweet girl who <i>loves</i> to make things for people. Those of us lucky enough to live with her benefit the most from this passion of hers. Well, for Christmas last year she <i>really</i> wanted to sew her brother a pillow. And she just <i>knew</i> that she could hand-sew a picture of a moving truck on the front. So I had her draw a picture of the truck, which I then transferred to a piece of muslin. Then she got to stitching. She worked quite hard for any quiet brother-free moment she could find and finished. My mama heart was so proud!<br />
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I did the text for her and sewed part of the pillow, but she did most of the work and takes a lot of pride in it. And that little brother of hers just loves it! </div>
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I honestly don't remember where (if anywhere) I got the inspiration for these pages, but they are already being loved on. My 5 year old loves practicing tying bows while my 11 month old loves gnawing on them. Win-win for both ages. I love that. Now, if I can just find my list of which pages to make for each letter then I could get started on the next page...<br />
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Want to see more quiet book pages?? Click <a href="http://hipposanddinosaurs.blogspot.com/2010/01/our-quiet-book.html">HERE</a><br />
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We made this pretty little by piecing together some scraps. Emmie, of course, helped me to stuff it and voila!! A safe and special little place to put her tooth while it waits for pick-up by that beloved little fairy.<br />
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It was made with a bunch of random fat quarters I picked up at Joann's and the worst scissors I've ever used (sorry, Mom!! But I do hope you love your new Ginghers!!)<br />
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This dress was surprisingly easy to make. I had originally go to the store, picked up the Tangled pattern and copied the measurements and fabric requirements and got all of the supplies. Then I promptly put the pattern back on the rack. I have a hard time paying full price for patterns, so I was going to go home and wing it. But when I got to the register, I was informed that the pattern was only $1!! I picked that sucker right back up and my life just got a TON easier:)<br />
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I definitely didn't follow every detail in the pattern...do I ever?? But I made it just what we wanted it to be. Needless to say, she was thrilled with it, and can't wait to wear it for Halloween as well. <br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-7449003506219237152011-08-13T16:25:00.000-05:002011-08-13T16:25:55.322-05:00Oh My...I am in awe of <i>how long</i> it has been since I have last posted. And you know, it's been about that since I last sewed too!! Sad day, eh? However, it is not because I've been lazy.<br />
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You see, I had one of these:<br />
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We started up this:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">And now we're trying to sell this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCBJ71cA5U20eHdMWjpywBzflcvisajkhD8BU0Ee5ViTX0vz0rHtuxN_qRLmWrs3pcwfhM-19QLdJBjlgwl31ZJSvS6Z-TikEO-6YTNrGddOuQ1e-mn24yNkl92VSL2r3R3qWPEk0dRM/s1600/IMG_8014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKCBJ71cA5U20eHdMWjpywBzflcvisajkhD8BU0Ee5ViTX0vz0rHtuxN_qRLmWrs3pcwfhM-19QLdJBjlgwl31ZJSvS6Z-TikEO-6YTNrGddOuQ1e-mn24yNkl92VSL2r3R3qWPEk0dRM/s640/IMG_8014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>So we can move here with the military:<br />
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However, with all of the craziness, life has actually somehow allowed me a little time to start sewing again. I've started back up with our <a href="http://hipposanddinosaurs.blogspot.com/2010/01/our-quiet-book.html">Quiet Book</a> pages, I am currently working on pages O and P, and they are FUN!<br />
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I am also in the process of cutting squares for my little guy's quilt, to match <a href="http://hipposanddinosaurs.blogspot.com/2011/04/far-far-away-ii-quiltdone.html">this one</a>.<br />
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So, while I may not be posting very often right now, know that I am always thinking about this little space of mine and am anxious to get back. That being said, I must admit that it has been nice to take a little breather, gain a little perspective and organize other parts of my life in the mean time. I think it is vital for us to step back every once and awhile and reevaluate to make sure that all of the many things we have going in our lives are just the things that we WANT to have going. Or do we feel needlessly bound? Thankfully, I have come to the realization that creating things for my family with my very own hands fulfills an inner need to make something out of nothing in an effort to beautify our lives. Thanks for joining me on this little journey. And if you haven't already completely given up on me, I hope you'll continue to stick a little while and see what the future of this blog holds.<br />
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In the mean time, go make something! Go play with your kids! Go do something that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and I'll be seeing you soon! <br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-24853979999127641342011-04-28T09:00:00.001-05:002011-04-28T09:00:08.644-05:00Baby Texture QuiltI actually made this about 2 years ago for my little Kai when he was just a wee little thing. . However, back when I made, I had no idea how to do binding. AND I didn't sew all the pieces together with enough of a seam, so some of them came apart. So, I pulled it out of storage, took off the binding and redid it and added some stitching to keep some squares together.<br />
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You just need a whole bunch of great touchy-feely fabrics. I just raided my mom's stash of home dec and costume fabrics. I found lots of silky, fuzzy, bumpy and colorful fabrics. Such a great way to use those small scraps! I backed it with a nice silky fabric. It's lovely. <br />
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This isn't the easiest little blanket to make simply because you have a lot of different types of fabrics that stretch really differently as well, so they end up a little bit wonky. You could, of course, be uber careful and probably make it closer to perfect, but quite honestly, I know that it just gets drooled on and chewed on and the recipient doesn't care all THAT much. <br />
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Regardless of how perfect or imperfect it is though, my little guy loved this thing. It was just the thing to help him stay happy when lounging on his tummy or just hanging out on the floor. It's not very big, only about 14" x 14", so it just gets stored in the basket with the other infant toys.<br />
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Can't wait to be able to use it again:) Come out little one!! We're ready for you! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I tried my hand at freehand quilting and really enjoyed it once I got the hang of it. It definitely takes some practice, but it was really relaxing and I love the way it turns out. For the sashing I used a wonderfully soft <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/store/robert-kaufman/essex-linen-cotton-blend-natural--RKESNA.html">cotton/linen blend</a> found on Sew Mama Sew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1S2PhyphenhyphenCl_iJs1yL8yVFdUQE_Wi_5wHJgt5ptv20hEEW-Wvlj1hZudPkqBJLd6hjhCs-Wsq1JRGQyIANxDCnpfbhgCX-mS2G_USPdsrWREyf1wr0CbyFMbJ31K7twszvSLgBLgZVacug/s1600/IMG_6614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1S2PhyphenhyphenCl_iJs1yL8yVFdUQE_Wi_5wHJgt5ptv20hEEW-Wvlj1hZudPkqBJLd6hjhCs-Wsq1JRGQyIANxDCnpfbhgCX-mS2G_USPdsrWREyf1wr0CbyFMbJ31K7twszvSLgBLgZVacug/s640/IMG_6614.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVH5ZizasFAB2mXKcUaQc6gjI6DDsE4BJENCChdUP97TAL38sYoEncmXcrBtSqYtOn0zOIOAxinXtb2nO7ge6obAWEnRs0PxCPbSZj7kBf0trenllq1038lhqqydmsJk5rtHVkmN4zH0/s1600/IMG_6615.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVH5ZizasFAB2mXKcUaQc6gjI6DDsE4BJENCChdUP97TAL38sYoEncmXcrBtSqYtOn0zOIOAxinXtb2nO7ge6obAWEnRs0PxCPbSZj7kBf0trenllq1038lhqqydmsJk5rtHVkmN4zH0/s640/IMG_6615.JPG" width="426" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the binding I used a vintage sheet that matched just about perfectly. I was unsure of what color to go with when a friend said "I was thinking yellow!". Done. (Thanks Kristen!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg17wQaTQwQ4JrbfE4-iWE6QruLjsw0LPoNqiwrFA-u3avB7Tto7tuAhVlf5NPcF1MuQVC5VRHyx4XTy4c1cKpFNlacn14DF1i4BXmtlziul8pWDvjXT43KIWa4GKMzKNoHXEdTX4n0Ifs/s1600/IMG_6619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg17wQaTQwQ4JrbfE4-iWE6QruLjsw0LPoNqiwrFA-u3avB7Tto7tuAhVlf5NPcF1MuQVC5VRHyx4XTy4c1cKpFNlacn14DF1i4BXmtlziul8pWDvjXT43KIWa4GKMzKNoHXEdTX4n0Ifs/s640/IMG_6619.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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Both booties patterns came from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/preciouspatterns">Precious Patterns</a> on Etsy. They seriously have some of the sweetest patterns on the block and at very reasonable prices too! The raggy burp cloth idea came <a href="http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/01/burp-cloth-tutorial.html">Homemade by Jill</a>. I just drew half a basic burpcloth shape, cut all my fabric on the fold, sewed them wrong sides together (including a cross in the center to keep the pieces from shifting in the wash), cut the fringe and washed them. Super easy. You can seriously whip so many of these out in such little time. And honestly, I do love making practical things for new moms. <br />
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I am currently trying to sew my way through my WIP pile...what a job. But it always feels so good to get another thing out of that pile. Not to mention, all those projects are taking up so much room in my craft room right now that I have moved downstairs onto the kitchen table....much to my husband's dismay....muah hah hah! I should make him a deal: He finishes my kitchen backsplash and floor and I'll move back into my own space. Hmn. Wonder if he'll go for it. <br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-64185179818475989292011-04-05T08:00:00.000-05:002011-04-05T08:00:18.892-05:00They're in the Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3MSPuP7wxCYkd9sKZ6PfW2XbyIaOzNP0jhZAGCQa0ZUKC3VZN3MYGt9_f-qD1Uvnwfxd7Rwf0aNxItOMOzJnuYPuq3v7E2orhUZ1J0Xo3p9TU33FeAiFk7atyMURPGXM6n_0dcpeu6A/s1600/IMG_6570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3MSPuP7wxCYkd9sKZ6PfW2XbyIaOzNP0jhZAGCQa0ZUKC3VZN3MYGt9_f-qD1Uvnwfxd7Rwf0aNxItOMOzJnuYPuq3v7E2orhUZ1J0Xo3p9TU33FeAiFk7atyMURPGXM6n_0dcpeu6A/s640/IMG_6570.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>Remember all those<a href="http://hipposanddinosaurs.blogspot.com/2011/04/lovely-vintage-linens.html"> lovely vintage sheets</a> from my thrift store adventure the other day?? Well, I felt so lucky to find such treasures (and have so very many more in my vintage sheet stash) that I though I should share:) SO, you will find lovely little fat quarter bundles in my<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/katiesslingsnthings"> shop</a>. Didn't know I have shop?? It's true. I don't advertise it a whole lot but it's there and active so go ahead a take a look. You'll even find a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40514160/girls-vintage-apron-smock">sweet little apron </a>there...the last of that favorite fabric of mine...<br />
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Wondering what to do with all these lovely sheets?? Here are some great tutorials/ideas using just fat quarters to get you started:<br />
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<a href="http://vintagesheets.blogspot.com/2010/11/vintage-sheet-wrapped-wreath-tutorial.html">Vintage Sheet Wrapped Wreath </a><br />
<a href="http://www.sillypearl.com/2011/03/patchwork-pocket-tote-giveaway-on.html">Patchwork Pocket Tote Bag</a><br />
<a href="http://pinsandthimbles.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/how-to-make-a-vintage-sheet-quilt/">Vintage Sheet Quilt</a> -- So lovely!!<br />
<a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2011/01/vintage-sheet-projects.html">Swatch Portraits</a><br />
<a href="http://vintagesheets.blogspot.com/2010/08/vintage-sheet-lunch-bag-tutorial.html">Lunch Tote</a><br />
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I have some very sweet blues and pinks that will join these delicious yellows shortly. Keep checking back! <br />
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Hooray! Super simple. Super cheap. LOVE! All those bits and pieces in the back of the drawer are just that...bits and pieces: lids without rubber pieces, random little accessories, bigger water bottles. Who knows, I may keep my eye out for another small basket to house the rest of that little stuff. <br />
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I also scored some fabric. No matter the yardage, my thrift store just sells it all for $1.99 a piece. Well, the top two are just about a yard and the bottom piece is well over 3 yards! Yay!I think it will make a lovely backing to a baby girl's quilt...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I shortened my usual pattern for this one, but, it still has that nice, simple button enclosure in the back, which for some reason is always my favorite part. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7flAuc2_8iOulBkf-WfoOZTVf0ummmHnjghGyjTW2w52L9dsp-85LmU3mzJlJY9iLJNzjMTxpilUwkTSghNNer1Nl3uFJsmHW6RcsIi3kvPrpMlt_hX4sPkVyjqGUpG4wWt9qpb6-GLk/s1600/IMG_6488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7flAuc2_8iOulBkf-WfoOZTVf0ummmHnjghGyjTW2w52L9dsp-85LmU3mzJlJY9iLJNzjMTxpilUwkTSghNNer1Nl3uFJsmHW6RcsIi3kvPrpMlt_hX4sPkVyjqGUpG4wWt9qpb6-GLk/s640/IMG_6488.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZzi3qUR5C3qeNyktbfRrdGLakBrDcmQAnEfaEyV4_03yb7fSmQVFEV1RWvrh-Im8QNmM8UbdKI0uyp91mB8Ok05UXZRQRT0bYE30VJKbyvSQ19yLhJ1_BRqMjU0RrCYHgnjcMpkNHhg/s1600/IMG_6489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZzi3qUR5C3qeNyktbfRrdGLakBrDcmQAnEfaEyV4_03yb7fSmQVFEV1RWvrh-Im8QNmM8UbdKI0uyp91mB8Ok05UXZRQRT0bYE30VJKbyvSQ19yLhJ1_BRqMjU0RrCYHgnjcMpkNHhg/s640/IMG_6489.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />
And while I could have SWORN that I posted my daughter's apron that I made about a year ago, I'm not finding it ANYWHERE on this blog. So. Here is hers, using so sweet little doll fabric that I picked up at a garage sale a couple of years ago. <br />
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Baby, it's HOT outside! And since we're mega cheap-o...I mean, frugal...we refuse to turn on our AC for a little while longer. It's only MARCH for Pete's sake. Therefore, we are all rather warm at night. The fans are turning and trying to keep the room cool, but the little ones need some summer jammies.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You just gotta love the little man's bedhead:)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemuuZZdnaB5LZTXN3Rpxavs5ln3FewBDaadtEVcNSOuCNjCDB9lp4wHXrmLh9dYE6Mn4Pwnym55McEjfzLkjQXlGS1wR-UQXp2GVNkf_U8LE60uXCiZhu4tMl5Mv9A0q_8zjLGiH5e-E/s1600/IMG_6438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemuuZZdnaB5LZTXN3Rpxavs5ln3FewBDaadtEVcNSOuCNjCDB9lp4wHXrmLh9dYE6Mn4Pwnym55McEjfzLkjQXlGS1wR-UQXp2GVNkf_U8LE60uXCiZhu4tMl5Mv9A0q_8zjLGiH5e-E/s640/IMG_6438.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>Enter: vintage pillowcases. Yum:) One found at a thrift store (the yellow flowers) and the other was actually MINE when I was just a little girl. It was always my favorite because it had ruffles. I distinctly remember asking my mom for those sheets every time my bed got changed. And as I got older and I wasn't supposed to think ruffles were cool anymore, I STILL asked for them and made up excuses like, "they're nice and cool so I don't get hot," or, "the other ones give me life-threatening rashes," because I have always loved ruffles. Always, always. Which is why I think that I should have another girl. Too much fun. But I digress.<br />
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Pillowcase jammies. Just lovely.<br />
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I used two different tutorials for inspiration.<br />
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First, <a href="http://zeahrenaissance.blogspot.com/2007/06/step-by-steppillowcase-dress.html">this one</a>. This night gown is ridiculously easy. Perfect for any beginner, that's for sure. In fact, you probably don't even need the tutorial. I switched up the back a little to be sure the sleeves won't be falling down. <br />
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For the second I used <a href="http://gingercake.typepad.com/gingercake/2010/05/pillowcase-nightgowns-free-tutorial.html">this tutorial</a>, sort of. Just looking at her sweet little nightgowns made my heart go pitter patter. I basically just looked at her pattern and took a dress out of Emmie's closet to trace a pattern and went for it. I made the flutter sleeves into actual cap sleeves. LOVE them. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"NOW can I jump, mama??"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BYaQwtAnX70Ziifmn7UkJPHo_gAyGsZJsL_ye2NjK5tR8xHRc3xyp59phpq79oRHnCx3ic8xA8oGwxnIhS805CeoJifSXp0vQ3EhfqLaHyLJwZt_EmBsXs0tfDYVyPhLfb65xiy2WMs/s1600/IMG_6458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2BYaQwtAnX70Ziifmn7UkJPHo_gAyGsZJsL_ye2NjK5tR8xHRc3xyp59phpq79oRHnCx3ic8xA8oGwxnIhS805CeoJifSXp0vQ3EhfqLaHyLJwZt_EmBsXs0tfDYVyPhLfb65xiy2WMs/s640/IMG_6458.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />
Next on the list is something for little Kai....Anyone know of some fabulous summer jammies patterns for the little men in our lives??<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-61432736054619788352011-03-22T08:00:00.005-05:002011-03-22T08:48:26.593-05:00Felt Fun!! {felt board and figures}My kids love their felt board, so I just had to share.<br />
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Felt boards are incredibly easy and inexpensive to create. This particular one is a cork board that I rescued from my church dumpster when they were doing some spring cleaning. The frame is metal, so I removed it and spray painted it. Then I sprayed the cork board with spray adhesive, laid the felt down, stapled down the back and replaced the frame. This usually stays in their play room, but we're doing a little work in there right now, so I brought it downstairs for them to play with. <br />
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Now that my daughter is old enough to tell familiar stories (5 Little Monkeys, 3 Little Pigs, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, etc...) and make stories up this has become especially fun for her. We also plan to use this as a teaching tool for homeschooling this fall. We use it for our <a href="http://lds.org/hf/fhe/welcome/0,16785,4210-1,00.html">Family Home Evening</a> lessons as well. <br />
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First, here are the sites that I frequent to print out more stories and pieces:<br />
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<a href="http://www.preschoolprintables.com/felt/felt.shtml">Preschool Printables</a> -- they have 5 very familiar stories<br />
<a href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/type/felt_board.htm">DLTK</a> -- LOVE these...they have several stories, plus family pieces, farm pieces and others that can be adapted to more open-ended play<br />
<a href="http://www.childcareland.com/feltboard.html">Childcare Land- </a>No printables here, but some great ideas of activities that you can cut straight from felt.<br />
<a href="http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2007/11/flannel-board-stories.html">Chocolate on My Cranium</a> -- This is where I get all of my scriptural figures. Shes got the figures and the stories that go with them. <br />
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How do I make the figures?? For the scripture stories I print them directly onto transfer paper and then iron them to felt. This works wonders because most of the scripture stories print out on just one sheet of paper. But the other stories usually take several piece of paper to print them out and transfer paper can get expensive. So, I print them out on card stock and laminate them. Then I put a little piece of the hook side of Velcro on the back and voila! Super easy and super durable.<br />
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It took me a long time to figure out a good way to store them and I am finally pleased with our system. First, all the different sets are filed in regular manila file folders that I have taped along the sides to create pockets. Then I have them all on our office counter in a canvas file box (from W*Mart, about $13??. I also store all of their file folder games in there as well. <br />
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This is actually a counter on one random end of our eat-in kitchen where we do lots of art projects and where we will be doing homeschool this fall, so it has turned into a bit of an office space for us. <br />
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Anyway, I hope you find some useful links or tips in here. Flannel board stories and activities can keep my children occupied for a while and they can also be such a great learning tool. And when its so easy and inexpensive to put together, its a breeze to incorporate into their playthings. Have fun with it!! <br />
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Do you use a flannel board for your children?? Do you have any other sites that have great printable stories and activities?? I'd love to hear about them!! <br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-25797011246351754922011-03-18T08:00:00.010-05:002011-03-18T08:00:00.042-05:00Menu PlansDo you do a plan your meals a week or a month out?? This is a new thing for us, to have a week's worth of meals planned out before I go to the grocery store, and let me tell you, I am <i>loving</i> it. The only downfall for my family is that my husband's work schedule is fairly irregular. As an Air Force pilot, he has to fly a lot of nights. That may not be a big deal to many families, but when I'm only cooking for myself and my two very young children, I tend to not want to make a big meal, and since we don't know his schedule until the Friday before, it makes it difficult...BUT here's how I've conquered it. While I can't plan a whole month out (because I don't know his schedule--in fact, every week you can see the nights that he flies...) I do keep a month's menu plan in my Home Management binder (more on that later maybe?) so that I can constantly change things around. here's a picture of my current menu plan to give you an idea:<br />
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I currently have a lot of freezer meals planned to prepare for this baby's arrival. I basically just double the recipe and put half in the freezer. I do at least one freezer meal each week for the last 8 weeks of pregnancy, giving me at least 8 full meals for postpartum. These meals are always lifesavers. <br />
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Anyway, I don't have a fancy way of doing our menu plan. Basically, I go shopping every Tuesday. Therefore, I plan our next week's worth of meals sometime between Saturday and Monday. I typically only plan about 4-5 meals in a 7-day period because I have to be flexible. And also because we have to have a leftovers night, and sometimes we like to eat out.<br />
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So why do I love keeping a menu plan??<br />
<ul><li>We tend to get a much better variety in our meals</li>
<li>I'm finally trying my gigantic mound of "Recipes to Try"</li>
<li>We're eating less pizza</li>
<li>We're saving money by eating out a lot less</li>
<li>We're saving money by planning our meals around sales at our grocery store</li>
<li>Helps me avoid that last minute dinner rush that I find very stressful</li>
<li>Dinner tends to be ON TIME every night</li>
<li>I have all the ingredients on hand</li>
<li>Our meals tend to be healthier</li>
<li>I quite simply like to be organized:) </li>
</ul>The monthly menu plan sheet that I use is from <a href="http://organizedhome.com/">Organized Home</a>, and can be found <a href="http://organizedhome.com/sites/default/files/printable/notebook_food_menu_planner_monthly.pdf">here</a>.<br />
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Menu plans have always intimidated me, making me feel like I was tied down to this ONE plan with no other options and I've been very surprised at how liberating it has been. It frees up my time in the afternoons, not having to worry about what to make and it frees up a lot of brainpower throughout my weeks because I know it is already taken care of.<br />
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Anyway, I just thought I would share that with y'all in case any of you were looking for the motivation to just sit down and give it a shot. Let me know if you have any tips or tricks! I'm always open to ideas that make my life a little easier:) <br />
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What you'll need:<br />
<ul><li>scrap felt </li>
<li>needle and thread </li>
<li>batting </li>
<li>egg template</li>
</ul><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/50741634/Felt-Easter-Egg" style="display: block; font: 14px Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif; margin: 12px auto 6px; text-decoration: underline;" title="View Felt Easter Egg on Scribd">Felt Easter Egg</a> <object data="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf" height="600" id="doc_72821" name="doc_72821" style="outline: medium none;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="movie" value="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf"><param name="wmode" value="opaque"><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="FlashVars" value="document_id=50741634&access_key=key-e7ogu031q665v4t5tha&page=1&viewMode=list"><embed id="doc_72821" name="doc_72821" src="http://d1.scribdassets.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=50741634&access_key=key-e7ogu031q665v4t5tha&page=1&viewMode=list" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="600" width="400" wmode="opaque" bgcolor="#ffffff"></embed> </object><br />
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First, cut out 3 pieces of felt felt using the egg template.<br />
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Sew two of the pieces right sides together, sewing from marks a to b.<br />
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Open up the un-sewn side and place the third piece right side in and pin one of the openings completely and sew from points a to b. Then sew the other opening from points a to c.<br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(holding the other two sides out of the way in order to sew the opening closed)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sA2UwessljRtmUULd1sKcZvkRaibO37l1nO3OgVYk_rMPHH4PN1HE1rCQA9aJbQr3WrXMXk5PRxs8N3hJETmCeiG9OciBRGzT0cm5UflwH8DPyPuu2hVo3448ZGUvXshry2WRda-i3U/s1600/IMG_6122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sA2UwessljRtmUULd1sKcZvkRaibO37l1nO3OgVYk_rMPHH4PN1HE1rCQA9aJbQr3WrXMXk5PRxs8N3hJETmCeiG9OciBRGzT0cm5UflwH8DPyPuu2hVo3448ZGUvXshry2WRda-i3U/s640/IMG_6122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEize69TPZwghSozrypJFyaD0p26jodATw7NBEQTLSaRq4Z47HETkKQQAUO-RmqoAu3r4x-707RLsVM4UNtOVjmcMcyTBICjpPzJxX2PdAOIiMzA1ckeDj11I1PFhrH0L9uhmM5YhyuhFIU/s1600/IMG_6123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEize69TPZwghSozrypJFyaD0p26jodATw7NBEQTLSaRq4Z47HETkKQQAUO-RmqoAu3r4x-707RLsVM4UNtOVjmcMcyTBICjpPzJxX2PdAOIiMzA1ckeDj11I1PFhrH0L9uhmM5YhyuhFIU/s640/IMG_6123.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Clip all of the seams so as to make smooth rounded edges when the egg is flipped right side out.<br />
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Flip the egg right side out and slip stitch the opening closed. Then embroider!<br />
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I'll be stuffing these sweet little things in their Easter baskets this year. What will YOU be doing with yours?<br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-55060338053001806722011-03-14T08:55:00.007-05:002011-03-15T08:50:35.670-05:00Closet Organization {Before and After} This closet was a mess. Unless a closet is built for little ones, it is so hard NOT to waste a whole bunch of space. And with the prospect of the little guy moving into that room in the next couple of months, that space became prime real estate. I KNEW I could use it better. <br />
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So, with my design, and my husband's know-how, we created a perfectly use-able, organized space, with places for shoes, clothes, blankets, out-of-season clothes, the whole bit. Let me show you around.<br />
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My favorite thing is these bins. They are canvas and have a sturdy wire frame AND a handy little vinyl pocket to put a label so my kids (and my husband) know where everything goes. (Found them at The Container Store)<br />
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I simply took a picture of a few of the items that belong in that particular basket, re-sized them to the pocket size in Photoshop, added text with picnik.com and printed them on card stock. <br />
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The main goal here was to manage BOTH kids clothes in ONE closet. That was simply not happening with the way it was before. but this way, Kai has his own bar and a shelf (or two) for his shoes and maybe some clothes or toys. This arrangement added so much space that we actually can't even fill it all up yet! But I'm sure that will change.<br />
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One more look: <br />
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Hope you enjoyed the tour! Feeling inspired?? Motivated?? Go conquer a closet!! It feels marvelous! :) <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Monday:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/">Keeping it Simple-- Motivate Me Mondays</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip to my Lou-- Made by You Mondays</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sewcando.blogspot.com/">Sew Can Do-- Craftastic Monday </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftingreallyawesomefreethings.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T-- Making Monday Marvelous </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tuesday:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftedition.blogspot.com/">Sugar Bee-- Take a Look Tuesday </a></span><br />
<a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Today's Creative Blog-- Get Your Craft On!</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thecreativeitchboutique.blogspot.com/">Creative Itch-- Sew Cute Tuesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/">Tip Junkie-- Tip Me Tuesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wednesday:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/">Sew Much Ado-- We Did It Wednesday! </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/">Blue Cricket Designs-- Show and Tell</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts -- Whatever Goes Wednesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/">Show off Your Stuff -- Fireflies and Jellybeans </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Friday:</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com/">Simply Designing</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/">Kojo Friday Fun Finds </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/">Fingerprints on the Fridge-- Feature Yourself Friday </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/">Tatertots and Jello-- Weekend Wrap-up </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Weekend:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thegirlcreativepartyblog.blogspot.com/">The Girl Creative-- Just Something I Whipped Up</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming-- Sunday Showcase </a></span><br />
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w144/katielin317/signature2.jpg" />Katielin317http://www.blogger.com/profile/00420669042136819672noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176484489605386252.post-54046169521863963502011-03-08T07:59:00.000-06:002011-03-08T07:59:47.857-06:00Play Eats!Have you heard about the fun happening over at at <a href="http://lemoncadet.blogspot.com/">Project: Project</a>?? Beth is dedicating the next two weeks to tutorials and reviews about all things for the play kitchen! Yesterday she posted a fab tutorial for a shopping cart.<br />
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I'll be posting something super sweet next week so be sure to stay tuned into Play Eats at <a href="http://lemoncadet.blogspot.com/">Project: Project</a>. You really don't want to miss out:) <br />
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My husband convinced me that it would be fun to not know what we're having. Boy?? Girl?? We'll know in May I suppose. It is a bit fun waiting for the surprise, but my hands have been itching to make something for baby. That's when I found the <a href="http://homegrownhappy.blogspot.com/2009/10/babys-soft-book-of-colors.html">crazy quilted colors book tutorial</a>. <a href="http://emmmylizzzy.blogspot.com/">EmmmyLizzy</a> sent me there a week or so ago and I immediately got started. It feels so good to prepare something for baby....not to mention, it was a nice break from <a href="http://hipposanddinosaurs.blogspot.com/2011/02/stuff-is-happening.html">the quilts</a> I have been working tirelessly on.<br />
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A few notes about how I made mine:<br />
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...First, I added a page so I could include a few more colors...however, this also added to the bulk. If I were to make it again I would not sew batting onto every page. Instead, I would sew onto batting for one side of the page and then sew onto something like muslin for the other side. I think that would give the book the perfect weight.<br />
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...Second, the size of my individual pages were 8.5", 8.25", and 8". So basically, I had 4 individual 8" pages, 4 8.25" pages and then 2 8.5" pages, plus the front and back, which were also 8.5". Make sense?? So I would sew 2 8" pages together, side by side, then I would sew the other 2 8" pages together. Then I slapped those two 8" x 15.5" pages right sides together, sew them (leaving a small hole), turn them and edgestitch them. Once I had all three sizes sewn together, I stacked them and hand-sewed them together down the center (which was right down the middle of the yellow and white pages).<br />
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...Third, I use a nice heavy embroidery thread to sew the three pages together. I also had to use my thimble and needle-nose pliers because of the bulk, but it worked and I can't imagine it ever coming undone.<br />
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It was a fun little project and I was so glad to use up so of the scraps that I love dearly and hoard for such a project as this.<br />
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Back to those quilts I suppose. Can't wait to share them with you!! Just waiting on another shipment my cotton/linen blend from SewMamaSew...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing the love at some of the following:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Monday:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/">Making the World Cuter Mondays </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/">Keeping it Simple-- Motivate Me Mondays</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip to my Lou-- Made by You Mondays</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sewcando.blogspot.com/">Sew Can Do-- Craftastic Monday </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftingreallyawesomefreethings.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T-- Making Monday Marvelous </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tuesday:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftedition.blogspot.com/">Sugar Bee-- Take a Look Tuesday </a></span><br />
<a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Today's Creative Blog-- Get Your Craft On!</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thecreativeitchboutique.blogspot.com/">Creative Itch-- Sew Cute Tuesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/">Tip Junkie-- Tip Me Tuesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wednesday:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/">Sew Much Ado-- We Did It Wednesday! </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/">Blue Cricket Designs-- Show and Tell</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts -- Whatever Goes Wednesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/">Show off Your Stuff -- Fireflies and Jellybeans </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Friday:</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com/">Simply Designing</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/">Kojo Friday Fun Finds </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/">Fingerprints on the Fridge-- Feature Yourself Friday </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/">Tatertots and Jello-- Weekend Wrap-up </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Weekend:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thegirlcreativepartyblog.blogspot.com/">The Girl Creative-- Just Something I Whipped Up</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming-- Sunday Showcase </a></span><br />
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It;'s a huge hit for my son and we take it everywhere. So let's get started!! Hooray for boys!! <br />
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Here's what you'll need:<br />
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Felt: 10" x 19"<br />
2- 19" x 1/2" strips<br />
8- 3" x 1/2" strips<br />
Cotton fabric: 10" x 19"<br />
19" x 3.5"<br />
8" x 1.5"<br />
1.5" vecro<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">**Note: I made two of these at the same time, using two different colors of felt...don't be confused by theblue and the green:) **</span><br />
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1. First, you need to position and sew the train track to the felt. You'll be placing it on the top half of your felt piece. but not too close to the edge, you need room for a seam allowance!<br />
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2. Okay, now we need to make the train pockets. You'll need your 3.5" x 19" piece of fabric. Fold one of the long edges down 1/4" and press. Then fold it down again about a 1/2" and press. Then top stitch it. Then you'll align the long, raw edge of the 3.5" x 19" piece with the bottom of your large felt piece and sew it down along the sides and bottom. To make the pockets, find the center of your pocket panel and pin it. now measure out 3.5" pockets from the center and pin each one. (The two outer pockets will be slightly larger than 3.5" which allows for the seam.) Sew down these pockets. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Now take the 10" x 19" piece of fabric and place the soft side of the velcro right in the center and about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. Sew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. To make the tab that will keep the caddy together you'll need your 8" x 1.5" piece of fabric. Fold in one of the short ends about a 1/2" and press. Then fold it in half lengthwise and press. Open it and then fold it lengthwise again, but only to the center fold, and press, like in the picture below. Do this to both long sides and then fold once more on your original fold and press. This will give you a strip with no raw edges along the long sides and one of the short ends as well. Now edgestitch around all sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3Ku6UsUft-HugdYCkp_Wbnt4Tv7dAr7KexnOnSMl6DXjmC0CP-GLe8G3bE3qjXzOcBfrZiq8c_RZ_iJ29VQdKg9m_bu4YONkyb1DxPcAprlIXY5YWJonNBOcd6KZcxCJ_g8KLL6CQTo/s1600/IMG_4292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF3Ku6UsUft-HugdYCkp_Wbnt4Tv7dAr7KexnOnSMl6DXjmC0CP-GLe8G3bE3qjXzOcBfrZiq8c_RZ_iJ29VQdKg9m_bu4YONkyb1DxPcAprlIXY5YWJonNBOcd6KZcxCJ_g8KLL6CQTo/s640/IMG_4292.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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5. Now sew the rough side of the velcro to the strip, on the opposite end of the raw edge. It should look something like this:<br />
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6. Pin the velcro enclosure tab onto the felt panel, velcro side down, about a 1/3 of the way up from the bottom (so that it will align will the soft side of the velcro, which is on the fabric panel) being sure to leave 7" of the tab. the rest will hang over. See the picture below to get exactly what I'm talking about :) <br />
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7. Now, place and pin the fabric panel and felt panel right sides together. <br />
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</div>8. Sew all the way around, making sure you catch the enclosure tab and leave a 4" hole in the middle of one of the sides (either the top or the side opposite of the enclosure tab). Trim any excess fabric and clip the corners. <br />
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9. Turn the fabric right side out, press and edgestitch all the way around<br />
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You're Done!! Now fill that sweet little thing with trains and make a little man very happy!<br />
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</div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing the love at some of the following:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/">Making the World Cuter Mondays </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/">Keeping it Simple-- Motivate Me Mondays</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftingreallyawesomefreethings.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T-- Making Monday Marvelous </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tuesday:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftedition.blogspot.com/">Sugar Bee-- Take a Look Tuesday </a></span><br />
<a href="http://todayscreativeblog.net/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Today's Creative Blog-- Get Your Craft On!</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thecreativeitchboutique.blogspot.com/">Creative Itch-- Sew Cute Tuesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/">Tip Junkie-- Tip Me Tuesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wednesday:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/">Blue Cricket Designs-- Show and Tell</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/">Someday Crafts -- Whatever Goes Wednesday</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/">Show off Your Stuff -- Fireflies and Jellybeans </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/">Tatertots and Jello-- Weekend Wrap-up </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Weekend:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://thegirlcreativepartyblog.blogspot.com/">The Girl Creative-- Just Something I Whipped Up</a></span><br />
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So, needless to say, not much other crafting has been happening. However, I do have a rather fun tutorial for you in celebration of Boy Month over at <a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/">Made</a> and <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/">Made by Rae</a>. Stay tuned!!<br />
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