Fabric Haul!

I recently went to Jo-Ann's Fabric store and as I was browsing all the fabric, I was stopped by some of the cutest patterns in the fabric bundles (fat quarter) area. And, it was on sale! Of course I had to snag a couple for future projects. As they are fat quarters, they are a good size for bibs - something I hope to soon make for a teething and drooly baby.

The fat quarter fabric bundles:

The first bundle I saw was the the light flannel, which is soft to the touch and perfect for absorbing baby drool.

Next I saw the kitty patterns and thought the matching vivid colors and adorable patterns were too good to pass up.

The last bundle I saw caught my eye because of it's varied patterns that are beautiful and bold.

This is my favorite pattern in that bundle.  Almost has that free hand drawing style.

I can't wait to use these fabrics for bibs and other small sewing projects. Until next time!

Summer placemats tutorial

It's summer and my kids love the seasonal fruits: strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and watermelon! Since I know some messy eaters (truth be told, I am one of them), I decided to make my own placemats that matches the season and most importantly, be easy to clean.  I realized that I could repurpose a vinyl tablecloth to create placemats. Vinyl is easy to wipe down and is flexible enough to bend and roll up. After sewing one placemat, I went ahead and created three more for the rest of my family:

I love the print of these placemats, and they are very functional - we are using them everyday.

Interested in making some too?