Scrap Tote

It's been awhile. I've been enjoying the Summer weather and recovering from all the graduation parties.
This is a scrap tote. I bought the pattern from a local quilt shop. She sells 5oz bags of scraps to make these. It takes another 1/2 yard of fabric for the lining. There are several combo options. This was my first one.
I have one more kit to put together.

Getting ready to go on vacation soon, so it will be a bit before another post.

Favorite Friday Blog Finds

Lynn at My Weblog posted this great bag tutorial. On my next day off...Ü

Graduation 2009

Lizzy with her boyfriend Rylan, just after graduation. What a big day for the kids and parents.

All three of my kids-Emmye, Lizzy and Edmond. Edmond is only home for the Summer, then planning to move back out West.

Not only did she graduate today, but she is also celebrating her 18th birthday! Congrats baby! We are so proud of you!

Favorite Friday Blog Finds

Moda Bake Shop did it again with this Princess and the Pea, little girl quilt. I don't know that I'd tackle the ruffle, but love the pattern.

This little boy tie bib is so cute.

Somehow, I can't get enough of the little zippy bags for coins, makeup, etc. I found a link to Florence's zippy bag here.

Sew Mama Sew! is doing a month about the sewing machine with a free give away. There is a whole post about sewing machine feet and their uses! I've so been looking for something like this.

Baby shoes! Cute Kimono Baby shoes by Aimee Larsen. Free pattern and instructions here.

Spring

I saw my friend, Jean, the other day. She said "Marcia, you must be busy..." (because I hadn't been posting) Well, yes. Things have been a little busy around here, with my son just getting home from school for the Summer, and my youngest graduating from high school. We had a big party last week for her.

She really wanted a cake with Barney (whom she loved so much as a little girl) on it with a graduation hat. She will turn 18 on this Sunday, as she walks across the stage to recieve her official diploma. It's a very exciting time around here right now.

Only time for a little knitting. I did have the quilt top I just finished professionally quilted. It just needs a binding. Next week I'm off for 8 days so there should be some sewing going on around here! I have been spending a little time on the computer and do have so Friday Blog Finds on the way. Hope everyone is out there enjoying some warm weather.

Favorite Friday Blog Find

Love this tote tutorial. Amandajean did this for Moda Bakeshop.

This knitted, cabled baby vest is so cute. It would look great in cotton.

It's all about cupcakes

I recently made this above cupcake knitted hat for a co-worker. She is going to have a granddaughter. Her grandson loves cupcakes, so she is putting a cupcake gift bag together for him to give his new sister when she arrives. After I did the hat, I found some great cupcake fabric and made

some cupcake burp cloths and a cupcake bib.

I couldn't resist doing a little cupcake onsie as well. I have a few months yet...any other cup cake ideas out there? I bet her grandma calls her "cupcake" as a nic name when she gets here.

Lolly Chops recently did a weeks worth of posting about cupcakes. You should stop in and take a peak at her stuff.