Category Archives: Gift ideas

Make a Strip Quilt with Appliqued Name

January 10, 2017Gift ideas, Quilts, Sewinggift idea, how to add an applique to quilt, how to make a strip quilt, make a strip quilt with your school colors, quilting, sewing a strip quilt, strip quilt, strip quilt with appliqued nameRita

A few days ago, I showed you a Plaid Flannel Quilt that my daughter made. Today I want to show you how to Make a Strip Quilt with Appliqued Name! Continue reading →

Open Wide Bag and Flower Pin Cushion

January 6, 2017Crafts, Gift ideas, Sewingbed spring pin cushion, flower pin cushion, flower pin cushion made with old bed spring, gift ideas, old bed spring, open wide bag, open wide bag pattern, zippered bag, zippered pouchRita

For Christmas, my friend Kathy, gave me a darling Open Wide Bag and Flower Pin Cushion!

They are both handmade and they are both adorable! Continue reading →

Sew Together Bag

July 27, 2016Gift ideas, Sewinggift idea, organization bag, sew demented, sew together bag, sew together bag tutorial, sewing, sewing gift ideaRita

Today I have a fun Sew Together Bag that I want to show you!

I ordered this pattern several months ago and I have even had the fabric for awhile, but have just not taken the time to sew it together until now…but now I am kind of hooked on making these darling bags and have made two of them and have the supplies to make several more! I am a little bit crazy like that! :)

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Sassy Little Apron

July 11, 2016Gift ideas, Patterns, Sewingapron pattern from cabbage rose, cabbage rose pattern, cute apron pattern, easy apron pattern, easy sewing project, sassy little apron, sassy little apron pattern, sewing, sewing gift idea, vintage apron, vintage fabricRita

On our recent trip to Waco, Texas, I found a darling little quilt shop that I visited, called “Simply Fabrics”. I found this cute “Sassy Little Apron” pattern and decided that I “needed it”. It is an easy to sew pattern and it has a very flattering fit! Continue reading →

Fireworks & Parade Fun Bags

July 1, 2016Gift ideas, Patrotic, Printablesbag toppers, fireworks and parade fun bags, fireworks show bag topper, free printable bag toppers, fun for kids, fun gift idea for kids, parade pack bag topper, patriotic bag toppers, printable bag toppersRita

It is the time of year for parades and fireworks, so I decided to make some “Fireworks & Parade Fun Bags! I first saw this idea at eighteen 25 and thought what a fun idea. I love watching parades and fireworks, but it seems like the wait time is long for the little ones. I thought it would be fun to make some little bags with some goodies in them just in time for the 4th of July! These are perfect for filling with your favorite treats and little toys!I put licorice, candies, poppers, bubbles, and snaps in this bag, but you can fill with whatever treats your family likes!

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Printable Thank You Tags

April 24, 2016Gift ideas, Printablesgift tags, printable tags, printable thank you gift tags, printable thank you tags, tags, thank you tags, thanks a bunch, Thanks tagsRita

I am always in need of thank you tags, so I decided that it was time to create some new ones! :)

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Bloom Pillows

February 22, 2016Gift ideas, Quilts, Sewing#bloom pillows, #bloom quilt, appliqued flower pillows, appliqued pillows, appliqued quilt blocks, birthday gift idea, gift ideas, Lori Holt, sew along by Lori Holt, sewingRita

I have a couple of good friends that had birthdays recently, so I thought it would be fun to make them a set of Bloom Pillows!

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Valentine Donut Tags

January 15, 2016Gift ideas, Printables, Valentinesdonut tags, fold-over bag topper, free printable tags, free printable Valentine donut tags, printable donut tags, printable tags, printable Valentine tags, printables, Valentine Donut Tags, Valentine gift idea, Valentines, valentines bag topperRita

Today I have some fun little Valentine Donut Tags! These could be used for Valentines Day or for any day that you want to do something a little bit special for those that you love! Continue reading →

Project Bag

January 13, 2016Gift ideas, Sewingbag to carry projects in, beatle bag, gift idea, project bag, quilted project bag, sewing, sewing bag, sewing projectRita

For Christmas, my dear friend Kathy, gave me this darling Project Bag! I absolutely love it! I love the colors and I love that she made it for me! She knows me well! :) Continue reading →

Wool Pincushions

January 6, 2016Crafts, Gift ideas, Sewingappliqued wool pincushions, Cottage Creek Quilts, Cottage Creek Quilts pattern, gift ideas, pattern for wool pincushions, pincushions, sewing, The Christmas Goose Quilt Shop, wool pincushionsRita

For Christmas, I made several Wool Pincushions! These were pretty fun to make and I love the look of the wool applique! Continue reading →