Finding Pins and Needles

Lately I've been inspired by basic 9-patch blocks and the endless possibilities they hold. Although I usually design my quilts in Adobe Illustrator, sometimes it's fun to be hands on. Thus, the creation of my quilt blocks... literal blocks . Materials: Sharpies Wooden Cubes  (they cost a whopping $2) Design: Nine patch blocks are comprised of nine units, laid out in three rows of three patches. Put together, you can make plenty of traditional block designs, or you can go with something more contemporary. Simply color the design with a Sharpie marker onto the sides of the wooden cubes. There are plenty of other design options for your cube's sides besides the ones above,  get creative and start designing your own quilt! Happy Quilting!

Even though I don't have a baby baby, just a toddler and preschooler, I am fascinated with baby things. Here is my first and not so perfect attempt at soft baby toys. I used a tutorial and used Michael Miller's First Sight series. I sewed the baby ring , the baby block , and the ribbon ball . The fabric is really important to me. I think that is the main draw of sewing for me in particular, besides being cheap that is. I'm a graphic designer at heart and am very inspired by beautiful patterns. Oh, don't forget to add bells inside with the fiber-fill. These toys were definitely a learning experience, I made a lot of mistakes with the ring especially. But onward I trudge!