Shower Redo

 We removed the sliding door in our shower yesterday. 

I made a shower curtain and love the change it made.

 I used three different fabrics, piecing them in different widths
to make a long piece.  Then I cut it into two parts horizontally.
I used directions from this site.

The curtains don't match the wall color too well, but I loved the fabric.
I think I see a paint brush in my future.

Memory Game

This project didn't require much sewing, but it was lots of fun to make.  It's a memory game like the ones you can buy, only this one is personalized.

I bought these wooden pieces.  They are about the size of playing cards.  I had 24 cards.

When I was in visiting, I took lots of pictures of Caden's favorite things.  I printed out two copies of each.  Then I cut them just a little smaller than the cards.

Using Mod Podge, I glued the pictures onto the cards.  Then I put three coats of Mod Podge over the pictures to fasten them down securely.  I also cut scrapbook paper to fit on the back and used the same Mod Podge procedure.

Finally, I sprayed the cards with an acrylic sealer so they wouldn't get sticky.

Then I made a bag to keep the cards in, along with some little directions.

Felt Name Books

I saw this idea here and had so much fun making these books for the little girls.

I thought a long time about how to put the pages of the book together.  When I talked to my aunt about it, (she's the one who taught me to sew,) she suggested sewing it together with a blanket stitch.  So glad I took her advice.  I just marked each page where the stitch would go and then used heavy embroidery thread, doubled.

Car Cozy

This is a portable car cozy.  Love the fabric from Riley Blake.

I found these car buttons at Joann Fabric.

I attached the button with a hair elastic.  I'm not sure it is sturdy enough, but we'll see.

Inside the car cozy is a road and "garage" space for six cars.

Since this was for Caden, I put in six cars that Zach used to play with.  Caden has lots of other cars, but it was cute that he only wanted "Daddy's" cars in the little pockets when we played with it.

Sister outfits +1

 Another Christmas sewing project was matching clothes for Zara, Claire, and Zara's doll, Bowie.

The dress on top is for Baby Claire;  below is Zara's twirly skirt.

And finally, a twirly skirt for Bowie.

Zara's artwork pillow

The Christmas gifts have been delivered.  Yeah.

I traced some of Zara's artwork...

transferred it to fabric....

embroidered it, and then made it into a pillow.  I love the fabric border.

Added this bit of fun to the back of the pillow.  Also put in my first-ever invisible zipper!

Church Bag #4

 I think this is my favorite bag so far.  Love the fabric!

Put the quilted pocket on the front this time.