I love any reason to sew – especially when children and fundraisers are involved. The boys’ school has an auction every spring and each class makes a class project. They are always so adorable! Last year I made this and it’s still a favorite. Sadly, my friend Barb is the happy owner. Guess I shouldContinue reading “Two For Tee Pee”
Author Archives: Patty Murphy
Warm Hands
I was standing outside in the carpool line one of the few very cold mornings this year and my hands were really cold! I immediately came home and made these little rice filled hand warmers. So cute and awesome and I couldn’t wait to use them! The next morning I put the hand warmers intoContinue reading “Warm Hands”
I’ve Got it Covered
My best friend’s daughter goes to a private school here in town. In the first grade the children are presented with a prayer book. Now, my Marnie is pretty fabulous and can do a lot of things. Sewing is not one of them. She called me and asked if I’d make the cover. She sentContinue reading “I’ve Got it Covered”
Seven Quilts for Seven Souls
Last April I was commissioned to make seven quilts. Yes, you read that correctly, seven quilts. I won’t bore you with all the details of submitting designs and the outrageous quantity of Woven Fusible I used but I will say that I did enjoy the work. Mrs. M had specific ideas about what she wanted.Continue reading “Seven Quilts for Seven Souls”
Lil’ Slugger
I recently finished this quilt. I made it using my All Squared Up pattern but I started with smaller squares since this is a baby quilt. The gal I made it for had me cut up her bridesmaid’s dress to put in the quilt. It’s for her nephew. Is that a great idea or what?Continue reading “Lil’ Slugger”
Dressing Up
I needed to take a break from the seven commission quilts I’m making (more on that later) and decided to make a skirt. The pattern is from my from my friend Mary’s book, Little Girls, Big Style. This book is a must have for anyone that wants to make a boutique wardrobe for little girls.Continue reading “Dressing Up”
Sugar and Spice
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what little girls are made of. It’s so true and I’m thrilled that this quit is going to one of the sweetest little girls ever. I finished the quilt for Ava and I love it! So does she, and more importantly, her mom. I finished quilting and bindingContinue reading “Sugar and Spice”
I Love Making Quilts
I love making quilts. I recently made a t-shirt quilt as a surprise from a mother to her son. Her son is eleven and the family moved rather unexpectedly. Rory has played a lot of youth baseball and Donna kept his jerseys through the years. I added a few details from the shirts on theContinue reading “I Love Making Quilts”
Makin’ Headway
Little Mister is with my parents for the week. He calls it Camp Mimi and Papa. I call it a much needed reprieve, though truth be told I miss him terribly and am ready for him to come home. I have one more day to be productive. I made certain the house was mostly cleanContinue reading “Makin’ Headway”
You’re Safe with Kaffe
I was browsing quilters blogs and websites one recent evening and kept seeing a pattern that I have loved for ages. It’s kind of haunted me. I showed it to husband and he actually liked it! Surprising for me since husband openly admits he doesn’t care for a lot of my quilts. He likes veryContinue reading “You’re Safe with Kaffe”