A Mini Wedding Art Quilt for a Wonderful Niece #1 of 2

I have promised a small mini art quilt for a wonderful niece since, I don’t know, sometime last year!  Well, she got married this February. So, I thought I should try to finish one soon. I want them to be perfect. There are a few mistakes, er changes, but, as I’ve been told, the imperfections are what make these mini art quilts unique. Still, it’s hard for me to go outside the box. If only I did that, all of my mini art quilts would be finished much sooner.

Anyway, here is one of them. (I made her two since she was so patient.) I’ll show the other one next week.

She received them last week; so it’s safe to show them here now.

 What I used to make this 15” x 11.5” mini art quilt:

* Laser printed transparency sheet with picture pulled from the computer.

* Three different types of home dec cotton fabric

* Moire fabric (with a wavy watered appearance), for the birds, flower, and hearts

* Same home dec cotton fabric for the butterflies

* Sizzix butterfly die

* Peltex batting sandwiched between  the fabric to help make the mini art quilt stiff

* Buttons

* Heat set heart gems

* Crystals for the birds eyes

I frayed the edges of the frame and used colorful decorative thread. I sewed around the appliqués using the appliqué stitch.

Another Mini Art Quilt Using a Printer Transfer Technique

I must admit, I’m not as artistic as some people. It’s very hard for me to go “outside the box.” I want everything to be even, not skewed, but straight and even. Well, I went outside the box when I made this small art quilt for my brother for his birthday.

I used the same transfer technique as I did in my previous post “Small Transfer Art Quilt for a Wonderful Doctor,” posted April 7, 2014, using the transfer technique with a laser printer.

I really hoped he liked it.

Sewing Gifts: Wristlet Zippered Pouch, Travel Tissue Holder, Sachets Filled With Lavender

There is a wonderful person at the front desk of one of the Y's I attend. She is a shy, but always helpful, pleasant person. She never seems to give anyone any attitude. She seems to be always in a good mood. So I wanted to say "Thanks" by giving her these little gifts I made. Thank you Erin.

The fabric used is 100% cotton for the main outside, while the lining and hearts are made with cotton flannel.

The wristlet zippered pouch is around 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" I quilted only the pouch using batting in-between the cotton flannel lining and main cotton fabric. I also used a 7" zipper.

The handle for the zippered pouch is cut about 3 1/2" wide (can't see the picture of the handle)

The travel tissue holder holds standard Kleenix Travel Tissues. It's overlapped so that it says closed.

The two sachets are made using main cotton fabric stuffed with dried lavender, while the appliquéd hearts are made using cotton flannel.

I used Sizzix die # 655776 to cut the sachets. For the hearts on the sachet, I used Sizzix die #656334.

I took many pics of how I made each of them, but there are numerous sites to find instructions for the quilted pouch and travel tissue holder.

Diaper/Wipes Case with Link to Tutorial

I made this diaper/wipes case using denim and home dec cotton fabric. I've been making these for a few years now for gifts. I also made a diaper bag/purse to go with it--my own design--but I never took any pics of it. I'll ask my daughter to take a few pics for me so I can post it another time.

Here again, the Angel Rose appliqué is stitched using my sewing machine.  The Rose Angel appliqué  is of my dear beloved Mom dressed as an angel at her older sister's First Holy Communion.

I printed the Rose Angel pic using the June Tailor Sew-In Inkjet Computer Printer Fabric, then applying two coats of Mod  Podge that dries clear. 

Anyway, the tutorial for making the diaper/wipes case came from a website owned by Jan Andrea. Even though I've been making these for a few years now, I couldn't remember where to find the tutorial to link to. After much searching, I finally found her site!  I've bookmarked and wrote down her URL, so I can go to it again, since Jan has a lot of Baby Crafts! 

Since I've yet to write any tutorials for my own projects on this blog, I did want to have a link to Jan's tutorial for this project. Her tutorial may be a few years old, but I found it to be one of the best ones out there to make this diaper/wipes case. Jan's instructions are very clear with lots of pictures! Tutorials that have no pics "go in one eye and out the other."

If you have a chance, please take the time to navigate through her website, and be sure to read Jan Andrea's "About Me." She sounds like one extraordinary and busy woman!

Here is her fabulous tutorial:

http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/dipecase.html

Baby Boy Ensemble with Hot/Cold Packs

I know I make a lot of these, but there are so many new mommys out there, and these are quick and easy to make. I love the cotton material. I purchased it at Jo-Anns. These were made for my husband's cousin and his wife.

Appliqued Onsie - Burp Cloth - Bib - Pants

Closer look at the applique

Hot/Cold Packs - Flax seed is used inside muslim, then outside cover is removable for washing

Everything is tied and ready to go

Another Baby Ensemble

Here is another ensemble I made for another little baby.  Everything is made using cotton fabric, except for the bib and burp cloths. The solid color side is made using flannel.

Baby boy or girl ensemble

Gerber cotton onesie with appliqué 

Flannel and cotton burp cloth

Burp cloth - another view

Burp cloth - opened

Burp cloth - up close

Cotton pants

Cotton bib - flannel on other side