New Sunglasses Case...

I won a giveaway!!! 

 

  This cute package came in the mail today from Jody at  

jodyjean.blogspot.com 

Check out Jody's blog it is full of quilty and crafty fun!!

  

 Jody's creative blog was a part of Sew Mamma Sew! giveaway day.  

I really enjoyed discovering new blogs and visiting all the talented and 

generous bloggers out there. 

 

The chickens were pretty excited too. 

They kept pecking at the envelope!

Thank you Jody!  

I love the Sunglasses case and

 they fit perfectly!!

Cherilyn

Upcycled Ruffle Tote...

I love taking something old and making it new and cute!

My Farmer got this bag at a conference.  He said I could have it!

 Yay!!! 

It's large and roomy with long handles.  

Perfect for a Church bag! 

Now to Upcycle  it.  

I found the cute gray and yellow fabric on clearance!

Whoo Hoo!

I love a good sale!

The solid yellow was from my stash.

And I picked up some black ribbon to coordinate.

I cut out 6 inch wide strips and 2 for each ruffle.  

Then I did a fast gather on the top. It was so fun, fast and easy. 

I also hemmed the bottom of the ruffle.  

And drew lines on my bag so that my ruffles would be straight. 

Then I sewed the ribbon on the long handles.  

I lucked out...the ribbon was the perfect width! 

Then I sewed the ribbon on the top of the first ruffle to hide the gathers.  

Next I took the solid yellow and made a really big fabric flower.  

 

This would be a super cute Mother's Day or Teacher Gift!

Cherilyn
Linky Parties: 
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/05/07/made-by-you-monday-99/
http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/
http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/
http://www.sewcando.com/
http://conniekresin.blogspot.com/2012/05/linky-party-tuesday-13.html
http://www.theivycottageblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/cowgirl-up-link-party-14.html

http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2012/05/too-cute-tuesday-linky-par-tay-83.html

http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/05/riverton-housewives-round-up-16.html

http://stringtownhome.blogspot.com/

http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/

A Quilt for Grandma...

I love scrappy quilts.

I especially love getting scrap fabrics from family. 

The colors and textures of the fabric remind me of that person they even smell like their homes.

 

I was thrilled when my Mother in law called and said that she was cleaning out her sewing room and asked if I wanted some scraps. 

 

Yes! Yes! Yes! 

I was so excited! 

 When I pulled out the scraps I was amazed at how well they all went together. 

 

They were all lovely reds, greens, tans, golds, and creams.

A few years ago she gave me red quilt binding that matched the fabrics perfectly. 

I decided to make a Square Dance Quilt for her Birthday. 

It has been so much fun to work on. I machine quilted in the ditch and in the boarders then hand stitched with pearl cotton in the blocks. 

My kids said the quilt looks like Grandma's house. 

Happy Birthday Grandma! 

 Cherilyn
Linky  Parties:
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/
http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2012/05/07/made-by-you-monday-99/
http://www.sewcando.com/
http://www.simpleasthatblog.com/
http://conniekresin.blogspot.com/2012/05/linky-party-tuesday-13.html
http://www.theivycottageblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/cowgirl-up-link-party-14.html
http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/05/riverton-housewives-round-up-16.html 
http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/