New fabric bundles, available

Lots of new fabric bundles just listed

love these owls and whales from Ann Kelle Urban zoology

I was waiting on one last fabric to arrive before I could post this, but now I can say the WHOLE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!


Cat in the hat bundle, has been such a great seller..Get these adorable fabrics before there gone!


Floral and Fauna bundle of all in stock fabrics. Most of these fabrics are on sale, so even better price!


I'm in love with these Square dance fabricc from Little folks. I can't wait to make a tunic out of these..


don't forget about the NEW Sanctuary line in FQ bundles of each colorway...

Fabric covered Moleskins tutorial

As soon as my cousin (who has a awesome blog, orangepeelbaby) gave me this cute notebook last Christmas, I spent the whole year wondering how she made it...I finally got the scoops and besides being so easy and fast, it is totally adorable and makes the best little gift..(or keep for yourself, I stole all my sisters ones and have like 4, there so great)



MATERIALS NEEDED:
Moleskine journals- I recommend getting the kraft brown covered ones, the other colors might show through the fabric, they sell them in packs of 3. (I found mine at Boarders and Amazon also carries them)

3 scraps of fabric you love (key to making these look so cute) measuring at least 11" x 9"

double sided fusible webbing, approximately same amount of you have in fabric (I used wonder under because I had it, but there are many kinds. got mine at jo-anns)

iron, ironing board

Here's what you do, you could probably figure it out but just in case...

How to make:
1. Cut a piece of the fusible webbing slightly larger than the size of your journal when opened and completely flat.

2. Iron on webbing to your scrap fabric's wrong side, following the package instructions.

3. When cooled, peel the paper backing off the webbing. ( I like to use a needle or pin and sore this area, it makes it easier to remove.

4. Center the journal on fabric's wrong side, making sure you have it centered within the area covered by the fusible webbing. Close the journal, keeping the fabric folded around it.

5. With your iron, hold the journal in your hand, spine up, and carefully iron the spine area to gently adhere the fusible webbing first.

6. Once you feel it's set, open the journal, cover facing up, and in small sections, begin adhere the fusible webbing to the journal cover. You will see it start to adhere. Allow to cool slightly.

7. Trim the fabric completely flush with the edges of the journal cover all around, then iron the corners and edges of your journal again to be sure all are fused together.


I'm really into leaving the selvage on things, which I think looks great on this book...so pop in some good music and have fun making this notebooks...

Quilt in a Bag, CAT IN THE HAT

I love, love, love the NEW Cat in the Hat fabric, I have had it in stock for a few months now...It has been so popular and every time I cut a order of it I am always wanting to make a baby blanket... So I finally did!

I love this pattern from Moda but first saw it on Oh Fransson's blog. I loved the fabric she used for her baby quilt, and was planning to do one along the same color lines. But when I finally decided to make this quilt I wanted a pattern that was fast and easy...Which is why I choose this one..


It is so easy and fast I really finished in a weekend, faster if you don't have a little 2 yd old wanting to always be in your lap, while your sewing..

This is why I choose this pattern for my FIRST ever QUILT IN BAG KIT Included in this kit is everything but the batting.


Finished quilt measures 33x40



This kit includes:

38 PRE-CUT charm pack squares of all the fabric I have in stock
white kona cotton for sashing
black kona cotton for binding
1 and 1/4 backing (THIS IS YOUR CHOICE OF WHICH cat in the hat PRINT YOU WOULD LIKE, subject to availability.) I used titles in black and white.


You provide your own batting:
37 x 44
pattern not included but FREE to download, HERE.

What else can I say about this pattern, besides being so EASY and FAST....Want a great quilt in a weekend, buy this QUILT KIT and have fun sewing a bright and fun quilt, any baby would love...

Oreo Chocolate Truffles tutorial

SIDE NOTE: This is a super quick post I wanted to get up in case any of you wanted to make these for goodies giving..they are so quick and easy and oh so yummie! since this post was put together rather quick, my pictures areN'T edited and lighting in my house was gloomy today.. But I think you get the idea... Enjoy and try not to eat these all yourself, they are just that GOOD!

RECIPE:
1 18-0z package cookies oreo's (I guess any other cookie would work as well)
1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
1 12 oz package semi sweet chocolate chips
1 tbs shortening
any topping (optional)


(don't mind the butter in this pic, I thought I could use it since I ran out of shortening but NO it doesn't work...DONT try it! it makes your choco hard like a rock, who would of known....)


You want to crumble the whole package of cookies, the whole cookie even the filling, a food process works great for this..


it should look likes this when its done.. I then put it in my mixer to mix with the soft cream cheese.


You want to mix it very well, something like this.


Now your ready to roll into 1 inch balls.


I placed them on a wax paper pan. I then melted my chocolate and dipped my balls, this is a bit messy but you can lick your fingers for clean up....heheh I did!

For a topping I crushed up some candy canes and sprinkled on top while the choco was drying.



It was a very ambitious day of baking I also made chocolate, Carmel covered prestles and a islandl favorite baked chex mix snack.. all so very yummie!


Enjoy your holiday baking and hopefully you can try this new reciepe like I did...I think it's a keeper!

Gift Certificats NOW available

Buy that friend who is just as much a fabricohalic as you are a great Christmas present this year. Or even better tell your wonderful Husband to buy this for YOu!!!


Just listed for all you last min shoppers, are gift certificates to be used on anything in my shop.I currently have listed predetermined amounts of $25, $50 and $100 but I can make any amount available just contact me through etsy..

Please read through all info on listing prior to purchasing.

Deadline for Holiday outfits is 12/14/2010

Don't forget to get your oder in for these adorable holiday kids wear by Tuesday the 14..the deadline is quickly approaching...




Some items are READY TO SHIP so check out that section...

Early Christmas present to ME...

Guess what was at my door? I am so excited I am off to create.....

Another way to win Sanctuary fabric

Remember I told you that there were 2 ways to win this awesome new line from Patty Young, well here you go...

Head on over to over to Craft O Maniac to enter for your 2ND chance to win... Jen also has a great blog that shares tons of ideas for crafting and great link parties where you can get inspired for that right project...

Don't forget to enter on over at Lemon Tree Creations, either for your first change to win.

NEW Patty Young fabric "Sanctuary" and giveaway

Patty Young's new fabric line "Sanctuary" is going to be AWESOME!!!! I am so excited for the arrival of the WHOLE collection sometime this week....

There are two different color palette's to choose from WARM


AND COOL...

I can't decide which one I like more....hmm lucky for me I don't have too...But you do!


I will be having 2 chances to win a FAT QUARTER BUNDLE your CHOICE of either warm or cool palette, the first giveaway begins today (12-6) and the next starts tomorrow..

My first one is with Erin over at Lemon Tree Creations, this blog is so great, they have tons of tutorials on DIY projects and are now slowly staring to do simple first time sewer projects.

Erin's first one is a fabric diaper changing pad...I have to say she did a great job for this being her first sewing adventure...

She has done a tutorial on it, so you can get that while your there entering for the giveaway..

Tomorrow you can head on over to Craft O Maniac to enter for your 2nd chance to win... Jen also has a great blog that shares tons of ideas for crafting and great link parties where you can get inspired for that right project...

So don't forget your 2 chances to win this awesome fabric, just in time for Christmas...It can be your Christmas present to yourself...

link party

I'm just getting into these link party things, and have to admit it's kinda addicting.. and so easy to link your item up..My latest one was over on Craftomaniac's blog I linked up my super easy fabric coasters... This is such a great project and seriously can be done in 1 hour...

Back to Craftomaniac, check out her blog...she has some great tutorials and ideas.. I will also be doing a giveaway with her on Tuesday, so watch out for that....

REady to ship items, just in time for Christmas

Christmas is right around the corner, and I know alot of us are still trying to get our Christmas shopping done...(me included) Well look no further, I have just updated my shop with ready to ship items from baby blankets, Christmas tops for the little ones and dresses.. Most will ship same or next day, so head on over and see if you can make your Christmas list a little shorter..

Also I am so excited for the First of the Year and the NEW toddler blanket that I will be debuting.. Can't wait to show you all...

Easy and fast fabric coaster tutorial

These fabric coasters are so easy and fast and great to use up those scrapes of fabric you have building up.. I did this tutorial back at Halloween, but these would look great in any fabric and great to assessorize your home during the holidays..



choose which one for your back piece, and set aside, do not iron this piece.





















Enjoy these great coaster, they make excellent gifts as well...