Fairfield Pillow Fight

This month as part of our manufacturer challenge for Designer Crafts Connection we are having a Pillow Fight sponsored by Fairfield World.

See below for a coupon code! 

I love to sew and I have been doing more lately than I have in the past couple of years. I had forgotten how much I missed it! We have been redoing the spare/guest bedroom and are almost to the end of the road, thank goodness! I wanted to add a little more color to the bed linens so pillows was the perfect answer.

We have beautiful gray walls in the room, with neutral bed covers. I am so in love with the color teal so I wanted to bring it into the room. I had a couple of throw pillows, great big ones and a little bitty long one. I needed something to bridge the gap. I made these two with the Soft Touch Pillow 10x10. My fabric is from ADORNit and JoAnns.

My trim is from Decorative Trimmings- because nothing is complete without some ribbon! We all know I love ric-rac and I really love it on pillows.

Be sure to hop through the webring- you can use the arrows under the Designer Crafts Connection logo on my sidebar to the right. There are lots of fabulous projects to see.

Need to do some crafty sewing yourself? Use this code AMYCOUP to receive 20% off your order at Fairfield World through the end of June. 

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a wonderful week!

Bunny Ear Baby Teethers using Fusi-Boo

Howdy everyone in blog land. Spring has sprung and I am super happy about that! Of course, in Texas that means bluebonnet photos and here is my Princess in her first set of photos

Seriously - how cute is that face! "Mimi- what do you mean I can't eat it?"

Of course, the Princess is putting everything in her mouth these days since she is teething, so I needed something for her to chew on.  I got out some beautiful fabric from ADORNit and my Fusi-Boo from Fairfield World and went to work. Here is what I came up with (thank you Pinterest!)

These were so easy and quick- if you can sew a straight stitch you can make these.

I love these fabrics! I have used Burnish Mustard, Burnish Aqua, Burnish Grey, Burnish Green, Burnish Pink, and Red Burnish. You can find them all here.

First thing is to cut your fabric and Fusi-Boo into strips about 4" wide X 14" long. You will need:

• cotton print fabric for the front
• a flannel or minky fabric for the back
• Fusi-Boo for the middle

I made 10 of these in just over an hour. By working on each step 10 times, before going on to the next step, it really speeds up the process!

I drew a pattern on 8 1/2 X 14 paper and cut it out. Be sure to add your 1/4" seam allowance to the pattern. Place your fabrics right sides together, and add a layer of Fusi-Boo, then pin the pattern on and cut out.

Stitch around the fabric, leaving one side of the middle portion open. Snip the ends to cut down on bulk and turn inside out. Press the seams flat, making sure to turn the open section under 1/4". 

Top stitch all the way around the fabric very close to the edge and press again. I used a Lark's Head Knot to tie them on my wooden rings (ordered from Amazon). She loves these things! The best part is, when they are soaked in drool you can take the fabric off, throw it in the washer, and put it back on the ring. Super handy.

Be sure to check out ADORNit for beautiful fabrics and Fairfield World for Fusi-Boo.

What have you been working on lately, please share a link with me in the comments! I would love to see.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have an amazing weekend!

Time of Your Life- Sparkle N Sprinkle

Good morning everyone!

It is a rainy day here in Dallas and I plan on getting in some 

quality crafting time- after I finish my taxes- blech!

Today I have another project to share for Sparkle N Sprinkle.

I am having so much fun with these fabulous products- but I 

think the hubs is getting a little tired of having the entire house 

covered in glitter :o)

Here is a look at my project today,,,

 I have used Teresa Collins Papers and embellies for my layout, 

along with Creative Embellishments chipboard.

I used the new EP's Raspberry Tart and Mixed Media Copper Flame 

as well as Pearl on my chipboard frame.

I sprayed my background with Iridescent Memories Mist- I am so in love with this stuff!!

I used brushable glue and Crystal Ice on my flowers. That is Teal Velveteen under my quote.

This is Black Detail EP and the Crackle Background Stamp- it gives amazingly clear detail!!

I stamped the sentiment from Ellie the Elephant across the bottom of my layout. 

My inks at Tsukineko. I used my sewing machine to add some stitching, and my Cameo to

cut this background shape. 

For a full list of supplies and instructions for this project, 

please see my Sparkle N Sprinkle Gallery!

I am linking up at the following challenges today:
Use Your Stuff- Die Cuts (Mat)
Southern Girls Challenge- Floral Frenzy

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
May The Flamingos Be With You!!