September 10, 2008

Sidetracked!

But in a good way :) Usually when I get sidetracked, I forget to start lunch, and clean the kitchen instead. Today I have two quick finishes to share with you! Joe thought I was nuts pulling out my sewing machine at 10 last night - I had to see if I could translate my ideas into fabric. You know what I mean!On the left is a quilted/appliqued bookmark, complete with yo-yo flower. To the right is a small quilted wallet. My pics aren't that great, sorry - we are having a rainy day. Here's a little detail look:


I put the Starbucks card in there for scale. There's four generous little pockets, that will hold two cards each - or a wad of cash . . . depends on how you roll!

Here's the best part of the post - I hope your still reading :) This is my 100th post and I would like to give these items away! Leave a comment by Saturday at midnight, and I will use a random number generator on Sunday, September 14 to select a winner.

I did get the borders added to the cancer quilt and still have plans to sandwich and quilt this week - more pictures soon!

Amy

16 comments:

Marrdy said...

Very cute! Wish I had half your talent!

Anonymous said...

I WIN!!! I WIN!!! Oh...what??? not yet???

Tracy said...

Why is it we have our best (sometimes not so best) ideas at nighttime? Because then we have to sit right down and make it happen. It can't wait until the next day, it might not be as good and idea. Or we might just downright forget!

Hello! This is Tracy, I am in the SewConnected group. :))

Anonymous said...

SUPER cute!! i love the little yoyo on the bookmark! happy 100!

jacquie said...

totally cute! the yoyo is inspired! can i hope i win?

Jaimie said...

SO cute, Amy. You truly have a gift. What great Christmas presents these would make, too!

Anonymous said...

Good work sister, very cute wallet. Hopefully I get to see you guys soon! Love you!

Unknown said...

Very cute, please count me in.

Teresa

Anonymous said...

I only hope I find the time to be this crafty when I have a bunch of kids like you do!! I can barely do it with one!

Anna said...

You are so funny...I could just picture you pulling out the sewing machine and just getting down to business...I've had nights like that, too. All of a sudden I get these awesome ideas, usually when I've been especially creative...hmmm...funny...it hasn't happened too often since I've had kids...I guess I'm just too tired these days. I hope someday I can have creative thoughts about sewing. Right now, I'd be happy with knowing how to put thread in a sewing machine and piecing two pieces of fabric together. :-) :-)

Meg said...

Those turned out really cute--I love the bookmark. I wonder if my daughter had one like that would she be more excited about reading? Love the fabric too!

Thimbleanna said...

Very Cute! I love the bookmark -- love the fabric you chose and the little yoyo!

Dana said...

Oh how great are these??!!??!!

Congrats on your 100th post!

I surely love the wallet and bookmark. Why don't you come over and show me how to make them? :)

John said...

Congrats on reaching 100 posts, and thanks for hosting such a great giveaway! I'd love to be entered...

Artfulife said...

Congrats on your 100th post! I think that bookmark is just the cutest.

Anonymous said...

Their both adorable. You just dream these kinds of beauties up-and it so amazes me!!