Baby Gift for Sophia

In January, my sister-in-law gave birth to my first niece Sophia. I made a play mat for her. I got the idea from Moda Bake Shop. I've never made anything with a Cathedral Window before & this technically isn't how you make a cathedral window, it was a great learning experience for me. I used Bliss (at least I think I did) by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. It's not perfect, but it was a lot easier than I thought it would be.

I think it turned out okay.  I hope she likes it.

Thanksgiving Countdown

Last year I saw a post on Moda Bake Shop for a 12 Days of Thanksgiving Advent Calendar designed by Melissa Mortensen .  I totally wanted to make one, but couldn't find any Thanksgiving/Fall fabric left.  Earlier this year I found some from last year's collection at a quilt shop and scooped it up & here's what I made:

It probably doesn't look the best on this wall because the wall color is similar to the background fabric.  I finished it on the 1st day of the 12 days of Thanksgiving - but I didn't put anything in the pockets.  I really want to think about it and make it meaningful - so now I'll have a whole year to prepare!

Pool (Beach) Bags

The summer is almost upon us and I have three girls I need to make birthday gifts for - Holly's two oldest girls and Anne's Emma.  I thought I'd send their gifts a little early so they can use it during the summer.  The pattern came from Moda Bake Shop .