Our first Michael Miller bundle giveaway winner is Natalie Christensen! She said, “I love the groovy guitar collection you used!” Send an email to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize – congrats! THE PRIZE One reader will win a selection of the Lagoon/Guitar Michael Miller quilting fabric prints used in this project! BUNTING TUTORIAL I used … Read more
Last week I wrote about the easiest way I’ve found to make your own crib skirt, and today I’m sharing how to attach it to the crib. I use velcro. I took some adhesive velcro squares and stuck them every 12″ or so along the metal mattress frame. I stuck the other half of the … Read more
As soon as I’m finished with Sharky’s room, I’ll post pictures. But for now, you’re just getting bits and pieces. The most important supply has been Michael Miller fabric – I’m using a combination of the Groovy Guitar and Lagoon prints, and I LOVE how everything is coming together. Love the colors, love the prints, … Read more
I’m always on the lookout for new baby shower gift ideas. This last weekend, my dear friend gave me this cute ensemble for my baby due in July. I love giving (and receiving!) handmade gifts so I’ll definitely be stealing this idea. Here’s what you’ll need: a onesie 1/2 yard cute quilting cotton elastic a … Read more
Remember that Marine fabric I wrote about before? I tackled the quilting last weekend and I LOVE how it turned out. I tried something different this time – I used the generic minky from JoAnn for the backing (I think it’s officially called Soft & Comfy or something like that, it doesn’t have the dots) … Read more
We inherited a 20 year old cape that my mom made for my little brother, and with two boys, one cape just doesn’t cut it. For Gus’s birthday, I made new capes for both boys. I started out dreading this project because I wasn’t sure how to get just the right cape shape, but I … Read more
So this whole disappearing 9 patch is kind of my new favorite thing. I love the random scrappy quilt patterns, but I do not have the random brilliance to put one together on my own. This pattern makes achieving that look so easy! I did learn a few things this time, and will improve my … Read more
I have been quilting like a crazy woman and have finally used up all the Sugar Pop fabric that Moda sent me several months ago. (Hey. I was a little sick for the first 3 months of my pregnancy, which started in November, so I’ve been a little behind. But that second trimester feel-goodness is … Read more
We go through jeans in this house about like we go through toilet paper. It’s not my favorite task, but I don’t mind patching them up. I save all Boyd’s holey jeans (he has almost as many as the little boys do) for patches. To patch your very own toddler’s jeans, cut a patch large … Read more
Michael Miller always comes up with beautiful fabric collections, and this one is no exception. Ginger Blossom by Sandi Henderson is so bright and fun and beautiful with great colors and patterns. With the help of Accuquilt (more on them later…) I made a small tumbler quilt. This fabric was a dream to work with … Read more