alittlesweetness

strawberry fever

I've definitly got Strawberry fever, so I've been busy with a few things to help!  Firstly, I ordered some Annie's Farm Stand and have loved sewing with these fabrics.  (Kerri is doing a giveaway on her blog for some of this delicious line, so you should hop on over!)

This apron is for Ava, and of course she won't wear it......yet!  I very loosley referred to this tutorial, but also sorta made it up as I went.  Maybe not the best method, but I figured it out.  

We live in Washington state, so there was this little perfect part of the fabric for me to use in the waistband (see above).  The crochet flowers are from Riley Blake and you can buy some in Kerri's shop. 

I had the perfect vintage trim (from my mom), so I added some above the stripey ruffle.  I love stripes!

I was particularly lazy for the apron ties and used grossgrain ribbon.  Not the best photo, but you get the idea.  ;)

I can't wait till Ava cooperates and wears this little bit of strawberry deliciousness!

Another way I got out my Strawberry fever, was to draw of course!

I came up with this illustration called 'Fresh Strawberries'.  She is simple, fun and super sweet.

She's also available with a gray background.

A closer look:

She looks cute in a frame too!

Last, but not least....I had a great time sewing some Farmer's Wife  blocks!  Strawberry fabrics are mixed in here and there.  ;)

ECONOMY {29}

POSTAGE STAMP {68}

AUTUMN TINTS {2}

My Growing Pile!

Now, I'm seriously thinking about Strawberry Shortcake......doesn't that sound good?  Mmm.....maybe a good weekend treat. 

Happy Creating!

Tasha 

chum chum bears

I had the opportunity to make a quilt to go to Japan and I love the little thing! 

Kerri had recieved leftover fabric samples from Lecien for the purpose of making quilts to donate.  Honestly I feel kind of funny about posting the quilt, but it turned out so stinkin' cute I just had to share!

I loved working with these adorable fabrics!  Mine was mostly Chum Chum Bears, but then I added in some Grandmother's Flower Garden.  The two lines look darling together!

Here's Kerri and I's quilts together....Her's was made with Grandmother's Flower Garden.

Cute together?  I say Yes.  We both did Disappearring Nine Patch, peeking at Alison's tutorial for a quick reference.  The quilts really came together quite quickly.....a great quilt pattern for a beginner. 

Kerri and I worked on our quilts together and we couldn't stop talking about how cute they were!  They are definitly our colors and styles so it made it all the more fun to see them come together. 

I love knowing that someone will recieve such pretty quilts!  Thanks to Lecien and Kerri's request for leftover fabric, I was able to help a tiny bit. 

I hadn't taken any photos, (except this one!) so these were all taken by Kerri.  (Thanks Kerri!, they're perfect!)

Happy Monday!

Tasha

i was a bad wife

Yes, indeed I was a bad Farmer's Wife.....you see, I broke the rules and ended up having to mend my ways.  Thank goodness I was set straight by a fellow wifer! (??)  Does that sound right?  I'm not sure, but at least my story has a good ending.  ;)

I know my blocks look well now, but it didn't come without a trial and error.

My big mistake was not cutting the corners on my templates!  For my first three blocks it didn't affect the outcome of the blocks, so I surely thought my short cut was a handy-dandy one!  When I happily began my Evening Star block, my smile slowly faded away and I was left with a block that wasn't matching up.

What ever could it be I pondered?  When alas, I was assured it was that I needed to cut my template corners!  (thanks c!)

And so I did......

So, what?  We need to 'not cut corners' by 'cutting the corners'?  huh? 

I admit, I was skeptical, it didnt' seem such a little thing could actually make that big of a difference.....after all, my first three had turned out.  But away I went at unpicking my block and re-doing my triangles with the corners cut as the templates show. 

And what do you know?!  Things were matching up!  Like magic I tell ya. 

This one below is what happens when you don't clip your template corners:

My side piece is too long for my center piece......

See how the clipped corners help you line everything up.....

It's not always how you think you should line them up!  I was surprised at how it was different.

This next picture shows how before, I didn't have room for the seam allowance.  When I sewed this peice on, it covered up my white point.  Bad news.  You can kind of see where I had to unpick this.

This next picture is done correctly, with the corners clipped from my template.  Everything lined up and there is room for my seam allowance and my white point won't be covered up!  yay!  Perfect-O. 

And finally, a happy block!

EVENING STAR {31}

Of course I will now always cut the corners off my templates, as shown.

BOWTIE {10}

CALICO PUZZLE {16}

See, I told you it was a happy ending.....

No more bad wifing for me.  If you're getting frustrated with your blocks not matching up, maybe you just need to mend your non-cutting-corners-ways...

Just sayin.  ;)

Tasha

featured! + a couple things

Today Amy Atlas featured a Little Red Riding Hood party I was able to help with!  I loved putting together the items for this very adorable party!  The pictures were sent in by the hostess of the party, who is amazingly talented, sweet and patient.  Thanks Courtney!  ;)

Is this cute or what!?  Go to Amy Atlas to see more....

I worked with Courtney to come up with the right items she needed for her party.  I only have a few party items in my shop, but I create them upon request.  If you don't see something listed, just convo me and we can work out the perfect party plan for you.  :)

Speaking of the shop, I do have a few 'Ready to Ship' fabrics listed, as well as some available for pre-orders.  I could split the ready to ship half yards to fat quarters if you are interested in that... you would just need to convo me about it.  

Lastly, we had a fun fourth!  Did you?

I made cake balls and oreo truffles, which everyone happily gobbled up!  I was amazed at how easy they were to make.  They take a little time, but are super easy.  Both recipes came from Bakerella.  

My sister-in-law made the cutest cupcakes that are suppose to resemble fireworks on top....

Yummy treats!

Water play!

And some cute pictures of the one person that would sit still for me...

I'm so happy she can wear ponytails now! 

And she's finally wearing the apron I made for her 1st birthday!

Happy Wednesday!

Tasha

a little sale!

Just for fun, for the 4th of July, I thought I'd do a little sale!  A bit of a spontaneous thought, but why not?!

It's super simple, just enter coupon code: JULY20 for an automatic 20% off at checkout.  It's good for anything in the shop! 

HaPpY 4th Of JuLy!!

Tasha