Nappers, Nap Mats, Sleeper Keepers...

I've been enlisted by a fellow co-worker to start making nap mats for her preschool son & kindergarten daughter. This thankfully gave me a reason to finally learn how to use my monogramming feature on my sewing machine (which is the ONLY reason I bought it in April). I am now ABSOLUTELY spoiled by this...I so wish I would've had this when the boys were little; they would've been sportin' with blankets, hats, diaper bags, etc. with their names on it!!! Of course, it wouldn't have been so easy getting rid of it. Measuring 21" wide by 60" long, my nap mats feature a built-in pillow (using quilt batting, not the fluffy stuff that will shift) and attached anti-pill fleece blanket, a carry handle comfortable for both kids & adults, and velcro closures easy for little hands to manipulate. I actually received another order off of Craigslist for one around the same time. So I have three under my belt! I have now perfected the placement of the velcro & handle, the process of what has to be sewn on first, and of course, the monogramming!!!!! I have listed them for sale on my website if you'd like more pictures!!!! Come one, come all, nap mats (or Sleeper Keepers as a friend of mine helped coin them) are rolling out the door!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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My new affiliation - Just gotta try it!!!!!

Welcome to You Can Make This...
This is the most awesome site for anyone in crafting, whether sewing, quilting, scrapbooking (even digital), crocheting, knitting, it's endless!!!! I'm so excited to be an affiliate of one of the most dedicated site to our crafts!!!!! You can purchase e-books that illustrate how to do each project or even a gift certificate for a crafter you love...please help me support other craft-lovers.
Click on this link to take you to You Can Make This and start looking for new and exciting projects to add to your stash!!!! QuiltedMemories

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Banners, Banners, Banners!!!!!

I love these banners!!! I made them with the fabric I used to make their curtains. I think they turned out really well. They are hanging on each of their bunk beds. They think they are BIG stuff when they see their name on stuff.

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Another great idea I might have to try...

I found the best website this morning: http://www.merrimentdesign.com/ -- It's a "how-to" kinda website, but I found so many things I want to try. She has pillows & fabric greeting cards & these GREAT upcycled napkin rings. I may have to add them to my table as well as my offerings!!!


Let me know whatcha think...I'm not really into "fine dining", but I might have to be just to show off my newly found talents!!!

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Another beautiful dress...


I had an order for another strapless dress, but this time with a halter. She loved the way it turned out, as did I. Now if I can get my camera working again instead of using my cellphone, we'll be all set. I thought for sure this fabric would be too much, but the dark blue really weighted it down. Once again, I'm working with out-of-print fabric, so putting this on my Etsy shop will be close to false advertisement...but I think it shows the beauty I can create :o)

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