Feeling Crafty

Here's some sewing projects I've been working on this summer. Most have been gifts which made them even more fun to make:

This was my very first attempt at a quilt. It was such a challenge for a perfectionist like me because I had a really hard time with the fact that the squares didn't match up just right! I know I learn as I go but I also need to learn to let go, too!


This was a "gratitude wrap" that I made for my sister's birthday. I thought it was such a creative way to keep note cards together and easy to carry so you can writing notes to friends while at the playground or something like that. I found the idea here.


I made this for Tobin. We take it to restaurants or use it in the car for a quiet and fun way to keep him entertained. He loves to color and likes to practice "writing" his name for long periods of time so it's a perfect way to keep him happy and sitting still.


I made some "beach balls" for my nephew, Beck, who just turned one. My sister has three boys and, like all boys, they love to throw and kick any kind of ball they can get their hands on. I was hopeful that these would be easy on the head bonks in her home! Here's the pattern for theses.

I recently made this baby blanket for my friend, Melissa, who is due to have a baby boy in October. It's rediculously soft and cozy...perfect for a winter newborn!

Alright...back to hunting for more ideas for stuff to make!