So Simply Stephanie

I have been pretty busy with the boys, but have had a little time lately to sew and knit. Here is the front of my most recent quilt: And the back: Crib size ( tutorial here ) for my youngest sister, Hannah And here are 3 quilts that will be finished once I hand sew on the binding to the back of the quilt...

Here is my most recently completed quilt...  Cherry Blossom Lane Front: Back: Fabric used: Front and piecing on the back - "Milly" from Erin Ries Solid back - Robert Kaufman's Quilter's Linen  in crimson (This stuff is great and I'd LOVE to have it in every color) I normally don't buy fabric all from one line to use on a project, but I wanted to keep it simple this time and I found it all on sale! At 60" square this is my largest quilt so far & I used free motion quilting for the first time. I love how it turned out and can't wait to snuggle up with it in the cool fall weather that's right around the corner! In the works right now... * I've made all of the blocks for the Across the Sea Quilt Along . Next week we'll be sewing them together and adding the border. * I have the quilt front & back completed for the twin size I-spy quilt I'm making for my cousin's son. I just need to get it sandwiched, pinned and o...

Sorry I've been M.I.A. lately again . I've been pretty busy with these 2 little cuties... and even with some sewing! Actually, I’ve been quilting up a storm lately. Within in the last month I have completed 2 crib size I-spy quilts , have pieced half of a twin size I-spy quilt (I plan on sharing my pattern for this!) and am currently quilting a lap size quilt. Plus, I am going to participate in the Across the Sea quilt-along . I'm really excited about it since it will be my first quilt-along! Head on over and join in the fun, too... All of these projects have/will use up a lot of my scrap fabric. I have lots of small to medium size pieces of fabric that I LOVE that are leftovers from other projects. It’s nice to put them to good use in these quilts. And while typing this, I came up with an idea for twin size quilts for some of my siblings. I am hoping to do these for Christmas or birthdays next year. It seems I've become a little quilt crazed! On to ...

I know I've been MIA from my blog, but I have been working on a few sewing projects.  My free time is very limited and it takes FOREVER to finish anything.  Here are my recent projects: Baby gift set Another diaper bag with a divider and lots of pockets inside (tutorial HERE ) & matching changing pad for myself Inside Tote bag for a charity auction (larger version of THIS bag) Car organizer (a mix between these tutorials HERE & HERE ) - I made this for my husband for Father's Day (the fabric says Best Dad Ever).  He loves it.  I'm thinking of making another for myself with more feminine fabric.  This is SUPER HANDY! Tote bag (tutorial HERE ) - after making 2 diaper bags for myself, it turns out that I prefer using just a large tote bag instead.  Go figure... LOL. I've completed a few other totes, but forgot to photograph them.  I am now working on some small gifts for the kids for Christmas.  Quick and easy, which is abo...

I've been M.I.A. lately... tending to our new baby boy.  I'm so  glad I was able to sew up most of the birthday gifts I'll need for the year before  the baby was born.  About 2 weeks ago my sewing machine {finally} got to see the light of day.  I'm not going to lie, finding time to sew isn't easy.  I have, however, completed a few of the many projects on my list.  I'll try to post pics as I get the time. To keep me motivated, I'm making a list of projects I would like to complete this year: Finish another diaper bag for myself Jamie Dress for myself (wish I could have participated in this sew-along ) Large car playmat for my oldest son Matching Christmas PJ's for my husband and sons 2 pair of felted sock monkey slippers for family/friends Christmas gift set for my mom's friend Apron for my mom And here's a picture of the little cutie keeping me busy and away from sewing these days...

Not much time left... just finishing up a few little baby items... A changing pad to coordinate with  the diaper bag I made - Thermal knit blankets with binding- Lovey- A few more embellished burp cloths- Teething doll Baby chalice blanket ( pattern )- Sweet little knit hats (patterns  here  &  here  )- And a little pair of no scratch mittens ( pattern )- If the baby doesn't come soon, I'm sure I'll find another baby project (or two) to pass the time.

I've spent so much time knitting lately that my sewing projects have been gathering dust.  So... yesterday I spent some much needed time at my cutting table & sewing machine.  I finished up 3 gift sets for my midwife and her assistants.  Now I'm working on finishing the Cabrio Tote Sew-Along . Finish outer shell and make pockets (Steps 7-8) Magnet Clasp and Finish Lining (Steps 9-10)   This piece looks better in real life - I forgot to straighten out the fabric & pocket before I took the photo.   ...and done! Finish the Tote (Steps 12-14)- - - - - - - - March 2- 8