So Simply Stephanie

After more than a year of barely looking at my sewing machine, I finally started planning, cutting fabric and sewing again. I have missed my favorite hobby so much. Of course, there are 3 awesome reasons that I don't have much time for sewing... In a flurry of stitching, I have whipped up several items lately. Fat Quarter Tote Bags - these are quick, easy and fun to make! A 241 Tote ... I think this is the 6th one I've made. It's a well-written pattern that works up pretty quickly. I really like the size/shape/functionality of these totes. Flannel pillowcases for my big boys. My boys picked out the fabrics and so they LOVE their new one-of-a-kind pillowcases. These are enjoyable to make and are really quick. Weighted pincushion and organizer (and thread catcher). I should have made this years ago. This is SO handy! In addition to being free standing, the thread catcher bag also attaches to the organizer.   Check out this cute Bella Clutch . I used the free...

I found out about Project Linus a few months ago through a blog I follow. After learning about the organization I decided I'd like to become one of their blanketeers. I was very excited to find out that a chapter would be opening in my town soon (it opened in April)! Since then I have been sewing away and have the following blankets to donate:   San Francisco Window Boxes Baby Quilts     Scrap Color Baby Quilts 36" square baby blankets (cotton front, minky back) Self-binding receiving blankets 45" square receiving blankets (flannel front & back) No-sew fleece blankets (these are so simple - you just need 2 pieces of fleece, a ruler and some scissors!) I enjoyed meeting with my local coordinator for the first time today. Some of these blankets will be donated to help families affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire and the rest will go to a local hospital. I hope to become more involved with this organization as my local chapter grows. If you li...

My sister Rileigh recently turned 21 and I wanted to make her a bright quilt for her birthday. I decided on a Color Brick Quilt made with Amy Butler fabric and linen. And for my mom's birthday I settled on a Pinwheel Sampler Quilt . I added an extra row of blocks to make it longer. My triangle points are not perfect, but I'm otherwise happy with how this turned out.

I had such a great time participating in Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day. I received so many kind comments about my giveaways. And thank you to everyone who gave me a pattern/tutorial recommendation! I have added SO many of them to my list of quilts to make. I'm sure I'll never get to all of them, but its nice to see all of the inspiration. Without further ado, here are the winners... The 241 Totes go to: Comment #281 was from Appie Comment #96 was from Taslim Comment #322 was from Amanda Comment #39 was from pennydog The fabric lots & I-Spy squares go to: (I forgot to copy & past the first # generated - oopsie) Comment #58 was from ejricca, who unfortunately did not leave an email address (and I can not contact through blogger) Comment #145 was from brandi Comment #51 was from Mar Comment #154 was from Jenelle All of the above winners wanted the larger cuts of fabric, so the I-spy squares go to comment #10 from Bailey. I will be emailing each winner t...

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MY BLOG AND NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL Today begins Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day ... which actually lasts all week! You will find some amazing handcrafted items as well as crafting supplies, so what are you waiting for? Go check it out! I am offering THREE FOUR 241 Totes. I really love making these bags ( pattern ) as well as using the one I made for myself . It's a cute design featuring 2 outside pockets, 2 inside pockets and a magnetic closure. I am blown away by all of the kind comments I've received here... so I found a little time this week to whip up another 241 Tote for the giveaway! Heirloom TO ENTER: Simply leave a comment telling me which of the bags that you'd like to win AND your favorite quilt pattern/tutorial. Only ONE comment per person please. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (either through blogger or in your comment). If I can't contact you I will have to chose another...

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!! WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MY BLOG AND NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL Today begins Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day ... which actually lasts all week! You will find some amazing handcrafted items as well as crafting supplies, so what are you waiting for? Go check it out! I am offering a group of 4" I-Spy Squares and some random fabric: * Approx. 94 I-Spy Squares are a mish-mash that I've received in swaps plus a few from my own fabric stash (there are some duplicates/some of the same type of print). * FABRIC LOT #1:  5 Amy Butler prints and more. The fabric pieces vary in size (a few smaller than fat quarters, a 1/2 yard, a yard and a few in between). Due to the overwhelmingly kind (and numerous) comments here, I'm adding another bundle to give away! * FABRIC LOT #2:  Prints from Sandi Henderson, Riley Blake, Amy Butler, Victoria and Albert and more. There are some 1/3 and 1/2 yards as well as various other sizes. TO ENTER: Simply...

My oldest son is 4 years old today. He likes loves is infatuated with superheroes (more specifically Batman). So what better gift for him than his very own super pal? My inspiration for this came from this post over at The Polkadot Chair . I knew I wanted to make something with a Batman theme for my little boy, but wasn't sure just what until I saw that post. The mask and cape were super easy to make. The shirt and pants were a bit difficult, but they fit and will stay on. I can't wait to see my little boy's face when he receives this gift that I had such a fun time making just for him!