Handmade Baby Quilt from Amy Butler Daisy Chain fabrics

One of my blogging friends is responsible for stitching this quilt.
Cristin, from Sew This Is My Life created her 35 X 35 inch quilt using 4 inch squares using several prints from Amy Butler Daisy Chain fabrics and white Kono cotton sashing.

This understated throw or baby size quilt could easily find a home my house!

Amy Butler Sun Surf Halter sewn by Beth!

Here is what Beth had to say:

I am typically a Small/petite and I had to go to the Girls' XL size to get the right fit for myself, so mine's a tiny bit shorter than the regular pattern. I recommend anyone who's going to make it take the time to measure themselves first!

Thanks Beth for sharing your picture......next time don't crop off that pretty little head!
Yes, this pattern is a generous fit. I am finding that cutting one size smaller than what we typically wear is working well. As Beth mentioned, add back the length to the hem if there is a difference when using the smaller size.

If you like this fabric, you can buy it here
Pressed Flowers- forest from the Amy Butler Daisy Chain collection

Sun Surf Halter pattern by Amy Butler was super fast to sew!

Leaving pre-washed fabric in the dryer overnight is optional.

The weather has not inspired me to sew one of these little babies until now. In between horrible thunderstorms laced with tornadoes, we've had some warm spring weather.

I started thinking about the Sun Surf Halter and all of it's possibilities when a friend of mine was talking about making herself one to wear around the house.

For you Young Moms, it's modest style would take you almost anywhere! Some of us whom are NOT as young, may enjoy wearing this gem with Lounge pants on a lazy summer morning or as a bathing suit cover up.

I made this one from Amy Butler Midwest Modern 2 fabric. Noveau Trees - mustard.
The pattern is designed with generous fitting ease and longer length. If you are in between sizes, use the smaller size because of the generous fit. The Sun Surf Halter would look nice paired with skinny jeans or Capri pants.
As you can tell from the photo on the pattern cover, it hits at the hips. I can easily see this Amy Butler halter top as having another possibility ...... add a few more inches to turn it into a sun dress. Pedicure time is just around the corner girls!!

this picture is from www.amybutlerdesign.com

Camera case sewn with Amy Butler fabric

I told the camera salesman I didn't need to purchase a camera case because I planned to sew one the next day.
Well.....it didn't happen the next day, but 6 months later!

This case needs only a scrap of fabric. I used Amy Butler Wildflowers -rose and a scrap of fusible fleece for padding. A wonderful tutorial can be found at Sew-Mad .

Make one for yourself & don't wait 6 months.

Send me a picture of your sewn camera case and I will post it here!

Oliver + S Sewing Pattern

This little gal is Zoey and she is wearing the
Play Date dress from Oliver + S patterns.

I've been busy in the past few weeks but have taken time
away from the computer to complete a cute dress. It was so much fun to make!

The fabric used for this dress is Deco Rose-brown from Amy Butler's Daisy Chain collection.

Fabric, patterns, and sewing aside...the REAL issue for 5 year old Zoey....would be play dates.

Actually she would correct me on her age, so I will clear it up by saying she is only 4 and won't be having her birthday for a couple more months.

However, Zoey's life is ALL ABOUT sleep overs, birthday parties and play dates.

Someone at Oliver + S company picked a wonderful name for this pattern but they forgot to put a disclaimer on the pattern envelope saying it can be worn to preschool!
Zoey and I had a little conversation about that.