More Fun with File Folder Games

My kids absolutely love the file folder games (I put them in a notebook instead of file folders).  Most of them are very educational games and the website has games up to 3rd grade.  I have made 3 very full three-ringed binders of them.  My laminator has been worth every penny.

Halloween Banner

I finally finished a decoration BEFORE the actual holiday.  And I figured out how to use some of the decorative stitches on my sewing machine (the trick is to use fabric stabilizer).  Made from 100% scraps, including an old black silk skirt. 

Autumn Brick Road

It's on its way home!

Chevron Posies

Here is my latest quilt. The pattern is called Chevron Posies. It was a quick and simple quilt to make. The construction of it is very similar to that of the log cabin quilt, which I enjoy making. This one required fussy cutting, and I decided that I am not a fan of fussy cutting. That really slows down the process and you all know how I like to speed through things. The smallest square on the quilt was supposed to have been fussy cut, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it, so I didn't and it turned out fine.

I was all pumped to try mom's border technique, but since this quilt has mitered corners on the border, I don't think I could have used mom's technique. The borders don't appear to be ruffly, so hopefully mom won't have to mess with them in order to quilt it. Or maybe I will try to quilt it. We will see.

Don't Look Too Close!

I got brave and decided to try something a little bit more fancy.




I started out kind of shaky, but I felt like I was improving by the time I finished!


I hope you like it!