Advent Calendar

My friend Janet made me this amazing Christmas advent calender. She sewed everything on by hand. I can't even imagine how much time she put into this. But she had a lot of time on her hands after having back surgery, this is just one of the many projects she worked on during her recovery. Each of the little pictures is actually stuffed and 3 dimensional. There are also sequins and beads all over it which make it absolutely dazzling. Instead of putting candy in the pockets, she suggested putting a scripture in each pocket, so all through the month of December, before Christmas, they will have read the entire nativity story. Maybe after they read the scripture I can give them a candy. This is probably the nicest, fanciest thing that a friend has ever made for me. (But of course, members of my family have made me plenty of nice and fancy things. Much thanks!!)

Ready for Quilting

Mom gave me a layer cake of Bonnie and Camille's Ruby fabric by Moda for my birthday.  I finally finished the quilt.  It will go in my "girls" room, if we can ever find a house to buy. The free tutorial can be found here. 

Unisex Carseat Cover (for the sister in law who had the audacity not to tell me what she is having)!

As with most of my stuff, this was more cute in my head.  It is reversible, so after I was close to finishing, I had the bright idea that I should have made one side for a girl, and the other side for a boy.  I'll save that idea for next time (plus, you could reuse it for all your babies no matter which gender). 

The Left Over Fabric

With my left over fabric, I was able to make another carseat cover (for another SIL expecting a girl), three "taggie blankets" and a doll blanket. I love finding ways to use every last inch of my fabric.

 I also changed the flowers on the handles to these. I think it will hold up better in the washing machine.