Baby Blanket

Okay, so I said I was going to attempt a Log Cabin quilt pattern — and I did — and it was easy! So instead of doing a pillow cover, I decided to turn it into a baby blanket for my friends’ newborn boy. It’s hard to tell but the backing is this super soft (and super adorable) minky faux fur with embossed stars.

I still have to do the binding (dark blue), but thanks to Amy Butler’s handy “In Stitches” book, I have excellent directions to follow!

Donut Jar

I found this awesome glass jar to store my felt donut magnets. Reminds me of something you would see in an old fashioned candy store. Just had to share!

New Products!

New products are up on the Minty Print online shop.

Greeting cards: Funky alphabet flash cards with a twist.

Baby Blankets: All with fleece or faux mink fabric to keep little tootsies warm in the coming cold months!

Paper Goods Resource

Any people into making their own greeting cards? Well, I don’t dabble with the embossing or flocking powder too much, but I came across a “Heat it” craft gun at the local Ocean State Job Lot for $3.99! I’ve seen Martha Stewart us it, so I figured I’d give it a try. Smoked the first couple of times I turned it on, but I’m sure that’s not too unusual.

So any of you Boston locals, I found mine at the Norwood Job Lots. I know they have various locations around town.

Quilter’s Buzz

Okay…so I don’t really consider myself a Quilter, but I just came across the Quilter’s Buzz website and was amazed at what a great fabric resource it was. There’s tons of information about Amy Butler and Denise Schmidt (both who’s work I drool over).

The site also introduced me to Heather Bailey’s work…check out her pics on flickr. She also has some great new patterns debuting Fall 2006 from Free Spirit.

Back to the discussion of Quilting though… I would love to attempt a Log Cabin pillow like Lisa over at A Bird in the Hand creates. I know certain family members would really appreciate it as a Christmas gift! Here is the research into patterns that I have done so far: http://www.quilt.com/Blocks/LogCabin/LogCabin.html. Any thoughts?

I have tons of scrap fabric left over from projects that I can put to good use. I am just so bad with cutting straight lines! I’m worried that’s the key to quilting…or at least to making your life easier.

Nut and Bee

Adorable little illustrations that I came across. New Zealand artist but she sells & ships to the states.

Guinea Pig A-Go-Go Sticker Sack. Only $3.00!
At Nut and Bee.

Isaac’s Style Book

Some great quick fix ideas on sprucing up classic items from your wardrobe! An ongoing project from the NYC design company Flat.
(Link from Newstoday.)