Fabric baskets . . .

I've been seeing crafters making these fabric baskets all over blog-land and thought I'd give it a try too. I used the tutorial here and it was really easy to follow. I'm going to use one to put my odds and ends beside my sewing machine in order and probably give the other away. And it was a great way to use up some scraps!

A weekend away . . .

We just came back from a wonderful weekend away. We stayed in a beautiful cabin that was up a mountain in the middle of nowhere. I quilted (and got two quilt tops pieced and a third quilt quilted). My sister scrapbooked. Our husband's went ATV'ing and golfing. There were no kids.

Could it have been any more relaxing? I think not.

Oh, and the kids also had a great time ~ they need a break from us once in awhile too.

Sewing a little . . .

I've sewn some small things lately. A couple cheque book covers with this tutorial and a couple pieced notebook covers using this tutorial. Both were really easy to follow and great for Christmas gift ideas. I'm hoping to make some potholders next but need to make a fabric store trip for the heat-resistant batting.