Cross Quilt

Finally getting around to posting some photos of new cross quilt I finished about a month ago.

The block is from a new book I bought called Fat-Quarterly-Shape-Workshop-Quilters.  The book has so many great blocks and a lot of good ideas.  I used a assortment of fabric for the blocks.  A majority of the fabric from one of my favorite designers Lotta Jansdotter.  The grey is from Robert Kaufman Quilter's Linen collection.

 The quilt measures 72'' x 96''.  I machine quilted it with my walking foot.  I love how the binding turned out.

                                                  My little helpers:)

                                Thanks for looking!
                                                      XO~ Amanda

Dresden Plate Quilt

 Here is my first quilt finish for 2013.  It is also my first dresden plate quilt.  I used all vintage or thrifted fabrics, except the natural colored linen that surrounds each dresden plate.   I originally was going to make 24 plates, but ended up with 9.  Each plate can be very time consuming:) Here's a link to the pattern I used:
Dresden plate block

 I machine quilted the borders and edges, and hand quilted around each dresden plate.  The quilt measures 62'' by 69''.  Each block is 16''x 16''.

Here is my sweet lil Taj behind my lavender.  Xo~ Amanda

Easy Linen Shirt

I made a new shirt for my son Taj.  It is the Easy Linen Shirt from the book Sewing for Boys.  The fabric was from my stash, it is a quilting weight cotton.

 The sleeves are a little long for my little guy.  I made it in size 2/3.  Lil Taj is 2 1/2 years old.

Taj loved his little photo shoot, and couldn't wait to see the pictures on the camera.  I think 2 1/2 is my favorite age so far.  He is so loving and finally he can say some words:)

I also have to share this tunic top I made for my etsy shop.

You can check it out in my shop: www.etsy.com/shop/TajandMe

And since April is my birthday month, I have made a coupon code: bday2013, for 15% of your order of $10.00 or more!

XO~ Amanda

Tova # 2

Here is Tova top # 2!  It was so much easier then the first one, and I worked out some of my kinks.

The fabric is a rayon poly mix black gingham print from Joann's, a cheap choice, but still made a nice shirt.   My next tova will be a tank, since summer is just around the corner:)

 My lil cutie Taj and I getting ready to go on a play date, we even match!

                  Have a wonderful weekend! Amanda

Knitting for baby

 I made this little Teddy bear for my new nephew Liam, who should be here any day now.  The pattern is from the book Knitting for Baby.  I felted this little guy, well I tried at least.  I washed him on hot about five times.  I can't remember what brand of yarn I used, but it is a wool blend.

Here's lil Tajie helping his daddy gravel our road.  Thanks for looking~ Amanda

Spring is here

Spring has arrived here in the Pacific Northwest.  I love watching my yard begin to change.

 Some pot holders for my father, using Joel Dewberry's oak tree print.

Taj loves filling up my water can, what a nice boy.

Happy Spring

xo~ Amanda

First Tova Top

Here is my first Tova top. I used a thin brown voile. I really like how it turned out. I had some difficulty putting the placket to the front of the blouse and experienced some puckering at the corners. Not sure why it happened, maybe I put the drill hole in the wrong place. I made mine in a medium and it fits perfect, except the cuffs are slightly tight. I can't wait to make my next one:)
Thanks for looking! Xo~Amanda