One last Valentine project..

I picked up this pattern by Little Bits about 2-3 years ago down in Amish Country. I had great intentions of making it but never did. So last week I pulled out my pastel wool and cut out the pieces.

I used my Go! cutter to die cut the circles on the penny tabs...I wish they had a tab cutter...I would buy that. I just love the accuracy of my wool circles as it made button hole stitching much easier. It was a real enjoyment hand stitching the words on the candy hearts.

I figure that if I keep at it everynight it will be done by Valentine's Day LOL. I am trying to look on the bright side that I will have it for next year's decor. That makes me happy.

Speaking of happy.  My husband is on his way home from Japan today...we all miss him. This trip was easier because we used Skype. It is free and totally cool.  The girls and I were able to talk to him and see him every day. Anyhow, back to work here :)

Beautify your tank...

Well there were several of my blog followers that were interested in how my housekeeper created her toilet paper origami.  I sat down and figured it out and here is the tutorial for those of you that REALLY want to beautify your 'tank'....LOL

Start with your Toilet paper roll like this...I tore off a few of the crinkled first sheets.

Tear off 1 square as shown. This will become your 'fan'.

Fold the square every 3/8 inch back and forth like an accordion. Crease as you fold.

Here you can see how the sqaure begins to fold into a 'strip'.

Find the center of your folded tp strip and pinch it together firmly. It will create a fan shape. Set aside.

Next unroll your tp roll with the paper rolling off the top as shown this is important.

Take the bottom square and fold the corners in to meet in the center.

This will form a point.

I suggest your point be sharp for a better look.

Then fold the point upward and crease firmly.

This part is tricky to explain and take pictures one handed!

You take the outer corners of the triangle and fold them under. 

Make sure you crease firmly on the sides to help the paper maintain its form.

When you roll the paper back up you end up with a little pocket.  Take your fan and pinch it together and place in the pocket.

Apparently my housekeeper has been doing this for awhile as hers look MUCH better than mine LOL.  And for the record this took me about 2 minutes to fold while taking pictures. It's pretty simple and it really does give a nice look to plain old TP.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  IF you use it, blog it etc. let me know spunsugarquilt-designs at yahoo dot com.

p.s. Don't forget about my IKEA fabric giveaway there's still time to enter.

Ikea scrap fabric giveaway

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I whipped up these fun framed fabrics??

I wasn't sure what to do with the extra fabric......

Okay here is what I've decided..I have decided to giveaway the rest of my Ikea decor fabric.

Yep I think that there atleast 6 or more rectangles that could be fussy cut and framed. Anyone interested in winning leave a comment and I will draw on February 13th!

As for today..well we are getting a TON more snow again...

I am hoping to finish up some projects soon...maybe even show them on my blog LOL.

Winter Wonderland and then some....

I am pretty sure the pictures speak for themselves.....

hope my tree makes it...

I am thinking this will be a good sewing day. My mom is here from Iowa {which didn't get snow btw} and she is coloring my hair....oh have to go....ready to rinse it off...

the Skinny on Moda..

Skinny Verna

My newest Moda Bakeshop Idea!

This is a SUPER simple runner that can be made in about 3 hours start to finish. If you are anything like me and sometimes need a "finish" or quick project. This IS for you! :)

 I liked this project so much I mocked it up in other colorways of Moda! of course. If you click on the picture it should enlarge to show details. The fabrics are as follows:

Fresh Cotton

Frolic

Make Life {my favorite because its "make life skinny"}

Botany
Heck color outside the lines and use Black, green or grey for your borders. The possibilities are endless.