{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Greenhouse Backyard Citron

I love the color citron, thus an entire pinboard on pinterest dedicated to the color. I also particularly like this orchid color with citron.  Apparently Erin McMorris and I have similar tastes as she has made an entire fabric line around these colors called Greenhouse.

 *sigh* {perfect opportunity to pause on the fainting couch!}

I've made a swaddler out of this flannel fabric and added it to my shop.

What would you do with a yard of this simply citron fabric?   

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{What I Worked on Wednesday} Disco Flower Clutch

My sister got married last weekend and I needed a snazzy outfit.  I scored big on end of the season sales and was able to snatch up this cute white cotton dress for a fraction of the price.  The perfect way to end summer and celebrate adding another "brother" to the family!  

So before too long I ran into the shoe rack.  Another sale.  Well, I'd hate to have to pay more later for shoes, right?  I scored these sweet shoes! Are you lovin' this watermelon color as much as me?  

So the dress came with an ugly belt that didn't do the dress justice.  I mean, c'mon Calvin Klein, who's the fashionista anyway?!  So I added the scarf for a little flare.  I knew the outfit was only missing one thing.  A coordinating clutch.  With a fabric stash like mine finding a print that matched the season and the dress was no problem.

So, here's the whole enchilada.  Oofta, now I'm ready to kick these feet up!  What are you working on this fine Wednesday?

{What I Worked on Wednesday on Thursday} Studio Organization Needed

Do you ever have days where your floor, desk, cutting table and entire studio look like this?  There are piles every where!  Granted this is a very pretty pile of new bolts of fabric from Heather Bailey's Freshcut line, and I danced a jig when it arrived,  but its a pile none-the-less. We just got back from a vacation and I need a vacation from my vacation.  Can I get an oofta?


I've found that the best way to tackle an entire room needing attention is one pile at a time.  If I don't get it all done today, that's ok.  I just need to get it done by this weekend as my nieces are coming for a sewing Par-tay and I want them to be able to find a square inch of space to pin, sew and make wonderful handmade goodness in.  Oh and a thorough cleaning and organization fest never hurt anyone, right?


What room are your piles in?

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Dress Up Days Grape Chevron

I'm so lovin' this new chevron print by Doohikey Designs. Its called Dress Up Days and this color is grape. I jive with zig zags, I think it matches my multi-tasking personality well, some days I bounce all over the place.  As long as I get to cross items off my to-do list, its all good.  This comes in two other great colors, you can run over to my website, if you are dying to see them.  :)

This is what I've been making, lots of LIGHT swaddlers.  Momma's love these for their babies in the summer time.  What would you do with a yard of this kickin' fabric?   

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{What I Worked On Wednesday} LIGHT Swaddlers!

Want to lighten up a bit this summer?  Well we are right there with you!  Our new light swaddlers are made of fashion weight cotton for the perfect swaddle during the warm summer months.  Take baby in the great outdoors without sweatin' it up.  I've been pumping out the LIGHT swaddlers lately, moms love these for hot summer months.  Which is your favorite print?

How to know if you have a good blanket for swaddling:

1. It should be square. If it's not, you will have a lopsided swaddle.
2. It should be big. If it's not big enough baby will wiggle out. Stick with blankies at least 40"x 40". Anything smaller than that will be difficult to get a good wrap after multiple washings.
3. It should be natural. Cotton allows that fresh baby skin to breathe while keeping baby secure.

Here is a step-by-step pictorial of the perfect swaddle.  Happy Baby=Happy Mom!

What are you working on this fine day?

{What I Worked on Wednesday} "Quilts of Hope" Blocks

I bumped into a really cool blogger, Deborah, who makes Quilts of Hope.  Doesn't that name just make you excited?!  Quilts of Hope provides quilts to a home in Russia for girls who have been rescued from abusive situations.  I love hearing about organizations like this who have a passion to give to others in need. Its like reaching out and giving a hug, from half way around the world.

I just want to giggle when I think about a girl around the world from me getting a gift from a complete stranger.  I think, "won't she be surprised!" Deborah is sewing together blocks that others send and taking them with her when her family goes there in October as finished quilts. Aren't these blocks that others have sent great?! So many pretty styles and fabrics...

I made a bunch of blocks during my February destash to put in the quilts.  I hope that by using some of my scraps I can do something in even the tiniest way to help one of these girls on their path to healing. I affectionately call these scribble dots.

Here is more about the project from Deborah's blog...

A couple of years ago I was introduced to the Deborah House and the work of Missio Link International in Romania.

'Deborah House provides a unique and critically needed sanctuary for severly abused girls, providing a healing sanctuary where hurt fades and is turned into hope'. 

I am in contact with Lorena, Mum to all the girls and I urge you to read her story and details of her amazing work here. She explains, ' if you wonder why SPER.MLI? SPER, in Romanian means HOPE and is the acronym of Services for People at Risk. '

And this brings me to a brainstorm which involves reaching out to my quilting sisters around the globe! 

This, dear friends is the plan ...

Send an 8x8 inch block to the address at the bottom of this post.  The block can be anything at all.  Perhaps you would like to sign it or write a message, or maybe use your country's colours or emblems.

The first blocks received (unless you specify that you want them to be made into quilts for the girls) will be made into a quilt which will be a prize for an online competition with 100% of proceeds going to MIL for the Deborah House.  Subsequent blocks will be made into quilts for the Deborah House and delivered by our family in October.

Should anyone wish to make something larger than a block, we hope to visit orphanages (details to follow) during our trip and could drop off baby quilts or children's knitted items.

If you have scraps that you would be willing to sew into 8"x8" blocks and want to share a hug around the world I encourage you to participate with this project.  If you want to send the blocks to a US address, I will be sending my package and anyone else's over to Deborah in the UK at the end of June.  I'd love to include your blocks if you want to join me.  My address is below:

Ahmelie.com

46743 Melanie Drive
Madison Lake, MN 56063


What are you working on today?

{Fabulous Fabric Friday} Amy Butler Dancing Paisley #Giveaway

Today I'd like to draw your attention to the lovely Dancing Paisley fabric by Amy Butler.  This color is called limestone, isn't it to die for?!  I can think of so many fun projects for this, it works in the kitchen, on the patio or on your bod! 

Here is a funky necklace by The Vintage Honey Shop.  This would go great with a jean skirt and t-shirt for a fun and funky summer look.  This would also make a wonderful and original gift for that hard to buy for female on your list.

Next let me draw your attention to this beautifully clad bucket.  Yes that's fabric on there!  Brodders Tubs has the most amazingly decorated tubs and buckets.  What a great way to showcase your favorite fabrics.   This is perfect for the patio, just add ice and some of your favorite bottled beverages.

Yes I said it works well in the kitchen, check out this fancy vintage style apron by Great Goods.  It would be very hard not to feel like a pretty little lady while you cook in this.  Love that flair on the bottom, a nice accessory to compliment your cooking, don't you think?! :)

What would you make with a yard of this fabric? Tell me in the comments below for a chance to win it.

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