Project Linus

  
I have been looking for a way to use my abilities to help.  I stumbled across this organization through one of the various craft blogs I follow. Project Linus has mad it their mission is to provide children who are ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need with love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort through blankets.  I really love this idea.  There is just something about a blanket that provides so much comfort and security.  It is such a simple and inexpensive project that can make such a difference. 

I contacted my local chapter, which amazingly enough there is a new one located here in Fairbanks, and found out that they are in need of boys blankets and blankets for older children.  So far I  have made two blankets and will begin two more here shortly. I am completely inlove with the fleece I found.  It is really nice no-pill fleece which is 50% off right now at JoAnne's.

If anyone is looking for a good "giving" project for the holiday season or anytime take a look at Project Linus:~) 

(Linus Image Source)

Jazzing it up!

I have been meaning to make a new ironing board cover for some time now. Mine is old and boring. At one point I thought about just buying one.  There are so many very pretty ones over at etsy.  But then I found this tutorial over at Sew4Home and decided to go ahead and make one:~) Plus there is fabric over at JoAnne's that I LOVE and haven't had a project suitable for it.  Now I do.

  

I used my original cover as my template.  Since it was getting replaced (and it was old and ratty) I had no problems cutting it up.

 

This project was super quick and easy.  I added 5 1/2" to my template.  For the wider part of my ironing board it was perfect. However, for the skinner top part it was a bit much.  But I think it turned out pretty well.  What do you think?

 

Prudent Baby Project Round Up

This morning the check book cover I made was "rounded up" in Prudent Baby's Project Round Up. I'm pretty stinkin' excited.  Yes, yes I know..its not that big of deal, but I just can't help myself.  I used their tutorial which was very easy to follow.  It was a cinch to make and looks oh so cute peaking out of my purple purse.