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Tutu Shirts

Holly Elam — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:54:36 +0000

I made these tutu shirts this weekend. The first one is for my niece Emily. You wouldn’t believe how cheap the shirt was. I was looking at shirts on the clearance rack. The tag said $5.99. It rang up on sale for. $0.54. Cheaper than the thrift stores. I love a good deal.

This tutu shirt I am going to list in My Etsy Shop once I finish it. I have a few more things I want to add to it and make a hair bow to go with it. That means going shopping.

Tutus for the Elementary School

Holly Elam — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:16:48 +0000

Here are some pictures of the tutus I whipped up for my sister in law Mary. She is the PTO president for one of the 4 elementary schools here in Florence. My niece Emily was in the Christmas school play. The girls were sugar plum fairies. She needed a few more tutus but the cost of buying them was a lot more than she wanted to pay. She was on a tight budget and needed them fast. Hobby Lobby had the tulle on sale for 77 cents a yard. So of course I had to come to the rescue. I know they aren’t super full and bouncy. I think they were going for a more graceful tutu. I have a hard time saying NO.

Sewing Round Pot Holders with Brandy

Holly Elam — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:03:20 +0000

Brandy brought Joshua home this morning and mentioned that she wanted me to show her how to make some pot holders when I had time. I told her to look through my stash and see if there was anything she liked. A few hours later, Voila! 8 roundish pot holders.

I showed her how to trace the trivet onto the material and batting. Then cut them out and how to layer them. Then she braved the sewing machine. She did a great job for someone who doesn’t own a machine or sew. (The color of the fabric is a little washed out from the sun. I thought it would be fun to take them outside on top of the mound of leaves I raked the other day.) The fabrics are fall colors. The flowers are highlighted with gold but you can’t see it in this picture.

Traci’s Version of the Easy Black and White Quilt

Holly Elam — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:50:20 +0000

Not too long ago I received an email from a lady wishing to know how much fabric she needed to buy to make the Easy Black and White Quilt Pattern that I have for free on Fabric Mom. (Apparently I forgot to put this in the instructions.) So sorry friends. I asked her to share a picture of the finished quilt with me when she was finished. I got another email the other day with the finished quilt. It is beautiful. I asked her if I could share her quilt story with the photo on Fabric Mom. I was delighted when she said yes. Here is Traci’s Quilt and her story:

“I just started sewing/quilting in March of 2011. I started making my quilt in the class I was taking but got the flu so was unable to finish. I got frustrated on my own so took a break. Then I found your pattern for the black and white quilt, and decided to make that for a wedding gift for my sister in law. So I used red and gold, their colors, and finished my first quilt! I love it and am so happy that I could do that for her and her new husband. It took me about two weeks, would’ve been one week but I have a two year old son! Plus a husband who is going to college part time and working full time. Everyone at the wedding reception signed it and it looks beautiful!”
Thanks much,
Traci

Traci, I love it! You did a wonderful job. I see many more beautiful quilts in your future.

Here is the PDF of the Instructions for the Free Easy Black and White Quilt Pattern.

Double Irish Chain Revisited

Holly Elam — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:13:55 +0000

I recently had an email in my inbox from a lovely lady who wanted to know the name of the pattern for this quilt.

It is called a Double Irish Chain. I originally made it for my mother in a queen size. She bought a bigger bed and it didn’t fit so she sent it to my brother. I hope he is keeping warm under this beauty.

Double Irish Chain Quilt Block Pattern

I’m a Winner!

Holly Elam — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:24:31 +0000

I won a give away! Can you believe it? I was so surprised. This Sew Called Life had a give away . I entered like I do for all other give aways thinking I wouldn’t win. But I DID!

Here are the goodies I got in the mail. I feel so special.

I can’t wait to use the goodies. Thanks a ton Rebma!

Quilts For Kids

Holly Elam — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:02:21 +0000

Last year I made this quilt from a kit sent to me by quilts for kids.

I was checking their site and they have posted that they are in need of quilts for boys. So if you feel like sewing for a good cause this would be a great way to do so. They delivered over 20,000 quilts last year.

Swap Wall Hangings

Holly Elam — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:11:02 +0000

I received these two wall hangings recently and thought I would share them. They are hanging in my sewing room.

Quick and Easy Tote Bag

Holly Elam — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:04:42 +0000

We made these tote bags for a swap on my quilting buddies. They are very easy.

Pattern for Tote Bag

Wonky Houses Finished

Holly Elam — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:13:52 +0000