Vintage Sheet Pillowcases, New Bedding, & the Bengal Cat

I bought new bedding for my bedroom!  That is always a big deal for me!  Are you like me & need like 5 pillows to sleep???  Which means I needed more pillowcases then the 2 that came with the sheets.  I got out the box of vintage sheets and came up with these!

This is how to make them: (this will make 1 standard size pillow)

Cut the main fabric on the fold measuring  21" high and 26" long (fold is on the long side)

I used the lace ruffle off a different sheet.  I cut this 1 1/2 inches away from the ruffle seam.

Sew it to the edge of your pillow fabric.  Press seams.  The lace on the sheet was super crooked.  I came up with a way to cover it up.

 

I bought this bolt of lace in the LA fabric district.  50 yards for $15!!  I will be using it on everything!!

 

Sew the lace covering the seams.

 After the trim is sewn on, fold the pillow right sides together and sew the 2 sides.  I didn't sew French Seams, I just zig zagged so it wouldn't fray.

 

 

 I love how they turned out!  So does Marbles!  He loves my new bedding and sleeps there everyday now!  The quilt is Tahari from TJ Max, sheets are from Target.  I was hesitant about buying sheets from Target.  I LOVE these!  They have super deep pockets and a double row of elastic to keep the sheets in place.  And they are super soft and comfy!  The quilt at the bottom of the bed was $16 at Home Goods!

Vintage Sheet Peasant Dress

I am participating in "The Easiest Sew-Along Ever" over at Windsor & Main.  This dress is my project.  It began with a big box of vintage sheets. 

 I narrowed it down to a pink set of sheets.  I bought these at a thrift store in Virginia when I was out there for spring break.  I love them!  The fabric is so soft.  I also had this pillow case with embroidered kitties on it.  The pillowcase had stains on it.  I decided to make a little apron for the dress using the kitties.

 

The apron is attached to the dress.  I also added some crochet lace to the hem of the dress.  The tie of the dress is made using a white sheet.  This dress is 100% upcycled!!!  I love it!

 

 

Quilted Placemats

 

I made these cute quilted placemats for the Therm O Web booth at Quilt Market!  Click HERE to visit the Therm O Web blog and to see the full tutorial!!  I love Therm O Web products - they have a fantastic blog with tutorials everyday!  I love being a part of their design team!!

Monogram Pillow - Bridal Shower Gift

 I am still not over my throw pillow obsession!!  Lately I have been giving them as bridal shower gifts.  I love making personalize gifts!!  This one was for a friend who loves aqua!!

It turned out cute & she loved it!!

Blogger's Quilt Festival - Wallhanging Entry

  If you are joining me from the Blogger's Quilt Festival - Welcome to the Jedi Craft Girl Blog!  I am Amanda and I love sewing and quilting and crafting and creating!! 

This is my quilt entry in the "Wall Hanging Category"  This cute little bird quilt measures 32" x 37" and I do hang it on my wall.  I originally created it for Valentine's Day.  I loved it so much and the colors work in my house that I still have it up!!

Most of the fabrics are Moda.  I machine appliqued the birds, hearts, and tree and I quilted it on my machine.

I love that the applique is not perfectly centered and it has a scrappy feel!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Bloggers Quilt Festival - Baby Quilt Entry

 It's finally time for the Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival!  I have been waiting and waiting.  I always love to see everyone's beautiful quilts.

If you are new to my blog - Welcome!  My name is Amanda and I have been quilting for 14 years and sewing all my life.  I also enjoy crafting, thrifting, and any DIY project!

I am entering my Ava Baby Quilt in the Baby Quilt Category.  This quilt was sewn for a friend's baby shower.  Her nursery colors are pink & red and the baby's name will be Ava (due in June).  I love making quilts for my friends who are expecting.  My motto: Every baby deserves a quilt!!

The Quilt stats:

Measurements  36" x 43"

Fabrics: a variety of quilting cottons

Machine quilted by me

Hand binding

 

Thanks for stopping by!

3 Minute T-Shirt

 I bought this skirt at Crazy 8.  We went to wear it only to find all we had that matched was a plain Navy Blue T-shirt.  With 5 minutes till preschool, I had to hurry.  Plugged in the iron, drew a strawberry on some Heat n Bond, ironed it to the shirt - quick stitching and done!  I think I clocked in at 3 minutes!!

I LOVE Heat n Bond!  If you haven't used it - you MUST!  It makes applique so easy!  If you want to make one of these strawberry shirts, here is the pattern.