Calico Mermaid's Pockets-A-Plenty

We have featured the Calico Mermaid on here before, click HERE for that post, but we can't seem to get enough of these ladies! They make the Pockets-A-Plenty Bag like hot cakes! And we love every single one! Below is a few they have made! We like them all, but our favorite has to be the Americana one! Maybe because Flag Day was a few weeks ago and the Forth of July is this week! For the Pockets-A-Plenty pattern in PDF or paper form click HERE.

Bronni VanDerwerker's Classic For Moms Diaper Bag

Bronni bravely took on the Classic For Moms Diaper Bag! This bag has lot of pockets for everything a Mom could need! Bronni made this for her daughter and coming soon granddaughter! She monogrammed the baby's name onto the flap of the bag! The polka dots and paisley look adorable together! Thanks for sharing the bag with us!

For the Classic For Moms Diaper Bag pattern in PDF or paper form, click HERE. 

Karen Edwards' Sweet Retreat's Little Sister

Karen, from Spokane, Washington (my hometown!) made up this adorable Sweet Retreat's Little Sister Tote! It is so fun out of those animal prints! Karen is a mom of a 17 year old who freshly graduated from high school, who loves making jewelry, cards, and of course sewing! She just started making bags on a whim and can't get enough! We support that! This one is too cute! Thanks for sharing the bag with us Karen!

For the pattern in PDF or paper form, click HERE.

Dee Bratcher's Too Hip Bag

This is not Dee's first Whistlepig bag! She made an adorable Flip Flap bag awhile back! Click HERE for photos. This is here newest one, Too Hip! She added a ruffle and we LOVE it! "I added the ruffle and embroidery design to match the fabric. Everyone just loves this purse and especially that ruffle. It is one of my favorite purses to use." -Dee    Thanks for sharing this with us Dee!

For the Too Hip bag pattern in PDF or paper form click HERE. 

Janeen Vice's Charming Tote

Janeen Olson made up one of the Charming Totes 3 bags! It turned out great! She added magnetic snaps to the sides to pull the bag in a little! "This bag was so easy to make," says Janeen! She did a great job with it! Thanks for sharing it with us Janeen! For this pattern in PDF or paper form, click HERE.

Reversible Aprons

We came out with a reversible apron pattern for the Market before last. We know its not new, but we can't stop making them! They fly together and look just so darn cute! Here are two more we made up! One is black, white and red with adorable cows and farm animals on it. The other is RJR Cupcake fabric! For pictures of more aprons click HERE, HERE and HERE. For the pattern in PDF or paper form click HERE. There are multiple sizes for children and an adult size!

Pinterest

If you haven't heard about Pinterest yet, you are missing out. If you have, you understand our new obsession! =] Hours have been spent perusing the pages of pictures, DIY, recipes and (of course) quilts! We have an account and just added some new boards! Come find us! 

Freebie Project!

This is a quick fun project for summer! 'How to Toss a Dragon' is a fun Tic-Tac-Toe / Bean bag Toss game!  This is the perfect thing to set up at barbeques to entertain the kids or the adults (could be fun after a drink or two!). There are two color options: light and dark! Both versions are made up in 'Days of Yore' fabric designed by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics. For the PDF instructions click HERE!

Dark Version with Purple Bean Bags

Light Version with Green Bean Bags

Tigger was my photoshoot assistant again! He really liked it under the quilt.

Kelli Learned's Flip Flap Bags

Kelli Learned made up a few Flip Flap Bags! They are adorable! Two very different looks and we love them both! She made them up for her trip to NYC! This is a great bag for traveling, especially with its hidden pockets!  "I cannot wait to make more," says Kelli!

You can find the pattern HERE in PDF and paper form.

New Patterns

ALL the new patterns from Quilt Market are officially up! Whistlepig Creek, Etsy & Craftsy all have them! Both PDF and paper form! We hope you like them! And like always, we would love to see what you do with them! Cheers!

Flip Flap Bag Tutorial

Here is a helpful picture tutorial on how to make the Flip Flap Bag. (This is not the actual pattern, just helpful photos and tips. You still must purchase the pattern to complete the bag.) This tutorial  is available under the Tutorials Tab. The Flip Flap is a fun bag with two easy-to-make hidden pockets! Perfect for everyday or traveling! The pattern is available HERE and is available in paper & PDF form. Click on the photos to enlarge. Enjoy!

Dragon's Labyrinth

Dragon's Labyrinth is a Bed Runner & Pillow Sham pattern featuring the 'Days of Yore' fabric line designed by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics. The Bed Runner & Shams feature the Panel and Coordinating fabrics from the line. On the Bed Runner there is a large central panel and two smaller panels with dragons in them on each side. On the pillow shams there are 2 smaller dragons. The instructions are written for 2 color ways, dark and light. The pattern will be available HERE is PDF and paper form soon.

Days of Yore Quilt

Days of Yore is a 80" x 80" quilt featuring the 'Days of Yore' fabric line designed by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics. The quilt features the Panel and Coordinating fabrics from the line. There is a large central panel and six smaller panels with dragons in them. The instructions are written for 2 color ways, dark and light. It is fun, quick and simple construction with a few fun pinwheels! The pattern will be available HERE is PDF and paper form soon.

Dragon Reader Book Sling

The Dragon Reader is an applique or Panel Book Sling sewing pattern. All you need is a double Curtain rod and a little wall space for this guy! The Applique features 'Thor' our fun dragon and word READ to encourage those little ones to pick a book from the sling! The fabric used is 'Days of Yore' designed by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics. The paper and PDf versions of this pattern will be available soon HERE.

Quadricorn Color

Quadricorn Color was definitely a favorite at Market this Spring. It stands out and draws you in! It is a 2 1/2" strip set friendly Quilt, Bed Runner & Pillow Sham pattern! In the images below we used a Moda Marble Citrus Jelly Roll. We have also made it up in some yummy purple batik fat-quarters! So get those Bali Pops and Jelly Rolls out! The pattern is available HERE in Paper and PDF form. One Jelly Roll makes 2 Pillow Shams & the Quilt -OR- 2 Pillow Shams & the Bed Runner!