Fair Inspiration

I am always inspired and awed when we go to the fair. This year’s State Fair was no exception. My favorite exhibits are the crafts! Tons of great ideas, gorgeous fabrics and patterns to try…

this year’s Grand Champion

the garden gate actually opens

cute felt sewing sampler

these vintage prints were very sweet

I liked the blue, red and pale yellow combination

I’m not sure what I think of the puffy squares???

this appliqué scene was one of my favorites

I would love to get this appliqué pattern

 

I love these owls, too

can you tell what this is made of?

millions of tiny yo-yos! I have NO desire to make one of these!

I am sure this is way more complicated than I want to do

I love this fabric and color combo

I would love to try a prairie point edge someday

these flowers are fun and would probably be easy to duplicate

So now I just have to decide what project to start next…

Paper Dolls (Sort of)

Today Amy, Theresa and I made our first set of fabric paper dolls to sell on our Etsy store. Theresa did a great job embroidering the face and Amy and I worked on the rest.

Our Grandma Rohrer made them for us and Maggie likes them so much that we decided maybe other little girls (or boys) would, too.

We made only one set and it took us all day! But we learned a lot and I think we have a much better idea of what works well and what doesn’t. They’ll go faster in the future.

I think she turned out really sweet and I’m hoping they’re a big hit for Christmas (and birthdays)!