Leftovers and Football - And A Project...

I didn't sew as many pieces this year as I did last year, but my Christmas gifts were a bit more involved in 2010. I thought I'd create a mosaic to show you everything that was sewn and sent off to very special people this year.

I've already got feedback. Let's see...Granddaughter #1 said, "She always send the neatest pajamas!". Grandson said, "The pajamas fit perfectly, Grandma, and I love my new quilt." Daughter-in-love #2 said, "The little chenille coat is just wonderful. We love it!"

I made a deal with Shell from The Raspberry Rabbits this year. In 2011, we're going to start nagging each other in June or July to start working on our Christmas projects. I'm going to hold her to it. I'm already working on the ideas for next year!
Sunday was a day of playing with my iPad, munching on leftovers and watching football games. I did manage to sew a project, too. I made a case for my iPad, of course! I thought up my own design as I went.

I cut fabric, allowing for an extra 1.5" all around, and then backed it with two layers of batting. I then quilted the front piece and the back piece. I also quilted a flap in the same manner.
I added my label to the bottom of the front piece. After I'd sewn the front and back together I cut a lining from a soft flannel fabric. I joined them and top-stitched the seam at the top of the case and then I add the flap. The case closes with velcro, which was the last element I added to the case. My iPad fits perfectly and will be nice and safe when tucked inside.
I needed an accessory case for the usb power connector and camera adapters, so I set about to sewing one together in the same fabrics - also, without a pattern. I decided on a folded style.
There is a flap on top to keep the accessories from falling out of the case. I also added ties to secure the folded case.
When the flap is lifted, it reveals a row of pockets (one with a gusset for extra room). Everything fit so I'm happy with the results. Back to playing with my new toy!

A Very Good Year For Quilts...

I thought you might enjoy a mosaic of all the quilts I created in 2010. It was a busy and satisfying year for me, and I hope you enjoyed my creative process. There were thirteen quilts total, although I'll probably make two more small quilts before the end of the month...one for Kes and one for Fezzik. Santa asked me to do it for him, and I'm all to happy to add new quilts to the list for my two dogs.

Among these finished pieces are one king size quilt, a queen size and a twin. There are a few children's quilts, and the rest are medium or large lap quilts. In our home, most of the larger lap quilts are used as table covers, which always tickles our guests.

The quilts (from top left to right) "Faerie Glen" quilt, "Butterfly Baby" quilt, "Williamsburg Welcome" quilt, "Forest Floor" quilt. Second row: French General "Rouennieres" quilt, (center) "Charmed, I'm Sure", "Love Birds" applique' quilt. Third row: "Spring Magic" quilt, "Whispering Windmills" quilt. Bottom Row: "Nantucket" quilt, "Lavender Dreams" quilt, "Dolphin Island" quilt and "The Explorer" quilt. (As usual, you can click on the mosaic for a closer look.)

A very good year for quilts, indeed.

This Could Be Me...

When I'm not stitching and playing in the studio, I often

play with images with my camera, and then on my computer.

I've been watching so many of my blog friends change up
the look of their sites and have contemplated doing the same
here at Brynwood. My dilemma is that I really like the green
woodland-type background, so I'm having a real internal debate.

So far, I've done all of the blog set-up and "decor" myself.

I've tried out a few new header looks yesterday, and chose one that
I really liked as the new header for the Boutique.
What do you think?
These are all items from my studio, or items I've created.
Maybe I should change the color of the studio to reflect this palet?
I've added a new header here to try out.
Could this new look be me?
You know I love feedback, right?