LET'S GO WILDCATS {A T~SHIRT QUILT~IN PROGRESS)

Every year the boys' elementary school holds a school carnival for the kids and an auction for the adults.  Students donate items for their themed class basket (this year we have Clifford, Christmas Fun & a Tailgating basket to donate items for), local businesses donate items from their shops, dinners, Chiefs tickets, gift certificates & much more.  It's a fun night for everyone and a great way to raise $ for the school. 

Last year someone mentioned that it would be cool to have a quilt made out of old GWE t~shirts.  I agreed.  So, with some help collecting past years spirit wear (one as old as 1992!!!) I am making a t~shirt quilt to be donated and auctioned off.  I hope everyone likes it!!

Here is what I have so far.  I am adding 2" white sashing and a border all around it.  It will make the quilt just the right size and make each square pop. (I am using Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton). 

Well, I am off to get this quilt top finished, quilted and bound.  The auction is in just 1 week!!! 

Smiles

~Beth

FOR SALE!

My apologies in advance for shamelessly trying to sell you something.  That's typically not my style.  Good news is, I will be having a giveaway very soon to celebrate my 1st blogiversary!

My sewing bestie and I got a wild hair up our arses and decided to make 50+ shirts and 15+ halloween bags to be sold at a local consignment shop.  Ya know, one of the ones that set up shop for just the weekend.  Well, let me just say, it didn't go well.  Not because our stuff isn't uber adorable (well, cuz, it is...wink, wink) and not because the sale wasn't super awesome.  It just wasn't the right venue for us (taking note).  So, we have lots of cute stuff for sale. 

Yikes, look how bad our grass looks!!

Flower appliqued onesies/tees~ 1 each,  6-12 months, 2t
~2 each, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 3t, 4t 

Flower close up...love those ruffily edges!!

Pumpkin onesies~ 2 each, 3-6 month, 6-12 month
Pumpkin tees~2 each, 12-18 month, 18-24 month, 3t, 4t 
1 each, 2t

Pumpkin onesie close up...love that curly ribbon and little button!

Pumpkin tee close up.

Monster tees...my little guys favorite!!
1 each~Blue monster 12-18
2 each~Blue Monster 18-24, Red Monster 2t, 3t, 4t

Little man tie shirts...these will go fabulously with jeans!!
1 each~ 18-24 months (tee)
2 each~ 3-6 months, 6-12 months (onesies), 2t, 3t, 4t (tees)
3 each~ 12-18 months (tees)

Lots of trick~or~treat bags!
There are 2 Buzz Lightyear bags, 2 Mickey Mouse bags, 1 multi-dot bag, 1 "eyes" bag, 4 skeleton bag with different colored linings (2 orange, 1 red, 1 pink), 1 "boo!" bag, 1 pumpkin & stars bag, 2 children dressed up in costumes bages, 3 purple skulls bags.  All approximately 12"x 12"

If you would like to purchase any of these items, have any questions or would like to see a more detailed photo, please e~mail me at bt.besties@yahoo.com.

Smiles~Beth

A PICTURE POST {WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS WEEK}

All finished!!!  Originally posted about here

10 complete!  Originally posted about here

Gathered Thank You card (for Jamie!)

Monster #2 sporting his favorite word on a shirt I made him using my Silhouette

Couldn't leave Monster #1 out ;)

Inspiration found here

Don't worry, it's really a positive message :)
Made 2 (1 for me and 1 for a friend)

A stack of cut fabric waiting to be sewn into trick-or-treat bags

2 more of these but on white shirts.  Originally posted about here.

What have you been up to this week?

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Smiles~Beth

SIMPLE {SILHOUETTE FOOTBALL SHIRT}

I am still working on those flower applique' and monster shirts. I don't know about you but I get a little bored when I am making several of the same thing (in this case, about a dozen of each).  I needed a quick & simple project to make me feel like I accomplished something.  So, I took a small break and turned this plain old brown tee...

Yeah, I know it's backwards.  I forgot to take a 'before' picture...oops!

Into this cute cool football shirt for my littlest monster, Adam.

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6/08/2010

You probably won't be surprised when I tell you that I used my silhouette (along with some white flocked heat transfer vinyl) to create this simple football shirt.  It took me less than 10 minutes to make, from picking the design to ironing it on...now that's fast!  But you don't need a silhouette to make your own.  You could easily cut out the design yourself using an exacto knife (found at most craft stores).  Now it's back to sewing!

Happy Friday!

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Smiles~Beth

SOME PROGRESS

Well, after my last post, I got busy and was able to turn those cute little monsters into adorable shirts (I will share them soon).  

I also put my scissors and iron to good use and got these 4~layer flowers ready to be appliqued on this lovely stack of white onesies and long sleeved shirts. 

I still have lots to do (I am making a list that I will share with you soon!) but it feels good to get some stuff done (or at least closer to being done).

Today I am hoping to turn this pile of washcloths and towels into more monster shirts. 

What are you working on?  

Smiles
~Beth

OVERWHELMED

Lately there seems to be LOTS to do around here.  Trying to keep up with the boys' school & sports schedules, dreaded everyday housework and sewing projects, I am overwhelmed.  Do you ever feel that way?

I am hoping that making some lists and getting a little more organized (along with spending less time reading my favorite blogs and browsing Pinterest!!!)  I will be able to start knocking some things off my lists and feel a little less stressed about it all. 

I am off to sew these little guys on t-shirts.

Hope you have a happy Monday!
Smiles
~Beth

PRETTY IN YELLOW

I was asked by a friend (and great photographer!!) to make a ruffled romper for use during photo shoots.  You know, the ones you see all over blogland and etsy.  I followed this tutorial by Melissa over at Sew Like My Mom and used some  adorable fabric I ordered from rufflefabric.com. Since the fabric is already perfectly ruffled it came together rather simply.  I couldn't resist making a flower head band to match!Personally, I don't think little Miss "A" could have been any cuter in it!

Photo courtesy of April from A Yost Photography

Thanks to April for the great photo and to little Miss "A" for modeling it so well!

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Smiles
~Beth