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It's been awhile since I bragged about my wonderful friend, Barbara and her wonderful Etsy store. I've shared her wonderful rag quilt projects  several times. Barbara creates the most beautiful rag quilts, bags, kitchen towels and potholders, Christmas stockings.
If you love the rag quilt projects, you'll love her store!

While checking out her store, I noticed that she has some new things that are
so cute and I have to share!

I adore rag quilts and Barbara outdid herself with this cute rag quilt with these patchwork chicks.

There are several other rag quilts for sale too!

 

 

 

It's never too early to start thinking of Christmas decorating and

 a rag quilt stocking would be a great way to update your home for the upcoming holiday season.

 

 

Or perhaps you have a special person who would love to receive this stocking.

Don't you just love this pink flower? I can't imagine anyone not loving this, can you?

 

 

Do you like to make gifts for the Christmas season?  You could make rag rugs to give or maybe give the insruction book and tool to that crafty person who would love to learn a new craft.

 

 

I have a set of potholders in my home, and now you can buy the instructions to make your own  pot holders. This would be a great Christmas or shower gift and hand made by you! 

 

 

 

I'm loving all the items that are now offered as  patterns.

This is such a pretty little pin cushion that you could make and put in a basket with some thread, tape measure and other sewing things for a wonderful gift for any time of the year.

 

If you haven't checked out, Snip It Up,

this might be a great time to check out all the new items.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Rag Towel Tutorial - Snip It Up!

One of my sponsors, Barbara from Snip It Up sells the cutest rag quilts and
sewing projects in her Etsy store!

Let me show you a few of her items
and see if you fall in love with her store as I am...

I love this shabby chis rag quilt...
so perfect to throw over a chair on the deck...
or maybe just snuggle up with it while watching TV....

How cute are these flowers on this rag quilt?
The appliques are so pretty with all the fraying and fringes...



Not all quilts have a feminine touch, this would make such a cute baby gift for that special newborn boy... and how perfect because with each washing, these quilts get softer and more cuddly...

Such a cute summer quilt to take to the beach or pool..
The little girls are just darling in their swimming suits...
the choice of colors works so nicely together, don't they?

Barbara took on another version of the rag quilt by making this rag purse...

Easy directions and all the material is included in this kit..

Just darling...

But today I wanted to show you one of my favorite
more affordable items in her store...
and it's another take on the rag quilt

I love this rag kitchen towel so much!
Barbara can tell you that I've asked so many questions
as to how to make this towel..
because I don't want to buy something to sew if it's going to be too difficult...
and today she's got a tutorial to share...

For each kit you get everything you need

okay maybe not a needle and thread...

each kit will make two towels..

one for you and maybe the other one for someone else?

So let's get started on how to make this hand towel!

Start off by cutting the following pieces of material:

1 pc 3.5” x 15” Printed Fabric

1 pc 2.5” x 15” Printed Fabric

2 pc 3.5” x 15” Muslin

2 pc 2.5” x 15” Muslin

Cut out appliques as shown.

(For each printed fabric you will need 2 pcs of muslin.}

Then cut the Flour Sack into 2 pcs approx 14” x 25”.

Place the layered polka dot fabric (1 pc printed fabric with 2 pcs muslin) on
bottom edge of the flour sack as shown.
Stitch on top using a 1/2” seam.
And then do the same thing with the strawberry print...

Now take the polka dot fabric (1 pc printed fabric with 2 pcs muslin) and place on

bottom edge of the strawberry fabric and stitch 1/2” seam.

You will be stitching 6pcs of fabric so you will want to go slow.

Snip both seams using small snips and try to get as close to the stitch line as possible.

Remember, the smaller the snips, the better the fluff!

Take your pretty yellow flower fabric, flower centers and leaf appliques

(1 printed fabric with 2 pcs muslin) and pin to the flour sack to your liking. 

Stitch around each one using 1/4” seam and snip all edges.

One more step to go...Yippee!
Lay the front on top of the remaining flour sack and trim off the excess which should be approx. 6”. Stitch all around using 1/2” seam and snip.
Repeat for towel #2.

  When completed just toss in wash and dryer and go reward yourself with a nice piece of chocolate!
(heck I was having chocolate while reading how to do this!)

Thanks Barbara for showing how to make this super cute towel...
Remember that Barbara does sell this as a kit...
I hope you'll stop over and take a look at all of her beautiful creations!

Isaboo Designs Giveaway

Wishing you all a wonderful Tuesday!

I'm so excited to share my newest sponsor with you today....

Erin from Isaboo Designs hails from Jacksonville FL...

she has a great Etsy shop that I'm sure you'll enjoy....

I first came to love her store when I found her via Very Jane....

Just last month I gave away this cute bunny burlap banner...

say that three times!

Isn't this just the cutest banner?

The other banners are also adorable...."LOVE" this banner...so fun for the warm weather...

This vibrant blue is so popular right now too!

How cute this would be hanging in a little girls room?

But you're not limited banners...how pretty is this Kindle cover?

How summery and pretty is this zippered pouch?
Perfect for holding your money and keys when taking the kids to the pool...

Love this mini wallet with two pockets which would also be so fun to use when you're

out and about and don't want to lug your purse around....

And there's also has a selection of bowties for little boys...

red and white stripe bowtie is perfect for the summery holidays...

And this yellow gingham bowtie is super cute...

and so summery...

So now that I've given you a glimpse of her great store...

it's time for a giveaway....

Here's how you can win this giveaway:

Visit Isaboo Designs and come back here and leave a comment

telling what item you would love to win...

Share this giveaway on your blog and link back to this post..
Share this giveaway on your Face book page and

Share this giveaway on FaceBook and link back to this post...

So three chances to win....three comments...

So you're asking..what will you win???

Well you'll win the one item that you've said is your favorite...

How fun is that?

So thanks Erin for becoming a sponsor and for

your generosity with this giveaway!

I will announce the winner next Tuesday, May 8th!

Sorry - I'll be limiting this to US citizens...

Good luck to everyone...

Sorry only one winner!

I Just Might Be Looking For You!

Back in November I had my blog totally redone and I so love how it looks now. My next step into blogging is to begin to offer advertising(sponsorship) and having guest posts.

Right now I have three great sponsors on my blog...

Andrea from The Cottage Market...

Not only does Andrea have a super blog but she has two Etsy stores and continues to blog daily.

How she does it all, I have no idea...super cute blog and one of my favorite features is on Friday and her hubby's love of thrifting and his latest finds. (He really does have a good eye for great things!)

Barbara from Snip It Up by Ragbags has such cute quiled blankets, totes, kits and more in her shop...

I love her profile..she quilts and quilts and quilts and then when she gets tired - she takes a quilting class...how many of you can relate to this?

Last but not least is Junk Garden, Angie mixes different styles to make

some cute charms and right now she has several Valentine charm necklaces

that you'll want to check out.

And if you are have a new Etsy store or even an established Etsy store - I would love to work
with you and get your name out there to my readers. My prices are super low and I only do
this for fun, not to make money....

And if you aren't interested in advertising, there are other ways to promote your blog or business, click here for other ways to network with me...

Please keep in mind that I have the right to reject any offers that don't fit my interests.