*Holly Sew*

I usually try to take the month of December off from painting because it is too cold + I just want to enjoy Christmas. 

Though I'm working on a custom desk for a friend right now and I will post pic next week.

But that doesn't mean I haven't done anything creative!  I finished these quilts for my nieces a couple weeks ago and am getting ready to mail them off.    

I have made quilts for all SIX of my sisters kid.

They usually get them for their 1st Christmas...

but I have fallen behind a couple times-this year included!! 

If you want to check out a couple boy quilts that I did for my nephews go check out the post here.

Just as I start to think that I have run out of ideas for their quilts I find cute fabric and get inspired. 

The first one is for Miss Faith! 

I embroidered my her name on the little flag banner.

I wanted to do something different instead of regular binding so I went with a pom-pom trim.  It took a lot of pinning but was worth the effort.  I like the fun detail on the edge.

I used bias tape for the balloon ribbons.

 The inspiration fabric.

The next quilt for Miss Ruie incorporates two of my favorite things...birds and bunting!!

I made the birdcage with bias tape and a little rick-rack trim. Of courser her name had to be embroidered on the quilt (they have 6 kids-it's the only way to keep it all straight!!)

An up close picture of the the bias tape birdcage.

The inspiration fabric.

Holly Do. is Now on Etsy!

I'm excited to say that I have finally set-up Holly Do. on Etsy!  I have been wanting to do this for awhile now but I just kept on putting it off.   I found these Halloween trick or treat bags in my stash the other day so I took some pictures and put them for sale in my store.

I made my first trick or treat bag for my son when he was 2. 

 He is now 8 and still uses it every Halloween. 

 These bags are made with felt and lined with a cotton print.  Perfect to hold lots of candy and treats.  The bag folds up nicely to store after the candy is all gone!!

If you are interested purchasing a bag just click here.

*Pinned It, Did It!*

I saw this cute camera case awhile back and pinned it to a board on Pinterest. That sight is the best, though I do admit I waste too much time on it!!

I have been needing a case for my new camera so of course I had to see if I could make this one.

So I had to make 2.  One like the original and one with color.

I lined the inside with batting and a cute fabric.

This is my personal favorite.  I can't wait to experiment with more colors!

Oh, and this one will be in the U.S. Mail soon and heading off to my favorite photographer in San Francisco...hope she likes it!