I don't tend to share a lot of personal stuff here.  But since it is Valentine's Day and I do have "family" up there in my header, I thought I'd take a moment to mention my wonderful husband.

We've had to deal with a difficult situation recently and it has reminded me how much easier life is when you have an amazing, supportive partner at your side.  I'm a lucky woman.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Simple Washcloth Tutorial

I don't know about you, but we always seem to have a shortage of washcloths in our house.  We use them for everything from wiping counters to washing faces.  

This tutorial is more about inspiration and a little tip since sewing a washcloth is about as easy as it gets.

I used a 100% cotton chenille that I picked up on vacation and cotton flannel. 

I made a template from my stash of file folders, 6 inches by 6 inches square.

 Lay your fabric right side together and trace the pattern.  Here's the trick.  See those 2 blue lines perpendicular to the pattern?  That's the opening and you want to actually sew on those lines.  What this does is pull that seam allowance down and make it easier to sew that opening closed when turned right side out.

 Sew just inside your traced lines and trim.

 Turn right side out and press.  See how you can't tell where the opening was?

 Top-stitch around the perimeter.  I also folded the washcloth in thirds and sewed 2 parallel lines to keep the layers together better.

 Super easy!

How cute would these be wrapped up for a new baby?

Here's to easy projects!

Jane of All Trades Giveaway-CLOSED

Have you checked out Jane of All Trades yet?  Well, now is the time to do it.  Not only is her super cute chalkboard mat being featured over at Sew Can She, but she's also having a giveaway.

 Here's just a peek at some of her cute projects.

 

So head over here before Friday, 1/27 to enter to win this beautiful bag.

Then come back and let me know what you think.