What I've Been Sewing...

December was a busy month for my sewing machine, who I have now nicknamed Lizzie. My biggest project was my first quilt. I was inspired by this design from the Better Homes & Gardens quilting website. You'll notice mine is quite a bit different, but it uses the same pattern. I added some applique crosses to mine. My mom and grandmothers all quilted when I was younger, and it's something I've always wanted to do. Although my first quilt has LOTS of flaws, I'm pretty happy with it. It's currently at Cee Cee's Quilting Cottage being turned into a quilt with batting and backing. Here are a few photos:

The squares after I finished all the applique:

The finished quilt top:

The bottom square with my initials and date:

Other projects I've worked on lately:

Bibs & burp cloths for my friend Alex's little Hutson (they're Georgia Bulldog fans) - check out this link for cute burp cloth ideas:

Denim iPad/Kindle case designed by my mom (made out of an old pair of jeans):

Aromatherapy Heating Pads (made from flannel with rice & peppermint oil) - here is a link to an even better heating pad pattern I will use next time:

Now it's back to school...Josh and I both loved our two weeks off, but we're anxious to get back. May will be here before we know it. Dental school graduation can't get here soon enough for either one of us!