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It has been too long since I posted! It has been too long since I crafted! I always have a long list of things that I want to try. Unfortunately, many of these are put aside for the more demanding things in life.  After a crafting dry spell, not for lack of projects, or creativity, I am back!

When my photographer girlfriend asked me if I could make these for her, I said "Heck, Yes!" What she and I didn't know at the time was how long it would take me... To find the time, not to actually perform the task!
So, after three weeks of family visits, working way too much, walking a 5k with my mom, sisters, nephew, nieces, daughter and grand-children... I am BACK!

This was my first craft of the new year, and I am stoked!

These were fairly easy, and I cannot wait to do more! These were a special request, and I didn't have time to take lots of pics, so I don't have directions, but I might post them next time I make them. If you need directions sooner, email me! KraftyKlaudia@gmail.com

Here is the finished project. I hope my friend Leah at Leah Grace Photography is as excited as I am!

Burlap, Velcro, Paper, Buttons! DONE!

Thanks for reading!
Happy crafting!
Crafty Claudia

Flannel Quilt

This was another project I did for the new grand baby, but it will work on any size quilt, just adjust the size and/or number of blocks. This one took me about two days, but I probably could have finished it in one, if I didn't have to go to work. 

I bought the fabric first, based on my daughter's theme and color preference.  It could definitely be done with scraps or leftovers.

I decided how big I wanted the quilt, then divided by the fabric I had chosen, and added a half inch for the seams. This was my block size. I like to use a rotary cutter (I use the Fiskars 81514 Contour Rotary Cutter-45mm )and a mat, (like the  Alvin OL-RM12S 12 in. x 12 in. Olfa Rotating Rotary Mat), but you could use scissors, just try to keep your blocks square and even.

After I cut them, I laid them out so they followed a pattern. If you use scraps or leftovers, just be sure not to get the same patterns  next to each other. 

Sew the squares together into strips, right sides together. I like to iron the seams flat, before the next step.

Then sew the strips together. Once again, I like to press.

Then, I cheated a little, and found an awesome tutorial on how to do the backing, with mitered corners. I followed her instructions, and it was so easy! It looked great, and I will use her technique again! Thank you so much to Virginia at Gingercake!

Here is the finished project...

My daughter was thrilled with it! I can't wait to make another!

Thanks for reading my blog.

Happy crafting!

Crafty Claudia

Baby Blanket

My new grandson finally arrived! Both mom and baby are doing well. He is beautiful, and I am ecstatic to add another to the family.

While we're waiting, my daughter tackled another project.  She made a baby blanket. I have to say, she did a great job, and it was very inexpensive! I didn't think to take pics, so I only have one of the finished product, but it was super easy!

We found this great flannel plaid on clearance for $1.50/yd. We also purchased the black quilted fabric for $5.99/yd. We already had the white thread, and she used that for accent. She made it the same way as the burp cloths, except we left a larger opening for turning.  This method worked well for this size blanket, but I am not sure I would recommend it for a larger one. 

So, total cost, under $7.00 and a little over an hour, not sure, because we stopped to talk ... a lot.

 

Thanks for reading my blog...

Happy Crafting!

Crafty Claudia