Sew What! {and a GIVEAWAY!}

I've never really had a hobby, sew what!  At least not a hobby that I've continued through the years or was really passionate about, but we bought a new sewing machine this weekend and I have been sewing ever since.  (I know it's only been a few days, but still.)  Now I am no seamstress, but I think my first few projects have turned out pretty good.  Especially if you take into account the fact that I haven't sewn since high school! 

My first project was a rag quilt.  I have wanted one of these cutesy quilts for a while now, but could never justify the price.  Well, now I'm the proud owner of what I think is the cutest rag quilt EVER!  And, to top it off, it was hand-made with love by ME!  HA!

What do you think?  Pretty good for my first time, huh?!

It was really easy and fun to make.  Cutting the fabric was a little time consuming and I took the "easy" route and didn't change out the thread everytime I started a different colored square, but I didn't think it mattered until I saw the finished product.  I'll definitely pay more attention to detail next time around. 

My next little project was a burp cloth.  It turned out really cute and I cannot wait to make a few for a couple of sweet friends who have brand new babies!  I didn't get a picture of the burp cloth, but it was made with cotton fabric and chenille backing.  (I stole the idea from my BFF Heather.)  Super cute!

Our, I say our because Randy helped with this one, next project was bedroom curtains.  Our bedroom has had a blue sheet hanging over the window for almost 3 years, so it was definitely time for some "real" curtains. 

Hideous, I know!

The previous owner went crazy with holes around the window, so now there are holes everywhere.  They'll be patched and painted soon!  Right now, curtains were our main priority!  HA!

I have been looking for curtains for our room for a while, but it is hard to find curtains longer than 82" and we needed at least 102" so we could cover the entire window.  So this is what we ended up with...

I think we did a good job on them.  Randy was a huge help with measuring and cutting and he even sewed all the tabs.  So funny to see him sitting behind a sewing machine!  (The next day, he even sewed a little curtain for his office/man room!  HA!)  I still need to make one more panel out of striped material that will hang between the two black ones, just to break it up a little, plus I think it will look really good when the curtains are open. 

Now on to the important business!

I'm hosting my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY and I will be giving away a rag quilt or burp cloths & matching lovey, made by me. 

Rules are as follows:
Entry deadline is Wednesday, June 30 at 11:59pm CST

Please leave an email address in your entry.

Winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

Winner will be determined by random.org

Giveaway offered to US Residents only. 

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment on this blog and let me know what you would like to win: quilt or burpies pack

Extra Entries - Please leave a separate comment for each entry

1 extra entry - Grab my button and post on your blog.  Don't forget to leave me the link.

1 extra entry - post about this giveaway on Facebook

1 extra entry - follow this blog (if you already follow, let me know that as well!)

1 extra entry per day - click the "We're on the Fence" button

1 extra entry per day - click the "I'm a Top Mommy Blogger" button

Good Luck!