Fire Fighter's Blanket...

This blanket was a special request from a friend of mine... I used an actual American Flag purchased from Kmart in Ripon, WI as the background!

I printed letters on paper, cut them out, and used them as my templates for the orange & black fabric letters, which I then appliqued onto the top of the quilt.  High loft batting was used for a nice thick finished quilt.  The fire fighter uniform was made from fabric that was cut out to look like a uniform.  Silver satin was used for the reflective stripes in the uniform.

Harley Throw Pillows

Made from scraps of Harley Davidson fabric I purchased on eBay...the picture shows the back of the pillow on the left and the front of the pillow on the right...

These are one-of-a-kind pillows!

I pieced together scraps of remnant fabric pieces...quilting the top for added depth.

Handbags, Purses & Totes...

It's been awhile since I've been able to post something new.  Life has been hectic, and I haven't had the time to sew nor a place to sew since my recent, temporary move to my parents' home.  Lot's has been happening, but for now, my sewing is limited so I don't have a lot of new things to post.  However, I will post some pictures of the bags I made over the holiday season for a few of my customer orders.  All my patterns are packed away in a tub in storage right now, so unfortunately I am unable to share with you the patterns for the following bags that I have pictured...

Boutique Pillow Covers

I have really gotten into making pillows lately.  I just love making them!  Especially quilted and patchwork pillows.  Here are a few recent ones that I made...

The pattern for these two Boutique Pillows is from the Annie's Attic Creative Quilters Fabric Club, Girly Girl Fabric Collection Monthly Kit.  The pillow with the pink flower, these fabrics came with the kit.  The pillow with the green flower, the fabrics were from my stash.  Pink and white trims were also from my stash.

SNOWFLAKES PILLOW

Pattern for this pillow can be found in the follow book:

Better Homes and Gardens
Quilt-Lovers' Favorites
from

American Patchwork & Quilting
Volume 11

As shown here, I put a zipper on the pillow cover and filled it with pillow stuffing.

This last picture shows the pillow at an angle so you can see the quilted/raised look of the pillow.

Preparing for the Holidays - Pillows & Stockings, Tree Skirts & Baby Bibs!

I've been working on some Christmas projects and I've got a couple of them done.  I still have more to go and will add more photos as I complete them, but for starters, here's the few things I've completed so far...

TWINKLE TOES

Pattern for this Stocking can be found in the following magazine:

McCall's Quilting
November/December 2011

Giant Thomas the Tank Engine Stocking

Teddy Bear Stocking

Jesus Birth Stocking

Teddy Bear Holiday Bibs

Jesus Birth Tree Skirt

A Giraffe for Edward

Recently I was partaking in a fun International swap and the person I sent to has a little boy who loves giraffes and was in need of a new blanket.  So here's what I made for him...

 I used a high loft batting for the fill, and yarn tied the quilt together after appliqueing the top of the quilt and putting the layers together.
I used a blue corduroy fabric for the top of the quilt and an animal print cotton for the back.
The giraffe is made from flannel, and the rest of the appliqued pieces are cotton.

There is no pattern for this.  It is a one and only Gina's Custom Creations original.
However, I did use a pattern to make the giraffe silhouette.
Giraffe silhouette pattern is from the quilt pattern:
"Central Park" by Kate Spain / Moda

You can see the post my swap partner made about it on her blog...

The Gingerbread House

Mini Treat Bags

One of my favorite websites to visit frequently is AllPeopleQuilt.com.  They always have great ideas and fun patterns.  And they also have contests once in awhile. 
They currently have the BERNINA Fall Bag Contest going on until November 30th, 2011.  The pattern is a free download from their site, and I've been having so much fun with it!  It's a great little bag to make with leftover fabrics from other projects, and they make perfect treat sacks for kids' parties, or even gift bags for small items!
Here are a few pictures of the mini bags I made just this week...

 I made the Heroes and Mickey bags slightly larger to accomodate
for the images on the fronts of the bags.

Scrappy Monet Lap Quilt

Just a small lap quilt I made from leftover Monet fabric from a previous Monet quilt.  Unfortunately I made a big "Oops" when sewing the blocks together though.  I have no idea how I overlooked this, but notice the layout of the blocks?  Well, they are not in the order they were when I laid them out prior to sewing them together.  I am so disgusted with myself for not noticing this until it was too late.  Ah well...at least the fabrics are pretty!  :o/

Simply Girly...

Just a simple throw I made from fabric a friend of mine bought.

She will be giving it as a gift to a relative of hers.

Made from two cotton printed fabrics and pink trim.

No filler or batting used.

Very simple and fun to make!

"Nosegay" Quilt Block

Nose-Gay:

(nzg)

noun

A small bunch of flowers; posy

"Nosegay"
Quilt Block
Made: Oct. 2011

Pattern from: 501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork and Applique



Country Garden Tote

"Country Garden Tote"
Made: October 2011

Made with: Lovely Fabric Collection by Moda
Pattern Design By: Lorine Mason
Pattern & Fabric Purchased Through: Creative Quilters Fabric Club



Fruit Basket Quilt Block

My attempt at making a Fruit Basket quilt block for the very first time didn't turn out too bad!

I found the free pattern for this Fruit Basket quilt block, designed by Dori Hawks, on theQuilterCommunity.com.

Recent Projects Completed...

Just a few more projects that I've recently completed...

 "I Love Mommy Daddy"
Traveling Blankie

 Reversible, Reusable Bags
Made from leftover stash fabrics from different projects.