Join Positive Fridays on Facebook

Social media has demonstrated it is a powerful force in effecting worldwide change of a magnitude we never dared to dream possible. Let's all be part of a movement to make the world a better place while making ourselves better people at the same time. All you have to do is be nice on Fridays. How simple is that? (That's a loaded question-- it's actually not as easy as it sounds.) Join the Facebook group and take the first step.

Sales I'm Excited About This Week

Some of my favorite sales are on the menu at Jo-Ann's this week. Here's what looks good to me:
50% off notions (pin cushions, pins, needles, magnets, marking pens, chalk, tape measure, stabiliziers by the roll, and loads more)
50% off thread
50% off 54" home decor fabric
99 cent McCall's patterns
50% off quilting notions (this includes my chalk pen I'm always talking about, the rulers and all kinds of great stuff)
50% off scissors (includes Gingher!)
50% off pillow forms
50% off plastic storage containers
50% off foam by the yard
$1.99 Simplicity patterns

Baby Boy Boutique Bibs & Burp Cloths

Moms of baby boys know finding cute boutique items for boys isn't nearly as easy as it is for girls. I constantly try to address that void and am frequently inspired by feedback from so many of my friends that have baby boys (and grandsons). Visit my Etsy store via the link on the right if you would like to see what I have for little boys.My friend requested some items with a cowboy theme and I had fun coming up with these.

Aren't these designer fabrics by Michael Miller (Lil' Cowpokes) and Robert Kaufman (Barn Dandys) great? I put a lot of effort into getting the patterns on the fabric positioned just right on the finished items. Check out the bib with the Lil' Cowpokes-- I was able to use a scene where they're cooking. Just right for a bib, right? I'm sure little Jaxon will look adorable in it too.

Anniverary Gift: Monogrammed Towels

I've previously made these quite regularly for wedding gifts, but then I got the idea (for my own anniversary) that they are cool for anniversary gifts too. I just made these last week for a couple celebrating their first anniversary. I love how the blue really stands out on the white towels.