Round Edge Baby Blanket

Here is another baby blanket I made using a round edge instead of a square corner.
I had found this cute apple fabric on clearance and had to get it b/c it is pink and red. I then found the pink fuzzy backing on sale, too. This probably cost me about $5 to make!

Here's what I did: When I was cutting the fabrics, I just used a saucer (from my kitchen) to round the edges. I sewed the two fabrics together (right sides together) like normal, leaving a hole for turning. Then I topstitched the edge with a zig-zag stitch.

What Not to Buy @ Target

If you've been reading my blog, you know I like Target. A lot.

So this caught my eye on Yahoo. Just to help me remember what NOT to buy at Target, I'm posting it. Also, it will help those readers who may also adore Target.

Organizing and Tossing

Since we're moving, I've been cleaning out drawers. By my computer, I have accumulated a modest stack of gift cards. I didn't know if they had any money left on them but wanted to either toss them or put them in my wallet--depending on their status, of course.

I started trying to search each store's individual site to find where to enter the codes...but that was taking too long. So I googled "check balance of lands end gift card" and this website came up that links to lots of different store's pages where one can do this.

I'm not being paid or anything, but thought I'd share this tip with my readers.
giftcardbalancecheck.com

I wish I had thought of that idea for a site!!

CD Sleeve: Alternative!

Did you like the CD Sleeve tutorial? I came up with an alternate way to finish it.
No binding required! Start with the front pockets fully stitched...

Place the backing and pockets right sides together.

Add a ribbon in the top center to act as a hanger, if desired.
Stitch around the whole thing, but leave a hole for turning at the bottom.
Turn, press, and then topstitch everything. Make sure you close the opening you left to turn it.

Another China Hutch Idea...

Remember how I garbage-picked my china hutch? And then I refinished it? Here's another idea for the same type of furniture. My dad (who loves wood's natural grain) would hate this idea...but it looks pretty neato:

Game Room Hutch