Christina, Christina... your flip flops are coming!

This is the first pair of shaggy rag flip flops that I've made. I'm sending one test pair out in the mail and the other pair will go to a family member. The strips of fabric I used for these came from left overs from my quilts and tote bags. It was a great way to use up a lot of scrap fabric that would otherwise be tossed out. I also save my smaller material, thread and batting pieces for stuffed toys. It has been an amazing project of using scraps in multiple functional ways until they are all gone.

Unlike the flip flops with ribbon that may need to be kept dry..., these flip flops can get wet at the beach, get kicked around, hit together and then just fluffed up. More wear and water will only make them fluffier. The strips are double knotted and will probably withstand more use that the actual flip flop!!!

Magenta Batik Shaggy Accent Quilt

This is a new quilt that I have finished in a variety of batik colors and two different colors of upcycled denim. I created strips of sewn fabric and cut them into squares. I added my shaggy rag strip accents on each square. The front and back are free motion quilted with a layer of low loft polyfill in the middle. It measures 34" x 38" and is the perfect size for a toddler or pre-schooler. I have never seen a quilt put together quite like this. This is my own design and I did not use a pattern. This quilt is available at www.wearartbyjulie.etsy.com. Thanks for looking!

My work has been featured in an Etsy Treasury!

My Quilted Tiger Passport Bag was recently featured in an Etsy Treasury! The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Foundation for Blind Children. For more information, please visit www.seeitourway.org .

Purple Haze!!!

I've had some of the fabrics I used in this purse for a while and some were recently purchased. The time was right to put it all together! I matched the pattern on the front of the bag and on the back. There are two interior pockets and one with Velcro for added security. I added some of my shaggy rag accents on the bag and handle. I stitched beads to the front horse panel for a little more sparkle. I made this bag for Carol and hope she enjoys it!