Turning Twenty-Nine

Yikes!

I'm turning 29 today.

(For the first time, I promise!)

I sewed myself a little something for my birthday.

This is the Quilted Bible Cover by Amy @ Park City Girl.  (Free tutorial here)

I've been meaning to make this for a while - 

my Bible was looking a little worn and needed some dressing up!

My mom (who also loves sewing!) spoiled me with a trip to the local quilt shop.

Hooray for new fabric! Thanks mom!

(Bonnie & Camille - Cotton Blossoms)

She also made me this awesome Heather Bailey pincushion (based on this tutorial)

(Top and bottom shown)

I love that flower button!

And then she further spoiled me with a new ironing board.

I'm soooo excited!

Never thought I'd say that, but my old one was about 10 years old, the cheap one we bought when I was heading off to college, and it was really sad looking.

I didn't care much (and didn't iron much!) until I got into sewing 6 months ago.

But now that I spend a significant amount of time ironing (oops, I meant pressing)

it's really, really nice to have a new one!

Well, it's my birthday so I think it's time to log off now.  

I'm linking up to Sew & Tell Friday over at amylouwho.  Better late than never!

Have a great weekend!

Mary