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We are currently at home watching Hurricane Harvey come through. Thankfully we are safe, but we are a little anxious watching all of our friends and others who are being affected by it. We are continuing to pray for all who are down here that need help and for all those who are helping. Since we are stuck inside for a while, I decided to catch up on some things. I’m currently in the middle of planning a diy workshop (!!!!! will share more on that next week for anyone who might want to attend it here in southwest Louisiana) and working on getting some things blogged that have been sitting on my camera for months, like these publications. Back in November, Happy Together was one of the blogs featured in the Artful Blogging magazine. It was volume 10, issue 4 which was out through January. My favorite part was showing my girls that they were in a magazine! I loved the pictures they chose to use and I wrote an article about one of my favorite parts of blogging, community. If you didn’t get a chance to get one when it was out, you can still order it here.

I also had three projects published in the book Mom Crafts, which came out in the spring. It’s full of diy crafts for the expectant mom. I was able to create three that focused on the momma: a lavender eye pillow for those tired eyes, a modern nursing bag to carry around that baby stuff in style, and an infinity nursing scarf that doubles as a nursing cape and a fashion accessory. If you happen to grab the book and make any of these projects, please share! I would love to see what you create. -jess

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A while back I was able to contribute five projects to a book that is now published, Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas. It’s truly a great book with tons of great things to create with fat quarters.

The projects in the book are divided into six sections: Babies & Kids, Bags, Quilts & Pillows, Home Decor, Wearables, and Give & Use. I really like the variety, as I sew so many different types of things myself, and the quantity of projects. And I’m not just saying I like the book because I have some things in it 😉

One of my favorite projects I contributed is how to make this boho bag. Sometimes I get an idea and am not sure how the outcome will be, but I truly love this bag! It has become the purse that I use now that we are out of diaper bag phase. I get compliments on it all the time.

I also designed this scrunchy headband. It is a great scrap buster.

The reusable bowl covers are another of my favorites. They sew up so fast and are a great gift to give. Plus you create less trash if you use these instead of tin foil or saran wrap to cover you bowls.

This half square triangle frame makes a great statement to add to your wall. I really enjoyed making this one. You can add a printable or artwork to it or just leave it blank since it is pretty in and of itself.

And the last project is this trio of fabric flowers. You could make them into hair accessories, present toppers, etc. There are many other bloggers/designers you will recognize who have contributed to this book. It’s an honor to be a part of this with them. Get a copy for yourself 🙂

-Jess

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