Good morning from the East Coast where we have been waking up to 40 degree temps and crisp fall air. It’s the perfect snuggle-your-quilt weather.

I’d like to introduce you to this adorably fun fabric line called Whistful Winds by Shari Butler of Doohikey Designs for Riley Blake fabrics.

Have you seen Shari’s Binding Babies? If you haven’t …. you must go take a peek at them. I never had so much fun binding a quit in my life. And wouldn’t they make the greatest stocking stuffers for your quilty friends?

I couldn’t wait to cut into this colorful fabric and make something to inspire all of you.

So after browsing through my pattern stash & my small library of quilt books I came across this pattern in the Growing Up Modern book by Allison Harris from Cluck Cluck Sew.

So snuggly. So sweet. And quilty kitty approved.

BONUS PROJECT: I know - you’ve seen one zipper bag you’ve seen them all. But it is sew fun to use your leftover scraps to make one. Then stash it in the “I need a gift” drawer.

I used the free simple zipper pouch tutorial by The Fat Quarter Shop but left off the binding. Stitched right sides together.

Thanks for stopping by for some whistful quilty inspiration.

Happy sewing friends ….. now I have to go climb back in for some snuggle time.