I’m an continued attempt to use what is in my stash… While cleaning out and reorganizing my house, I came across several packages of 4 inch charm squares. Some were even unopened. These were from my past life as a quilter ;) I don’t have the time/space to make a quilt I decided I needed a basket of handmade toys. Why? Because I don’t have one! And because I can. So my first attempt at toy making will be a stuffed cat using Simplicity 2613. It’s not quite the design I want but it’s a pattern I have. I did splurge and order safety eyes/noses. We’ll see how that goes! #handmadetoys #sewntoys #stuffedcat #patchworktoy #isew #sewcute @simplicity #s2613

Create these adorable stuffed animals #s2613 with only two pattern pieces! This pattern includes four cute animals, giraffe, cat, elephant and pig! Make with calico and other cotton types or a low pile plush. • • • • #simplicitypatterns #sewingpatterns #stuffedanimals #diy #crafts #sewathome #isewlation #craftsewingpatterns #diystuffedanimal #crafts #wereinthistogether💙

I’m excited to finish making this adorable stuffed baby elephant for a gift for a special little child for Christmas. I hope she loves it for years to come! #handmadegift #madewithlove #sewing #crafty #s2613 #simplicitypatterns #sewistsofinstagram #lovestephanie

I made these cute stuffed animals for my 7 month old great nephew! I used @simplicity_creative_group #simplicity2613 #s2613

What do you do with 36- 4 inch squares? You make a cat 🐈‍⬛ This little cat is adorable! I have plenty of those squares leftover to make at least one other animal in the pattern. This is Simplicity 2613 Super easy. I pieced 4 panels of 9 squares each one afternoon. This afternoon, after the safety eyes arrived I sewed the pattern together in under 2 hours (sewing very carefully and slow) It took some time to stuff it, and looking at it now, it could probably use more stuffing. The kitty nose is wonky, I forgot to check the nose orientation before putting the back on! 😝 For a first attempt at a stuffed animal, I am thrilled with the outcome. That makes 2 projects using scrap supplies completed this weekend! #isew #sewcute #sewist #sewingproject #simplicitypatterns #s2613

Legislation News: S.2613 - Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 S.2613 - Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 was introduced in the Senate on March 1st, 2016 by Senator Chuck Grassley(R-IA). The purpose of the bill is, "To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006." Bill Summary: "(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2018 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program and the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant program. (Sec. 3) Additionally, it reauthorizes appropriations through FY2018 for the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements. (Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the duties of probation and pretrial services officers to include, when directed by a court, supervision of a sex offender conditionally released from civil commitment subject to court-ordered compliance with a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. (Sec. 5) It establishes statutory rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to: (1) receive a forensic medical examination at no cost; (2) have a sexual assault evidence collection kit (i.e., a rape kit) preserved for 20 years or the maximum applicable statute of limitations, whichever is shorter; (3) receive written notification prior to destruction or disposal of a rape kit; and (4) be informed of the rights and policies under this section." The bill was passed in the Senate on May 23rd, 2016 with a vote of 89-0. It was received in the House on May 24th and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. You can view the full bill text here: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2613/BILLS-114s2613rfh.xml What are your thoughts on this bill? #TheFourthBranch #LegislationNews #Congress #House #Senate #S2613 #ChuckGrassley #SenatorGrassley #AdamWalsh #ChildProtection #USA #Politics Full post at: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/the4thbranch