An attempt to keep the car tidy

We recently got a new vehicle. My 3rd "NEW" car in my lifetime.

It is exciting, it is beautiful and it is less than 3 weeks old and a hot mess.
I found something like this online and thought I could tweak it to actually work in my car. I sat down one evening and 2 hours later, my attempt to keep books, toys and assorted children paraphernalia in one place was finished.
The kids so far, have been great at tucking their books into the 'car library' and it's been easy to pull it out with the carseats when it needs to be used as a work vehicle.

It was really easy to put together.
Measure your seat in your car; the length and width you'd like it to be.
I wanted it to fit in the middle, between the kids.

I measure the pieces out. I made them as wide as I wanted, but made them twice as long. 

I made 3 pockets and one backing piece.  I put together each pocket, facing each set of pieces together right side in. I sewed them together and turned them face out.

I top stitched the pockets, making sure to top stitch the sides and bottom together.

I added a tie to the top that allows me to attach the unit to the car seat and ensure it doesn't end up on the floor, like everything else. 

A quilt for Jasper

I finally finished it!
I collected squares from across the continent and sewed them into a quilt for a very special little boy. His mother and I were a part of a group of women who were all around the same time, November 2008. Jasper was born with a host of medical conditions, including a pretty serious congenital heart defect. I have never met this woman, or Jasper, but have been following thier story and am just in awe of this little boys strength and his spirit. He is such a gentle soul and when you see his picture and read his mothers stories, part of you falls in love with him.
I wanted to do something nice for Jasper and his mother. I wanted them to know there were people behind them, invisible and more often than not unknown, but they are there none the less.
I asked everyone for a 9x9 inch square and if they had scrap fabric to send that as well. I peiced it, sewed it, backed it in a super soft red flannel to cuddle up in, bound it and am damn proud of it.
Aside from the little black cat that seemed to enjoy it as well, I really hope that Mr.Jasper enjoys the colours and the coziness and continues to fight like the little trooper he is.




-Update-

Jasper passed away February 23, 2010 at 5:49 am
My heart just aches for him and his family.