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There were many people on our lists this year. moms, dads, friends and several children and babies. I thought I’d share some of the handmade items we made this year.
Got a traveler on the list? We did. And what better thing for a child while traveling than a pillow:) At least I was always hoping that mine would eventually fall asleep. We never left for a trip without ours!
This was a travel pillow set with a play mat quilt panel with a road scene backed with flannel. A great idea to keep that little boy busy on the floor with all those Hot Wheels!
A baby set including an Owl, Minky Blankie, Ouchie Bag and a Bag for the new mommy to enjoy.
The kids will enjoy toting their own bags to the library to check out all those books with their new Library Bags and a Color Book for baby sister.
And the last giftie is a soft blankie for baby made with a cute puppy panel.
Did anyone else out there make some cute children’s gifts this year? We’d love for you to share some of your ideas too!
First, I’d like to thank everyone for all the kind comments left on the blog and we hope you will continue to visit us! Second, I really enjoyed browsing through all of the blogs that were attached to all those wonderful comments. There are so many talented people out there!
Now for the good part…the winner!
Congratulations Barbara from Catpatches.blogspot who wrote…
Fabulous giveaway. Thanks!These scarves are sooo easy, and the best thing…. is that you get to use more of those scraps!
Supplies:
Scrap pieces of fabric
½ yard linen
Thread & basic sewing supplies
Pieces are sewn using ¼” seams.
The fun part is gathering your fabrics. I chose Kate Spain’s 12 Days of Christmas fabrics and a red linen background which I bought on sale at Joann’s. I like the linen because it gives the scarf a nice weight to it.
Cut your fabric scraps into 2” to 4-1/2 inch wide x 7” long. The number of pieces you cut will be determined by how long you want your scarf to be. I stopped cutting when my scarf came out to be approx. 87” long.
Cut your linen into (2) 7” strips WOF. Sew them, right sides together on one of the short ends. Press the seam open, set aside.
After you’ve arranged your scrappy pieces to your liking, sew them, right sides together in a row.
Iron all your seams in one direction.
Measure your pieced scarf and cut your linen to that measurement. With right sides together, pin the scarf to the linen. Pin well, all the way around. Linen tends to slide a bit.
Place the pieced side up under your machine. This will help you see and keep all those seams gpoing in one direction. Starting at the beginning of one side and working your way around, sew the scarf to the linen. Leave one end open for turning.
Clip your corners on the sewn end.
Turn your scarf inside out and press. Turn the seams under at the open end. Press and whip stitch closed.
Enjoy your new scarf!
Here’s one I made using Joel Dewberry’s Heirloom line. I used plum linen on the back of it.
I think it’s time to hit the gym. My dress forms shouldn’t look better than I do in my own clothes!
I have a new handmade item to add to my Christmas decorations this year. A Framed button tree!
I saw this in a holiday magazine and it only requires a few items to make it, which I already owned. If you have buttons, scraps of Christmas fabrics, embroidery floss and an 8×10 frame you’re all set! I only had to purchase the frame and ,of course, I couldn’t find a red one, so I painted it.
I seem to be on a button/embroidery/tree theme this year!
As of 12/15/2011 All Anthology sets have sold out! Thanks so much everyone!
Looking for a great gift for your sewing buddy? All Anthology box sets are 50% off this week at SewModDesigns and the Etsy shop!
High Society includes 12 fat quarters. Now on sale for $12.00.
Assortment of 8 fat quarters from the “Bonjour” collection, $10.00.
Mod Charm includes 12 fat quarters, $12.00.
Tropical Fruits Story Strips (40 strips/pack, 2-1/2″ wide x 44/45″ long), on sale for $17.00. SOLD OUT
Sale runs 12/11/2011 thru 12/17/2011.
My last birdie block is complete and on its way to a good home! I had a lot of fun stitching these and adding my own twist to some of the blocks. Thanks again Little Miss Shabby!
I can’t wait to see how Vicki puts all the blocks together!
I wonder what new and fun blocks await us for 2012?!
Join us along with Quilting Gallery to celebrate their 4th birthday! Over 226 bloggers are participating in the Blog Party, each one having a special giveaway! So, don’t forget to click on the Blog Hop Party icon above to visit the other participating blogs.
Our giveaway is a Midnight Garden Fat Quarter set of 14 by Sandi Henderson! Don’t miss your chance to win these beautiful fabrics. Leave us a comment to be entered.
Giveaway runs December 9th through December 17th, 2011. Blog hopping begins on the 10th, so don’t forget to visit the other blogs too!
Here’s an easy gift to make. A button tree pillow. I make these easy little pillows and give them as hostess gifts, to friends or someone special. Give your pillow with a box of chocolates tied with a pretty ribbon.
Supplies:
pattern
White background fabric 9-1/2” x 9-1/2”
FQ for the backing
Buttons
Embroidery floss
Fiberfill
1-1/2” wide scraps of fabric
Trace the tree design onto your background fabric. Embroidery using 3 strands of floss. Add your buttons.
Just like making a log cabin block, piece the strips of fabric around the background until your satisfied with the size of your pillow. Mine was about a 13” square.
Lay your backing FQ fabric right side up. Lay your tree face down on top of backing. Cut out the backing fabric to the same size as the top and pin. Sew around all the edges leaving a space for turning, about 4 fingers length. Clip your corners and turn right side out. Stuff with the fiberfill and sew the opening closed with a whip stitch.
I’ve made several of these before. Here’s one I made with a leftover applique block.
And a couple of embroidered Santa pillows..
Have you been busy as elves getting ready for Christmas? I have my tree up and and my house decorated, a bit of shopping accomplished but I’m still working on those handmade items. There’s still time though, don’t panic! This is what I tell myself daily:(
We did manage to make this super cute Christmas Elves table runner.
The runner is made from the pattern Which Witch by Crazy Old Ladies.
Both are available in the Etsy shop and at SewModDesigns.com. We’re having a Christmas Sale this week on all handmade items at SewModDesigns.com and the Etsy shop, 20% off. Don’t miss it!
Another great gift idea for those co-workers, teens, or your BFF is the Little Wallet. We recently finished these up for a friend who plans to share the handmade love with her co-workers.
We have kits available with the crochet flower or buy the pattern and make them from your scraps. They whip up easily and fast!
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