One last handmade Friday before Christmas. It flew by so fast. I can’t believe we’re only a few short days away. There may not be time to make these super cute and quick placemats, but you can add them to your list for next year. Or why wait for Christmas. These would be great for any occasion you need a quick gifty. I whipped these up pretty fast and all made from mostly scraps. I even quilted them myself, which if you know me, usually involves some degree of whining. No whining or naughty words. I promise…easy peasy!
This free pattern comes from Elizabeth Hartman from the Oh Fransson! blog. You can find the pattern here.
I rolled them up, tied them with a pretty ribbon and gave them away with a casserole dish.
Here’s a set that my SewMod friend Andrea made up with some of the Bespoken fabrics. Check out her Funky Placemats Flickr page. She’s made several cool ones!
Very nice! Thanks for great idea Andrea. I will definitely be making more.
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!
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