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Make a Patchwork Christmas Tree - CraftStylish

Make a Patchwork Christmas Tree - CraftStylish

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Bath Wrap

I finished this bath wrap for my daughter today.  It has been on the "back burner" for way too long.  I think she began to think I was not going to get it made for her. 

 

I put yo-yo's on the top, layered in three sizes with a button, and dotted the letter "i" in her name with an extra small one.  She was so pleased with it.

For security I put two large hooks and industrial velcro on inside.  She is quite modest.  I am very happy I've finished it for her. If she takes it to college next year, she can be confident it will not fall off in the dorm.

This was my first attempt at making yo-yo's.  They seemed to be smaller than they were supposed to be.  Or of course it could be my crafting gone wrong!

Halloween

I was going through some things of my youngest daughter today. She will be graduation and going off to college, fall of 2010.
I was enjoying myself reminiscing her early years.  I found this outfit that I made for her doll along with same outfit I made for her.  Her costume has long been passed down, but I saved her dolls outfit for keepsake.  I am posting a picture of it. 

The outfit is made out of simple craft (acrylic) felt.  You can tell that the fabric balls up over the years, but is still in pretty good condition for a costume.  I remember making it very quickly as a last minute gift to her.  So please don't pay too close attention to my stitching!  It was the thought that counted.  

Rooster Boy - Threads

Rooster Boy - Threads

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Something Old

     I was going across things in my sewing room and thought a few of you would find them interesting or maybe bring back memories. The pincushion was given to me the summer of 1979. I gave a girl swimming lessons and this is what they gave me for High School graduation. I also received for graduation my first Gingher Scissors and Pinking Shears.

     The felt needle book with embroidery on the front is about 30 years older than that.  A lady that made me a quilt for graduation gave it to me.  The cover paper you see is from a very old needle holder.  On these opposite side it is imprinted with "non-rust needles".  You can tell they have all been put to good use.

Holiday Clothes

I made these reversible pants for my step-grandsons.  Halloween print on one side and Christmas fabric on opposite.  The stripe cuff goes with both.

I put one inch elastic in the waist. I have recently learned you can put button holes in your elastic and add extra length so you can let it out as they grow. My experience is they grow taller before being larger in waist.

The top I appliqued with black pinwale corduroy and button stitched white eyes.
It's so much fun sewing for these little fellows!

Splatter Mats

I have been busy this week making splatter mats for my two step-grandchildren.
I had been putting off sewing with oilcloth and found that is was easy.  I had read
a few blog posts talking about possible difficulty of sewing with this fabric.  I am quite pleased about the way these turned out.

I made them reversible and put velcro tabs on them so they would be easy to roll up and keep shut while not in use.