After doing the enromous Crackle top, I knew I needed to tackle some smaller items to give myself a little break. I've had this Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery sampler done for quite a while, so it was time to make it into something! A while ago, I bought this pink Minny Muu wreath fabric on super sale at superbuzzy.com and it's perfect for the Japanese feel of the sampler. I know a lot of people who would not object to adding some "pink" to their Christmas.
This time, I decided to get a little fancy and do a zipper back. I followed this tutorial and it worked well. The only thing I don't understand with installing a zipper is: what are you supposed to do with the zipper pull when you are sewing it all in? I end up lifting up the needle and pulling it down or up which results in some uneven stitching. If you have any ideas, please comment.
I also made Gregory a super hero cape. I used the pattern from Thread Riding Hood, found here. Charlotte has worn this more than Gregory - which means I need to make her one too. I just need to find my stash of wool felt - my fabric supplies have become very unorganized.
I drew my own lightening bolt because the clipart found online just wasn't right. This is a borrowed motif from Super Grover - a favorite in our house.
Linking up with Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts and Le Challenge for the Heroes Challenge. Thanks for reading!
13 comments:
Love the Super Cape - everyone needs one. I saw a poster recently that said, "Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman; always be Batman." :)
Adorable countdown pillow. Love that little abominable snowman!
Sometimes I need to sew along until I reach the zipper pull, remove from machine & rearrange the pull out of the way, then continue stitching. This helps me keep my stitching straighter. Hope this helps.
The pillow is perfect. I love the frosted pumpkin and the wreath fabric is extra perfect. The cape is great too. I just read your sidebar bio and we have a couple things in common besides crafts. I am social worker (still working but just two days a week now) and I have two kids too.
Too cute!!! Super kids deserve Super capes;-)
So stinking cute! I think the pink looks great :)
Great projects! Well done.
That pillow is so cute. Awesome cape!! . I love that Gregory is his own hero!!
Very cute cape - awesome hero fabric.
Fantastic cape!! I have a little girl who would love one of those! She runs around the house with a muslin around her shoulders!!
I love the fabric you used for you Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery, makes it a perfect pillow! I always feel like I'm doing a zipper dance when I'm sewing them in!
Absolutely gorgeous makes! The cushion is so kawaii cute! The cape is brilliant and congratulations on winning Le Challenge!
Thank you so much for sharing your Super Hero cape! You are on the "You made it" post today on Thread Riding Hood. I love your cape, the Ann Kelle fabric is perfect! http://bit.ly/18MkMaZ
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