Last year I don't think I made any handmade gifts because Charlotte was still so young - only 10 months or so and Gregory was barely three. I had my hands full. This year, I have a whole new motivation to crank out the handmade gifts- there's a little bit of pressure (i.e. looming deadline....) but I am enjoying it.
A few weeks ago, I had a Saturday with two holiday parties that included a gift exchange. On the Friday night before, I made these two bow pillows. I was inspired by my friend Annee's blog post here. I did my pillows a bit differently than hers and will be sharing a tutorial soon. The pillows were well received and it was a fun day visiting with friends from BMQG and my church.
I came home with these goodies from the parties: an adorable zip pouch and some pretty fabric.
Later, I made another bow pillow for a friend who's moving, using some of my Jingle leftovers:
Now I am on to doing lots of zip pouches, using this pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. By using some double sided washable tape and this ingenious pattern, these are coming out awesome every time. I had been so intimidated to do these and now I am laughing at myself for being so scared to try it out.
It's also been a great way to use up some of those Moda 2.5" charm packs that I still have after attending quilt market in 2011.
My daughter is loving all the bags I have been making and deserves to have one of her own. My sister did the Elmo cross stitch and I made it into a bag. I regret that I didn't make the handles thinner but I don't think my baby will care.
Even though I have been quite ambitious with gift sewing, I decided to give myself a break and not go crazy for my son's love of pirates. I considered making this doll, but abandoned the idea when I saw I could buy a cute pirate doll for about $2 more than the cost of the pattern alone. I also considered making a pirate themed quilt but quickly realized that he would love a pillowcase just as much, if not more.
I still have lots I want to sew up in time for Christmas but the end is in sight. Linking up with WIP Wednesday:
11 comments:
Wow you have been busy! Nice gifts! I hope I can make some Christmas gifts :). Thanks for sharing the links to the pillow tutorial!
All of your projects are really lovely. Well done!
I love the pillows and the zipper pouches.Thank you for the link to your friends post. I may have to make some for birthdays next year since I am finally done with this years Christmas gifts.
Wow, you're on a roll. I like the way you used those mini charm packs. I have a ton of them - maybe I should try to make a few of these pouches.
Stop being so productive -- you're making me feel lazy. :D
Those pouches are amazing looking! And I'm anxiously awaiting the pillow tutorial
Beautiful projects!
Looks like your gift-making is going splendidly this year! Love those bow pillows. If I had seen them sooner, they would have been added to my holiday sewing list too!
Also, love the tagline under your header. LOL!
What cute,cute pillows!
Elmo is handsome;)
Love the last pirate print - I just made a journal cover for our beloved babysitter with a similar print - the kids are throwing paper airplanes, though. Looks like you've got gift giving under control! Bravo!
Such great projects - all of them look fabulous but I love those bow pillows the best! I l love the feeling of accomplishment that comes with small projects too - not that you seem to have a problem cranking out the big stuff too! ;)
Great projects again! My son spotted the elmo and was like can you scroll up. Pillows are still my favorite!
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