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The Holiday List

Published on September 17, 2008 in Creating, cool ideas, craft, green, inspiration, link love, napkins, projects, sewing and tutorials. 6 Comments Tags: , , .

Every year I talk about doing it, but this year I’m going to talk about it now instead of 2 months from now. I want to make my Christmas gifts this year. I have a list of ideas (not matched up to the recipients mind you..)but a list of wonderful useful projects that I’m using as a starting point. Of course it will evolve according to wish lists and such, but I’m excited about it none the less.

Felted Sweater Coasters : See these and these and these, oh and these, gosh I love these

Blankets:  I love this one, this one,

Napkins: This is my fave tutorial because I LOVE bias tape. Here’s a tasty one not using bias tape.

Freezer Paper Prints: The ideas have been percolating over here (in my head…), I’m eager to attempt a few….here’s a cute tute, and a bunch of great ideas on Flickr.

Pillows:  In a perfect world I’d love to get some fabric printed and make some groovy pillows.  But I have other ideas for pillows too. here, here, and all of these here.

Bags: The possibilities are just endless.  But this season I’ll probably focus on fabric shopping bags….. I love my EnviroSax, but I think I love my flip&tumble bag more, it’s easier to carry…., but I also love making bags out of found clothing/bedding/fabric.

Looking for your own ideas?  Check out SewMamaSew.  There are so many Handmade Holiday tutes, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list. But start now. Or the list over at down—to—earth.

You don’t have to sew to make your gifts either.  I’ve been cooking up a storm and have been tossing around food gift ideas, maybe a collection of my fave recipes, or ingredients in a jar for my fave soup or cookies.

The possibilites are endless, so I’m making my list and checking it twice, going through my supplies and doing a little bit every week.  I’m hoping to get together with some of my fellow craftettes and plow through the project list so I’m not late!

What are you going to make for the holidays?

Napkins – with fork

Published on May 22, 2007 in Creating, LuckyStitches, fabric, napkins and sewing. 0 Comments

Napkins – with fork, originally uploaded by zannestar.

I’ve made a few napkins so far. They are soooo easy! My fabric is a little slippery because it is so soft, but if I pin it enough, it’s pretty easy sewing the binding to the napkin. Iz has already been using hers. She’s taken it to school. She calls it her blanket. I keep telling her it’s a napkin – “yes mama – blanket”

Sheet = Bias Tape

Published on May 19, 2007 in LuckyStitches, classes, fabric, green, napkins, photos, projects, sewing, textiles and thrift. 1 Comment

Sheet = Bias Tape, originally uploaded by zannestar.

On a recent thrifting adventure, I found a lovely sheet. Great for a skirt or something fun for summer.

Then – the perfect project came up…NAPKINS. How cute would this be for napkins? And even better – BIAS TAPE binding for the napkins. I have a duvet cover that is at least 15 years old, and after it’s last wash – it fell apart. But it’s sooooo soft, I couldn’t bear to toss it. So – it will be part of my napkin project.

Soon to be Napkins

I have only used 1/3 of the sheet and have made 24 yards of bias tape.

24 yards of bias tape

I’m glad I’m making napkins. I ran out of paper napkins the other day and really don’t want to buy more paper napkins. SAVE A TREE – Make some fabric napkins. Stay tuned for the finished set of napkins….or come take the napkin class at LuckyStitches and SAVE A TREE and make your own napkins.