Well last night I got a bad case of the guilts. Why you ask? I have done a lot of hand made items as Christmas gifts this year and I am extremely proud of that, but none for either of my kids. So today with left over fabric from this project I got set to work.
Ellyse recieved a Little Mermaid Doll for Christmas from her Aunty and Uncle so I thought a doll's quilt for her would be perfect given the fabric. I quickly drew up a design and changed it about 3 times, then I started cutting, changed my mind again, then started sewing. It took me just over 2 hours from start to finish (just the top, not wading, quilting, binding), and I am excited. I think it looks just wonderful. The design is by no means original I am sure but it is a first for me. I don't think I can see it being wrapped around dolls and dragged around by Ashton so I think I might hang it in either the play area or Ellyse's room.
I am not sure how I am going to quilt it yet, not sure if I will get to do it before Christmas or not, I am hoping to.
I have also made a Margaret Bag for my closest friend for Christmas, I am giving it to her tongiht, I am really excited as I know she will just love it. I am looking forward to making some more of these. The pattern was fantastic, so easy to follow and the bag is a great size.
The sewing girls over at Essential Baby participated in a Secret Santa recently. I was sewing for Susan. After cheekily finding out her favourite colour and what she would like I made her an apron, a Tin Whistle bag and some coasters. I also made her son a drawing case. I didn't take the best pictures of what I made, but here they are anyway.
I would like to say that is all of my sewing finished, but I still have a drawing case to make and some beach balls. Best get to it.
11 comments:
Andrea - The apron and bag are divine. I love them. I love the tin whistle bag. It looks fantastic!!! You are very clever.
Have a great Christmas.
Great gifts Andrea and I love the quilt
Everything looks great. I love the Mermaid quilt especially. Ellyse will love it!
Love, love, love that quilt Andrea! Great colour choices! :)
Thanks girls.
Helen I couldn't help myself and posted in the Quilting thread, I am that excited.
Lovely quilt - great mermaids :)
Great work on the quilt! Thanks for popping in to tell us!
Well Done Andrea...that quilt is super cute!
I was such a lucky SS recipient. Sorry I'm behind in my blogging and haven't shared them yet. LOVE that quilt. The colours look amazing. Susan :)
I adore the bag, the fabric is beautiful. As for the quilt it is amazing, love love love the mermaids.
Wow, I love everything you made! The apron is just adorable, I must make myself one. The quilt is stunning I adore the mermaid fabric.
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