My main "thing" is quilting but after finishing a couple of big quilts, lately I just needed a few small projects that I could start and finish fast! And the fun I've had!
First I made the Fabric Wreath that I showed you yesterday. Check out my first ever little tutorial if you haven't seen it already. It's a no-sew project so suitable for everyone! You will see the Tutorial Link at the top of the page, under the header!
Then, I made a few hand warmers for my mum and a good friend, Georgie who has Reynauds Disease so always has blue hands in the cold. I filled them with rice and added a few drops of cinnamon to give them a nice smell.
Next, I wanted to make something for my friend who has recently taken up crochet. We've been friends since we were 10. I have always been the one who was into "make & do" and always had a box of some craft or other in the corner whether it was glass painting, jewellery, card making and eventually, my total addiction, sewing/quilting and it's lovely to finally be able to share the love of making with her. So, when I found this pattern online, I had to buy it and make it up for her.
It was my first time making a tote....... I have to admit, the base was a bit of a challenge so it's not perfect but it taught me alot!
I get fierce excited when I start to see a project come together so it takes a little longer because I need to stop regularly to admire it....... hence this picture of it before even adding the lining and it's turned right side out!
It's a Crochet Tote. It has a fine big center to hold up to 5 full balls of wool and then all the way around there are different sized pockets to hold the crochet hooks (or knitting needles), scissors and any other related notions! I chose bright and cheerful colours because she's young and funky (just like me, ha ha)!
And finally, I had bought some of the Gorjuss Fabric about 6 months ago and just didn't know what to do with it but finally, FINALLY, I cut into it and made my friends two little girls some bags. I did some straight line quilting on them (which I love since I haven't mastered free-motion yet) and they turned out cute.
It's hard not to turn out cute when you are using anything Gorjuss by Santoro........... it's just adorable!
I used a stem stitch and added their names on too. You can't see the names because I hadn't gifted them when I took the picture so I covered it up with a bit of selvedge!
Now, before I go.............check out my little "win" on Instagram. I entered a little competition with @colourmehappy2 and I won!!!!
I got orange chocolate ( my fav) (well, one of my fav's), a funky fat quarter, a mini Moda Charm pack, some wonder clips and hexie templates! EEEEEEEEEK, I'm going making hexies!!!!! How cool...........
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