Here is one of my latest projects...Christmas ornaments! The look like 4 patches in the photos but they are actually folded pieces of fabric and and really fun to make. I made 40 of them. Yes that's right - 40! They actually aren't for me. The ladies at church are having a progressive dinner in a couple of weeks and the ornaments are to be the favors.
My almost 7 year old (4 days to go!) helped me a lot - I got her to iron the pieces, pick the combinations, and place the pieces ready for me to sew. She loved it and we had a ton of fun.
So that was yesterday and today I made a quilt top. It is for a dear friend who just had a baby girl. I will take pics for tomorrow, but basically it is all pinks and browns using 9 patches I got in an online swap about 3 years ago. It's very busy but so pretty!
Stay tuned...
What pattern did you use? I'm thinking those would make awesome gifts.
ReplyDeleteTamera, I didn't use a pattern, it's something my MIL taught me how to make a few years ago but they're very easy. I had taken photos as I made them - I was going to post a tutorial about them on here but my hubby had switched memory cards in our cameras and my card won't upload for some reason. Soooo I will do it again with the good card and get it up here asap!
ReplyDeleteI agree, they would be great gifts - you get to use up your scraps and they look fabulous!
If you want to get a head start, you could cut out your pieces - you need five 3.5 inch squares for each one. One will be the back, the rest will be the front. Mix and match them like I did! You also need one 3.5 inch square batting. And some ribbon or cord for the hanger. Come back soon for the tutorial!
Can't wait, Joanna.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll get cracking on cutting those squares, though.
those look nice and simple for a beginner sewer like me:) Glad to hear that you are planning on posting a tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas ornaments are very cute. Where did you find the pattern?
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