Sewing Rags to Stitches

Sewing Rags to Stitches

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Thread Bowls

My newest sewing project is thread bowls. They are eye catching and can be used in various ways. When I finished my first one, I put my fresh fruit in it on the kitchen counter. These are made from material and are reversible and I was told they are washable but have not done that myself yet. If not in the machine, I know they can be hand washed. They start out as you see above with 2 squares of fabric, either the same on each side or 2 coordinating fabric, one on each side of a shaping interfacing and a pattern. After some pressing and sewing, here is the finished product.


The Mizzou ones would be great for snacks while watching the game. I'm trying some Christmas ones thinking they would make nice decorations with colored ball ornaments and possibly a candle but not to light!!!!  

Mizzou!
Cherries



Snowman Inside!
Snowman Outside!
Holiday Bowls
I also made a smaller bowl and a leaf bowl that would easily be a candy dish but I made mine to hold my business cards my daughter had made up for me at the craft show in Moberly, Missouri Nov 11-12.








I have also been making some pot holders in Christmas and fall fabric All of this is to get ready for the craft show.
Holiday Potholders

I had a price poster made for my craft show!

Sign for craft show




While visiting my daughter in Texas, I purchased pieces needed to put together a sewing work place. You can see my unfinished Mizzou pot holders there.  Thanks to my son-in-law for putting the drawer section together and my husband for finishing it when I got it home. Everything  has a place!!!!
Potholders... a work in progress!
New desk

Better get back to sewing. If you are in the area, hope to see you at the Moberly Craft & Gift Show at the MACC activity center Nov 11-12.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Pillowcase Dress (minus the pillowcase!)

Finished product!

Happy Baby!
So my daughter enjoys the idea of making dresses for her new baby.  She found a simple pillowcase dress pattern that uses 1 yard of fabric instead of a pillow case (http://www.aroomsomewhere.net/2007/07/pillowcase-dress-tutorial.html).  We measured the length of this dress to be a bit long on baby girl, as we are hoping it will fit for a LONG time! 

Baby Bloomers!


Personalized baby bloomers!  So cute!  Putting my new sewing machine that is capable of embroidery to good use!

Baby Girl Dress

Dress + matching bloomers

Grandma + Granddaughter
My daughter wanted me to make a simple dress and bloomer set for her daughter.  I found the perfect pattern - the dress sweeps up in the back to reveal the bloomers!  We decided on a "medium" size for this 3 month old.  Unfortunately, the bloomers were a bit large, the dress a bit smaller than anticipated!  She still looks adorable & my daughter loves the print!  We've already purchased additional fabric to make more sets for her!