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| Take four of these.... |
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| and four of these.... |
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| Insert them into four of these.... |
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| And this is what you end up with...four of these. |
The pattern came from a British Patchwork and Quilting magazine and was quite straight forward and fun to make, although there was more hand sewing involved I realised. The outer edge is hand stitched around 3 times (one for the binding and a double row for the zip)(!!)-- however it did give it a neat finish so I was happy to do it that way rather than short-cut it with the machine.
More sewing I did for this Christmas was this kitchen set. I used some gorgeous New Zealand Pohutakawa fabric and was pleased with how it went with the striped border fabric. I also decorated a kitchen hand towel to go with it, but it's not in the photo.
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| Oven mitts with a plastic bag holder. |
We have a wet day here today so I think I will be able to spend a bit of time in my sewing cave sorting out my scraps from my Christmas projects and organising myself for more sewing :-) Fun fun fun nothing better than rummaging and rolling in fabric!
Thanks for visiting,
happy stitching,
Those things are all so gorgeous, and useful! What great gifts to make. :o) I'm sure they were very well received!
ReplyDeleteOMG another one who rolls in her fabric....I thought I was all alone in the world!
ReplyDeleteCool wee sewing kits and matching pincushions, I like the look of the zips, it gives them a nice professional finish.
Apart from popping in for coffee and lunch with hubby , I too am hiding out in my cave, looking at fabric and when I think no one is looking a good roll!
Great sewing kits and kitchen set - beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteAll the gifts you made look wonderful, you have made a beautiful job of them. Sounds like you have the perfect day ahead, have fun!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gifts Raewyn! I just love that pohutukawa fabric. :0)
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever. your gifts are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat terrific gifts you stitched for your family.
ReplyDeleteThe sewing Kits are great.
It is also a good sewing day here as it is over 40 deg cel. Sewing in the cave with the air con on seems good.
Enjoy your sorting and I hope you get to stitch.
I love your sewing kits!! I'm dreaming to make something like this.. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Masha
So lovely, Raewyn! Love your fabric choices in all your projects! Will have to read what you been up to, as it's been awhile since I visited you! All the best from Denmark!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas Raewyn. Have fun in the cave.
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying looking at all your Christmas stitching - but I'd like to know where you got that blue sky from in the top pic - I haven't seen any for days and days!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet wishes on my blog, Raewyn. I wish you all the best for 2012, too. With much time to quilt.
ReplyDeleteWe had a holiday on the island Madeira this Christmas and when we were back I got fever, But now I feel a little better and will soon be able to write on my blog again.
I admire the lovely sewing kits for your nieces, I, I bet they like them, and the kitchen things are very nice and useful!
Hugs, Cisca
How Amazing, Raewyn, I really like the sewing kits! What a lovely and thoughtful gift- wow! :)
ReplyDeleteAre the oven mitts difficult to make?
ReplyDeletei could make those as Christmas presents this year?