I'm happy to report that I made the little bean bags I was hoping to get sewn up today!
Last night they were a pile of randomly selected fabrics.
During the day I was wondering how I was going to get around the fact that I had no wheat nor rice to fill them with!!
Plan A was to ask my son to get me a bag of wheat on the way home from work - but I knew he had other jobs to do...Luckily I came up with a
Plan B - to hunt out our wheat bags (for aches and pains) and use the wheat in them for my small bags.
Hopefully Lily and George will have some fun playing with these. It may be my one and only handmade Christmas gift but there are six of them so that's not too bad is it?!
As it's Christmas Eve tonight, that's 24 days of non-stop blogging for my 31 day blog writing challenge, and fun fun it's Christmas tomorrow!
I've stayed up late doing a few kitchen/food things to make tomorrow a little more relaxing.
Last night they were a pile of randomly selected fabrics.
During the day I was wondering how I was going to get around the fact that I had no wheat nor rice to fill them with!!
Plan A was to ask my son to get me a bag of wheat on the way home from work - but I knew he had other jobs to do...Luckily I came up with a
Plan B - to hunt out our wheat bags (for aches and pains) and use the wheat in them for my small bags.
There was just enough wheat in the two bags to fill these six ones - whew!
Once they were filled, a few pins, a zipper foot and sewing them up.
Chain piecing bean bags. Hehe I know; as a teacher used to say, Small Things amuse Small Minds :-)
 |
| One side |
 |
| Second side - |
As it's Christmas Eve tonight, that's 24 days of non-stop blogging for my 31 day blog writing challenge, and fun fun it's Christmas tomorrow!
I've stayed up late doing a few kitchen/food things to make tomorrow a little more relaxing.
I hope you and those dear to you have a very Merry Christmas.
'til next time,
happy stitches,
That's a pretty mammoth effort in one day - well done.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you & yours. All the best for 2020.
good job on the blogging - my 2020 resolution - more blogging!
Your bags are adorable. I bet the kids play more with them than the big,pricy packages. They will probably use the boxes for a bean bag toss. Sounds like fun! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletewhen you mentioned the bags the other day I was thinking why bother at this late date putting more holiday stress on yourself but you came through and happy with them. They are cute and like you say the kids will enjoy throwing them around! Merry Christmas as it must be about now your time!
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing your last minute gifts. I suddenly decided late this afternoon to make our daughter some new lavender bags. All done, now I must go and wrap them! Happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteGood on you! You will have to show us some pictures of the littlies attacking each other with the bags.
ReplyDeleteYour bags are adorable and I'm glad you were able to find filling for them. I think it's awesome you've kept up with your blogging. It has been a challenge for sure. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteWoohoo awesome job and they are very cute too.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the wheat bags Raewyn, you must have been flat out all day. Well done too with your blogging, I have enjoyed your posts very much. Hoping y9u all have a wonderful day today. As 🎅🎅
ReplyDeleteOur kids have loved the bean bags and enjoy sewing them as they got older. Those will get lots of use. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThey'll love them and they'll have fun throwing them. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteClever way to find what you needed to fill the bean bags!! I probably would have found some dry beans to fill them with. The kids will absolutely love them and they'll have a blast playing with them!! Maybe when you fill your comfort bags again, you can put in some lavender to create a relaxing smell to go along with the warmth of the bag!! Have a blessed Christmas with your family!!
ReplyDeleteNever thought of emptying one for the other. Smart move and smart thinking.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got them done - they look great! xx
ReplyDelete