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Schedule, plan, prepare ...... and craft.
Its another year, and its time to start prepping for xmas. (I know I freaked people out with starting in June last year, so I held off until the second half of the year ...... well technically). Its a long way from xmas I know. For me in Australia its freezing cold, and for those in the Northern Hemisphere, you are feeling the unfamiliar experience of a summer heatwave.
This year I have decided that I will be implementing a policy of "mindful spending". Rather than banning myself from buying things, I will look at how and when I spend. So my first step, is to continue a habit I have had for quite a few years, and that is planning crafty gifts for a large portion of my xmas gift list. But, in order to be successful at a crafty xmas, you need to plan well ahead, and start sewing early.
So for recording sake, I have decided on my gifts for work friends this year. They will be getting a cafe quality drill apron, with embroidery on the bib, or a matched set of embroidered potholder and tea towels. I recently invested in some xmas napkin embroideries, so maybe a few sets of table napkins too. I will probably do more thread lace bauble covers, as they were popular. I am also planning a new angel (embroidered thread lace and organza) for the tree, and depending on how complex that is, I may do one for my MIL. I think a silky nightie and robe for my daughter and niece, and perhaps satin boxer shorts for hubby, my boy and the nephews. Its my brother's turn for a quilt, and I really need to get my own quilt done. Well, thats probably enough.
I have also decided to make simple gift bags this year, using fabric I already have, to cut back the amount of rubbish I create.
I have opened up this topic, to inspire and records. Feel free to contribute, not just sewing, but any craft you use to gift to others (or yourself).
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I applaud you for being so organised. If only I could get myself into gear.
Handmade gifts take time to make, whether you sew, glue, paint, bake or anything else, it takes time so you have to start early. 0_0
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I remember last year I was horrified when you started this BUT at Christmas I was very grateful as you had spurned me on to do a few Christmas things much earlier than I usually even think of them.
So Thank you for starting again this year, usually I am horrified by Christmas in July sales etc but this is different.
I am considering beading some jewellery for the girls at work but will spend some time thinking. I do not do many presents as I do not have a big family
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I was only thinking a couple of days ago that it was six months to Christmas and now here you are getting organised. Me ? I'm going to forget it until September when cakes will be made and left to 'fester'.
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Im thinking of Japanese cloth wraps instead of wrapping paper. At simplest, a an overlocked square big enough to wrap a present.
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I have a minimal 'to-make' list, jacket, trousers, shirt, foam cushion covers, and once that's done I will turn my attention to Christmas. Definitely by August crossing fingers behind back
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Ah, @datcat23 , I remember being shocked last year when you started that topic. But I had reason to be grateful to you as you sowed the seed into my meagre brain and I did in fact make up a whole bunch of gift bags for Christmas which went down a storm and which means I won't have to worry about wrapping paper etc this year (at least for some gifts, not sure all the recipients obeyed my instructions to return the bags to me 0_0 ) .
We saw my son-in-law yesterday - a couple of years ago I made him a Dr Who themed shirt which he loved and which he was wearing. My daughter mentioned that he would love another one, so I think I will make him one of those for Christmas (will have to measure him properly this time though; last time it was purely guesswork as it was a surprise and I hadn't realised what a very unusual shape he is :D ). Then I got thinking about DD, she has always coveted my silk dressing gown so I think I will make one of those for her.
So thanks, Dani, for starting this topic even though the thought of Christmas makes me want to scream and run for the hills at the moment..... xxx
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I started with Halloween in June - the little mouse witch ornaments only need their eyes painted and then they can be spray sealed. The cats with pumpkins are well under way. The mouse scarecrows have barely been touched. Since I have my paints & brushes out, I started on an Easter bunny ornament. On my painting list are Christmas ornaments, a Mrs. Claus figure and a tall standing Santa with his list. There are also ornaments that need a paint touch-up due to chipping - OK some suffered more than chipping :'( - there was an incident a few years ago where I knocked a tray of fully painted ornaments and they flew into the metal base of my sewing chair :'( :'( - several reindeer lost their heads. I need to spray seal the pink Christmas village that I painted last year and get the fake snow on the roofs. On my sewing list are Christmas tree skirts, table runners, and printed panels for wallhangings(Christmas & Halloween). Looking at my list of stuff to do, I'm going to be working like one of Santa's elves.
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I'm not sure what we are doing for Christmas this year. I will make some items that family wants but will probably give gift cards also.
I plan on making DD a boot bag for her horse's vet wraps and pro boots that protects their legs. I hope to find fabric in the stash for that. DDIL wants tea towels to hang on her stove. I'm going to do some Pinterest snooping for other gifts so we will see what I come up with.
Thanks @datcat23 for starting this thread.
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I want to make my niece (6) and nephew (5) a quilt each - but not decided on pattern or fabrics yet. Think I will wait until I have been to the quilt show in case I nab some good fabric there. I want something simple - probably involving unicorns for my niece.
I know that some family members will also want a bag. So far I have only made variations of totes or small zipper purses so want to try and find something else for a semi confident beginner lol
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One firm request in for this Christmas. DD asked for a new lunch bag which I will make for her. It means buying fabric for it but I'm okay with that. She said she'd love another bag for her horse trailer but it's #2 on her list.
Here is the lunch bag I made her and will be doing the pattern again.
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@Ann you make the most fantastic things! I would love to be related to you :devil: x
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This has come about, as a result of a conversation at my crafty club last week. We were doing a simple sewing night, making fabric gift bags. I have made these in the past for small gifts, around the size of a credit card holder, but in the reality, they can be just about any size you want them to be.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1906/45144910832_8d7959668c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bMitaA)Gift bags (https://flic.kr/p/2bMitaA) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
One of the ladies asked if you could use the technique for bigger items, and it was generally said that a wide item would need too much height in the bag to draw in and tie nicely, and it would cease to be cost effective.
I realised that this quite pertinent for me. While I have some crafty gifts planned, I have already invested in some purchased learning gifts for my nephews, which come in reasonably large boxes. It occurred to me, that rather than making a gift bag that potentially will be a waste of fabric, I could make each boy a pillowcase in their favourite print. I could then slip the purchased gift into the pillowcase, tie a ribbon around the end like a gift bag, or, fold the excess fabric flat over the gift, and then use a large ribbon to tie the gift securely. The boys would have their toy, and a pillowcase that they could use.
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What a great idea @datcat23 !
Might have to steal that one!
Jessie
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Datcat23, great idea, and if you make a pair, you could fold the second one inside.
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That is a great idea @datcat23 ! I might steal that when I need to make more bags (mine just had a drawstring and I made them in varying sizes to accommodate different pressies ).
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@jintie 's suggestion of Japanese wrap cloths and @datcat23 's gift bags have caused a selection of Christmassy and other inexpensive fabrics to drop into my shopping trolly with The Textile Centre ;) and of course I had to make the order big enough to get free postage 0_0
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Steal away everyone ....... the more we use (rather than just stash and stroke) fabric, the less paper etc we use, and that has to be good for the environment.
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@Nevis5, thank you. I have had the best luck at finding some really neat tutorials for gifts.
The triangle bag can be found here (http://www.sewmamasew.com/2016/05/triangle-pocket-tote-tutorial/). You can find my tutorial here (http://everythingsewing.blogspot.com/2016/06/triangle-pocket-bag.html) on how I did the bottom.
Look under Craft Projects and Christmas Once a Month to get links to lots of sites I've found over the years.
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I realised that this quite pertinent for me. While I have some crafty gifts planned, I have already invested in some purchased learning gifts for my nephews, which come in reasonably large boxes. It occurred to me, that rather than making a gift bag that potentially will be a waste of fabric, I could make each boy a pillowcase in their favourite print. I could then slip the purchased gift into the pillowcase, tie a ribbon around the end like a gift bag, or, fold the excess fabric flat over the gift, and then use a large ribbon to tie the gift securely. The boys would have their toy, and a pillowcase that they could use.
I think pillow cases are a brilliant idea until you have my family. I make them and they put them away as they are too nice to use. :S DGS has two cute pairs that have never been on pillows. I have made them reusable grocery bags for gifts and they love and use those. They have become my go to gift bag.
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Talk about come full circle... we used to put a pillow case at the bottom of the bed for Santa to fill.. that was back in the 50s. No money then for fancy wrappings.
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We too, in the 1950s had a pillowcase full of presents... buut.... they were all wrapped in Xmas paper and then put in the pillowcase -<
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Evening all ...... I am sat in front of the telly, supervising the cricket. Tonight its the Womens Ashes ODI, but over the last few weeks, it has been the Mens World Cup. Normally, I can't sew when watching telly, but I decided that I needed a solution. I got out a folding table, my Featherweight, and some left over bits of fabric, and put together some fabric gift bags, ready to pop a gift into, while watching. I have a baby quilt to make so I thinking of sewing this way more regularly.
Mind you, there is a lot more sewing in these bags, than is really needed. Because its a straight stitch machine, I can't finish the edges. So the CB and base seam .... are french seams. :D Yes I know, totally overboard. I think for the next batch, I will sit and overlock the edges, prior to bringing them out to sew, so that I only have to stitch seams once.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48220169652_7ccfdc825e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gt3Yto)Gift bags (https://flic.kr/p/2gt3Yto) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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Haha @datcat23 they will be super hardwearing though! and very glamorous :)
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Thanks for the reminder about starting early @datcat23 . Two years running I ended up sewing half a dozen items the week before Christmas - so stressful. I'm running out of ideas now so need to get my thinking and sewing caps on soon.
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The mouse witches and cats on pumpkins are all painted. Now, if the rain will stop, I can take them outside and spray seal them. The Easter bunny ornament is coming along - her fur is cream with a butter yellow dress & bonnet with pale blue trim.
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Steal away everyone ....... the more we use (rather than just stash and stroke) fabric, the less paper etc we use, and that has to be good for the environment.
I've been stealing! This little lot is made entirely from stash. I've no idea what might fo into them yet so I've made a variety of sizes - according to the size/shape of the Christmassy fabrics I had.
Two pieces of fabric per bag, three sides overlocked, a small hem made at top, tape casing stitched inside an inch or so from the top, sides and bottom seamed, ribbon threaded then pressed to look nice 0_0
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Hey everyone, we have been a bit quiet in here. I haven't done much on my xmas sewing, mostly because I have been working on wedding outfits. I haven't finished totally, but decided when I came home from work, that I just didn't have the patience for recalcitrant linen.
These are purchased, brand new drill aprons (found at a charity store ... :O ) embroidered with some purchased single colour files. I could do these designs as pot holders too. I actually stitched out 4 tonight, but the other two are on white aprons, and I just don't think they look as good. Will need to source some more aprons.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48470842006_52420b5139.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gRcJCw)Apron green (https://flic.kr/p/2gRcJCw) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48470993932_110d443664.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gRdvMW)Apron gold (https://flic.kr/p/2gRdvMW) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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@datcat23, love the embroidery on the aprons.
I've been stalled on Christmas gifts as DD hasn't given me a clue as to what colors she wants. Her only comment was a dark bottom on her lunch bag. Nothing on her boot bag. Frustrating.
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Easter bunny ornament is done - she's really sweet. The mouse scarecrows are taking forever - they are so detailed - but they will be worth it in the end. It feels good to complete the projects that my Mom couldn't.
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Mouse scarecrows? What is a mouse scarecrow? I think I want one.
Yes. I definitely do! :loveit:
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I think you NEED one @wrenkins
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I do need one @Iminei. What do you suppose they look like?
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My Christmas plannig is not quite sewing but does involve thread. I'm learning tatting in order to make little motifs to go on cards. I started by using a shuttle as I've been shown quite a few years ago. Found it difficult but persevered.
Then I found a left handed you-tube video and trid that to see if it was easier. Not really.
I accidentally started a needle tatting video. That appealed to me - seemed to make more sense so I ordered tatting needles. They came quickly and it was a revelation!
I've done a few little pretty flowers. Next to try snowflakes, trees and angels.
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The way to learn tatting is to make bars/chains first, not rings, and use two colours. That way you will see when the knot turns over. Once you have mastered turning the knot you can then progress to rings, then picots and joining and after that it's just practice.
I can make the chains, rings etc and join them, but I am VERY out of practice and the tension/neatness would be all over the place. :S
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Oh dear, tatting, I did that once. When my daughter was a toddler, I taught myself to do it from a Coats' instruction book. I made a snowflake which took me about a week. The next time I saw it, she had discovered scissors. AAGH! I still have the shuttle.
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I made this at craft club today.
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Evening all, its been a fairly busy day today, and I managed to get 5 aprons embroidered.
Although, I am thinking the last one (green embroidery) is a dud. I didn't realise that the embroidery file was on its side, and so the word is upside down, ...... and ..... well its a bit phallic :S :|. That one might need to quietly find its way to the charity bag, I don't think I can gift it.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48697775847_fba74cda88.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcfQ9X)Aprons 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2hcfQ9X) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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Sorry @datcat23 but I am quietly chuckling at that green one 0_0
I don't really do Christmas presents, my children and partners get money, and so does my nephew. My brother and I don't buy for each other, and in fact I'm lucky if I even get a card from them, I expect my brother sees them as a waste of money.
I do of course have a grandson to buy for this year 0_0
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Wrenkins, these aren't mine but they look like this Mouse Scarecrow (http://www.ceramic-molds.com/ceramic-molds-alberta-christmas-ornaments-12-mice/) . I'm painting the scarecrow which is A219 and the witch was A217. I have a pile of mice ornaments, not to mention the other Christmas ornaments/decorations,for Christmas too. Some that my Mom painted. Some that I painted. A decent number that I have yet to paint.
I think the link is working again - fingers crossed.
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Those are really cute! :loveit:
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@MitchOfTheNorth Your link doesn’t seem to go anywhere?
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That the link isn't working is weird - I click on it and it goes through. But who knows - I'll give it another try here. Mouse Scarecrow (http://ceramic-molds.com/ceramic-molds-alberta-christmas-ornaments-12-mice/)
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Both your links work for me, @MitchOfTheNorth
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Happy to have got to the end of my aprons; these are gifts for the learning assistants at my work. I am thinking of one or two more, but those will be special once-off ones, for a couple of girlfriends.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48812048736_f020bd9198.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hnmvvb)More aprons (https://flic.kr/p/2hnmvvb) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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Those are lovely Dani, what thoughtful gifts.
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My house guest has gone home, and I have my sewing room back. So time to really get in, and get some of the xmas sewing done.
First up, was a set of embroidered napkins for my BIL and his new wife (whose wedding we attended in August). The embroidery is the family crest. The navy with silver, was the colour the groom wore. I have done the same embroidery file in red on some white napkins from the wedding, as that matches their kitchen decor.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48857100397_7567a73590.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hrkpMX)table napkins (https://flic.kr/p/2hrkpMX) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
And a set of applique table napkins. This set is a secret gift exchange present for a crafty friend, who is crazy about teal. I will be making more of these, using up some xmas scrap fabrics from previous years.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48856895121_5685c37ca9.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hrjmLH)xmas table napkins (https://flic.kr/p/2hrjmLH) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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Lovely Dani.
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Wow this thread is wonderful
So much inspiration
x
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My Christmas plannig is not quite sewing but does involve thread. I'm learning tatting in order to make little motifs to go on cards. I started by using a shuttle as I've been shown quite a few years ago. Found it difficult but persevered.
Then I found a left handed you-tube video and trid that to see if it was easier. Not really.
I accidentally started a needle tatting video. That appealed to me - seemed to make more sense so I ordered tatting needles. They came quickly and it was a revelation!
I've done a few little pretty flowers. Next to try snowflakes, trees and angels.
I tried tatting too Bogwoppit - quickly lost interest!
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DD's dog goes to Doggy Day Care when she and DSIL are working. He can now take his own bag with what ever dogs take to day care. Food for sure.
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Now on to making DD a bag for her horse trailer.
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Its not long until November, and the xmas sewing needs to ramp up. My sewing room is still in disarray, but I am working with it at the moment, and choosing not to stress.
A set of xmas placemats, with applique baubles.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48959578131_34ecf5ec36.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hAoCRr)Xmas Napkins (https://flic.kr/p/2hAoCRr) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
Mostly, I have been working on my work friends gifts, however, I switched to family this weekend. This is the first of two pillowcases for my nephews. In my quest to avoid gift wrapping paper this year, these will actually be the wrapping paper for their gifts. A couple of strategic pieces of tape, and a big ribbon wrapped around, and the wrapping can be used after the present is opened. I was working out a solution on the fly, for not having a big enough piece of fabric. The print being sideways will bother me, but I am sure my nephew will not give a flying fig.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48961055122_509e8aed2b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hAwcUN)Tay's pillowcase (https://flic.kr/p/2hAwcUN) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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I am distracting myself, debating if I give in to my inner obsessive, and fix that pillowcase.
I was planning to make some additional aprons, but came across these denim aprons at Target, so figured I might use those. I also invested in some more files, just for a change. Think I need to choose brighter thread colours though.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48966057467_9346a1d749.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hAXQW8)denim apron blue (https://flic.kr/p/2hAXQW8) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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OK, I gave in my inner obsessive ....... Just had to make sure the print was up the right way to match the name. Very happy I decided to fix this.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48966044166_1662000046.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hAXLYN)Pillowcose - corrected (https://flic.kr/p/2hAXLYN) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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Slowly getting through the list. I need to do a stocktake this weekend, and decide if I need any more. This one is for my manager.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49050489523_e9faf734e7.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hJqzDe)I need glasses (https://flic.kr/p/2hJqzDe) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
I love these denim aprons. The black ones show up the embroidery beautifully, but these denim ones seem so soft but sturdy, and ..... unfussy. Not sure that makes sense.
I have just been appointed to a new job, but I will still gift these to the girls at my current work, as they have been great support for the year.
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I got some more bags sewn last weekend. I am wondering if I will have enough though. I think I underestimated just how much I give at xmas time.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49060827103_a69e38b345.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hKkyDn)Gift bags (https://flic.kr/p/2hKkyDn) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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They're great Dani. I'd make some, but I still have 10 rolls of Xmas wrapping paper. I'm not buying any more but it'll be at least a couple of years before I need to make gift bags.
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I'm using up the last of the wrapping paper this year. That will be it as it goes into the landfill as it can't be recycled. I will go with cloth bags or brown paper and colorful cheap satin ribbons. At least the ribbons can be used year after year.
I'm getting down to the last of the Christmas sewing. Pajama pants for DGS, a reusable grocery bag for DDIL's parents, and a small item for DDIL. I'm shutting down the sewing room to clean it up the last couple of weeks of December. It will be taken apart, scrubbed, and everything put back in neatly.
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I am using printed brown paper wrapping this year. Definitely no glitter!
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Same here
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Brown wrapping paper is just so good...especially if you can stamp images in white on it...(or indeed any colour)....so good for you ladies. Anything I give now goes into the white gift bags I use for boxed cards...they are all paper with twisted paper handles. I haven't used 'wrapping paper' for a few years.
Everything I look at now I think - plastic rubbish - the earth doesn't need it nor does the sea.
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I am using printed brown paper wrapping this year. Definitely no glitter!
I’m making reusable drawstring bags from my stash or inexpensive Christmas fabric for most gifts. The recipients can either keep them to reuse or ( for my family opening gifts in my house) return them to me to reuse next year.
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Excellent idea @Sheilago. I'll do that when I've used up the wrapping paper stash. I'm not buying any more but I'm not wasting what I've already got.
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Little gifts for friends. Still have a few to make, but I think I may get everything done in time
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They are gorgeous. I have been wanting to have a go at making the folded star pattern for ages now, not for Xmas as I don't celebrate. Lovely :)
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@Lilian they are really easy to make - my 12 year old students have started to make them. A lot of fun and really no hassle to them.
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I am almost finished making DDIL 4 towels with toppers so she can hang them on her stove. I have enough fabric left to put bands on matching tea towels so they coordinate. It took me a few days to figure things out but once I found what i was looking for it wasn't that hard to do.
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I might give it a go in the new year. The dexterity in my fingers is not good so may wait until warmer months when I will be a bit more mobile :)
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Last pillowcase is done ....... quite happy to have these done. This one how has a present inside of it, and is folded around it, and tied with a big ribbon.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49184385031_cbb1727ec0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hWfQ7t)Sam's pillowcase (https://flic.kr/p/2hWfQ7t) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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I always like seeing your Christmas makes Dani, you are one clever lass. Hope the rest all goes smoothly for you.
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I am on "house arrest" at the moment. Australia is on fire at the moment (well at least parts of it), and the big fire to the east of us, is blowing a massive smoke cloud over the city. My asthma is particularly sensitive to smoke, and so I am on some sick leave, and confined indoors.
Initially, I was going to do some bowl cosies, but I ran out of cotton thread. A friend plans to drop some off for me, but in the meantime, I had to switch projects. I was given a big length of these cushion panels from a freebie site. They are a very fine lawn/muslin fabric, and certainly not strong enough on their own to cope with being a cushion cover. I backed the panel with a nice firm quilting cotton in white (gosh it made the colours pop), and then used some random quilting cotton for the back. I put a dress zip in the back, while an overlap is easier, working out the maths for that, is more tiresome than putting a zip in. Hubby saw the first two, and has now requested a pair for his mother, so I will be making another set today I assume.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49196478882_a6701c8e72.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hXjPc9)cushion covers (https://flic.kr/p/2hXjPc9) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
The colours are intense!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49195780413_7f2ec1b222.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hXgeyz)cushion covers (https://flic.kr/p/2hXgeyz) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
The back is boring by comparison, but then who ever says "oh my gosh I love what you did with the back of the cushion"
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49196478392_b56e20e951.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hXjP3G)cushion covers (https://flic.kr/p/2hXjP3G) by Dani (https://www.flickr.com/photos/datcat/), on Flickr
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Those cushion covers are amazing - what beautiful colours and as you say the colour has been lifted courtesy of the underneath piece of white fabric - you do find some lovely things to make.
Sorry to hear that all the smoke around is causing you problems, do take care. We are reading and seeing the terrible fires over here on our news and it does not look good, let us hope that some rain arrives and enough to put these fires out - but then that will probably bring even more problems. Stay safe and well.
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@datcat23, being on "house arrest" has had its benefits for you. Such lovely cushions and those panels are gorgeous with the white backing.
I finished embroidering 2 tea towels for DDIL. If I have time I will add "Bon Appetit" to them. I have to redo the template for placing the words as I wasn't thinking straight when I did the first one.
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Doing the template is tomorrow's job as I'm out all day today. It will be easy now that I saw my mistake. And it was a stupid one from thinking too much on the placement on the towel and not on the hoop.
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Christmas stockings for guests done, now only got 4th bridge to finish and a tote.... I can do that!