Its time for another fun blog hop. This one is all about quick things to sew for Christmas. Who doesn't want lots of great ideas for quick sewing ideas for the holidays. Especially if you're a procrastinator like me! ;)
This hop had a fun little twist. We were to make a quick gift for another hopper and send it early so she could feature it on her blog post.
I received a GREAT bag and fun pattern from Dorian of Ridge Top Quilts.
I was so excited when I saw the bag cuz I knew immediately that it was the Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented. I have this pattern and have wanted to make it for some time. But I am intimidated by it. Why you say? Look:
That's right! 3 inside zippered pockets that are inside a bigger zippered bag. Wow. I can't believe Dorian made me one. Thank you SOOOOOOO much!!!
You will see what I made and sent on Mandy's blog, Just Keep Swimming.
Now on to the things I made for the hop.
The first thing I made was a Christmas apron. Its been on my to-list for a couple of years and the hop was the perfect deadline to get it done!
I had this fabulous fabric from Michael Miller. Makes me smile every time I see it.
I used the pattern booklet "More Retro Aprons" by Cindy Taylor Oates. I've made several aprons from this book. Not all sew up as quickly as this one. The ruffle takes the longest time. Its fully lined. I left off the pocket which is not something I need on an apron.
Next I made some Grocery Bags.
This is a great pattern by Michelle Patterns. There are three sizes on the pattern. I always make the large bag. Oh and they are reversible! This is a PDF pattern so you can satisfy your urge to sew at midnight. LOL!
The last thing I sewed up were some itty bitty Christmas trees to make a bunting.
I had seen these on Pinterest so gave them a try. The free tutorial can be found on this blog.
I couldn't get a decent pic with them strung as bunting but this one I took before is fun:
Thanks Madam Samm for a fun hop idea. Loved the twist! And thanks to Marlene for the work she did being our cheerleader/organizer.
Be sure to visit the other bloggers today. Loads of great ideas.
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71 comments:
Wonderful gifts you received, and you made some beautiful projects!
Unh huh...I agree...in-tim-i-da-ting! But sew beautiful. A great gift! I love aprons so that is fantastic, and grocery bags are always that one thing I want to try making...and I just love your little trees! That last photo makes an adorable vignette!
Wonderful ideas for gift giving I have wanted to do an apron also. And you are right such a lovely bag...have a great day
I love your sew together bag from Dorian. I too have been wanting to make one, but I am chicken. Bags I love, but so many are tough to make. Your apron is rockin'!! Love it and the fabric choice is the best ever. Nice grocery bags too and the tiny trees are adorable. Great job!
Oh how cute your apron looks with the ruffles around the bottom. I also like your grocery bags, they come in real handy for produce in the summer. And those trees, cute Christmas decorations.
Good morning Cindy.....yes I am with you as soon as I saw they apron I smiled...these are a wonderful delightful project to stitch up and with the ruffles...welll you know me and ruffles...your bags and tress...love that...will it be a tree skirt? Lovely bag from your sista hopper too..
The bag you received is so nice! And I love all the projects you made. The apron is adorable; the grocery bags are so attractive and useful; and the little trees will make a wonderful garland!
Wonderful bag from Dorian! I love that pattern but have yet to tackle it. Other projects are great too.... love the apron and bags. Nice job!
Your apron is adorable....that's the perfect thing to do with whimsical fabrics ! The little trees...I've seen something like those made into a Christmas tree shape with the little trees. I checked out your Women of the bible post too and signed up...offering it free is such a great way to spread the WORD of God !
Love love love your zippered bag! I too am intimidated by it but do have the pattern... just need to "get er done!". :)
I would love to see more of whatever you are making behind those trees! :)
The apron and grocery bags are fabulous! My baby girl is always asking me to make her an apron so this year she might get one. They just built and moved in to a new home so a new kitchen needs a new apron, right. I have this same book but have yet to use it.
Great gifts! The apron and ornaments are really cute.
wow your gift bag is wonderful. I really like taht apron, your right about the fabric, definetly makes you smile. Cute trees too.
My goodness. I love the apron that fabric is fun! Lucky you to get the zippered bag. I would be intimidated too I have yet to do ONE zipper LOL. I would love to make some grocery bags and the trees are sweet too. Thanks for sharing!
I keep seeing that wonderful Sew Together bag on different blogs. I am going to have to put that pattern on my wish list! Great fabrics in your apron. No wonder you smiling all the time when you see it. What fun little trees for a bunting!
Your giftie bag is gorgeous and I love all your projects...I also may nave to look into that BOM on your previous post ;)
That zippered bag would scare me away, too, so lucky you to receive it as a gift...sweet! The apron is adorable and the fabric does make me smile. Great project ideas!
What a wonderful gift you received. Need to find that pattern. I love all bags and aprons, so you have started my day great with your post.
Your apron is very cute, I love the fabric! Everything is marvelous :)
I want that bag! I need that bag! :) Seriously I must find that pattern. It's going on my shopping list today. And that apron - well I need that fabric. We have a camper and I'm pretty sure that fabric would be perfect for me to make an apron too! blessings, marlene
Oh lucky you...I bought the Sew Together Bag pattern a long time ago...it is in a pizza box ready to make...I am definitely procrastinating...I will have to think real hard!! Your apron is just so dang cute...love the fabrics!! The grocery bag...awesome!! I'm sure there is a lot of conversation at check out with them...would make grocery shopping fun!! Cute wee trees too. Thanks for your quick gift ideas!! Happy Holidays!!
Love that bag. Will only own one if someone gives it to me as a gift. LOL Your projects are delightful. Owning a camper, I of course, love the apron. Too cute, And the grocery bags are great. Like the wider handles on these. The little trees will make an adorable bunting. Looks like a quick project, may have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your holidays.
Great job! Love the apron and know a few I'd make them for so thank you for sharing!! Best wishes ...
I love the zippered bag! Your projects are wonderful too. The bunting tress are darling.
I'm really feeling the love for that sweet apron!! How adorable! The bunting trees are also sweet and so cute as part of an applique landscape!
Congratulations on the wall of wow, I can see why the apron made it! That is the most fun fabric, I love it. Love your other ideas, I'm thinking I'd like to see the rest of that quilt your bunting trees are laying on :) Thank you for sharing!
~Brandy
I agree with Brandy, I want to see the rest of the quilt. Like everyone else I love the apron, and the trees and yes the grocery bags too. I think I will try the bags, also good for conservation. I'm just starting to get serious about that.
Blessings
Tonia
Adorable projects! The zippered bag is so cute and I love the fabric on that apron.
Everything is simply precious!!! Love the apron. That bag intimidates me as well!
Merry Christmas
Gmama Jane
LOVE your apron... and most everything else. How lucky you were to get such a cute bag! It is just adorable. Congrats on being the WOW today! I agree, so SEW cute! Love the holiday fabric. It can be a challenge for me, I never know quite how to work it into something, especially the big prints. It is nice to see such cute projects and ideas. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! ~Cori
The camper fabric is awesome and I love the bunting!
Love your projects! Fabric grocery bags are something I will be needing soon as they are fazing out plastic here. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays!!!
Cindy, you made some really cute projects. I love the apron and the bags would be useful for lots of things. i really love the zippered bag you received, but I am so intimidated by all those zippers, too.
Love the apron!! I am so jealous that some made you that bag - I've seen the pattern all over the place - great bag.
Cindy, the Bag you received from Dorian is wonderful!! And all the Gifts you made are loaded with Holiday Spirit!! The Trees are Wonderful as well as your gorgeous Apron!! The Bags I would love to make as our county is now Plastic Free and we have to bring our own bags anywhere we shop or buy one from the store. Thanks for sharing such Great Gift ideas!!
Huggs, Nancy
Fabulous gift you received. Love your projects and the fabric that you used. Thanks for sharing!
Cute tree quilt.
Ooooh, you got a Sew Together bag!! Nice! What a darling apron - love that camper print! Grocery bags are a great idea, and such sweet little trees would be cute as single ornaments too! You've been a busy little elf!
The apron is just adorable with the ruffles. I love the material you chose. All your little gifts are just too cute. Looks like you received a beautiful gift as well. Have a very Merry holiday season.
I love that bag, too, but I am definitely intimidated! Love the grocery bags and the tree bunting is adorable! Great apron, too - I've never made an apron and I love them!
I love all your projects, especially the little trees! And the fabric for the apron is adorable.
Wow a sew tigether bag. Lucky you!
Great gift ideas all!
Lucky you ... the Sew Together Bag is an intimidating pattern. I have seen this bag and love the pockets but do not have the pattern. I know I would never actually attempt it. Ms Dorian is sew accomplished.
So are you ... your apron is sew cute as are the tiny trees in the bunting. The grocery bags are very pretty and useful.
Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat
Wonderful apron and I love your bunting. Your trees are so cute!!
That sew together bag is Amazing! It is in my list,I am a bit nervous to sew one myself. Love those grocery bags,they are so pretty and useful too!
Great ZIPPER, Zipper, zipper, zip bag! Love your apron and shopping bags. Those little trees are sew cute. Thank you sew very much for participating and swapping hopping. Creative T'Was the Night Bliss...
Love your apron! We just got that Michael Miller fabric in a couple weeks ago and I'm sooooo in love with it...maybe I will make an apron after seeing yours!
Congratulations to top of the day, your apron is wonderful!
Congratulations too because you got this great zippered purse ☺
Thanks for sharing your ideas for Christmas gifts, love the bags you sew.
Bente
Congratulations to top of the day, your apron is wonderful!
Congratulations too because you got this great zippered purse ☺
Thanks for sharing your ideas for Christmas gifts, love the bags you sew.
Bente
great gift ideas, thanks
I sew want to get that pattern for that bag and will probably give in about the next time I see a picture of it.
Love that material used in the apron!!
Beautiful bag you received. Your projects are delightful. The apron is my favorite. I love Michael Miller fabrics!
You have been on busy girl. I love all of your creations. Nice job.
The apron is adorable. Love your choice of fabric. The purse you received is so cool. I am like you, feel intimidated by it. Glad you received one. Happy Holidays.
I, too, have the Sew Together pattern and haven't made it!! It's adorable. That apron fabric is so cute - perfect for your apron. The grocery bags are such a great sew and so wonderfully useful.
What a beautiful bag I haven't even tried a one zipper yet.
All the gifts were beautiful and so were the ones you sent especially the apron. What a fun and giving blog hop.
You picked the perfect fabric for that apron-so much fun. Love your little bunting trees and grocery bags too.Merry Christmas
Hi Cindy! I would love to see your fabric stash! All of you fabrics rock! Your bags were great and I love the trees! If I wore aprons, I would love that one:)
You are going to LOVE that stitching bag. It is great! And a ruffled apron! OH LA LA! Everyone can use a grocery bag or two. The mini tree garland is so festive.
Your apron is too cute! Such fun fabrics. All your creations are wonderful!
Oh, Dorian really spoiled you nicely. Great bag. Love your apron. I always add ruffles to mine so they are super girly. Those little trees are adorable and your shopping bags are very handy to have. Great projects!
It's all so much fun! That gift you got is wonderful.....so many pockets! And that apron is so you! It will be fun to see you wearing it in the coming season!
Your projects are darling. Love that apron fabric.
The tree bunting is darling
Lots of Happy here! Can't beat getting something in the mail that you have been wanting to make. You have been a busy little elf. Love the grocery bags and the bunting.Thanks for sharing . You are a new sewing sister to me. I have enjoyed visiting your other posts. Janita
Wow it' s wonderful .Thanks for this chance
yeah I love all those zippers but I donwanna put them in- definitely wouldn't be a quick project :)
Love all your projects that garland is sew sweet and the apron is lovely!
I did see your apron on Madam Samm's blog post. I didn't make the connection to You, though. SEW Cute! Bags are a good idea for my girls. I can stuff goodies in them.
Cute apron, and your bunting is fabulous too! Love the shopping bags.
Now I am liking that apron. Yes, I agree the fabric is sew sweet.
I like, I like!
Lovely gifts! Thanks for sharing.
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