Busy Elf
December 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have been a busy little elf, sewing away. I had lists made early, so I knew what I was making everyone. That really took off all the pressure. I have actually really enjoyed making gifts this year. Its nice to sew up a whole bunch of things! I haven’t been very good about taking pictures…my sewing room has horrible lighting. So bad, in fact, that I bought a light box. I also bought three cheap clamp lamps from Wal-mart. They’re a little tricky to use…I may have hubby build me a little frame out of PVC tubing. Anyway, all the pictures in this post were taken in the light box. It was a little bit better, but I need to make some adjustments to my white balance, I think.
So, the first picture is the back of this placemat:
I used my Flower Sugar stash, and the quilt-as-you-go method. It was so quick and easy! This one is for my mum. I think it will be perfect for her office. I’ll be making another one today with Japanese fabrics for a special friend…
I also made my mum a Jane Market Tote:
I absolutely LOVE this pattern! The bag is quick and easy to make, and the pin-tucks make it look so professional. I added a little Japanese label of Anne of Green Gables. I was (and am) a bit obsessed with Anne of Green Gables, so I know my mum will get a kick out of it. I used the DS Quilts line from Jo-Ann (*gasp*) in blues (her favorite color). I’ve decided I’m going to make a bunch for myself. Then when I take them grocery shopping, I’ll look so hip! Haha!
I have also been making teacher gifts…
I used Noodlehead’s Gathered Clutch tutorial. Its for Liberty’s teacher’s aide, and I put a gift card inside. I have also made drawstring pouches for all of the teachers (FOUR!), and managed to squeeze in another one for myself!
In case you’re keeping track, that is 3 that I have made for myself, and 8 for other people, in the last 2 weeks. What can I say? I’m a fan of the pattern!
That’s all for today! If I don’t blog again before Christmas, have a very Merry Christmas (and I hope Santa brings you all a bunch of good stuff!)!
5 Responses to “Busy Elf”
Everything is super cute! Have a suer Merry Christmas! Xo
By pam on Dec 16, 2011
Hi Jennifer, saw your remark on bad lighting in your sewing room. Had the same problem drove me crazy; until I got the light bulbs for over head lighting that are like “daylight” …way cool. They take about 10 minutes to be completly on but it is like daylight in my sewing room. It has been wonderful for late night sewing. I got mine from HomeDepot; they have a display that you can put your hand in different boxes to see how the light reflects.
By Kimberley Crafts on Dec 17, 2011
Yay for your industriousness! <3
By Maja on Dec 20, 2011
I too adore Anne!
I just bought a painting (print) of her at a local craft show for above my sewing table.
I wish my list had made me feel less overwhelmed by Christmas gift crafting. HA!
By Amanda on Dec 21, 2011
Hi, Jennifer! I, too, love the Jane Market Bag. I use fusible batting in mine to create bags for my business, and as diaper bags for those quick little trips to places when a mother doesn’t need to take a huge diaper bag with her. When I use batting them, I don’t sew the pin tucks because it’s bulky. I love yours, and the fabrics you chose.
By Amanda Harvey on Jan 12, 2012