My original idea was to pair the hotch-potch zippered pouches with matching tissue holders to complete the gift. I wasn't sure if I'd have time, but Ken graciously took the kids again on Saturday so I could finish what I had started.
I made a tissue holder to match the back fabric from each pouch. I used the tutorial here, but after the first one (the apples) I modified the pattern to make overlapping flaps and I decided to add trim. Now if you want to get a tissue you have to dig in a little, but I like that better. In between it stays closed and looks neater. These are supposedly 5 minute tissue holders, but not for me. Alas, I am slow--I think I was spending more like 15 on each one, then inexplicably after about 3 or four successes I started messing up and had to do quite a bit of ripping on the next one. Weird!
Here are some of the pairings with the original pouches.
I also had a chance to work on some more of the patchwork towels--still need more of those--and some little felt gnomes for the seasons' table. Meanwhile, I was uploading a million photos to Shutterfly for another project I was working on. Overall I felt very productive, but there is still so much I want to do! I'd love to make gifts for the boys . . . well, there are so many things. Part of my growth this season will be to really be mellow and accepting about the fact that my life is what it is--I have so many blessings!!--and to accept that I'm not going to get everything done. It's just okay. And when the toddlers are older I will have more time, but I will miss these sweet baby days.
And with that thought, I'm off to go kiss some sweet babies!
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6 comments:
Lurv the dishtowels. When are you going to Etsy those bad boy?! (I know, I know, in all your spare time!) :)
I love how your tissue holders turned out! I have been thinking of making some of those for some of my girlfriends at work and I think you may have inspired me to get it done!
Thanks! Yours look great, LOVE the fabric choices!!
Love love love the tissue holders. The fabric choices are fantastic!
I am glad to read what you said aboiut things being easier when the kids are older. I am really idssappointed in myself for going to the toy shop and buying some plastic crap for the kids - but it is because of them I don't have the time to fossick around markets looking for greener toys. I keep telling myself maybe next year it will be a little easier to live up to my ideals! Love your sewing work - so bright and cheery!
Love the tissue holders! They will make great presents!
the tissue holders are great, indeed. i'd love to try making them once i figure out how to thread my sewing machine.
love the diet coke in the photo, too.
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