Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Black Friday Give-a-way!

One reason for the season is definitely sewing! I do most of my sewing in the colder winter months. To get me started I sewed up some baby gifts. :) Flannel burp cloths. I measured 13x18'' raw and sewed right sides together all the way around the edge using 1/4'' SA leaving a 3'' opening for turning. Then I top stitched around the entire cloth for a finished edge. Quick and easy. I was going to embellish with some homemade patches but I put off making these long enough and they needed to get made!

This has to be my most favorite baby gift to date. Every friend who gets pregnant from here on out will probably get one of these now. I used Michael Miller's organic fleece for the interior and a chocolate brown cotton polka dot (from JoAnns?) for the exterior. Made in much the same way as the burp cloths except I added a hood and little ears! FYI on the MM organic fleece. It shrunk ALOT on the initial wash warm and tumble dry. I purchased 1.5 yards and after washing I was able to make a 30'' square with 9'' left over on one end. But it washed up well and is super soft!
I am also making progress with organizing my sewing stash. I have been rubbing off on some of my local friends since some have started sewing or making other projects with fabric so I was able to pass down many scraps to them. But I bundled up some vintage fabrics (from aprons and old clothes) and vintage sheet scraps to give away here on my blog.

The fabric bits are all different sizes. If you are making a nine patch quilt this would be perfect! If you'd like a chance at winning these scraps just leave a comment on this post. I'll generate a winner this Friday evening. BTW if you happen to be the winner and see blue marker on the scraps, don't be scared it's washable ink.

Alrighty then. Thanksgiving is tomorrow if you forgot to check your calendar and I'm cooking dinner. Jeff's family is driving in and I have prep work to get done today. But my brain hurts. Maybe I should start with a nap.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

17 comments:

  1. You should definitely start with a nap. :) I just finished making a pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce to bring to my in-laws. Now I would like to take a nap. And N is off at a friend's, so it is possible...

    Have a happy Thanksgiving! :)

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  2. thanks for the giveaway! i love those viintage sheets bits... have a great tranksgiving!

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  3. Cool. the vintage sheet scraps look pretty.
    Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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  4. naps are good. I believe I'll talk my two year old into taking one now.

    Vintage fabric?! Hello! Throw my name in the pot.

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  5. I always take a nap when I get stressed and want to avoid everything on my To Do list. I love fabric from vintage sheets--all soft and faded.

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  6. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving! And thank you for hosting a giveaway!

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  7. Thank you for the generous giveaway! It's great!!!

    :)

    sarit.gabay1@gmail.com

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  8. I would love a chance to win your vintage fabric. I found you from Lollychops. Happy Thanksgiving...

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  9. Wow! Little pieces of vintage fabric are the BEST.

    Your baby gifts are adorable.

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  10. I love your baby gifts, however I'm at the age (62) where not many of my friends are having little ones ... LOL. Even the grandchildren are too old.

    I'd love a chance at your fabulous scraps even though I have many myself.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
    Yvette

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  11. yummy yummy yummy. I can already see the scrap quilt!!!

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  12. Nice scraps!!
    Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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  13. Am I too late? I'm always late for the party!

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  14. I love the baby cape with ears. And I love naps and vintage fabrics, too. Another good thing to do when one doesn't want to face the to-do-list is bake a cake.

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  15. Oh my gosh, that hooded blankie is so cute! I love the polka dots. Good to know about the shrinkage too, geez, that's a lot!

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  16. What wonderful gifts! Love the little hood with ears! : )

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  17. Love this towel... just going from blog to blog and found yours... I am going to try one of these!

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