If I could, I would make everyone a handmade Christmas item. If I make you something it's because I have thought of you, but because I don't make you something it isn't because I DIDN'T think of you, its because I don't have all the time in the universe.
Oh, that I did!
This year my theme was pillows - I love handmade pillows - love the ones that have been made for me - so I figure everyone else would love one too.
And what says Christmas to your brother but bloody zombies?
And a paper pieced zombie?
That you can snuggle up to at night
This was a 16" pillow form, and I decided before mailing that it was too snug, so I used a 14" pillow form instead and that worked better.
I didn't take a before photo of this one, but this was a boys t-shirt I found in Target. I cut out the front of the t-shirt, backed the jersey with SF-101 and used it for the pillow center.
This one I used the QAYG method as I pieced around the center owl - I added top stitch quilting when the top was completed.
I made these small coin purses for some of the girls in the family, I like having these little zip pouches in my purse for miscellaneous items. I used oil cloth that I purchased in New York City and zippers I had on hand. There is no lining in these, I cut one long piece of oilcloth, added the zipper, and closed the side seams. I zig zag stitched the inside seams to finish the inside.
I hope you are yours had a happy holiday - I am still recovering from my marathon sewing sessions. (there is more to show!)
Keep Calm and Quilt On!
Mary
1 comment:
Those are beautiful gifts, I love the zombie! I too wish I had more time for handmade gifts.
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