It's still yet to be seen whether it will produce any strawberries, but I'm hopeful.
And while we're on the topic of strawberries...
I finished the apron for the Summer Fun Apron Swap. The apron is supposed to have a summertime theme, so I went with picnic and strawberries. This was my first time to make a pleat and my first time to applique. I think the apron looks even better in person than in the photo. I'm pretty pleased with it.
My swap partner has two little girls, so I decided to make them matching picnic place mats. I looked at several tutorials (just google "picnic placemat tutorials" if you're interested) and used them as a basis. But there's nothing tricky here.
The place mat rolls up nicely for easy carrying.
And since I'm sure I've already lost the folks who really aren't interested in sewing, I'll go ahead and show you the other thing I've made recently. It's a tic-tac-tote. (I came up with that name myself -- I think.) It's just a normal ol' totebag, but it doubles as a tic-tac-toe game board. And the playing pieces are in the matching drawstring bag.
I made it for my niece's birthday, but I didn't finish it in time. So it will be a random gift when I get around to mailing it. I have to try my best to stay her favorite aunt, you know. And, of course, gifts are the best way to do that.
8 comments:
I am really impressed. That apron is really cute and the placemats are adorable. The tote bag is awesome. You really did a great job.
Love,
MOM
Alisha,
I love seeing your sewing projects! The picnic idea was so cute and I am sure your niece will love the tic tac toe tote.
The apron is really cute! I am sure Amiya will love the bag. She is a big fan of tic tac toe. This just might make you her favorite aunt (we just won't tell Aunt Christy)!
You are very creative! Love the bag! We may have to get ourselves some of those strawberry plants!
So cute!!! I never knew you were so crafty! I love the apron!
The plant looks great! I hope you get some yummy strawberries; by the way, we killed a strawberry plant, so I'm curious to see how yours turns out. Also, your sewing projects are so cute! The most creative I can be is to find different ways to braid Emma's hair. :)
Mom - I think I got at least some of these skills from you. :)
Candice - Thanks. I always enjoy checking out your sewing projects too.
Amber - I wasn't trying to become Amiya's favorite aunt, I was just trying to make sure my position stayed secure. :) Don't tell her that. I don't think she likes me and Christy arguing over who is her favorite.
Stacey - It looks like you guys have a great terrace for some plants. OBI has some small citrus trees/plants that are suitable for a balcony. If I don't kill everything this year, I might try a lemon or lime tree next year.
Amy - Sometimes I surprise even myself. :) But with a mom like mine, some of it's bound to rub off.
Mandy - I'm curious to see how they turn out too. So far, I only see one strawberry growing. I hope it's just an early bloomer and others start growing soon!
I love the tote...turned out great. Great joob on the arpon too!
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