Thursday, December 20, 2012

Made With Love

I’ve got some handmade gifts thrown in with my store bought gifts for Christmas.   I already showed you one here.  This can be done as a “no sew” project, but because I used remnants {and decided to add a trim} there was sewing involved for me.  This is the pattern I purchased on Etsy.

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When I found these two fleece fabrics in the Joann’s remnant bins, I knew I had to get them and make something with them.  I couldn’t resist the “I Love Grandma” for my granddaughter {which I had already cut into before I remembered to take a picture}.

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My daughter loves owls so I knew I had to come up with something for her as well.  Ponchos seemed the easiest thing to do other than a fleece throw.  I actually used a poncho I found at Goodwill to get the size to cut for my granddaughter’s.

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I had to sew this one together {front to back} because of the way the remnant was cut.  I also sewed around the neckline and added this really cute pink pompom trim.

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Whenever I see pompom trim it reminds me of curtains my Mom made for the bedroom I shared growing up in Brooklyn.   I have it positioned on my little wire mannequin, which is probably too little, hence the clothespins holding it on.

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Here is the owl one for my daughter.  More pompom trim on this one ~ in purple.

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I am modeling this one since I don’t have a full size mannequin.    This was the last gift and I’m glad to say I’m done! 

22 comments:

Andrea said...

I adore hand made gifts! These look so cozy!! I wasn't able to share any of the handmade gifts I did this year, as most are for my Mom and she reads my blog-perhaps I'll share after Xmas =)

Unknown said...

How adorable Kathy!! I just love these! What a great idea and I wish I had more time to make a couple of these. Thanks for the idea. Merry Christmas Kathy!

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Kathy, Aren't these just adorable. Love the sweet fabrics. Thank you for sharing these ideas too. Love it.
One year a friend of mine, visited her Aunt in Chicago. The whole family decided to go Caroling around the neighborhood. Her Aunt had made matching scarfs for all in red flannel fabric, with cut fringe. It was a hit and they all looked like a little singing group.

Thank you for stopping by my friend. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
XO Celestina Marie

Okio B Designs said...

Those are just too cute for words!

Jeanine

Sonny G said...

They are gonna love them, Kathy~!

Homemade gifts are always the Best.

Merry Christmas

Debbiedoos said...

Oh my gosh those are darling...they are going to LOVE them:)

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh these are so cute and so fun. I know they will love them. Merry Christmas Hugs, Marty

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

what sweet gifts!

Unknown said...

Your new home is just beautiful for the holidays. Love the peek of your tree Cute owls! Dinner with TSG last evening, she had on the most stylish black wool cape with military buttons. Your ponchos are so IN! E

Debby said...

Those are cute. I'd like to see in person to see how they are made. I could make something that doesn't have to be sewn.....hah. For your granddaughter it is perfect to fit in the car seat. Those warm winter jackets are hard to snap the straps around. With our changing weather the straps wouldn't have to be adjusted all the time. Love them. Ilove owls as well. Happy Holidays.

NanaDiana said...

I love those-so cute! I have some fabric I need to do something with-great idea! xo Diana

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Adorable! I love pom pom fringe. I think it makes everything more fun!

This N That said...

Very cute..I'm sure the recipient will be thrilled..

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

Too cute Kathy. I bet your Granddaughter will love it. I always wanted a poncho when I was little.

Gail said...

Oh Kathy, they are so cute! They are going to love them.

Carolyn said...

Those are lovely gifts!

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

Carolyn

Angie@Echoes of Laughter said...

They are positively adorable Kathy! The pom pom trim is the perfect finishing touch1 I am in love! Your little granddaughter is going to look so adorable in it!Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Angie xo

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

So very adorable!!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Kathy!!!

Always Nesting said...

SEW cute!

20 North Ora said...

Kathy - Cute and I bet those will be so warm made in that fleece.

Merry Christmas.

Judy

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

Aw, I love pom pom trim. I have it on my bedroom curtains! I'd like to make some lampshades and use pom pom trim on them. Cute poncho!

Bonnie@Creative Decorating said...

Oh, those are just too cute for words! Those pom pom trim reminds me of the outfits my mom made me in grade school where she put that trim around the bottom of the top of my pant suits(that you could also wear as a dress!) It was the 70's...what do you expect!

Have a Merry Christmas!

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