Christmas Tree Garland

  I used up some of my Christmas fabric making a Christmas Tree garland.  I sewed each tree to a felt backing.  Using beads for stars and wooden beads to decorate the top.

Used Up A Ball Of Yarn

   I found a stray ball of cream colored acrylic worsted weight yarn.  I started crocheting a simple garland with single crochet, then I added a row of slip stitches and chains to give each side a scallop edge.  It has a lacy look to it.  

    It was really easy to make and I'm going to use it on my little Christmas tree for my room.

 

Using Up Stash

    I found some green velvet fabric left over from some books I covered a couple of years ago.  The left over fabric made lovely pillow covers.  I made one for me and one for dear daughter.  It was a great way to use up that fabric.

   I also found my favorite Christmas fabric in my stash, and made a pillow cover with that fabric.  

    Both pillows were made with pillow forms that were just waiting for their own cover.

    I'm in the process of making two Christmas tree garlands.  One for the house and one for my rooms.  I'll post that picture later this week.

Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern.

 I just ordered this foundation paper piecing pattern from Ten Cow Quilts on Etsy.  I'm going to make this star to sew to the back of my denim jacket.  

Key Fob Wristlets

    I ordered the webbing, fabric and hardware from three different etsy shops.  The webbing is 1.25" wide cut into 14" length.  I cut the fabric strips 2" wide x14" long.  Turned the long edges of the fabric under and sewed the fabric to the webbing.  Added the hardware with the help of pliers and I was done.  Preparation took about 40 minutes and sewing and assembling took another 40 minutes.  I made 8 of these altogether.   Fun to make.  These are a useful and customizable gift.

Crafting and Sewing Again

   I've been busy settling into my new home.  I did take the time to do some sewing over the last month.  

    I made some simple elastic waist skirts to wear around the house, a pillow cover, and I finished the curtains for the second closet. 

     Today I finished knitting the pink/purple scarf I started earlier in the year.  It has 9 colors of different shades of pink and purple yarn.  It measures almost 13 feet.  It will be cosy in winter if it snows again.

  Here are two pictures of the knitted scarf.

    

  Here is a picture of the pillow cover.