A few months ago, I bought a
12 Days of Christmas by Kate Spain charm pack. I started cutting it up to make a rag wreath, but by the time I had tied on my entire charm pack, I realized I only had enough for half a wreath. By this time I was sort of wishing I never cut the thing up because I didn't really want to shell out another $9 for more fabric to finish it with. So, I untied all my little 1" x 5" strips of fabric and reused them on a couple of potholders! I hate good fabric going to waste.
I simply sewed the strips in a brick-pattern, then layered some batting between it and a square of white. I added an "A" to dress up the back of it a little (for Finn's teacher's initial). Here's a hint: use pre-made, extra-wide double fold binding. I usually make my own, but I found it so much quicker to just sew this around the edge!
Linking up with (links to the left):
Under the Table & Dreaming
Tea Rose Home
Embellishing Life
Craft-o-Maniac
Yesterday On Tuesday
Sew Chatty
Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Vintage Wanna Bee
Not Just A Housewife
so cute! If you have time make sure to come link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings today. www.ladybug-blessings.com
ReplyDeleteThose potholders are so cute--great idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, Great idea...
ReplyDeleteI found you on Not Just A housewife.
Merry Christmas
Rochelle
I have been reading through all my lovely comments and found yours, it seems that you found me first lol. Your blog is great, so many wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love whipping up potholders. They are so neat for gifts for anyone. These are really nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Holly Bloggy.