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Sunday, March 11, 2012

Some Little Projects

Hi everyone and I hope this weekend was a good one for you all.  I had fun today working on several small projects.  For starters, I made this watchband with a very free-form ruffle.  I used this tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.  I can't wait to make more of them.  I got the watch face from my local craft store on sale for $6.50.  I have seen some pretty colored faces on Etsy.  The possibilities are endless! 

 I also made another one of these cute puzzle bags.  It was requested by a friend for her niece.  They really are fun to make.  So far, I have mostly used cute buttons with the shanks snipped off as the prizes to spy inside.  When they are on sale, it isn't too bad price-wise; but I would prefer 3-dimensional items to put inside.   I am on the lookout for some of those for the next one I make.

  Lastly, I made this cute ruffled sunglasses case that I found on Positively Splendid blog.  I love these totally informal ruffles that you gather as you sew.  I made another scalloped totebag in reds that I plan on donating with this matching case for a raffle to add to a scholarship fund named for a friend who passed away recently.  I have so many sunglasses and glasses for that matter that need cute and protective cases.  I think I will wander the craft blogs looking for different tutorials to make all different styles for my glasses/sunglasses protection.  I also have a million books to look through for ideas.  Little projects like these are so rewarding.

 I leave you this evening with a picture of my Mickey when she was sleeping.  Look at those rabbit feet!  She is priceless. 

I am so looking forward to next Friday night's Sew In.  I have several projects in mind.  I will have to decide which one I will sew.  Take care and have a wonderful week.   Nancy  

10 comments:

  1. The watchband is beautiful!! I really like that color.

    I would love for you to link up some of your projects at my "Flaunt It Friday" Link Party at www.dottedlinecrafts.blogspot.com It opens early Friday morning!

    Your newest follower,
    Sarah@
    www.dottedlinecrafts.blogspot.com

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  2. My you have been busy Nancy! I have a big pile of sunglasses just lumped together - you have inspired me to dig out some fabric and make some cases for them!

    And SUCH a cute picture of Mickey!!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  3. Love the ruffles on the eyeglasses case, but the sleeping kitty really steals the show!!!

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  4. Love the ruffles on the eyeglasses case, but the sleeping kitty really steals the show!!!

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  5. So many cute projects! My favorite is the sunglass case! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday!
    -Melissa

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  6. Wow, you are such a productive sewer! You've done so many really cute things lately :) I made one of those sunglass cases awhile back and still love it! I need to try another now that I've got a bit more sewing experience under my belt. I've yet to cut into my fat quarters from you, but I will be soon and posting what I make then! Hope you have a great rest of the week, Nancy!

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  7. I would love it if you could share this on my link party - Serenity Saturday
    http://serenityyou.blogspot.com/search/label/Serenity%20Saturday

    Natasha xxx

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  8. What great makes! Love the glasses case, you can't beat ruffles. And the puzzle bag is a great idea, what age is it for? Lots of my friends have children that I like to sew for, but I don't have any of my own so I'm always about stumped about what is age appropriate.

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  9. Some lovely work that will make for great gifts!

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  10. You have many little projects on the go. looking good.

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