tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54066328891794553802024-03-13T19:13:37.308-05:00GGSewsMy sewing adventures continue..Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-90727038684059559362014-08-28T22:34:00.002-05:002014-08-28T22:50:15.906-05:00Back to Sewing Well, it's been on again, off again with my sewing; but it's on because I need some positive "therapy". <br />
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I have Fibromyalgia and Sjogren's Syndrome both of which are Autoimmune illnesses. Both have a lot of overlapping symptoms which include overwhelming fatigue, and constant all over pain in my joints and muscles. In addition to the pain and fatigue, Sjogren's also causes dryness in your eyes, ears, nose, skin, mouth and even some internal organs. Though I do have all of the above the worst of the dryness is the mouth which is sometimes dry and burning, and the eyes which feel like I got sandpaper in them. Today was a really bad day with yet another flare up so that even my hair hurt, and all sounds were amplified. So, I went for my Physical Therapy, spent time in the warm water pool, picked up my meds, and after dinner went into my sewing room for some Sewing therapy.<br />
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Had to bring my sewing machine in the other day because the screw holding the needle in broke off and there was no way that it could be replaced. So, today I cut out a few projects, and put everything that I needed together. So, perhaps this weekend I'll pull out the machine I picked up at a garage sale for $10, and finish some projects. <br />
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Having everything together before you start sewing a project is like having all the ingredients together before you start a recipe. You don't want to find out you are missing a key ingredient when you are halfway through a recipe and you have to run to the store. The same with sewing. Even though you can easily set aside a sewing project until you get the necessary "ingredient", your momentum is lost. So, a project that might have been completed that day, may languish for days, weeks or months before you start again. <br />
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So, tonight I'm sitting with two heat packs and trying to relax my muscles, then will take my muscle relaxers and hope they kick in and give me some relaxing sleep. Looking forward to getting back my sewing momentum and posting what I've been doing. Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-31413267703358766452014-03-03T22:37:00.000-06:002014-08-28T22:40:17.723-05:00Placing a Value on Your SewingThis post started because I saw an article on Sew Mama Sew on <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/2014/01/placing-a-value-on-your-quilting/">Placing a Value on your Quilts</a> . After reading it and following all the links on the subject, I knew I wanted to keep this for future reference. <br />
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I am just finishing a quilt for my DIL's friends' son. It's a TShirt quilt using his shirts from his 10 years as a cub and boy scout. He just got his Eagle Scout award and this is his remembrance of his scouting journey. Now, we had not discussed costs and I was unsure of what to charge. I have quilted in the past; but only made it for special people: a quilt for my son from the shorts I made him the year he went to college. A double wedding ring quilt I made with my sister Alice for my Mom and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary. And last year, the quilt I made for my granddaughter using 4" squares of knit fabric that I had machine appliquéd letters, numbers, and her name. <br />
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The first articles are on the subject of how We are Sew worth it.<br />
The following articles are from <a href="http://huntersdesignstudio.com/">Hunters Design Studio</a><br />
<a href="http://huntersdesignstudio.com/ew-worth-it-2/">Sew Worth it</a> and this<br />
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<a href="http://huntersdesignstudio.com/2012/11/08/whats-it-worth/">What's it Worth?</a>and then this…<br />
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<a href="http://huntersdesignstudio.com/2013/04/04/whats-it-worth-part-2-a-bigger-picture/">What's it Worth? A Bigger Picture</a> <br />
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and an invoice<br />
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The invoice in MS Word is here (you have to do the math and type it in) >> <a href="http://huntersdesignstudio.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/sew-worth-it-word-document-template.doc" sl-processed="1" style="border: 0px; color: #e0561b; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sew Worth It – Word InvoiceTemplate</a></div>
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The invoice in MS Excel is here (does some math for you) >> <a href="http://huntersdesignstudio.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/sew-worth-it-excel-invoice-template.xls" sl-processed="1" style="border: 0px; color: #e0561b; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sew Worth It – Excel Invoice Template</a></div>
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And Molly Sparkles tells us that <a href="http://www.mollisparkles.com/2013/11/tgiff-no-value-does-not-equal-free.html">No Value Does Not Equal Free</a></div>
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And yet another article on <a href="http://www.quiltsofafeather.com/2014/02/the-worth-of-quilt.html">The Worth of a Quilt</a> by Quilts of a Feather detailing how she priced one of her beautiful quilts. </div>
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Don't know if it will help me for this time, but it certainly is something <span style="background-color: transparent;">to consider for the next time. </span></div>
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I definitely need to make a few of these.Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-63252637325443412552013-09-09T22:33:00.001-05:002013-09-09T22:33:56.671-05:00Discover the Missouri Star Quilt Company!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GgcvWMEnOH8" width="480"></iframe>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-36136135109405931222013-09-09T22:09:00.000-05:002013-09-09T22:09:15.357-05:00Finished!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BibFA_erN7Y/TsMeYJerhTI/AAAAAAAAAkI/9fEjSYWGzDc/s1600/DSCN5293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BibFA_erN7Y/TsMeYJerhTI/AAAAAAAAAkI/9fEjSYWGzDc/s320/DSCN5293.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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This is the finished quilt for MadisonGigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-88582801844567149862011-09-21T07:06:00.002-05:002013-09-09T22:21:29.462-05:00This would be a fun girls project to do.
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Divided Envelope Clutch... from <a href="http://sewtospeak.blogspot.com/2009/09/divided-envelope-clutch.html">Sew to Speak</a><br />
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http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/search/label/tutorials Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-60067619791045842732010-04-07T21:41:00.001-05:002010-04-07T21:44:10.841-05:00Sew to Speak: Petite Pack<a href="http://sewtospeak.blogspot.com/2009/08/petite-pack.html">Sew to Speak: Petite Pack </a><br />
Morgan loved her Mom's bag. I think this would be a perfect one for her to make for herself. Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-28159530897277742432010-04-05T23:38:00.001-05:002010-04-05T23:44:28.815-05:00Recycled T Shirt BraceletSaw <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-T-shirt-Bracelet/?ALLSTEPS">this </a>on Instructables. Also saw a T-shirt necklace made the same way. Looks fairly easy. Can also put beads on. Also check out this <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=319479.0">T-shirt Scarf/Necklace</a> I have a great piece of red tube fabric that I can use. Hmmm, maybe with black?? Would be a great gift idea. Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-21646322926899159792010-04-02T00:21:00.000-05:002013-09-09T22:16:21.382-05:00Winner Winner Chicken dinner <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-and-garlic-roast-chicken-recipe/index.html">Ina Garten Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken</a><br />
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This was made by Marlene when we were visiting in Florida. Just came across this today and knew I had to link it. Try it, it's wonderfulGigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-4064045031951694052010-02-17T20:58:00.000-06:002010-02-17T20:58:50.105-06:00How I Transformed A Not So Pretty Desk Chair - inmyownstyle<a href="http://www.inmyownstyle.com/inmyownstyle/2010/01/how-i-transformed-a-not-so-pretty-desk-chair.html">How I Transformed A Not So Pretty Desk Chair - inmyownstyle</a>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-69229412565001530292010-02-14T22:16:00.000-06:002010-02-14T22:16:20.770-06:00On The Go BookThought this would be cute project for Maddie's birthday. <a href="http://soyouthinkyourecrafty.blogspot.com/1999/02/on-go-book.html">http://soyouthinkyourecrafty.blogspot.com/1999/02/on-go-book.html</a>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-10113742763219887402010-01-02T01:46:00.000-06:002010-01-02T01:46:23.808-06:00Baseball Themed Baby Quilts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bahy8-F9jhQ/Sz70z0i4yMI/AAAAAAAAAOU/jKYYy_dtG44/s1600/DSCN1994_112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bahy8-F9jhQ/Sz70z0i4yMI/AAAAAAAAAOU/jKYYy_dtG44/s160/DSCN1994_112.JPG" style="margin-top: 0pt;" /></a><br />
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These quilts were made as a combo new baby and Christmas gifts. Since Dad is a baseball player, I found this adorable vintage like cotton fabric of little boys playing ball at Hobby Lobby. The while fabric had baseballs, gloves, numbers and bats and was cotton flannel. I made each quilt different and reversible using the basic directions in the book "Turn me over..I'm reversible". Had this book for awhile, and made one from it, and since I'm not a quilter (and don't have the patience, I decided to do it this way. They turned out really cute and Mom and Dad loved it.<br />
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The first set is a long "striped" pattern. <br />
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Also made reversible pillowcases for the boys, though they're a little young for pillowcases now, it should be fine as they grow older<br />
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My chiropractor has some, and was interested in seeing what I make. I made a variety of my favorite sizes. I think the most versatile is the 8" x 30" one. This can be used for the neck, or the low back. You can even warm it up, and use it as a scarf before you go into the cold. My favorite is the shoulder one, it does the shoulders and upper back. I still need to tweak it so it can also be up around the neck. <br />
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All of the "warm hugs" are made with the inner liner of a rice/herb blend, and a removable outer cover. Since I use mine so much, I know the benefits of having a cover you can wash. Not pretty otherwise!!! Here's some pics...... (updated January 1, 2010)<br />
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Also made a set of hand warmers. Jim's hands get cold a lot, so just this seems to help. Just 30 seconds in the microwave and he can hold it in his hands to warm them. Should also be good inside a glove or mitten. Did a pair of mittens with the heat pack in it; but it was a little bit too tight, so back to the drawing board. <br />
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Finally, made a infinity type scarf out of fleece and cotton. Saw the link at <a href="http://infarrantlycreative.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-make-frilly-fleece-cowl.html">Infarrantly Creative</a> . Did a little variation with a bias strip (which I made as a continuous bias strip....still perfecting how to do that easily) with some green and gold trim. The only thing was that I cut the fringes too wide, so I didn't think it layed (laid??) right. Going to recut it and see.Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-4021608396722791142009-10-31T18:39:00.001-05:002010-02-14T22:14:45.557-06:00Halloween costumesWell, the grandkids' costumes are finished, shipped and just got a webcam call before they went out trick or treating. They look adorable. I made the Morgan - the 7 yo's cowgirl outfit and the Tyler, the 4 yo's Spiderman. I entered them in the Pattern review contest, hopefully you'll be able to see the notes there. Here are pics of the costumes before I sent them.<br />
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Morgan wanted to be a cowgirl. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bahy8-F9jhQ/Su4YN96kkxI/AAAAAAAAAF4/JBqNyQskYHc/s1600-h/DSCN1806.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399279631501398802" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bahy8-F9jhQ/Su4YN96kkxI/AAAAAAAAAF4/JBqNyQskYHc/s320/DSCN1806.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 240px;" /></a> I based the costume on the picture she sent me. I used a remnant, that's been around FOREVER, black suede fringe bought for 80% off, and pink fringe made from a garage sale ultrasuede remnant. Also lined it with dusty pink lining from my stash, and made a scarf from a remnant that was leftover from making a tablecloth. The boots were pull on - kinda like spats. Very cute. <br />
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Here's 3 yo Madison's costume...Cinderella <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bahy8-F9jhQ/SuzT-8lZJ2I/AAAAAAAAAFo/TpIIC50SPps/s1600-h/DSCN1773.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398923131678697314" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bahy8-F9jhQ/SuzT-8lZJ2I/AAAAAAAAAFo/TpIIC50SPps/s320/DSCN1773.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 240px;" /></a>(the one I didn't make) We got her costume from a friend - an awesome Cinderella <br />
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It was really fun to make it for them, though being far away it was hard to figure out whether it would fit or not. It challenged my creativity. Now on to Christmas sewing. <br />
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.Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-44326742105628762522009-09-17T01:24:00.000-05:002009-09-17T01:29:31.155-05:00Birthday Gifts for a Great GranddaughterGifts for a great granddaughter 3 year birthday. Fabric was from a Jo-Ann's which was moving and was 80% off. 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The closure is velcro with a yoyo on the strap, and a button over it. Too cute.Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-78133555218139237052009-09-17T01:15:00.000-05:002009-09-17T01:23:22.018-05:00Bathroom updatingForgot to get a picture of the shower curtain and window valance I made; but it was made from an old pink sheet, and 2 different garage sale print fabric. Here's what I did with the leftover fabric. <br /><br />This is a great update. The towels were from my son & dil's shower 15 years ago. They have sinced gone to the kids/guest bathroom. I just took leftover pieces and sewed them on to the bottom. 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So, we got some more fabric and they helped sew this time. All 3 of them, ages 2, 3 and 7! The 2 and 3yos worked the pedal. I put it on the table and told them to "stop" or "go". Both of them were wonderful. The 7 yo actually did the sewing with my guidance. And, it was a lot easier for their little fingers to stuff the pillows. We just used fiberfill and stuffed until it felt comfortable. <br /><br />The <span style="font-style:italic;">pattern </span> for them was really easy. I just made a large C shape and cut it out of newspaper, then tweaked it until I liked it. I figured anything had to be more comfortable than having their heads hanging down. Even easier to make it is to draw the outline of the pattern on the top fabric. Place another fabric, same or different pattern stacked right side together- and cut a larger square around it - but not too close. Then, just sew on the marked line leaving a space about 4 inches on the top for turning. After sewing - then cut about 1/4" away from the stitching. This is much easier to do, no shifting. Try it. <br /><br /> It was so popular that I have to make another one for my DIL to use when she is traveling. The tool pattern was one we bought at Jo-Ann's for my grandson. The doggie patterned fabric was one I had at home, and the smiley face fabric was a garage sale purchase - 3 yards for 50 cents! <br /><br />These were so popular, that I made 3 for our great grandkids. They used it the other day on a 3 hour trip to Chicago and Mom said they loved it. If you have kids, strongly consider making this. In fact, I'll be making more as gifts for traveling friends. <br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=318209E0E2626C0137DA3C62DD355A78C4BD48E27FD8BEF5755277AE4D40B4EA"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=medium&filespec=92DFD01082E2F8C6639A000D13F7E0696F4B809AA8723A358006D24F92240B42E928EDC7FAFD00321EF83058CDDD1B6DDCC003E6991569C3A28E36D7C1381283CD592397030970B71EB6C263FACAEE9A9BD8C3BD9C73E19B3C9AE4372F69D22DA5BA0927CA831150D1397D4186590A52&a=801ECD1172C647B5999DD88C19F6FE180CED0F0DDBEE74EF9EA5339160375703" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=549A9192B9800941F0F3A5030F485A2EB5F389ACD1CACC26833C8100A59B009F"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=medium&filespec=0009BDD8ED7482BD0C621BBC59291C1D30C8137F07CB1A1B5F371C74836DC9B2BD3E6F5B29911FD618D89752C85DDDFC559CFA49A9819F61788E2F016AC985AB7C6EA195F1F8516F3986F4C9D67819DFBF97D39ACB184A71221D62BEF133992D&a=352952BB56D204981D311AFC3E739F6C07DCFC54B04A3FD968F0E201250909D9" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-83247446575894004452009-09-17T00:19:00.000-05:002009-09-17T00:37:31.943-05:00Plastic Bag Holders<p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=AEDFBE74433F98B7B49F93510688F4313B4C1CEECA114FDEC2DA08E7957715C3"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=small&filespec=80E807C8F04D85FA849A06E9FAAF3EDF889B06AF389CA511A28AB0C1CCE998F90095EC1B1B58A2EF492F9E44EDE9204644718F954EFF63A886E3F15D79E8CB756A5DBFFCD32F1EF32AA5330F3295222895C76C61AC225E3C83F8A33993969E8F32CE05349EBE6F34076D8C1C564017DD&a=3BA8D9CD2077C492B636E64D59BFAA8913322149031AB520C563238C2904D389" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p><br /><br />My daughter in law wanted some holders since the one I made her many years ago had fallen apart. These were true refashion/recycling projects. The fabric were leftover sheet pieces I had in my stash, the white area was from some muslin bought at a garage sale (22 yards for $1!!!) and some trim which has to be at least 20 years old from my Mom's stash. Made several different sizes.Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-14723271668868017122009-09-17T00:07:00.000-05:002009-09-17T00:19:12.491-05:00My 7 year old granddaughter made this when she visited us this summer. All fabrics are from garage sales. Even the pink webbed handle was a garage sale find. My granddaughter designed the bag - note the pocket at the corner. She even sewed it too (with grandmom's help) Don't you just love the fabric?<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=AB168F264D29ADC2BCACF1463808D0239BF8907E7EA8D4A0F2C10BA949ECE6A2"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=medium&filespec=DB4330354C96B51A5F279C494B7700830A575EDC3568C93E20EB9C17C6E95F6716DD2073D567B8D7BE56A0827ECB0436BB714C0CCFBCD844567E038E0BC3D3C190F1334C4A73F7E0F84D2B58142141FCAE98F384FC136BD5AFE6FF527A462F4D&a=072437E9BB55B9477B75DFBF47EDB98E94AD5C82E9A2703721E13EE7C4308DD6" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5406632889179455380.post-6067259235742003912009-09-16T23:50:00.000-05:002009-09-17T01:15:40.894-05:00Crayon RollsMade this for the grandkids. Saw a bunch of directions online, and changed mine to add a flap to cover crayons, and added a velcro closure. Have some other changes in mind. Will show later. <br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=CC5CD9CDC8DE755823789178856168E5B33863529191B7ADDFFAD338712276BE"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=small&filespec=B31CB0B344D256D76B542A53FE4C9D1E4970EF9C113018B453B68D5328C58672671D62C51F610DD036B3A800531874DFC92B40601E1A2E3DB05BB7F69A75254C91ED8EF6AB8746E0CF8AAAECE0FE47F20DB4E0CE85A5DDFB90369824B3603C83&a=4550CE768849634C5C82AA506D12AE419B0F4EFC98609ECAF01D5F567427AA1A" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=109A193A2E82A6D711077E384E1A8042F54D2E837EDEF5FB2C67B3C63BB2EFD2"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=small&filespec=F9411937BE33CCDCD24D9C3EB8A2A2ED5A423D5BC887C4736B395B98805F29B5A1E30157C1F01A8D94FFBFA3331ED1FA70667B6B4798B89041357E1161509AC371CFABD744CC6B5B62B579172BEC887C030BC3F01A3F15170836A9C432F46FF1E9777BD8407F806644F98B99A0E84BEC&a=8BA84B10AE1476005C79265EDF3912680E757806E4EAC68DC516D80B92CF7A1B" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=17803FE263029DDB7D57DFF1F98613D02C167F5C3B92FCB0D38436935085B769"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=small&filespec=F5F9C82CF15F3EDF991C130E434B6D1C504DA4662EAF223487B773BF1DD601937DC7542BFBC18AC997156B88DD993769546A4EE52CCAFDF0F1CD08B819160AD94FF61473B9CA74735C0AAAF5C511E90C47FFCAEA66B7803AFA5CCC1A9E2E641F&a=E9BBB4BF2F2463581347ADED89FABAF2EE665612FE858000F0F9A2C0DFD95428" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p><br /><br />Here's the rest that I brought with me. My grandkids helped me sew them. Their Mom and Nana both took one for their purses to keep the kids amused <br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=73954755CC27251D72584CF52369E7589ACABC5A994BDB40E5E094E890DCD5B8"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=small&filespec=8F92858C815AC283AFC99C29BB4EAC62A4ECAEA08F690ABAEDF2E49E68412695FD0325408BA0CC2FA7F6E681C0C5D8E8EC58B298CEE941D8BA46AEC7EF1F666C7EB1443DB8439F4B04F048DB20E59C6FF096DA816A23565444A59740ABF09552779138DD7E25F968C1449344294F5BE7&a=CBAF8C9AD161C26DA5AC83AE7440181D6A1CD29BC54DE5D5AFB2E4B94042D506" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/Albums/ListImages.aspx?a=211B61FC829253E3B2083453750B643E9F30A83620B62CCA4963D4A1D814CE06"><img src="http://www.ritzpix.com/net/ImageShare.aspx?size=small&filespec=877F0CD5C79094D4225F629805A9CF2A55B11FF71131DB43656CAE93DE620ABA91E50C69C4F1C6400F4346434B2FD940BD9E5EF8D036CC5F99F3AE2C62F312D187749A5104EC12AAD6B2EFA4D13BC15F7A6CABF337CE41BDBFC04170453D0217A6D050C5FEF96DB24AAD820919617334&a=2EAFE08E53D7A26E3709496FCE661630EF7E849441F6A66C7DC3F6BE79ECCFF5" alt="Buy Digital Prints"></a></p>Gigihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03762503714242940096noreply@blogger.com0