Seriously, for a kid who despised sewing for the majority of her life, I have been doing a lot of it lately!
After spending last week in bed with a cold, I finally got around to sewing the commission that had to be done by this weekend. It was Savannah's project, but when she took that impromptu trip to the home state of some of the most famous and heroic men in American history, I agreed to do it. The project: two sets of crib sheets (plus an extra top sheet), three receiving blankets, three burp cloths (made from the left over flannel of the blankets), and one crib blanket. That last was a bit of a booger. I have decided that I would rather not sew with "minkie" again. However, you will be pleased to know that I did not throw any temper tantrums nor did I even growl about any of it. I did get a little frowny yesterday, but half of that was new killers and overcast weather, so I didn't feel overly well.
Anyway, I completed the job this morning with the hand work on the burp cloths; because they had to be turned, there was some hand stitching that needed doing to close them.
After spending last week in bed with a cold, I finally got around to sewing the commission that had to be done by this weekend. It was Savannah's project, but when she took that impromptu trip to the home state of some of the most famous and heroic men in American history, I agreed to do it. The project: two sets of crib sheets (plus an extra top sheet), three receiving blankets, three burp cloths (made from the left over flannel of the blankets), and one crib blanket. That last was a bit of a booger. I have decided that I would rather not sew with "minkie" again. However, you will be pleased to know that I did not throw any temper tantrums nor did I even growl about any of it. I did get a little frowny yesterday, but half of that was new killers and overcast weather, so I didn't feel overly well.
Anyway, I completed the job this morning with the hand work on the burp cloths; because they had to be turned, there was some hand stitching that needed doing to close them.
Sheet sets.
Burp cloths and receiving blankets.
The crib blanket! The opposite side is smooth minkie, not that bubbly stuff.
By the way, these things are for a little girl. I know, they do look more like "boy" colors for the most part, but the mama didn't want all pink and so the auntie (our costumer) went with these. Personally, I like that green. :)
Well, I did something else this morning. I tackled that very obnoxious ironing board cover.
Well, I did something else this morning. I tackled that very obnoxious ironing board cover.
Believe me, those rips are a pain to work around--whether ironing or using the board as a sewing table.
I have been planning this for a couple of days and had the perfect piece of material in mind...so I went to the basement and scrounged until I found it.
It was a piece of old ticking that Grandma had removed from a mattress at some point in her thrifty career. I whacked into it glibly and the following was the result.
The next thing was to find the right size bias tape. Therefore, I ended up with dual colors:
They are hidden, so no problem...besides, it's just an ironing board, right??
I stitched it on and threaded the ribbon through it. The pattern I had seen on the internet used elastic, but we didn't have enough, so I just used ribbon...and cinched it down fairly tight. I did stick a few pins in the bottom to hold it up, but all told I think it came out very well!
(Excuse me while I imagine this to be an aircraft carrier....)
I think Mama likes it!
I have one other incomplete project that I'm working on...but I'll save that for a separate post. ;)
Now, I'm off to clean my room!
Now, I'm off to clean my room!
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