Monday, November 17, 2014

Twas the Night



Since the day I was added to the Twas The Night group of presenters I have been compiling a list of the oh so many gifts one can make in an evening or less.   I then chose several of the items that I will give as gifts this year. I've added links whenever possible, mostly to tutorials.

 I decided to stick with a theme for this posting.  What ties it together is that  everything I made specifically for this hop is being made with 2  coordinating holiday fabrics with a little white thrown in where needed.  I live near a Crate and Barrel outlet.  They sell their fabric from past seasons at a really terrific rate of $5.97 per yard at about 54 inch wof.  I picked up 2 yards of each fabric and got stitching.



But first I need to say thank you to both Madame Samm @ Sew We Quilt and  Marlene @ Stitchin by the Lake  for motivating us along this extra special hop.  The big twist for this hop is that we made a gift to pass along to the person who followed us on the Hop.  That means I got these wonderful gifts from Bea.   She is another versatile quilter, stitcher and she gifted many of her quickie accomplishments to me. 



One of the shots was taken outside in the very bright sun and the other inside.  Sorry but they don't do the goodies justice


The sweet owl is actually an eye glass holder.next to a great little Christmas zip pouch and a pattern.  Below is a hexie purse a mug rug(the other side is in the first picture)  and a wonderful rag basket. Bottom row is a beautiful pin cushion and tiny paper piecing pattern with the tiny cardboard pieces to sew around, way cool, and that Hawaiian shirt with paw prints is actually a tissue holder.  Thank you so much Bea. 

On to my contributions for this hop.

First on my list was this oven mitt and potholder set. They took me just under 2 hours to put together.  The trim on the mitt is done by machine while the binding on the potholder is finished by hand because I have yet to master finishing by machine. No pattern used.



Then on to  Bowl Buddies.   This set is reversible.  It took me about 1 ½ hours to make the bowls and it takes about ½ hour to do the matching Trivet I made the set with Trivet as my  gift for Barbara in seasonal fabric so she could get a little more use out it.  Another 2 hour project.



I was asked again this year to make some gift bags for wine bottles.  My nephew thinks I’m wonderful at this particular project.  He likes to have holiday bags and theme neutral bags on hand, cause you never know. I made all  4 bags in under a half hour and all are made with French seams.







  
Same basic idea is a gift bag.  Just a little bigger.  This is the gift bag I used to wrap the gift I sent to Barbara. 

I also made a card to match ( I would be so lost without my printer/copier). To make the card I photocopied the fabric and reduced the size.  Another under a half hour project including the trimming and folding of the card stock for a set of 10.

How about the 10 Minute Table Runner.  It took me an hour.  Simple but festive.




Several of these goodies could fill a good size fabric gift basket.  Ok, I really  wasn't planning on making this big a basket.  It is about twice the size I had going on in my head.  The problem was that at the same time I was doing the math  I was binge watching  Doctor Who.   I really can’t sew things that need concentration when watching that show.   But it turned out to be a great size gift basket.





Next up are the hand towels that I had to make to fill in some of the space in the big basket.  Picked the towels up at BBB with a coupon then trimmed and quilted  them.  They would do well, matched up with the set of pot holders. I didn't time these but I'm thinking about an hour.



 And last but not least, have you seen this idea floating around blogland.  It is my Christmas fabric backed with terry cloth for a beautiful yet functional, handy dandy drain for the counter.  I've seen them around made from old blocks and scraps.  I actually own a store purchased one with terry cloth on both sides.






This one was supposed to have matching pot holders but when i went to turn them rightside out I found that I had put the extra batting in the wrong order when making the stack.  The terry cloth makes such a mess that i just threw them in the trash,  just couldn't bring myself to ripping and ruining the fun I's been having. This was also about an hour in the making. 


Now what can I do with all of the scraps……….cards, tags, ornaments, pin cushions, rice bags, coasters, dog toys ....... 

Please stop by and see what other quick gift ideas are awaiting you by visiting this weeks contributors to the Twas the Night Blog Hop.

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68 comments:

  1. What a lot of festive and useful projects you made from such minimal fabric!

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  2. Very creative and really festive! I think you have achieved Super Sewer status in this round! And thank you for posting at midnight......you are too good!!
    June-NC

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  3. What wonderful projects, love the counter top drainer! Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays!!!

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  4. Great projects, so many things you have accomplished to make! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Hush, you were sooo productive,waoh! I am a table topper lady, so I just love yours, the fabric is coming sooo well there on the table! And your dish clothes are looking fan-tas-tic like this, time to make the same with mine!

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  6. Great gifts from Bea, and what great projects you showcased. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Great gifts from Bea and wonderful gifts you made. Love the tablerunner.

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  8. Their is sew many great gifts here, and how lucky the recipient of your gifts is. Bea is always amazing me with her talent and skills, you were lucky to get her for your gift giver. Have a great day

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  9. Good Day Selina, love the theme....and so many wonderful ideas..you are sooooo creative x

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  10. Wow you certainly stitched up a lot fast. I really like the fabric you used.

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  11. What a lovely lot of items you made. I do love the versatility of that fabric too. It worked for everything. Bea sure sent you some lovely gifties too.

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  12. You received and made so many wonderful gifts! I love that all your projects are made from the same fabric; they make a wonderful collection.

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  13. Such lovely items you made with that beautiful fabric! Lovely gifts that you received - it's such fun, isn't it?

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  14. What nice gifts you received! And nice ones you've been making too. Thanks for the ideas!

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  15. Oh, this was such a fun post. Love the gifts you received and the many goodies you made. Great ideas to add to my ever growing list.

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  16. I think using the same fabric for each project was a great idea !

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  17. Bea sure did send a lot of cute.... and useful gifts! You were a lucky gal. Love all the projects you gleaned from that fabric. Great job!

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  18. You sure did receive some wonderful gifts! I know you will be able to use them all for a good while to come. And your projects for the hop are fantastic! You sure were a busy little elf!

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  19. I love all the projects that you made. I was thinking the table runner was my favorite until I saw the basket. It is so adorable. Bea sent you some really pretty things, too.

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  20. Your gifts from Bea are lovely and the plethora of ideas you've given us is fabulous. I really like the final one of the towel.

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  21. That owl eyeglass holder is adorable! I love that you live near a Crate and Barrel outlet - what fun! And you made so many cute things I'm not sure I could choose a favorite, although I love the table runner! blessings, marlene

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  22. What a wonderful assortment of goodies you have to show us! And what fun fabric... I love polka dots of all sizes! Bea is indeed a very diverse stitcher and she spoiled you well with your package. Merry Christmas, Selina!

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  23. Bea gave you some adorable gifts...sweet! Your basket full of goodies was filled with great ideas to make and give. Thanks for sharing them all!

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  24. Bea spoiled you very nicely with all those goodies. Great job on your projects and I love the notecard idea you sent as a gift. What a great smorgasbord of quick gifts ideas.

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  25. Sweet gifts from Bea. I love the Owl eye glass holder. I can just see the smile on your face as you created gift after gift with your 4 yards of fabric. Love them all but the basket/hamper takes the cake.Merry Christmas

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  26. Wonderful gifts from Bea! I like your gift basket.

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  27. Those gifts from Bea are so cute! I love the fabric you chose and all of the fun things you made from it! Nice work!
    -Brittany

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  28. Very clever notecard idea but I need to get some ink before I try it!! Nice gifts!!!

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  29. What great gifts you recieved. I had no idea that Crate and Barrell Outlets sold fabric. Looks like I am going to have to go shopping soon! LOL. I love your co-ordinating holiday project. I really need to make some of those microwave bowl buddies. And I love your terry cloth dish towel. I love to recycle old (ugly) bath towels into kitchen towels, they are so much more absorbent. But the mat is the best idea yet! Thanks for that!!!

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  30. What great ideas!! So many things to do with that great fabric!!

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  31. Lots of great ideas here, thanks for sharing!

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  32. Love the fabric you used it is very cool, and your projects turned out lovely.

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  33. Wow, your projects are all beautiful! Good thing I don't have to pick one, cause I would never be able to.

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  34. Lots of fun quick gifts here today. I love that fabric.

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  35. Beautiful gifts sent and received! I love that fabric you used for all of the fun and practical gifts.

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  36. What a fun gift you got to open. All those diverse little goodies! Lucky you. Love your theme idea, saves a lot of fabric hunting/deciding time. And all your projects are wonderful and very festive. Love the dish drainer mat. Hmmmm, do I have time??????? Thanks you for sharing. Enjoy your holidays.

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  37. I love all the things you made and am encouraged that they would be quick gifts to make.

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  38. Sometimes the best things come from happy mistakes .... Love all of your projects! Thank you for sharing 😆

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  39. Happy, festive fabric...which I was able to see early in my gifted gift bag.
    How lucky to live near a Crate and Barrel outlet. I don't think there is even a regular Crate and Barrel in Fort Smith AR, my shopping go to. Love all your projects. Many of the bloggers here have stated in comments to my post that they will be making the bowl warmers. Happy Holidays.

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  40. Wow, I Love all the gifts you received!! The way you put all of your Goodies in a basket is a Great idea for all the pretties you made!! Wish I had a C&B near me!! Thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays!!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  41. Great ideas for quickie Christmas giving. Getting that fabric on sale made the gifts so reasonable - except for all your work - but worth it. Loved the drying mat - great idea. Thanks for explaining the gifts you received...I was really curious about the little shirt (for tissues); how cute.

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  42. Wow, what great quickie gift ideas! Congrats on being Madame Samm's pick of the day,

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  43. Great fabrics for your ensemble - love that 10 minute table runner, too. And aren't your sweet gifts from Bea wonderful!

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  44. Luv the 10 min runner. I am doing a demo at my guild sew in and will even show how to quilt one...takes a bit longer but vey easy. Nice post!

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  45. Jealous of your gifts from Bea, sew cute! I love the bowl buddies. Mine get so darn hot in the microwave even when they claim they won't. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. Wow, you were really on a roll! Love the idea of making a gift basket full of homemade goodies. And I like how you made the matching card, brilliant! thank you for sharing!
    ~Brandy

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  47. Hi!!!! Wow!!!! You got a lot of really wonderful gifts and gave a lot of wonderful gifts!!!!! Thanks for all the ideas for these!!!!! Fun Fun!!!!!!

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  48. Fabulous gift ideas, and I love your choice of bright and cheery fabric
    Judy

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  49. Great gifts you received, and love a lot of your gifts to give. Great job.

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  50. I didn't know that crate and barrel sold fabric -- what a great tip!!! Now to find an outlet store . . . . gotta be one here somewhere! So many great projects, I need to get to work! :)

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  51. How lovely both the gifts you received from Bea and the ones. That you made to pass on. What a fun hop with lots of excellent ideas for small gifts that don't take to long.

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  52. Lots of fun gifts received. Bea was busy! Nice to have a theme fabric for all your projects. I like the drain mat by the sink. I have some leftover terry cloth and need to make myself one of those!

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  53. Lots of sweet little gifts from Bea! You have been quite the little elf! Thanks so much for all the great themed gift ideas,they are beautiful!

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  54. Wowzers Santa Bea was really good to you and you have been one busy Santa's helper! All are great projects. Love the fabric and a great buy too!

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  55. You have been very busy and what nice gifts.....love the colors

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  56. Neat gift ideas. I like the idea of lots of these in a gift basket. Great fabric--I like the modern look and bold fabric.

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  57. What a lot of great ideas!! And what beautiful fabric too.

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  58. Wow Bea made you a lot of great gifts, lucky you ☺
    Your ideas for Christmas gifts are so great too and I like
    the fabrics you've used very much.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  59. Beautiful gifts and excellent gift ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. Thanks for showing what you gave and what you got! This hop is the best. We have almosty amonth to make the things we are inspired to sew. Love your Bags.

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  61. So many great ideas! Thank you! Also, it was great to find out about Crate & Barrell fabrics!

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  62. I am loving your themed gifts and what a clever idea to copy the fabric for matching cards!

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  63. Amazing all the lovely ideas you came up with! I couldn't pick a favourite. Everything is so festive and I love the idea for making cards.

    Enjoy those lovely gifts from Bea and thanks so much for sharing!

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  64. Love all your quick gift ideas and that you added the time to each one of them. They are all sew matchy patchy and adorable. Bea sent you some lovely gifts. Have a joyous holiday season!

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  65. what a great set of gifts! nice job.

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  66. Awesome gifts from Bea...love the shirt tissue holder and the owl eye glass case. I love how you coordinated all your quick gift making ideas...so many great ideas, hard to pick a fovorite. Thanks for sharing!! Happy Holidays!!

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