Monday 20 June 2016

Fabric Inspiration

Fathers Day was a joy, spending quality time with my dear Dad means a lot I am blessed that we were able to enjoy a afternoon tea together.  My sweet husband was overloaded with cards, pictures from the Grandchildren and gifts he was certainly spoilt.

Last week I had a massive clear out of the craft room and came across a whole box full of Christmas fabric.   I was inspired as soon as I saw it and immediately set to making some mug rugs that Sheila who blogs at Life's Too Short To Iron Tea Towels had made and linked to a wonderful tutorial on YouTube.

 
A simple but effective make using 6 5" squares.
 
 
Tied with some natural twine in a set of four, with a added tag left over from last year it now makes an attractive gift.
 

 
I stitched some fabric on plain tea towels to line a couple of small hampers.
 

 
Using the snowman fabric and some oddments of fleece, bibs have been made for the holiday season.
 

 
An apron has been made using a vintage pattern ready for one of Granny's little helpers.  Red velvet ribbon was using for the binding which gives it quite a luxurious feel.
 

 
Quite amazing how you can be inspired by seeing fabric.  Whilst it may seem a little early for some making Christmas gifts in June I actually do not like to put myself under pressure, so work all year round gift making for all occasions.
 
Go on admit it, you have started looking for inspiration for Christmas...
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 

34 comments:

  1. What lovely Christmas makes! I have loads of little scraps of fabric so I think I might make a few sets of those mug rugs. :)

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  2. Those mug rugs are brilliant and I like all your other makes too. I think it's such a good idea getting a head start on your Christmas makes, it's no fun at all when you're rushing around at the last minute trying to get everything done.

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  3. These are absolutely adorable!

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  4. What lovely things! Do you still do craft fairs?

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  5. I like making Christmas gifts throughout the year too. You've made some lovely things xx

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  6. The mug rugs look brilliant in Christmas fabrics and I love all your other makes too.
    Which pattern did you use for the apron? I would love to make one for Ruby in Christmas fabric for when we bake our Christmas cookies-x-

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  7. Oh I am so sorry.....I have just seen the pattern in one of the photographs.....should have gone to Specsavers eh? -x-

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  8. You do amazing work, I like all of them. I think I'll make some of the Christmas towels.

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  9. You've been busy it all looks great, I am not that good at sewing, I have some christmas fabric leftover, I might try some some tea towels and the mug rugs when I have time x

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  10. Lovely mug rugs, tea towels, bibs and aprons. All ready for Christmas season. You are very good at your sewing.

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  11. You always amaze me how busy you are and how much you get done! I love to make the little mug rugs. Do you have batting in yours? I don't use it in mine but your's look fluffier! Very cute.

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  12. Wow! I'm amazed at all that you made in a week! That's incredible! How great that you have such a head start on Christmas gifts!

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  13. I'm proud of you to work on xmas gifts in the summer.. but I can't admit that I'm that organized.. and as an artsy type I tend to work best closer to a deadline. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  14. What great makes! I think you're right to go with it when inspiration strikes, even Christmas things in June! You'll be ahead of the game come December :-) xx

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  15. Everything is simply lovely, my friend. Love those sweet coasters :)

    Have a wonderful week. Hugs!

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  16. These are so sweet! So good to get a head-start on Christmas! Hugs xo Karen

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  17. Gosh! what wonderful gifts all with a little bit of fabric. I love it all!!!

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  18. Wonderful fabric inspirations!! You are so talented! Love the mug rugs!

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  19. I would say that you were quite inspired by your fabric. You made such a wide variety of beautiful gifts. I would rather be early than rushed.

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  20. I like all the pretty things you've made. You have a real talent for sewing and for seeing a pile of fabric and having all kinds of inspiration.

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  21. Loved Christmas in June with you. thanks for the ideas.

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  22. Mug rugs sound nice. It would be a nice gift for all year round even! Yes, I was thinking about Christmas cards just the other day when I was taking photos of family at our fathers' day gathering at our son's home. Would definitely need a grandbaby update as baby will be nearly 6 mo in Dec. I've been thinking of gifts and do get some in advance. I actually pulled from my drawer a gift for an impromptu grad party for a neighbor girl the other week. She loved it! I like buying in advance. I'm doing that this year due to so many weddings coming up. Sigh! Happy week, my friend!

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  23. Goodness you are well ahead...too early for me yet, usually when end of September for me I start looking .

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  24. Lovely creations for Christmas !!! Great fabricas you used !
    And well ahead too !
    Summer has just start, I will enjoy the season as it deserve !
    Hug
    Anna

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  25. Oh well done! you have accomplished so much! I LOVE the little gingerbread man candy cane fabric on the tea towels!
    Have a fun week!

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  26. Wow, you have been busy. I love the mug rugs and bibs.

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  27. You made great use of that fabric my friend.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  28. I will ignore that you mentioned Christmas, but I do love what you did to the fabric you found!!!

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  29. You have accomplished a lot with that fabric! I love the idea of the mug rugs and may just be making some of those up myself as gifts. I do like all of the projects though. I try to start early on Christmas myself although as our grandchildren get old, they seem to prefer gift cards over actual gifts. I feel very sad about that.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  30. Your early makes for Christmas are such a great idea. I'm always on the lookout for quick and easy things to sew. Pinterest is where I keep everything organized.

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  31. Wow. You are always doing so much stuff, I'm always amazed at what you accomplish! Such a great feeling to be putting away things for Christmas already, and such nice gifts!! I wonder if you made those mug rugs a little bigger if they could be used as potholders? I'll have to check out the video. Blessings to you, xo Deborah

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  32. You are a smart cookie to get a jumpstart when inspiration strikes. Those gifts are all wonderful. I use the mug rug pattern for pot holders all the time and it is a great way to use up some of those larger scraps. Plus, one can stick her pinkies in there for a better hold.

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  33. What lovely gifts. The mug rugs are a great idea for using up scraps.

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  34. Good for you in planning and working ahead! Your projects will make lovely gifts...extra special because you put your time and creativity into making them! xx

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