Teapot Cozy

Posted on May 8, 2024 | 11 comments

Have you ever made a teapot cozy? Me neither.

One of my sisters asked me if I would make seven of them for her.

She doesn’t sew. I do.

So off I go to the internet again!

I found a free pattern at the Embroidery Library.

I don’t own an embroidery sewing machine. However, this looked like a pattern that I could adapt for my own purposes. I like that it shows me how to measure and make my own pattern to fit the teapot.

However, I don’t live close to my sister, so I am making a prototype that I can deliver to her when I get to town (about 90 miles away). She can take the prototype home and text me later to let me know the adjustments that I need to make.

While making my pattern and prototype, I discovered that this is not as difficult as I imagined. In fact, it is an easy project!

Happy, happy!

Tea Cozy

As you can see from the photo, my prototype is a bit small for my teapot. And I used a piece of string for the closure. Finished cozies will have ribbons for closures.

Have fun and carry on!

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Adult Bib Apron

Posted on May 6, 2024 | 17 comments

My daughter-in-law asked that I bring my sewing machine the next time that I visit.

She wants to make an adult bib apron for her Mom.

She doesn’t sew, and it may be quite a while before I can get across the state to visit her.

So we texted back and forth, so that I could understand just what she had in mind, and what would be needed for this project.

She wants a very simple reversible bib apron with pockets.

So I browsed the internet for ideas, and came up with a free pattern by iThinksew.

I drew a pattern for pockets to use with the clothing protector pattern from iThinksew, since that pattern does not include pockets.

I also chose to use snaps because I don’t have Velcro on hand, but I have plenty of snaps.

This was a quick and easy afternoon project!

It turned out cute and I headed outside to take photos to share.

Adult Bib Apron

I ended up taking two very quick photos since a fast moving thunder, lightning, and hail storm zoomed in!

Adult Bib Apron

I like this apron so much that I think I will make another for myself. Those pockets will come in handy out in the garden! In fact, I can see using this apron in the kitchen and craft room, too! It could also be a great gift, so I could make a few extra for my gift box.

Have fun and carry on!

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Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge – May 

Posted on May 3, 2024 | 19 comments

I joined up with the Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge for the motivation to move projects forward, and perhaps even finish a few. It has been fun and I’ve even accomplished a few things!

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge

If you would like to see what my accomplishments have been so far, then  click here .

Last January, participants publicly posted a list of 10 numbered projects. Each month a number is drawn, and the corresponding project is worked on. There are linkups where projects can be posted and participants can cheer one another on.

The number 5 was drawn for May. My number 5 is to make Unicorn pillows. You can see my project list here.

I believe I purchased this pattern many moons ago while out shopping somewhere with my daughter.

I did a quick Google check, and The Magical Unicorn Quilt pattern is still available from a variety of places.

The Magical Unicorn

I am sure that I had grand plans of making the quilt, but that has long ago gone by the wayside.

However, in looking over the pattern this week, I see it has at least 111 pieces to it!

Whoa!

I am not making pillows, unless I simplify and reduce the size of the pattern (actually doable but will require some effort).

It does contain five sizes, so I am still going to make this unicorn, but in the smallest wall hanging size.

I have begun tracing pieces onto a fusible web (Steam-A-Seam).

That may be as far as I get this month, but that is moving forward!

The Magical Unicorn

Who doesn’t need unicorns and rainbows in their life?

I am linking up with other challenge participants over at Dreamworthy Quilts.

Have fun and carry on!

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