Sew Crafty Friday

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Each week Shereen at Waiting for Him hosts Sew Crafty Friday. I haven't been able to participate for a few weeks because I couldn't show the Mother's Day gifts I was making.

Here they are! This is the same table runner I made for myself about a month ago. I had lots of leftover fabric so I made two more just like it.

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Close-up of front:
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Back view:
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I've also been making some shorts for Emily too. They still be need to be hemmed but here is the first pair.
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I've also been plugging away at my afghan and it's coming along nicely too.

For more crafts, check out Shereen's blog.

Comments

  1. A Wonderful Life!May 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    I like the shorts that was a great idea. Are you making all of her shorts this summer? My mother used to do that for me. THe table runners turned out great too. Show off !! :)

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  2. DianneMay 16, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    It is great to be the Mother of such a talented daughter! The gift was very much appreciated and sets in the center of my table. Thank you for your very hard work on my behalf!

    Love,

    Mom

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  3. Debbie JMay 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Your projects turned out great! I used the some of the same fabric in some "spring" shopping bags I made. I sold several sets in the Etsy Shop!

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  4. ElizabethdMay 16, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    I love the colours you have used in your runners. Very pretty indeed Terri.

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    The runners are beautiful. I love your fabrics. And the shorts are so cute. My daughter would love them.

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  6. AnonymousMay 16, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Those are beautiful! Sounds like your Mother really loved them! :)

    Melinda

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  7. AnonymousMay 16, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    These are so pretty!. I think handmade things are such treasured gifts. Lovely work Terri!

    Have a great day,

    Sharon

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  8. Mom2furMay 16, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    You're doing great. I just love th combo of yellow and purple!
    BTW, don't know if I told you, but I'm doing a 400th post giveaway on my blog if you'd like to visit! (Just scroll down for it.)

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  9. AnonymousMay 16, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    You have been busy Terri! Beautiful work! Love those cute shorts!

    Love, Tina :)

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  10. CandaceMay 16, 2008 at 9:08 PM

    The table runners are lovely. What a nice idea for a gift!

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  11. TerriMay 16, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    Thank you so much ladies for all your kind comments. I appreciate them!

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  12. momawakeMay 16, 2008 at 10:59 PM

    Thoses table runners are beautiful!

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  13. AnonymousMay 17, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    The table runners are gorgeous. You are very clever.

    Kate

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  14. Poppy BlackMay 19, 2008 at 1:22 AM

    Aren't they lovely! You are super clever. My mum used to make lots of our clothes, and I remember the lovely fabrics she used. XXX

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  15. KerriMay 19, 2008 at 5:22 PM

    Terri,
    Your table runners are beautiful, I wish I could sew. I would love to make Acelia some shorts for summer. I have issues with sewing. It always comes out wrong:)
    Thanks for showing your crafts.
    Kerri

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