Crafty Things

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One of the things I love most about crafting is being able to create new things with different fabrics. Often I'll put different fabrics together and until I find what I think will look just right. When I'm making a table runner, it often takes a few trials and errors to hit upon just the right combination.

Here are the latest things out of my craft room.

I made a table runner and set of four placemats. It always irritates me how I iron something, take a picture and after I publish it notice a wrinkle I missed! lol

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Close-up.

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The back is lined with light blue.

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I made an apron with the same fabric. The back is lined with the flowered material.

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Someone gave me the advice of using a real person as a model for the aprons. I'd love to but Dan & the boys won't do it no matter how much I whine! ;-) Emily is too small. And I'm not taking a picture of my ~COUGH~ lb. body in it! LOL!!! So until I get a mannequin or a different model, I'm stuck with this version of the apron.

Then an online friend asked me to make a custom made table runner for her. Her favorite colors are lavendar and yellow and she wanted the runner to say, "Happy!" After showing her different options, this is what I came up with. It's quilted and I thought it turned out so cute.

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Back view.

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Well, that's it for this week! What have you been working on?

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    I'm always amazed at the volume of craft work you produce, you must be like a whirlwind Terri! Very pretty items, once again. :) xx

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  2. DianneFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    All your items are very nice, Terri. I also agree with Tina, I can't believe the amount of items that you produce in so short a period of time. When do you start...2 AM??? LOL!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Very pretty, Terri! The special order table runner does say "Happy". It also says spring is just around the corner.

    I have said this many times before but I am going to say it again. I am so happy that you got to stay home this year to do the things you love doing for everyone.

    Debbi

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I agree ~ you always accomplish so much! You are inspiring, Terri! No crafts for me this week ~

    Have a lovely weekend,
    Sharon

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  5. TerriFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Thank you ladies!

    Debbi, it's funny you said that because a lady in our church last week said that she was glad I was home again this year. She said that I seemed to be happy and back to my "old self." Apparently, I was stressed without knowing it last year! LOL!!!

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