Wednesday, December 21, 2011

More Cute Stuff

One of my daughters pointed out this cute idea on Pinterest recently:
It's a travel pillowcase with a handle and a pocket for keeping books, IPods, etc.  How cute is that!  The original post came from Amazing Mae.  I have 5 "young" grandchildren and 3 "old" grandchildren.  I made pillowcases for the 5 young ones and got each a new pillow.  I think they'll love this!

And then I spied some of my Ghastlies fabric that I hadn't used and made this for another grandchild...one of the "old" ones:

It's a roll-up carrying case for knitting needles and other necessaries for that craft.  Don't you love the knitting aunts?  :)

I don't want to say it too loud but I think I've finished my Christmas sewing.  Knock on wood.  Cross my fingers.  And it's not even Christmas Eve!
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16 comments:

  1. MichelleDecember 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Totally cool!!!

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  2. Denise :)December 21, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Clever, clever idea -- I'm going to have to pin that one to keep up with it!! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  3. CarolDecember 21, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Sounds wonderful, Marlene! Neat gift idea too!

    Carol (NJ)

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  4. Welcome to the Garden of EganDecember 21, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Well.............if you say the word finished................I'm pretty sure you'll find something else!

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  5. pauletteDecember 21, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Wonderful pillows...but be careful if the kids are little...I can see the loop getting wrapped around necks. How awful that would be. Take care, and have a wonderful Christmas!
    Paulette

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  6. Julie FukudaDecember 21, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    That is an amazing amount of cleaver sewing.What lucky kids to get a homemade gift, made with love.

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  7. Peggy LeeDecember 21, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    A very cute idea!
    I spend alot of time on Pinterest...more than I should.

    Merry Christmas!

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  8. BarbDecember 21, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    That is just fantastic...love it.

    Well...now you can put your feet up and rest!

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  9. GrammasheriDecember 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Great ideas! I love the knitting needle wrap out of Ghastlie fabric. May make myself a crochet needle one with my leftovers, too!

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  10. Marie RaynerDecember 22, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Anyone who gets a handsewn gift from you Marlene is very lucky indeed! xxoo

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  11. SparkyDecember 22, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    HI Marlene..fabulous ideas...great share with the pillow case...my grandkids will love this...if and when I get pillowcases down pat lol
    My new goal for the new year..love the needle case...never tire of ghastie anything...Merry Christmas my dear x

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  12. GailDecember 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Christmas will be lean here, but, hopefully, the spirit will be big.

    Merry Christmas!

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  13. JudyCinNCDecember 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    You did good with your stitching gifts. I do like that pillowcase with a handle idea. Birthday presents maybe. Warmest wishes (literally it is 68 degrees) for a wonderful Christmas surrounded by friends and family. Judy C in NC

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  14. Grammy StaffyDecember 22, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Good for you. I am sending you Christmas hugs across the miles. Thanks again for your love and support. You mean a lot to me. Have a wonderful Christmas. Hugs, Lura

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  15. Pat - ArkansasDecember 24, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    That IS a cute idea. They will love them, I'm sure.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  16. Dandelion QuiltsJanuary 1, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    What a cute idea for a pillowcase. :) Thanks for sharing.

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