I have been experimenting with making fabric tea cup coasters so I can make up a couple sets as gifts for our vocalists and her accompanist at our upcoming Spring Tea. I am using scraps so it was easy enough to find pieces that were 5" square or so to make the body of the cup and a strip for the handle. The two photos above are one double sided set and same with the two photos below. I added the same lace to each side of the one coaster. They stitch up relatively easily and making sure the handles faced the correct side was what I had to be most careful with. It did require changing the thread ( top & bobbin) several times but that is what finished them nicely. I am really happy with the way they worked out. Therese
Friday, April 26, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Sewing - another fabric tea cup coaster in two coordinating fabrics
I made another coaster using coordinating fabrics to see if there was an advantage to have coordinating fabrics. The look is nice and there is less contrast in the handle but in the end I am using small scraps so it works better for me to make them double sided and interesting - double the fun!!! So I will make the next batch that way!! You can find the pattern on my sister's blog - Tea Cup Coaster Pattern. The original pattern from Enchanted Rose is no longer available.
Therese
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Gramma Link Africa Fabric sale - April 20th
We have been collecting and sorting fabric and notions since January and all the work has come to this!! So much great fabric and a room full of notions and yarns. We set up on Friday and opened the doors at 9am on Saturday with a line up out front!!!
We have a large group of volunteers who show up regularly and help measure fabric and sort notions. Volunteers shopped after set on Friday. It is wonderful to be able to touch and coordinate and find the right colour of thread for our next projects!!! The knitters also had a lot to choose from!! There were notions for everyone - thread, ribbon, embroidery thread, magazines and books, quilting patterns, buttons, rick rack, sewing needles and so much more!!!! It was a fun day and by 2pm all the rooms were picked up and the floors were swept!!! Therese
Sewing - two aprons with matching potholders - Gramma Link Africa merchandise
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Sewing - fabric tea cup coasters
Tea cup coasters!! How fun!! I have made this one as a sample to see if they would suit an occasion that is coming up!!! More info to come!!
Therese
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
All occasion card featuring a gold embossed cup of coffee, brads, ribbon and hand decorated background
Monday, April 08, 2024
Sewing - flip top fabric pouches in colourful combinations
Any device cords that are being unruly at your house from ear buds to I Pods to chargers!!
Battery packs - make custom ones to fit perfectly and keep them safe and clean.
Snacks - anything dry like Cheerios & crackers for the kiddos.
Snacks - dried fruit & nuts for yourself!!!
Medication such as pain and allergy meds or even your prescriptions. Add a few bandaids, too.
Feminine & prevention products along with sun screen, lotion & sanitizer.
Make up like lip gloss, lipsticks, wipes, cleanser, etc.
Accessories - scrunchies, barrettes, hair ties, etc.
Jewelry - bracelets, earrings, bangles, brooches, etc.
Fold up a reusable bag and insert into the pouch so you always have one!!
Tea bags so you can have your favorite with any cup of hot water. Use the pouch as a coaster.
Travel light with just a credit card, cash, bus pass and your keys.
Put your business cards in one and always have some neat ones to hand out.
Sticky notes are always handy and the pouch keeps them clean.
You can always use them to wrap small gifts like jewelery, gift cards, tickets, etc.
and you will be giving "A gift in a gift" with no waste!!!
I am sure there are many more options but these are the suggestions I found online!!
Therese