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After preparing the last ArtPrize applique for sewing (not the one above), I shifted gears and spent the rest of Wednesday writing to meet some work deadlines.
I’m getting closer to finishing the quilt project, and have been mulling over my plan of attack for the quilting process. It’s going to be challenging to quilt on my machine, but not impossible. I may do the quilting in smaller sections and connect the finished piece at the end. I’m mulling over doodle patterns, trying to decided how I want the stitching to look. Maybe this is why it took me so long to get my writing done.
We went to our daughters’ school for the back-to-school visit. I can’t believe it’s September already! What back-to-school crafts are you making for your kids? I need to demo something on TV Friday. I ran into a snag with my planned project, so let me know if you have some ideas to pass on. I always credit my sources. : )
Posted: September 2nd, 2010 under ArtPrize.
Comments: 11
Comments
Comment from susan b anderson
Time: September 2, 2010, 7:58 am
Just listened to your last podcast with Megan, live version! You rock. I love your podcast so much. Thank you for all of the hard work.
No great ideas for you at the moment. TC’s currently doing a mosaic on a tree stump top that is way cool, but I don’t think that is what you are looking for.
Comment from Jenny
Time: September 2, 2010, 8:15 am
Hey, a great back to school craft project is these little reusable fabric bags that Amy at Angry Chicken did a video tutorial for recently. I think you have even talked about something similar using oilcloth, but I don’t remember you sharing it on the TV show.
http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2010/07/snack-bags-a-sewing-tutorial.html
It is very timely – back to school, green, and so simple even the least crafty among us could make them. Worth watching just for Amy’s sound effects! I love her videos.
Comment from Bonney
Time: September 2, 2010, 8:28 am
Why don’t you show projects you can do with woven pieces from your looms? I just made pillows from the 26 peg looms. (I can send you a picture if you want.) They came out looking great and I’m so happy with them. But you could show how to make bags too. And of course, Christmas is coming so a set of coasters would be a great teacher gift.
Comment from Mel b.
Time: September 2, 2010, 8:29 am
i got the idea from Family Fun I believe, but I am going to decorate clipboards for every member of the family. they will hopefully help keep all of the school/other activity papers at bay.
Then I am going to find a wall in my home and hang them up so everything is visible and I don’t miss a field trip permission slip or what-not.
Comment from Diane
Time: September 2, 2010, 8:33 am
Since I don’t have children, I made a Back to School box for my niece, who’s a teacher.
Can’t remember where I saw it on the internet, but it was a box of supplies for someone going back to school (perhaps away to college) with essentials such as: small first aid kit, stain remover stick, hand sanitizer, tissues, handiwipes, small sewing kit (like the ones you get at hotels), a notepad, pen/pencil, disposable toothbrush, breath mints, etc.
I put them all in an old sueded stationery box I had around the house, that my niece can keep in her file cabinet. An old shoe box decorated with school stickers would be good too.
Hope this is helpful for you.
Comment from Bethany
Time: September 2, 2010, 9:16 am
Here’s three ideas for back to school projects I saw online.
http://www.ilovetocreate.com/ProjectDetails.aspx?name=Budding_Artist_Canisters
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/08/back_to_school_felt_locker_cad.html
Comment from Cindy Egolf
Time: September 2, 2010, 11:26 am
Seriously, you must take a real vacation! I spent 10 days at Holland State Park this summer and I bought a ton of crafting stuff, including my sewing machine. I never touched it! Holland has a lot to offer and besides it takes me two hours + to climb all those steps to the top of the dune! :)
Hope you take some time to enjoy pumkins, cider and football (?). And of course, lots of GR art prize viewing!
Comment from Melissa H
Time: September 2, 2010, 2:19 pm
I made tags for my daughter’s backpack and lunchpail. easy project…embroidery of name plus less than 5 minute sewing and they work fine and look cute http://underconstructionblog.typepad.com/under_construction/2010/08/backpack-and-lunchbag-tag.html
Comment from Julie
Time: September 2, 2010, 3:58 pm
After scribbling a little love note on a paper napkin the first day of school (that never got noticed), I decided to make cloth napkins for my kindergartner. He had some input into it, and I fel a little mama love was being packed into his lunchbox. I made a couple out of scrap fabric (which he thought was just for him) and if he tosses one by accident instead of packing it away, no big deal. Made me ask myself, “Why haven’t I done this sooner?” Now I’m going to sew little ones for the younger kids at home to make them feel special. I also thought it would be nice to embroider an “I love you” or sweet sentiment on the fabric, but I’m not that ambitious. Maybe some other time as a surprise. Or wouldn’t it be sweet to use scraps from his baby quilt. Possibilities for connection abound!
Comment from jennifer
Time: September 3, 2010, 1:03 am
Thanks for all the great suggestions! I got my little snag worked out and will keep these suggestions on file for future reference. Thank you so much!
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