Thursday, January 19, 2012

a handmade christmas.








i know. this is a very belated christmas post.

bt i wanted to share with you a few of the goodies i made for the 'handmade christmas' task i set myself. somehow in the middle of last minute christmas morning sewing and presents being frantically wrapped i missed out on taking photos of the majority of gifts. it was lots of fun making up granola, soap, lip balms, heat packs and softies but i think that next year i'll get started a bit earlier and maybe cut myself a bit of slack and work up the courage to brave the shops at christmas time... or just embrace online shopping!

1. a picnic blanket for my sister-in-law (made with some of the FQs i got in the last swap!)
2&3. fabric letters for a lovely niece
4. vintage pink folrals for a lovely new baby
5. frankie posters make pretty wrapping paper :)

p.s - dont forget to sign up to the vintage sheet FQ swap over here. spread the word!
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Handmade gifts are always the loveliest and it looks like you have a beautiful selection here Kel :)
    You don't happen to have a full shot of the picnic rug do you? Would love to see it.
    xx

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    i spy some pretty patterns & colours there. love the picnic blanket & i agree, frankie posters are great wrapping paper. xo

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  3. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Very cool ... I wrapped my presents in the Frankie magazine centerfold ... Cute!

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  4. melyndaJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    you were crazy to do this but you did an awesome job!!!

    m x

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  5. two squirrelsJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Oh I am so pleased you did share!!! What yummy and creative treasure!!! Love the picnic blanket. Heartfelt and homemade always means so much. Happiness to you V

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    I love those fabric letters, are they magnets? I made some very similar in my kids names a few years ago now!
    I too strived for a handmade Christmas and am vowing to start in July this year! :)
    Love your style! xx

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  7. moose and birdJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I love the picnic blanket. It makes a nice change from all the plaid ones out there! I hope your weekend is a bright and sunny one x

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  8. posie blogs Jennie McClellandJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Such sweet fabrics & yay for handmade gifts, all the way, love Posie

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    Gorgeous! I bet everyone was happy with the pressies :)

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  10. one denim birdJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Lovely! I think i see one of my FQ's in that quilt! Handmade gifts are perfect - especially those made of the vintage sheet fabric kind that wee so love :-)

    D x

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