Sunday, December 14, 2008

10 days left...

10 days left until Christmas and I was able to complete a few more projects the past two weekends. First I completed this Mr. Bedbug's Ditty Bag by Amy Butler. This is an older pattern but I have noticed there are some stores that are still selling this. Just do a search online for Amy Butler Ditty Bag. This bag was actually easier than I expected and I think it turned out really cute. I used a western toile and a bandana print for the exterior.
Canvas for the lining...
A faux leather for the bottom and handle...
These instructions were very well written. There are no raw edges anywhere once completed.... love that kind of pattern! I don't know... there is something about raw edges showing on a project once it is completed... just doesn't say quality to me. Amy Butler has quality patterns!
This is another project that I completed... actually completed it last weekend. Couldn't get my kids to stay still long enough to get a picture of them wearing them so I had to do it without them. I was inspired by the 5 Funky Monkey's fabric collection by Erin Michael for Moda and sock monkeys and decided to come up with an applique for the kids shirts. I wanted it to have an authentic sock monkey feel, so I used the socks that are actually used for sock monkeys. I created a girl and boy version... one for Paige and the other for Matthew.
I have thought about posting a tutorial that includes the templates to make these adorable monkey appliques that you can really put on just about anything... shirts, bags, blankets/quilts, etc. What do you think? Would you want a tutorial with templates?

11 comments:

  1. Beautiful Ditty Bag! I love the fabrics. Those Sock Monkey shirts are adorable! Yes, I would love to see a tutorial/templates. I already have a few ideas swimming in my head to use them on! Thanks!

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  2. A tutorial would be great! Teenagers love these sock monkeys as do many adults so I can think of a few people I could do a project for. Thanks!

    They are really adorable.

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  3. I would love to have a tutorial from you!

    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  4. love that bag!
    perfect fabric for it too.
    the shirts are adorable, really cute.
    I use to do things like that too for my girls when they were little
    they loved wearing them too!
    Kathie

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  5. Now I know why you work for Moda, you get A LOT done! LOVE the monkey shirts! Canon has a little sock monkey named "monkey" (creative huh?) and he would love a monkey shirt to match. Bring on the tuturial! (please?)

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  6. I would love a tutorial for these templates! What a cute idea! It's great to be able to share cute ideas with people who are so creative! Thanks for all the fun ideas.

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  7. Very cute bag and love the sock monkey shirts. Yes - a tutorial would be great! Your projects really inspire me. Thanks!

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  8. Love, love, love the sock monkey shirt! I make the sock monkeys themselves and I'm on number 96!

    Thanks for sharing this darling shirt.

    Jan
    Resident Grandma at Sock Monkey Ranch

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  9. What great ideas you have!! I would love to see a tutorial/templates. My kiddos just love the sock monkeys--thanks for sharing!!

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  10. Happened upon your blog tonight and would LOVE a tutorial on the sock monkey shirts - too cute!

    Great blog! Will certainly be back :)

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