Christmas 2014

I am happy to say that I am glad to have another year behind me.  2014 had some twist and turns which is normal in life, but not always pleasant.  It was a new year of learning and discovery which is never time wasted.  One thing I began doing is keeping a prayer journal.  Yes, I started this a few months ago and documented all prayers rather big or small.  I had not visited this for about 6 weeks, but the other day I went in to update it and discovered that 98% of my prayers had been answered.  Yes, ANSWERED......  one must just have faith, right?  Easier said than done, but only seems possible when one has exhausted themselves from stressing over a particular situation or problem.  In the new year I would strongly recommend trying this.

As for the NFL gifts I made this year for my brothers I came up with these wooden signs.  I saw similar signs online for $50.  Who has that kind of cash that they can just put out that kind of money, when I didn't pay a penny.  I had all the supplied already and cut the vinyl lettering with my trusty Cricut.  Every football fan loves ANYTHING to do with their favorite team.  Next year will have to find yet another creative one of a kind gift to make. #happigirlgifts# ,#diynflgifts#, #homemadenflgifts#, #seahawks#, #steelers#

Heat-n-Bond

 

Ok, just finished some Christmas gifts and wrapped up a Birthday present for my mom.  So, this was the first time using the Heat n Bond, and I LOVE IT!!!  This stuff is awesome, and if you use the red package you don't have to sew it.  This is really kewl because it sticks on fabric like superglue.   Another surprise was not only how easy it is to use, but it doesn't turn hard like old bonding material used to. 

 

Also, you can cut it out on a Cricut machine after you've attached it to fabric.......cuts like paper.  Very kewl stuff, used it on pot holders and kitchen towels.  Granted that's risky with the abuse they will take, but it'll be a good test for sure.

 

Now onto on to other projects.  This may conclude my sewing for Christmas, not sure.  



 

"NFL Doo Rags"

Are these Doo Rags or Dew Rags?  I have no clue........  Anyway....

So far so good for Christmas preparations.  These are two NFL doo rags I made as Christmas gifts.  I hate venturing out the malls, and hate the price retailers charge for NFL items so I made these myself.  They consisted of only 4 pieces of fabric.  Having a serger made the process much easier.  I think now that I've done these two, making more in the future will be much faster.  I also plan on making a couple tree ornaments, NFL of course.  These should last a good while having double stitching on them.  I am not a sports fan so these will probably be it.

This is where I got my pattern from:  http://www.christianityoasis.com/Crafts/DewRag.htm