November 4 ~ Passion for Relaxation
| We could all use a little more relaxation in our lives, especially during the busy holiday season. Encourage your loved ones to relax a little with today’s gift ideas! |  |
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Pinwheels in the Park Rachel from Four Wise Monkeys created this beautiful Pinwheels in the Park tutorial for Sew, Mama, Sew! While it’s perfect for the park, we think it would also be lovely to cuddle up under this quilt with a good book on a long, cold winter afternoon! |
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Cozy Toes Slippers These Cozy Toes Slippers from Sew News look so warm and pretty. Photo by Brent Ward Photography. (It has come to our attention that the pattern is incomplete. You might want to try this cute pattern from Prudent Baby from 2010 instead.) |
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Boy’s Pajama Shirt Don’t you love this cute Boy’s Pajama Shirt from Elizabeth of Simple Simon & Co.?! |
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Fit for a Princess Quilt Katy from I’m a Ginger Monkey created this tutorial for Sew, Mama, Sew! The Fit for a Princess Quilt would make another lovely, cozy gift. |
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Fleece Toddler Slippers Keep little toes warm with Tricia’s Fleece Toddler Slippers from Leafy Treetop Spot. |
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Homemade Heating Pads Whitney from Elm Street Life shows you how to make your own Homemade Heating Pads, featuring your favorite prints. |
Related tutorials you might just love: Gifts: Sleepyheads, Gifts: Pamper, Gifts: Sit Back & Relax
Bag a Day
There are so many beautiful bags to love out there… We’re sharing one bag tutorial every day this month for you to sew and give.
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Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch Maryanne and Caroline from Sew Together designed this Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch. You could give it to someone with nail polish and a file, or tuck a few small, favorite lotions inside. |
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Rose Shea Butter Soap Bar Rose Shea Butter Soap Bar from Sweet Petula is, in owner Cory’s words, “…A smoky, sexy blend but yet still very feminine and sweet. I’ve mixed Italian Bergamot, with Smoke, Amber, Peru Balsam, Jasmine, Musk, Sweet Honey, Pale Rose… And a touch of Champagne.” |
Here are just a few fabrics perfect for some of today’s projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Spiced Chai Concentrate This Spiced Chai Concentrate from Maggy of Three Many Cooks can last for up to a week in the fridge; you can add it to any type of milk, and it’s even good in plain yogurt or vanilla ice cream. |
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Wee Birdy Christmas Gift Tags These cute, free Wee Birdy Christmas Gift Tags (from Wee Birdy!) come in reds or blues, and there’s a fun variety in the mix. |
Win It
Tweet #handmadeholidays this week for a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Sew,Mama,Sew!
Comment on today’s post for a chance to win one of these books! The PUSH series books will both go to one lucky winner.
Sewing in a Straight Line: Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight (US Winners Only)
Author: Brett Bara
Publisher: Potter Craft
Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill. Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 deceptively simple projects that look like they came from a chic boutique- far more impressive than you would expect for such little effort! These easy-to-make items offer quick gratification that even the busiest among us will appreciate. From a flirty two-hour miniskirt to the cutest plush toys, many of the projects take only a spare afternoon.
PUSH Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art
Author: Jamie Chalmers
Publisher: Lark Books
Announcing PUSH, a new series devoted to indie-crafters and artists pushing the boundaries of traditional crafting mediums!
Curated by Jamie Chalmers–a.k.a. Mr. X Stitch, a leading figure in the “new embroidery movement”– PUSH Stitchery profiles the cutting-edge creative work of 30 top stitching artists from around the world. Each designer is showcased with six to eight pages of gallery-style imagery. A fascinating question-and-answer section, along with bios, make this innovative and inspirational book a must-have for anyone interested in blurring the lines between craft and art.
PUSH Paper: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Paper Art
Author: Jamie Zollers
Publisher: Lark Books
Innovative, interesting, exciting: the work gathered in PUSH Paper, part of a stunningly designed new gallery series, is some of the best paper art being created today. Thirty contemporary paper artists, from world-renowned names to talented up-and-comers, all put their own spin on cutting, sculpture, installations, pop ups, paper toys, and more.
A vibrant question-and-answer section with the book’s distinguished juror, Jaime Zollars, and a biography of each showcased artist complete this visual feast of paper craft.
Win a $30 gift certificate to Jennifer Ladd, Handmade Purses & Bags. Jennifer makes handmade bags and purses that are modern and elegant, simple and sleek, cute and quirky too. The gift certificate can be used for both merchandise and shipping. Jennifer writes, “Feel free to keep it for yourself OR give it as a gift!” You could buy a beautiful new coin purse like the one pictured here!
Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life
Author: Julia Rothman
Publisher: Storey Publishing
What’s the difference between a weanling and a yearling, or a farrow and a barrow? Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living.
Dissecting everything from tractors and pigs to fences, hay bales, crop rotation patterns, and farm tools, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. From the shapes of squash varieties to the parts of a goat; from how a barn is constructed to what makes up a beehive, every corner of the barnyard is uncovered.
A perfect gift for gardeners, locavores, homesteaders, and country-living enthusiasts alike.
Word Play Quilts: Easy Techniques from the UnRuly Quilter
Author: Tonya Ricucci
Publisher: Martingale & Co.
Want your next quilt to send a special message? Now you can spell it out with no tracing, no templates, no paper-piecing, no appliqué, and no precise measuring! Inspired by renowned quiltmaker Gwen Marston (who wrote the foreword), Tonya presents a terrific technique for free-pieced letters. It’s your chance to break rules, mismatch, go wonky, and enjoy yourself!
* Boost your ability to piece without a pattern; this easy technique is very forgiving.
* Discover fabulous, whimsical ways to give letters and words a featured role in your quilts.
* Find three practice projects and loads of quilt samples to instruct and inspire.
Don’t miss our Handmade Holidays photo pool, and check out our 2010 Handmade Holidays list for more fabulous ideas.
3 ~ Passion for Clothes
2 ~ Passion for Play
1 ~ Passion for Accessories
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405 Responses to “November 4 ~ Passion for Relaxation”
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yessssss!!!!!!
that is all.
Chai concentrate… genius!!
What a wonderful surprise!
Thank you!
Kind regards from Germany.
Claudia
Oh, I love the pyjama shirt for boys, it’s marvellous!
Love the zipper pouch!
Lovely ideas for day 4 Thanks!
Looking forward to all the bag tutorials!
Love those toddler slippers! My son could use some of those for his tootsies!
Yum! Chai concentrate is definitely going in my fridge!
So many cool things to make!
I’m wondering if I can make those jammies in my size
Ooh I just love chai, will have to mix some of that up.. Also it’s lovely to see a tutorial for little boys; they turn up so less often than girly clothes
How to make heating pads. Exactly what I need to know. Thanks!
mmmm chai!!! drink while wearing cozy slippers!!!
slippers and chai go great together!!
I really love the flat bottom zipper pouch. It’s always good to fit more in!
The pinwheels quilt pattern is just what I have in mind for my daughter.
I have made Pinwheels in the Park for a special little girl who just became a big sister. It was a fun project. Great gift ideas!
Ooo so many books! I hope I win one of them.
So many great ideas! I can’t decide which to do first.:)
That pinwheel quilt is adorable…. and I have two brand new Great-nieces!
I love the bag, the pajama shirt, the chai. So much goodness.
OMG.. I love that baby (and the pjs!) I also bookmarked the pinwheel quilt and the chai! I can’t wait to get started!
I love the homemade heating pad. It looks perfect for keeping warm this winter.
The toddler pj’s and slippers are so wonderfully cute! Thank you for the great tutorials – can’t wait for more!
My family will love thos cozy slippers! Thanks!
I love the look of the Farm Anatomy book. And I think I’m going to be making some heating pads soon.
I want fleece slippers in my size!
Those slippers are too cute and I love anything Katy makes!
another great post! Today’s prizes are amazing! “word play quilts” looks interesting!
Great post, very inspiring.
I am going to make that little bag today
I love the slippers (adult and toddler!) and I’m checking out that recipe right now. I love chai!
Those slippers are so cute!
I love the baby boy pajama shirt. The edging around is my favorite part.
Those toddler slippers are fab.
So much fun!! Now you’ve got me wanting chai tea … LOL! I especially love the quilts and the slippers this time around!!
Love all of these ideas! Can’t wait to see what’s coming up for the rest of the month.
Love the little fleece shoes. November has to be my favorite month at SMS!!
What super ideas! My favorite would have to be the pajamas.
Those pjs look adorable! I may just have to make some slippers for my 7 month old.
I love the fuzzy slippers. I want some on my feet right now!
I would love to add this book to my collection!! great post today:)
Those Simple Simon PJs are super-cute!
Such fun! can’t wait to get get started!
I love warm and cosy gifts! I need some of those cosy toes slippers myself!
I’ll definitely be making some of those homemeade heating pads, too. Thanks for the daily inspiration!
Great ideas! Thanks!
These are all awesome, but I know some little kids who would LOVE those fleece toddler slippers!
Those pajamas are adorable! I plan on making my kids several pairs of pajamas this winter.
Great giveaway books, yet again! And I love the flat bottom zip pouch. Can’t wait to make a few of those!
oooooh, some more good ones. i am already having “too many choices overload”! ha!
Another hit! So many great projects.
Ooh – comfort
Gonna whip up some slippers tonight for hubs and myself.
The slippers for mom and toddler are cute and would be so cozy.
The flat bottom zipper pouch is so cute!
Those cozy toes slippers look soooooo comfortable!
Those tags are adorable! The bag today would be a fantastic gift for my daughter to make for her friends! Thanks so much for all the incredible tutorials!
Can’t wait to try the jammies and slippers for my little man!
Thank you for posting all of these tutorials.
I have seen that tutorial for the cozy slippers all over the place and I printed it to make. I can’t wait! I have about 4 pairs of homemade slippers. Where I live, it isn’t possible to have too many.
I want to make the boys pajama shirt for my littlest boy!!!
I’m definitely going to make those fleece slippers for my baby!! Thanks!
The PUSH books sound so interesting, I would love to spend an afternoon reading them.
I love both sets of slippers!
Oooooh, I need some slippers!
Love that zipper bag! It would make a perfect travel toiletries bag, and I can size it to fit everything I need instead of having to pack multiple little bags. Oooo, I could make multiple little bags to go inside the one big bag! Ideas are spinning… My sister travels monthly and it would be a nice gift set for her!
Love it all! Keep it coming!
LannywhAThotmailDOTcom
That heat-pad tutorial might just be forming some of my Christmas presents. Although having looked at the comments attached to it, I’m wondering the same thing as someone else now – if you used unpopped popcorn kernals to fill it, why don’t they pop when you microwave it? Perhaps I’ll stick with rice to be safe.
Oooh- I would live the sew straight book.
. Thanks!
Love the homemade heating pad/cold pack! Need to make some to keep in the freezer for my migraines..
Oh I love the bag pattern! I’m obsessed with zipper pouch patterns right now. Thanks for all the tutorials and the giveaway.
Sweet!!!
I love those slippers! Thank you for the inspiration!
Boy, are those cute shoes! And a Batman Smells tag?! My boys are going to love those!
Homemade heating pads are my FAVORITE! My entire family has them and we all cannot live without them.
Oooo, I might need a pair of those slippers for myself.
Love that flat bottom bag! I might have found my sister’s Christmas project! Thank you!
You’ve done it again! At this rate I will have enough handmade projects to hand out next year too…
I really like the flat bottom sipper pouch! Great fabric choice!
I will have to try making the spiced chai concentrate. My Mom is in town for the week and she loves chai so it would be great to have on hand for her!
Love the color scheme for the Pinwheels in the Park quilt.
Love the chai concentrate!
I’m excited about the quilt tutorials. That is going to be my next push to do. I’ve never quilted and these look perfect to try. :0)
I love the cute birdy Christmas tags. Makes me eager to start wrapping my gifts!
Oh, so much to love: cozy slippers, chai, great gift tags, and Jennifer Ladd’s cute purses! Thanks for the inspiration!
I like the pinwheels quilt! And will have to check out the chai concentrate for sure.
Love the slippers.
Spiced Chai Concentrate? Genius! I have a friend or two who will love that. Thanks!
Oh, I want those cozy toes slippers right now! They look so warm.
So many good ideas everyday! If only I had the time to execute them all.
Hooray for boy stuff! Those pajamas are adorable!
I love the little jammies–so cute!
I made some handmade heating pads a couple of years ago. It might be time to make some more.
Another day with some great ideas. I have a spring baby to make a quilt for, the pinwheels are perfect. Also the fleece slippers for baby, cute! Too bad we don’t get the pattern for the Cozy Toes without buying the magazine. Can’t wait for this weekend to get started.
Cute little shoes and slippers!
That Chai concentrate seems perfect for these colder days!
Those slippers (both the adults’ and the kids’) are adorable! What a cozy and clever gift idea!
I don’t know how you guys continue to provide us with so many fresh creative ideas. Thank you!
I’d love to make one of each of these!
So many choices today, I am not sure what I want to make first!
Thank you for this wonderful choice of tutorials; gave me many ideas for Christmas presents!
Yummy! I love chai tea and this sounds perfect for this cooler weather we are finally getting.
That Chai mixture sounds heavenly. I will have to bookmark that recipe.
I would love to try those slippers. I have not been able to find the magazine you have to buy for the instructions though…
The cozy toes slippers look great. But I went the the link, and all you get are the pattern pieces. You have to buy the magazine to get the step-by-step instructions. It also seemed like a lot of people are complaining about the fit. Just FYI before anyone gets too excited.
I think I’m going to be making a few slippers for Christmas this year!
Love the slippers!
I want to make those boy pajamas!
Love the boy pj shirt.
I want to make everything!
The cozy toes slippers are so cute!
LOVE those little fleece toddler slippers! And “Farm Anantomy”! How awesome! Esp since I am now a city girl that grew up on a working farm. will have to look for that one.
I love those cozy toes slippers!
I would love those Push books! And those slippers. Another bookmark! Now I have to go buy the lining fabric! Curse you SMS! I love you so.
Those slippers (big and little!) sure look fun! Thanks!
I love the flat bottomed pouch, zebra striped slippers and chai tea recipe! I will be exploring my passion for relaxing with these items this weekend. Thanks for the great ideas!
Once again you have made my day!
Homemade heating pads would be a great gift idea!
Yay! I love contests and free stuff.
Love the bag and quilt today too….thanks! Angela
Love the pinwheel quilt!
Slippers! Yay — I was looking for a cute pattern!
The zipper pouch would make a great gift for lots of people in my life. The toddler slippers look so cozy.
Bummer! The cozy toes pattern is just that — a pattern only. You need to buy their magazine for the instructions. tsk tsk
I love the quilt and the slippers and I need a new pair anyway – might as well make them myself!
EVery year this handmade holiday lists keeps improving. Thanks for all your hardwork. It always makes me excited for the winter.
Cute zipper pouch and the princess quilt is beautiful!
Your give-away list is breathtaking! Wish I had a munchkin of my own to make the boy’s pajama shirt for because it is adorable
I love the fabric that the homemade heating pads is made of… so chic
Such pretty quilts and fun looking books. I can sew a straight line and not much more so I need to check out that book.
Fleece toddler slippers are adorable. I may have to get on this.
The pinwheels are so fun. Would love to make one in holiday colors.
I can’t wait to try some spiced chai mix on a cool day! Pretty soon we’ll have many. Those slippers look like something I could so in a jiffy for my grands and enlarge for my 6yr. old! I am loving all the wonderful ideas here! denise
So many things I love today…not enough time!
I love the zipper bag. I would totally give it to my MIL with a few bars of soap (including Love Potion #9) from Sweet Petula. It would completely make her day.
I love the pajamas! Just what I needed for some xmas jammies for my girls this year.
the slippers look great ! and, oh, my ! how nice is this fabric for the pouch !!!
Yes! I would love any of these gifts! How fun.
I definitely need to make some of those slippers! They look so comfy!
Slippers and heating pads – already on my idea list! Now I have sweet new patterns! Thank you!
How I love that blue fabric – I’m going to have order some of it.
Such a great roundup!
Love it!
Pajamas are a great gift idea!
Great gift ideas today! Thanks Thanks!
Everyone on my list is getting the flat bottom bag!!!!
as soon as i wa done reading my blogs i was going to look up a heating wrap tutorial…nevermind–you guys got me covered! thanks!
I’d love to try making the boys pajamas.
My sister has been hinting around for a pinwheel quilt for a while now… thank you for the perfect one! Downloaded the PDF version, and I’m ready to get cutting.
I love the pinwheels in the part and it will be perfect for a baby quilt for a friend due in March!
Love both of those quilts! And the slippers!
Great ideas! Thanks so much!
Glad to see some ideas for slippers. Also love the pinwheel quilt!
totally trying the toddler fleece slippers and I have had the flat bottom bag bookmarked to try for a while, I think Liz’s pick might be perfect!!!
I love the bag pattern for today. It would make a great make-up bag.
I love the pinwheel pattern! I’m addinig it to my list of “to dos”!
So many fun ideas!! Thanks for sharing.
I’m loving this, but having a problem going back to days 2 & 3 … is it just me?
LOVE the zippered pouch! I may have to make these for my Moms and sister!
Oooh Love the Cozy stuff!!
Oh boy! Theirs lots to try today!!
The zipper pouch looks great for travel toiletries. I might have to make two, one for me and one for my husband!
I am loving all these ideas!! The zipper pouch will make great Christmas gifts!
Adorable heating pad! Might have to make some of those!
Love that pinwheel block! Thanks for the inspiration.
I want to try the pinwheel quilt it just looks so intimidating! Such great tutorials so far, can’t wait to see what’s next
I love the slippers!
Yes!
Love the pj’s! I am tempted to mix up a batch of chai right now. Once again, great list!
wonderful ideas. thank you!
It is that time of year again to get going on new rice packs. My kids love them. I’m going to try this style this year.
The heating pad tutorial is perfect for a gift for a friend who has been having headache issues. thank you!
Ooh! Those slippers are just the handmade project I’ve been looking for!
So many projects I want to do for Christmas gifts, thank you!
That pajama shirt is adorable! I’d love to try it out for my nieces.
Love the heating pad and the chai concentrate sounds good.
Love that boy’s shirt pattern! Lots of great ideas!
Oooo! I need slippers! Thanks for the pattern!
Great ideas. I love the pinwheels.
I love all these cozy relaxing gifts!
I pinned those toddler slippers, they look so cozy!
Once again, awesome tutorials and prizes!
What city kid doesn’t deserve a taste of farm life?!
Love the pinwheels quilt, one I would definitely like to make. And the flat bottom zipper pouch looks easy and would make a great gift with some goodies inside. Thanks for all the tutes!
I’d love to get ahold of Brett Bara’s book!
Love the Christmas labels!
I love the slippers and the flat bottomed zip bag. very different and fun.
Wonderful Thanks!
love those toddler slippers!
I am making some heating pads for Christmas and love the gift tags. Thanks!!
Mmmm chai concentrate
So many lovely ideas. The Pinwheels in the Park quilt really drew me in since it’s in my favorite colors! And thanks for the chance to win great books!
I have a serious crush on the Word Play quilt book. Anytime you feature something I’m longing for, I feel as if my wishes are ratified.
Love the segmented heating pad. I’ve been making them without segments, and they tend to “water balloon”. Trust you guys to always show me a better way to do something.
I’ve been meaning to perfect a chai concentrate forever — looks like a great, spicy recipe!
the heat pack what a genius idea!!
Reading your posts makes me want a alot of new books! I’ve been in the mood to make a new quilt…
Love the slippers!
sigh, so many great projects, so little time
A couple of those things have been pinned for awhile. I want to try the chai concentrate. The sewing in straight lines book is right up my alley.
These toes sleepers seem to be so warm, they are perfect for the winter!
boys pyjama shirt is just too cute!
Can’t wait to make that chai!
I just adore the pinwheel quilt and up next on my list of things to sew is the flat bottom zipper pouch. Cute!
The homemade heating pad is a great idea…love the pretty pinwheel quilt! Thanks for all these awesome ideas for gifts!
I love all these tutorials!
Ooh my toddler needs slippers! Maybe I’ll make him some for Christmas!
My little man is going to LOVE those slippers. Very cute!
Great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
Love the pinwheel quilt. I’ve been wanting to try one for such a long time.
the Word Play Quilts book looks really cool!
Awe the little boy’s shirt is so sweet! Love to see stuff for little boys!!
I’m loving “Bag a Day”. What great ideas!
I love both of the slipper tutorials!
I’m going to make the chai concentrate and my daughter will be thrilled! Thanks.
Just amazing all around ! I love handmade holidays!!
Love the quilts! The chai looks yummy.
Oooh Chai concentrate, that sounds so good.
I love slippers, cozy, cozy slippers.
These posts are amazing. I always find at least 2 things every day that I like, often more! Thanks
Yes please! Going to make the pjs for my little man, and the heating pad for all the other guys in my life!
Love those P.J.s and slippers!
Love all of these great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Lots of great ideas here…including the tea! It would be sweet to win a new little change purse though…I love mine but I’ve been toting it in my purse with a broken zipper for way too long! My purse (sewn by me of course) is way to cute for the worn out hemp corduroy broken zip change purse, right?
Can’t wait to make one of those flat zipper pouches, and I’d love that Word Play book! I’ve been wanting to get into improvisational piecing. Thanks!!
Loved the first week of ideas! Thank you for all the work you do to put this together!
Fabulous
neat ideas
Love today’s ideas
Love the little bag, and the slippers. Both would go nicely with some Chai
I’ve been meaning to make slippers for son #1. Another one on the list.
You guys rock! That is all.
I LOVE those little slippers. Sigh.
Definitely making those heating pads!
great projects & great giveaways. can’t wait to try the chai!
love the cozy toes! very cute
I love it all!! The first blanket is fabulous. And the slippers, they look so comfy.
I love Beth’s choice on the fabric. I’m making apron, tea towel, pot holder combos for my sister-in-laws. Definitely using this fabric for one of the sets.
That pajama shirt is fantastic!
I love the bag tutorials and this pouch is definitely something I will have to try making.
Yay sew in a straight line!
Great projects! Love the slippers.
I love the pajama shirt and toddler slippers!
Everything looks so good…especially the quilts!
The shoes are great, I’ve never thought of making them before. Thanks
What a lot of great ideas I’ve seen here recently! Thank you!
AAHHHCCK. I’m in the middle of the Junebug dress from yesterday. I just need to sew the side seams and then add the skirt part. Now there are more great projects today. Can’t keep up.
Thank you. Really good ideas today too.
That zippered pouch is so cute I could pinch it. I guess I’ll have to sew it in order to do that!
Chai Concentrate: Mmmm… Love it!
The pinwheel quilt is pretty and perfect for the park!
The pinwheel quilt is almost too pretty for the park! Great pattern and tutorial.
I love the heating pads but anyone have suggestions other than lavender??? I am allergic to lavender and that is all I ever see suggested for this type of project.
So many great ideas again! Love the baby pajama shirt!
Those toddler slippers look cool!
Ok, slippers, zip bag and chai?! Love all of it
Everybody is getting slippers!
those fleece slippers are too adorable for words
My little girl has been asking for a new set of slippers ~ thanks for the link!
The flat bottom bag is super !
& those books are over the top….
thanks for the ideas & tutorials.
Another great day! The Fit for a Princess Quilt looks easy enough for a beginner quilter.
another great post! Really really want to win the sewing in a straight line book!
I just bookmarked pinwheels in the park for my next project!
I love the pyjama shirt for boy, thank you!
I’m so gonna try that Chai Concentrate, tried my first chai last winter and loved it but never been able to get the same flavour. So this will be worth a try!
I’m going to have to make that chai tea concentrate! Thank you for the giveaways.
I must try those slippers – they look so comfy!!
My daughters may be finding those slippers under the Christmas tree…
I might need to make that chai concentrate right now! I was just craving a warm delicious fall drink!
I love the toddler fleece slippers!
Ooh, so many good tutorials to bookmark!
Definitely need to try the spiced chai concentrate!
Wow! It’s only November 4th and you have already had the best projects….seriously can’t wait for more!
Everything looks so cozy and conforting
Yeah a pattern for boys!
love the flat bottom zipper bag! enjoying all your “passions”!
what fantastic looking comfy slippers!
Off to make some slippers. Thanks!
Thanks a lot. Very interesting article!
awesome
So many ideas!! I love the zipper pouch and anything by Julia Rothman. Brett Bara has some great videos for her book on her website – very fun ideas! Thanks!
No adult jammies? Guess I’ll have to curl up in one of those cool word quilts!
Wonderful options to choose from. How will I make it all?
Sewing In A Straight Line is on my Christmas wish list, but hopefully, I can wish for something else instead if I win!
So many wonderful ideas!! I don’t know where to start!
I think I’ll just have to try my hand at those cozy toes slippers. They are so cute!
Lots of fun stuff here! Hope I win!!
I am in labor and I want to start a project!
loving the toddler slippers!
This is the BEST blog! I am so glad I found you! The ideas are amazing…not just “crafty” stuff, but really cool, functional, and beautiful treasures! I cannot wait to dig in deeper and pull out my sewing machine. Seriously…you are inspiring me SO MUCH!
Again! Lovely & right up my alley! Slippers & Chai.. Yes, please!!
Thx for the continued inspiration
Can I please win sewing in a straight line . . . that is what I am best at!
Goodness, there are several things I want to make. And the books look like tons of fun!
The boy’s pajama shirt looks adorable!
I love the pinwheel quilt
Oh the slippers are so cute:D
Bookmarked at least 3 of these, I lost count! This is my favorite time of year!! Thanks
The cozy toes slippers are so adorable. I’m going to try to figure them out even though the pattern is incomplete.
Those slippers look awesome!
Lovely ideas!
I want to try the chai. The slippers and zippered bag are adorable too.
Oh I love the pinwheel quilt. The colors are so pretty. Slippers, yes!
Can’t wait to try those slippers!
the slippers look divine!
I love all of these projects! The fabric for the bag is super cute!
Love the boy’s pajamas, and all of the neat ideas.
I look forward to all those bag tutorials!
Fun ideas and great books to own.
the chai ingredients are on my shopping list
Oooh la la!
love the toddler slippers and the chai concentrate!
oh, so much i want to do and so little time. please pick me.
I’d LOVE to win the Farm Anatomy book. I can think of a few people on my list that would love it. ps. I love this handmade holiday stuff
My nearly three year old needs some new slippers, and because we’re heading into summer here in Australia none of the shops are selling slippers. Never mind that it’s hot one day and freezing the next! Those slipper patterns will be looked at very carefully!
I can imagine my baby boy in those jammies and slippers. Love ‘em!
Love those cozy toes slippers – can’t wait to make them for a gift!
I’m going into my stash of fleece to make my Little Man some toddler slippers!
Love the homemade heating pad!
Awesome pj’s!
I can feel how good those slippers would be just by looking at the picture!
Mmm…slippers, quilts, and chai!
Where to start! So many great ideas…I love the slippers!
I’m reading this post from bed…keeping in wt the spirit of the projects!
Looking forward to trying something new! Thanks for the chance to win!
So many great ideas! I especially love those slippers.
Love the little toddler slippers! So cute!
so many great ideas – i love both sets of slippers/shoes.
Getting ready to make the the chai concentrate!
Cute Cozy Toes Slippers!!
I think I’m going to have to try the toddler slippers. I have some non-slip material from replacing worn out pajama bottom feet. It’d be perfect for the bottom. Thanks for a fun idea!
those slippers look so comfortable!
Love the bag project.Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the pinwheel quilt.
i love the fabric used for the pouch !
love those fleece slippers.
Ach, that quilt is gorgeous (and the baby in the pjs is, too!). Thanks so much!
Ohhh, the cozy toe slippers would make great gifts. And I’m diggin’ the Flat Bottom Zipper Pouch. Cool!
The best thing about that flat bottom pouch tutorial – is that she tells you how to draft the pattern for ANY size bag – very handy!
I’m making one of the zippered pouches today. Thanks a million!
I drink Chai almost every day, the concentrate will make it soooo much faster!
The Jennifer Ladd coin purse is beautiful!
Those slippers look so comfy. I was trying to think what I could make my sisters for Christmas this year and these may be the winner! Does not look like it requires a whole lot of time to complete and they are really cute too!
These giveaways look great. And I’m definitely going to make some hot pads for the upcoming cold weather.
love the zipper pouch, heating pad, and chai recipe. thanks for the chance to win.
The recipe for the spiced chai concentrate is awesome! Thanks!
Spiced chai will keep me going to finish all of these Handmade Holidays projects.
It’s so easy to make pajama pants, but this boy shirt is perfect for our Christmas jammies. Thanks!
I’d love to try those slippers!
the boy’s pajamas are unbelievably cute.
Such great ideas! Love the zippered pouch!
I love the quilts, i am gonna make one as soon as i get sime courage, i am a very new sewer so i really dont know what im doing…
Mmmm…chai concentrate.
I’ve been seeing word quilts elsewhere on the Web – now I can make my own!
Love those cozy slippers … and chai concentrate sounds delicious.
I am going to add a few of the heating pads to my list of gifts to sew this year.
I love the pinwheel quilt!
I could definitely use a homemade heating pad!
Lovely!
Oh those slippers look so comfy. Christmas presents!
The pinwheels in the park quilt is beautiful. I love the fabrics in it!
Oh, my goodness, I might be dead of cute from those fleece toddler slippers.
The slippers are great ideas! thanks!
I love pinwheels and adore the pinwheel quilt. thanks for the giveaways.
My MIL loves spiced chai! one more gift idea for her! Thanks
love the idea of homemade heating pads- been thinking about making them for years.
I love the cosy toes slippers! Thanks!!
Both sets of slippers have piqued my interest….oh and the heating pad looks like a keeper.
love these ideas! thanks!
cute slippers
Gift tags downloaded! Thank you!
Some great ideas!
I’ll be making up some chai concentrate tonight. With all the money I’ll save by not buying my daily chai in the morning I’ll be able to add to my fabric stash. I love Liz’s choice.
Love the toddler slippers, and the farm anatomy book is super intriguing.
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I love all of these ideas – especially the homemade heating pad. I need to make some of those! =) Thanks for the chance to win!
I love all of these ideas – especially the homemade heating pad. I need to make some of those! =) Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh I’m loving the pjs. I’m sure my grandson would
love a pair. I know I’d love a pair of the slippers!
Thanks for a chance to win.
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Beth’s fabric choice is stunning!
The Pinwheels in the Park quilt is gorgeous!! I’ve made the “heating pad” with rice inside. Works well! Thanks for a chance to win.
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Okay I’m not sure where to start with these cute things. I might just have to make them for next Christmas. Love the quilts. I have 2 princesses and they would love that quilt.
The slippers are so cute. Wonderful ideas.
I love those slippers!!!
Wow, I got lost in Simple Simon & Co’s Blog for about an hour, that woman is awesomely talented! I’m so glad she is willing to share her creativity with us lesser beings. Thanks for yet another amazing post
That Farm Anatomy book looks so intriguing!
definitely making the heating pads – maybe that bag too!!
Can’t wait to try the heating pad!
Those Cozy Toes slippers look…well, cozy!
Love those boy pjs!
I’ve tried that Chai before, it’s amazing!!!
fleece slippers-on the list!
love the slippers. warm cozy feet here I come.
The toddler slippers are adorable!
More great ideas – love handmade holidays month!
Heating pads – fab idea, why haven’t I made any yet? I’d love to make slippers too. I did try it once and they were a disaster!
These are great ideas! I especially love the jammies. Thanks!
What great things you have today! I’m off to check out these tutorials!!
I’m loving your collections of gift ideas. The PUSH books look really interesting — I’ve not seen them yet. Would love to win the fabric one.
Homemade heating pads — what a brilliant idea!
Love them all.
Love the free printables today!
Gen
the slippers seem so cozy!
Those green slippers are adorable!!!!
That pouch is super cute!
going to try the heating pads soon
I’m making the heating pad – for myself and gifts. The chai looks great too. Oh, love the pinwheel quilt too!
I really like ALL of today’s projects! So many great gift ideas here.
Still backtracking after missing the first week. This is wonderful!
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