Unable to be part of their everyday lives, I make stuff that Karen and Phyllis use, see, touch so they are reminded that I am always close by.
Sending small items proves most practical from several standpoints so I make lightweight cloth pieces, either to hang from the walls, cover the windows, or lay on their desk. Pot holder, trivet, mug rug... such possibilities. It's cool that I can send them stuff so they know that I am thinking of them.
Photos anyone ?~!
Karen's desk set under construction: here's the mug rug cut from "made" fabric.
Completed with binding in place.
Six by six inches - mug rug.
Six by twelve inches - arm rest.
Much loved by Karen; she received it.
Linking up with Richard and Tanya and Amanda Jean this week.
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Sending small items proves most practical from several standpoints so I make lightweight cloth pieces, either to hang from the walls, cover the windows, or lay on their desk. Pot holder, trivet, mug rug... such possibilities. It's cool that I can send them stuff so they know that I am thinking of them.
Photos anyone ?~!
Karen's desk set under construction: here's the mug rug cut from "made" fabric.
The armrest measures six by twelve inches using the same fabric.
Padding is a double layer of polyester batting.
Tying it together went very quickly.
Six by six inches - mug rug.
Six by twelve inches - arm rest.
Much loved by Karen; she received it.
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Phyllis's 10 by 10 inch potholder/trivet. The binding is the ever-popular star fabric that I buy by the yard and use in lots of different stuff.
The sparkly silver stars are so fun--what's not to love ?~!
The sparkly silver stars are so fun--what's not to love ?~!
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Oh, this ?~! Making small talk with an iguana?
It's what passes for fun in the Florida Keys.
waving at Pat and Iggy from the land of bears and coyote
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I love you and the potholder is beautiful as are Karen's things you made. You are such a thoughtful, considerate and loving sister to me and Karen. What in the world would I do without the two of you? I know... live a terribly lonely life. Big hugs across the miles coming your way. :)
ReplyDeleteStill waiting on the pony express up here. Nothing so far. Sigh.....
DeleteArrived !~!~ So glad it came in one piece this time !~!
DeleteIt is great to have handmade items from a loved one. And I am totally with you on the star fabric - what's not to love?
ReplyDeleteWishing I was a long lost sister! Handmade with love is the best :)
ReplyDeleteKimmie... there's only the two of us. We can't share Lynda. Sorry. LOL
DeleteWhat a beautiful way to send a hug across the miles. I love the look of the binding. I have a bit of sparkly stars in my stash that I pull out when I need a little zing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to keep your sisters close to your heart and you to theirs.
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