Charm Packet Table RunnerMy friend Diana gave me the motivation and inspiration to tackle a few of my sewing projects that have been a long time coming. She showed me how to use the darning foot for my sewing machine and gave me the encouragement I needed. Stacie was also a phone call away to answer a few of my stippling questions.
Actually I started a new project before tackling my other ones. First, I decided to make a pumpkin table topper for the season. I went out to Stacie’s house and she showed me hers and helped me figure out how much fabric to buy, etc. She even contributed fabric that was already sewn together for my border! You can’t beat that right? You can definitely tell that it was my first time working the darning foot – but I suppose that just comes with the territory.
Next up…My sister Michelle gave me a whole entire kit of candy fabric for my birthday two years ago. Last year at Christmas I finally got around to cutting it out – not without difficulty and frustration, I must add. Anyway this was the first project I finally got to cross of my list. I am actually happy with the way it turned out, and my kids are loving it! Alexis was the first one to sleep with it.
I made a quilt top for Olivia (before she was born, yes she just turned 3) for her crib. I decided I didn’t like it enough to pay for it to be quilted. Now I am able to get that quilt out of the way as well. She thinks it is cool to have her own quilt. She has been patient with me as I am sewing a lot of these days. She likes to cut fabric scraps while I’m sewing.
Alexis and I also made Olivia and Lily shirts for sister’s day and I cut out Mason two pair of pj bottoms when we had our sewing late over. Last night I finished the pj bottoms! Mason was pretty excited. I wonder how long he will enjoy homemade clothes?
When my mom was here in August she bought me a charm pack from Porters that I thought was sooo cute. I just finished the runner for my side table Friday. Michelle (John’s wife) told me about a fun pattern she uses to make runners from charm packets.
I have to thank all of my sewing influences because I know I would not have done any of this from my own ideas…It does give a good sense of accomplishment to finish a project, doesn’t it?
Last night at the General Relief Society Broadcast President Uchtdorf talked about how people like to create things. I believe that is very true!
 Thanks Stacie for the cute idea! |
 Candy Quilt |
 PJ Bottoms (I bought the fabric last summer) |
 Co-Sewn with Alexis |
 This quilt is not for a crib anymore! |
Comments:
Diana said…
I am so proud of you. You have created beautiful things and doesn’t it feel fantastic. I love them!
Sunday, September 28, 2008 9:58:53 PM
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Nice job, Jodi! You are teaching, by example, many valuable principles to your children. They look great.(your sewing projects as well as you children) Mason will never get tired of pajamas. Sewing is almost a lost art here in Europe.
Monday, September 29, 2008 12:12:55 AM
Mom said…
Wow! Great job Jodi! You are such an amazing little woman. A few weeks again you told me you didn’t like to sew. Well, look at these projects you have finished? Way to go girl! The projects look so fun. I love them all. You did a great job getting them all completed. It is an amazing thing when the projects are finished to look at them and know you made them. You’ve go talent, honey. Don’t be afraid to use it and show it. I’m so pleased to see what you have done. Your family is loving you for all you are doing for them. Don’t you feel special? The kids will remember your labors of love, I promise!
Monday, September 29, 2008 3:46:43 PM
Grams said…
What a sweet bunch of grandchildren!!!! I love you all, tons!!! I miss you!!!
Monday, September 29, 2008 3:58:17 PM
Whitney said…
Woman, you are simply amazing. You did so good. I can’t believe you quilted that. You’ll have to show me how. I have others do it. You should be proud. It is good to have good people around you share talents hu?
Friday, October 03, 2008 10:33:55 PM