Trish writes... " The idea for this book started right here, from these journal pages about making something special for my girls. I was a new mom to identical twin girls, and although I hadn’t really
sewn many garments before (okay, maybe one), I decided I wanted to sew the dresses for their holy baptism. I wanted to make them myself because I so strongly desired to start creating special keepsakes for both my girls, something that they would give to their kids. And that’s been my heart’s desire when it comes to sewing most everything—to make something special for someone that I love so very much."I absolutely adore her heart... there really is something special about making something for someone(s) that you love...
There are so many projects in the book that I still want to create, but because time is something that I have so little of these days, I stuck with one of the projects that seemed fairly quick, totally adorable and perfect for my little girls, the Girl's Bow Headband. Instead of using a Goody's fabric covered headband, I went with a Goody's elastic headband... simply for the fact that Marley easily pulls off anything this is just a band, and Charlotte needs the least amount of things behind her ears, because she has her glasses and hearing aids there already.
I asked Charlotte to help me pick out fabric scraps from my bin... and here's what we created:
The girls have had a ton of fun wearing these headbands, and I'll be making many more in my future, especially for birthday gifts for their friends. My favorite part was watching Charlotte's eyes light up when she saw them completed... to see that smile... there's nothing greater.
C+T publishing has so generously decided to offer one of my readers a copy of the book! All you have to do to enter, is comment below telling me your most treasured gift you've ever received.
Be sure to check out some of the stops on the blog tour. You can find the full list here... my sweet friend Alison made the most adorable Junior Ranger Backpack, and has a giveaway going on, on her blog as well!
the most treasured gift i ever received was a lap quilt my mother made for me several years ago. now she has early onset dementia/Alzheimers disease and has stopped sewing. i will treasure my little lap quilt forever. (jennifer.fraunfelder@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteI received a ring from my grandma for my high school graduation that my grandpa had picked out before he died earlier that year. AND when we lost our precious little girl, they gave us a bag full of things to remember her, several copies of her handprints and footprints, a mold with her footprints, a stuffed animal to carry out of the hospital since we didn't have her, and a Christmas ornament to commemorate her.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young my aunt told me I would inherit her Singer Featherweight. She lived to be 98, so I was 48 when I received her machine. She had kept it in excellent condition and it's been a dream to sew on. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteMy most cherished gift are the pictures of my baby girl Hope who was born into heaven far too early. The photographer with NILMDTS gave not only my husband and I a wonderful way to remember her--we will also get to "introduce" her to the children we have with us on earth.
ReplyDeleteMy most cherished gift is a collage picture frame my daughters put together for me. It was filled with photos of the two of them and their handprints. I love this collection of memories of them as they were growing up.
ReplyDeleteMy most treasured gift was a plate my nephew made me. He could only make one gift and he made it for me. Thanks for the great giveaway, the book looks great. I've also shared your giveaway on my Giveaway List for sewers & quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)
ReplyDeleteOne of the most treasured things I received was from my son. It was a little Angel Christmas ornament he made me in school, it was so cute! He's grown now, and I still treasure it because he made it for me! Thanks for the giveaway, I would love to win a copy!
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Last year for Christmas my now fiancee spent weeks of his spare time drawing me a picture. It's a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors in the shape an owl. I love the picture, and I smile every time I see it.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite present are my daughter's handprints and footprints in Raku ceramics my best friend carefully made for us.
ReplyDeleteWhen I quit from high-stress job in education, I came home to find that my husband bought me a Viking embroidery machine. It has been such a pleasure creating beautiful things with it!
ReplyDeleteMy moms treasured is my mom's doll from Norway. Love the headbands:)
ReplyDeleteLove the girls headbands. My most treasured gift is my engagement ring. It not an heirloom or antique, but exactly what my sweetheart chose for me to propose. I never dreamed of rings or weddings growing up but it's exactly what I would've picked if I did. 8 years later it still makes me smile and think of that moment.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite gift was a quilt that my grandmother made for my husband and I shortly after we got married.
ReplyDeleteI have an afghan a friend made me years ago, bright beautiful colors. I love it!
ReplyDeleteMy sister makes the most amazing gifts! She has made both of my kids quilts that are a mix of piecing and applique and depict many of my kids' favorite things or activities! Such a fun memory for all of us! Thanks- Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMy Mum gave me her featherwieght that had been her mother's - just keeping it in the family! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have one, now that I think of it!Though I am really fond of necklace I got from a friend - she got us a matching ones for five friends :)
ReplyDeleteMy children are definitely my most treasured gift. God gave them to me and my hubby (he's also a treasure). :)
ReplyDeleteI love things that people make for me by hand. I don't have very many of them... I guess the most treasured one I have is the book my husband made with some of the letters we wrote to eachother as we courted long distance. It was my birthday present two years ago! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteMy children are the very best gifts I ever received. Please reply to love-to-sew@elemail.de Thank you and Merry Christmas!
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