Very Last Minute Teacher Gift

The morning of Mason's last day of school I realized that his teacher should probably have a gift.  Whoops!! I blame my pregnancy brain.  

I had seen cute mug rugs over on Smashed Peas and Carrots here and here.  Her tutorial on how to sew bias tape was VERY helpful.  I have done a few bias tape projects before, but this one turned out the best by far.  I even made the bias tape cause I had no time to drive to town and get it.  A shower had to be taken before I went to Mason's party at school.

I adjusted the dimensions down just a bit, I think mine ended up being 9x5ish.  I was really pleased with how it turned out.  Luckily his teacher loved it too.  Should probably make a stash of these to have on hand for last minute gifts.  I know I want one for myself.

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Handmade Holiday Market

Awhile back my friend Mary Jo from 517creations facebooked me about having a little holiday market sale (doesn't that sound so much more fancy than craft show?).  I said yes immediately, especially since it's going to be at her good friend's home (nice and intimate) AND that it would be free (YAY, free!).  

So, I'm just getting excited to have a day to showcase (and hopefully sell) lots of handmade creations.  It's always nice to have a little extra Christmas cash.  

The Handmade Holiday Market will be Friday November 11th from 6-8pm and Saturday November 12th from 9-noon.

Go and "like" it on facebook and stay up-to-date on other vendors and what all you'll be able to shop for that weekend.  

Pssst........it'll be a great place to find Christmas ties for your little man.  

Stack o' Nursing Pads

Made a slew of nursing pads for a friend, she's giving them as a new mom gift.  A whole set of 7, enough to last a whole week long.  Instead of using inner layers of flannel, I used bamboo/cotton.  The bamboo was a little bit thicker so I didn't make these contoured like this tutorial.  I think it will work great though, it is VERY absorbent. 

A Ruffled Apron

Made this cute ruffled apron for my SIL.  She "ordered it" for a friend.  

It has a snap adjustable neck strap and lined pocket.

Ready for some cookin'.  Hope she likes it!