Thursday, June 21, 2012

Crafting Along With needle and thREAD


An quick afternoon project: a playmat

Bunny loves to play wth my little sister's old Polly Pockets. We do NOT enjoy cleaning them up, though. This playmat makes it sooo much easier to do a quick job of cleaning up all the teeny little pieces!




Here is the tutorial for the playmat bag that I made.

But, I was lazy and just cut out two large circles of fabric.  I sewed them front to front (leaving room to turn it rightside out) and top stitched around, closing the hole as I went.  Then I used my buttonhole maker (which gave me fits for a while) to make the holes. I used ribbon for the drawstring and put large beads on the end of the ribbon, to keep from losing it when the mat is laid out... Didn't take long either!

I am tying up loose ends in the nesting department (I am 38.5 weeks) and only reading a few blogs here and there. No books. Except Bunny's books. Lots of them. She does love to be read to!

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14 comments:

  1. Such a great idea-I've struggled tidying Polly Pocket and similar dolls due to the number of pieces.

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  2. So many creative ideas! I just love your blog, it is super inspiring! In fact, I am passing on the Sunshine Award to you. Please come on over and pick it up when you get the chance! http://sunnysweetlife.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunshine-award.html

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    1. Thank you Angela! I will do a post soon about this! It is my very 1st blog award! Thanks!

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  3. Hannah, you're ready to have a baby and you're still sewing away! Amazing momma!! The playmat is a nice, simple idea with lots of potential! Thanks!

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  4. I love her tie-die shirt!
    I've been wanting to make a mat like that for a while now... It's definitely on my to-do list. The fabrics you choose are super cute!

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  5. Cute picture and cleaver idea! Good idea to shave pick up time.

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  6. Good idea to shave pick up time. Cute picture and very cleaver.

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  7. hannah, i was looking for a moment post, now i'll just comment here. wishing you all the best for the remaining days of your pregnancy and strengh and peace for the birth. can't wait to "meet" your baby!

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    1. Thank you for the sweet words! Soon I will be joining you as a mama of two!

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  8. great idea! I'd like to make one room sized...that way I could just roll up ALL the mess!! ;)
    Good luck with your upcoming birth! xo maureen

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  9. haha Wouldn't that be handy!! Thanks!

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  11. Found you on the hop. Now following via google friend and pinterest. Would love follows back www.cumminslife.blogspot.com

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