Washer Necklaces and More

 

I just realized that I never posted about the washer necklaces I made in June.  I followed the tutorial I found at Little Birdie Secrets. 

Basically, I used some metal washers I found at a hardware store, some scrapbook paper scraps, glue, a glaze and some cording.

I couldn’t find the “Diamond Glaze” the tutorial called for, but purchased what I could find at our local JoAnn Fabrics store.  I think it did alright except for the fact that a few of the papers faded.

I think they will make nice pattern weights. 

The necklaces are going to be Christmas gifts.  I hope I remember to keep one for myself.  I have a bad habit of making a bunch of something and then giving them all away.

I also forgot to post about the little pillowcase dresses I helped my sister-in-law make for her niece back in June.  We used this pattern that I had purchased several years ago.  I am sure you can find a free tutorial if you want to make one yourself.  She did almost all of the sewing.  My job was to get everything ready for her to sew.  I think they turned out cute.

I am proud of my sister-in-law for wanting to learn to sew and was thrilled that she let me help her.

Out of some of the scraps I made her niece a fabric covered headband using the tutorial I found at Calico.  I used a long running stitch along each side to finish off the headband before I attached the fabric to the plastic headband.

Seeing those cute little dresses makes me want to sew.  I better get some of my irons out of the fire so I can get to it.  Have a great day.

I am linking this post to:
Strut Your Stuff Thursday at Somewhat Simple
Favorite Things Friday at A Few of My Favorite Things
Friday Fun Finds at KoJo Designs
Handmade Christmas at Proverbs 31 Living