Fabric Bookmarks

I wanted to send a little thank you to some friends for letting us visit their farm. I had some of this cute farm animal fabric leftover from my bookshelf quilt, so I made a few bookmarks.

Superhero Capes

I wanted to make something for my nieces and nephew for Christmas. I was originally going to just make my nephew a superhero cape, but my sister said that all three kids would love one. So I got on Pinterest, found a few different tutorials, and finally decided to make them from adult t-shirts, with velcro at the collar. I used felt for the lightning bolts. I think they turned out pretty well, and she said that the kids LOVED them. Now I just need to make one for E!

Owl Heat Packs

I kept looking for something quick, easy, and affordable to make for my co-workers at school for Christmas. When I saw this, I knew it was the answer. I spent a total of $6 or $7 dollars for the big bag of rice and that's it! I used all fabric scraps that I had in my stash. I love using up fabric I have!

This wasn't nearly as time consuming as I originally thought it would be. I cut the eyes one night, beaks the next, and bodies the next. And on a Saturday I cranked them out. Emmett even helped pour the rice! 

Here is the link I found on Pinterest, with the pattern: Owl Heat Packs

Reusable Snack Bags

My co-worker has made many comments over the years about how many ziploc bags we use in our lunches. I have been meaning for a while to try making reusable bags, and her birthday was the first week of March. I'm a little late, but I thought it would be fun for us to try some out and if they work I'll make some more!

I used cotton scraps for the outside layer, and white PUL fabric for the inside. I started with 7"x14" pieces. I used velcro to seal the top. I'm not sure how they'll work out, but I'm excited to give them a try!

More diaper straps

I cut and folded all these at the beginning of summer, and I FINALLY got them all done. I've already mailed off three of them, so I made 19 total!! Now I have a stash of gifts for friends and family! :)