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August 2, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 38 Comments

This week I got a lovely surprise in the mail from Mel and James from Day to Day for the Children’s Sewing Kit swap. I received this great book “A is for Apron”.

These cute little buttons, floss and ribbons.

And these fantastic pieces of fabric (love the cupcake print!).

Thanks again Mel and James. You should check out James’ blog! I can’t wait to make up an apron or two!

This week I have also repurposed a top, and made it into a cute little bag. I am still deciding what to put in it, but plan to hang it in my bedroom to store things in.

I have also made this bag out of an old pair of jeans. I got the cool little tute from  here.

       

It was super easy to make and only took a few hours.  We have also be super spoilt this week with 4 tags/awards. From

  • Lisa at Bon Souvenir we got the E for Excellent blog award. Lisa makes the cutest clothes for her little girl.
  • Rachael at Rachael Rabbit we got the Art Y Pico Award. Rachael did a brilliant job organising the Cupcake and Tea Swap and makes the sweetest little bunnies and other cute items.
  • Gemma at Dancin Puffin awarded us the Art Y Pico Award. Gemma is raising some little chickens and knits the best iPod covers.
  • Jen at August Street awarded us the Tree of Happiness Award which involves sharing 6 things we are happy about right now! They include: it is the weekend; I’ve finished my homework; I have been sewing today; my friend is coming over soon; and it isn’t raining today!!! Jen has lots of good food tips and crafty stuff.

Thanks so much everyone for these awards. We love all the blogs we visit so consider yourself awarded!

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  1. dancin_puffin says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Hey Sarah, check out that jeans bag – it’s great! So many lovely things you received – bet you’ll sew up some crafty delights with those. Thank you for the lovely comment about my blog.

    Reply
  2. Mama de Saga says

    August 2, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    Sarah,
    What a lucky week you had. I love the jean bag you made. I just tagged you for 6 random things.
    Enjoy!

    Reply
  3. Hoppo Bumpo says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:47 am

    Oooh, lots of lovely things. I do like your jeans messenger bag. Its very smart. I caught (wasteful) Mr HB stuffing a pair of old jeans in the bin this week. I had to wash coffee grounds and bits of Weetbix off them – yuk! Now I know what I am going to do with them.

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  4. Tine says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Lucky you! That is a lot of love to get in the mail 🙂 The cupcake-print is awesome!!
    So are the bags. You sure are busy 🙂

    Reply
  5. frazzy dazzles says

    August 3, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    What great mail! I luuurve great mail! Lucky gals! Jen

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  6. Leni and Rose says

    August 3, 2008 at 5:12 am

    I really like the jeans bag – it’s great!!! And the cupcake fabric – well thats just delicious!!!

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  7. Suzanne says

    August 3, 2008 at 6:08 am

    I love it when you can reuse something and turn it into a 2 bags, very creative. I love the bags.

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  8. Dandelion Quilts says

    August 3, 2008 at 6:17 am

    What a clever little messenger bag!

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  9. Jessica says

    August 3, 2008 at 6:26 am

    Those are some great goodies you got in the mail. I’ve been meaning to check out that apron book for a while now!

    Reply
  10. Tania - Jet Designs says

    August 3, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Gee – You guys have been super busy – I haven’t visited for a while due to an overwhelming work load – but I am utterly inspired by all the craft you two have whipped up!! – Lisa Congrats on the cook book – that is amazing news – Cheers Tania

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  11. Natasha says

    August 3, 2008 at 9:55 am

    The jean bag is great – thanks for posting the link to the tutorial. My eldest daughter would love a messenger bag. I can now go and cut up those maternity jeans I hate so much!!

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  12. LizzieJane says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    I saw this apron book in the store and now I wish I had bought it, I think I may have to go back and get it, it is such a lovely book.
    Lucky you on getting such wonderful goodies.

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  13. upstateLisa says

    August 3, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Lisa, that is a great book. I made several Waldorf Aprons! Did you have a pattern for your jeans bag? I like it a lot!

    Reply
  14. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    August 4, 2008 at 4:14 am

    Love all your goodies. That ric rac is to die for…..

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  15. proudgrits11 says

    August 3, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    S-
    HI!! I’m doing another card giveaway if you want to stop by!! 🙂
    http://www.proudgrits.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. Jenaveve says

    August 3, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks for playing!!

    I LOVE that bag that was originally a top – the colours and everything, it’s so sunny and bright.

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  17. Christy says

    August 3, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    Cute mail goodies! I’m sure you’ll make lovely things with them. Those re-purposed crafts look great!

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  18. driftwood says

    August 4, 2008 at 1:11 am

    what lovely goodies and great bags! congrats on your awards too!

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  19. Kellie says

    August 4, 2008 at 2:37 am

    Congratulation Sarah & Lisa well deserving all all these awards & more!

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  20. Rachel says

    August 4, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    I like that rick rack! The color is beautiful.

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  21. Leanne says

    August 4, 2008 at 3:01 am

    Congrats with the awards…..love the ric rac tin

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  22. Tracy says

    August 4, 2008 at 3:48 am

    Lots of goodies here! Just love the top-bag and the demin messenger bag, those are terrific! And congrats on all the tags & recognition–such fun! Happy Days ((HUGS))

    Reply
  23. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    August 4, 2008 at 4:26 am

    Fabulous mail! I love your jeans bag too!

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  24. jillytacy says

    August 4, 2008 at 4:40 am

    Lovely sewing package! I’ve seen A is for Aprons popping up and want to check it out. Aprons are so much fun! The bags are great! Congrats on the awards!

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  25. Sarah Doyle says

    August 4, 2008 at 7:37 am

    WOW!!! You really did have a “lucky” week — all the goodies look great, as well as the bags that you made. Keep up the good work!

    Sarah Doyle
    http://SewingBusiness.com
    http://SarahJDoyle.com

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  26. Sandra Evertson says

    August 4, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Great bag, and THANK YOU for the wonderful recipe below!
    Sandra

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  27. Ritch in Love says

    August 4, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    I can’t wait to show Taylor that Apron Book! I’m officially searching for it on Amazon! We can’t wait for her to take more sewing lessons next summer!

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  28. ~ANG says

    August 4, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    Oh man, do you love that book or what?! I got it from my library last week and already made the Orange Crush. I’m sure you’ll make many lovely things from that awesome book!

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  29. Sandi says

    August 4, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    Ooh what lovely surprises you had in the mail.
    Love the jeans bag you made!

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  30. our shabby cottage says

    August 4, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Wow, ruffle ric rac eh? Never knew it existed!!! You have been busy.
    Kathryn.

    Reply
  31. Jenny says

    August 5, 2008 at 3:26 am

    Wow! You have received and made some lovely things-what a great week you are having!

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  32. Tonya says

    August 5, 2008 at 7:10 am

    Oh, I have been wanting that book, what a great swap!

    That denim purse is just too cute! I am going to show this to my girls, they would love to do this!

    Reply
  33. Net says

    August 5, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    those apron goodies look so exciting! I love the bags you’ve made, thanks for the link to the tute!

    Reply
  34. Blue Castle says

    August 6, 2008 at 5:48 am

    The apron book is really neat! I just got that book from the library – and had to return it before I got time to make an apron from it.

    P.S. I love your blog!

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  35. Alison Boon says

    August 5, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Good to see you having a fun week, with lots of goodies. Thank you for the Drawstring bag tute, very helpful indeed, except I started looking at some of the other tutes and Now I have a list of things I want to make hehehe.
    Can’t wait to see one of the aprons you make. Will you use the cupcake fabric which is utterly cute?

    Reply
  36. Christy says

    August 6, 2008 at 12:31 am

    Lisa and Sarah, i have another great award for you in my blog. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Philigry says

    August 6, 2008 at 11:02 am

    what a great package!

    Reply
  38. Melissa Goodsell says

    August 7, 2008 at 11:13 pm

    I’m so glad you enjoyed your package Sarah!
    Your jean bag is really cool too!

    Reply

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