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Holiday Sewing

July 9, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 62 Comments

The school holidays have got off to a great start with lots of sleeping in, movies, and catching up with friends. Sarah and I have also had some time to enjoy our new creative space.

I have made myself a denim apron, embellished with some simple stitchery, out of this book.

I made myself a pair of PJ’s out of some fabric I bought from here.

I made up a crochet hook roll using Amy Butler Midwest Modern for my Mum to store her extensive collection of hooks!

I have been working on some items for my cupcake swap this week but can’t give much away yet! My pincushion swap was mailed a week ago and I will post photos as soon as my partner has received it.


Posted by Lisa

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  1. dancin_puffin says

    July 10, 2008 at 3:12 am

    Wow you have been busy – I love your projects here, especially the crochet hook roll. What a great idea! Hope the rest of the hols are as creative and fun.

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  2. randi says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:32 am

    Cute goods! I love the roll you made for you mom. The fabrics are perfect!

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  3. Erin says

    July 10, 2008 at 9:14 am

    Lisa – Wow…love the Denim Apron and especially the Crochet Hook Roll. I LOVE IT!! I think that’s the best one I’ve ever seen and I love the Material. You are such an inspiration to me! 🙂

    Toodles!

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  4. Maree says

    July 9, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Hello Lisa.
    I am loving your creativity at the moment but Especially love your Crochet roll for you Mum, I would love to make one of these for a very good friend,would you mind sharing the instructions.
    kind regards
    maree

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  5. Alison Boon says

    July 9, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    The crochet hook roll is fabulous, was it fairly straightforward to make? Love your fabrics. You didn’t miss much with the Water Horse.

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  6. Hoppo Bumpo says

    July 9, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    The apron, PJs and crochet hook roll are all lovely. Your work is just beautiful. And I love your choice of fabric … I have just spent some time drooling over the Hancock’s of Paducah site. I’m afraid I probably should never have clicked on that particular link 🙂

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  7. méri says

    July 10, 2008 at 12:18 am

    Everything lovely! You have been very busy.
    I’m trying to make a crochet case, but the first tries became “manicure sets :!

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  8. CurlyPops says

    July 10, 2008 at 12:37 am

    Wowee you’ve been busy! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous is all I can say!
    I need to make myself one of those rolls for all of my knitting needles and crochet hooks so I can stop rifling through my bag searching for them!
    I love the stitching detail on the apron, I’m a big fan of being able to see topstitching and decorative stitching on items.

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  9. frazzy dazzles says

    July 10, 2008 at 3:47 pm

    Wow! There’s no time wasting around your place is there? My mum would love the crochet hook roll. She is a habitual crocheter! Jen

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  10. Soo says

    July 10, 2008 at 2:46 am

    I love the apron, hook roll and pj’s…. they’re all so lovely and the fabrics you used are so pretty!

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  11. Tine says

    July 10, 2008 at 2:58 am

    What a lot of projects you have done! And it all looks wonderful, the stitching on the apron is so nice. And the crochet-hook-roll is a great idea!

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  12. periwinkle says

    July 10, 2008 at 3:34 am

    wow, you have been busy – really pretty fabrics on the roll too
    lisa x

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  13. Kristin says

    July 10, 2008 at 3:36 am

    Wow! Such great craftsmanship! I love it all. I feel like I need one of those crochet rolls… I guess I should learn to crochet first!

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  14. Leanne says

    July 10, 2008 at 4:23 am

    Aren’t school holidays the best…love the crochet hook roll….great bright fabrics.

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  15. Kellie says

    July 10, 2008 at 5:13 am

    Always such lovely and useful things Lisa! Can’t wait to see your swap things!

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  16. QuiltedSimple says

    July 10, 2008 at 5:22 am

    I love the crochet hook roll – and the apron is darling. Have a good holiday!
    Kris

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  17. Linda says

    July 10, 2008 at 5:43 am

    such beautiful projects!! you have been busy

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  18. Jen says

    July 10, 2008 at 5:58 am

    uljenLisa, the apron is beautiful! so simple but it looks fantastic. I also like your crochet hook holder. It’s so nice to have something gorgeous to store your craft bits and bobs in.

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  19. Anne Heidi says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:06 am

    Wow, you made some beautiful items! love the crochet hook case, and the pj’s look oh so comfy! The apron is just really cool!

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  20. Dandelion Quilts says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:09 am

    LISA- love those jammies. Your mom will love the gifty too. You always have the best color choices. The apron is very nice.

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  21. Tonya says

    July 10, 2008 at 8:16 am

    I love all the projects, especially the pajamas.

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  22. LizzieJane says

    July 10, 2008 at 9:55 am

    You have been very busy! What lovely things you have made, the fabrics are so lovely.

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  23. Thimbleanna says

    July 10, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    Ooooh, beautiful projects! Especially that crochet hook roll — which reminds me how much I’ve wanted to make one!

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  24. Cami says

    July 10, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Love the crochet hook holder. I have one that a friend made and it is fantastic. I love the fabric you used.

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  25. Jacquie says

    July 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm

    Lovin that apron. The stitching really makes it special.

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  26. Annie says

    July 10, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    Hey Sugar, I LOVE the crotchet hook roll. I have been trying to make one of those for ages, so am going to look very closely at yours. Thanks for re-inspiring me.

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  27. Preppy Pink Crocodile says

    July 10, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    I love everything- so creative and fun!!

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  28. Megan Coyle says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:43 pm

    I loved looking over what you’ve been working on. It makes me wish I could sew and make my own clothes.

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  29. our shabby cottage says

    July 10, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    The apron looks great and I love the fabric you used in the crochet hook roll. I love Hancocks too!!!
    Enjoy the holidays. Ours are almost over and I am dreading the early starts again…:0(
    Kathryn.

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  30. Erna says

    July 10, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    wow you have been so busy! especially like the crochet roll!!apron is adorable and lovely to make your own pj’s!!

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  31. Melissa Goodsell says

    July 11, 2008 at 12:07 am

    Your items are so beautiful Lisa – I love the apron especially.
    I just thought I’d pop in and let you know that the swap details are up on my blog – just incase you still wanted to join in.
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Melx

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  32. Suzanne says

    July 11, 2008 at 4:21 am

    You have completed some beautiful creations. I love the fabric you have used.

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  33. BigCat says

    July 11, 2008 at 4:26 am

    Oh, I love that crochet roll. I definitely need one of those. Did you use a pattern from somewhere or are you just very clever?

    I am working on my cupcake swap too. Would love to chat about ideas as I am suffering from an inspiration block. If you’re interested e-mail me at cathkirwan(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au

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  34. Louise says

    July 11, 2008 at 4:32 am

    Goodness! How productive you are. I have so much to do I can’t pick which project to start so I’m just sitting here instead! I think I need a list for the weekend! That apron is wonderful!

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  35. Jessica says

    July 11, 2008 at 5:55 am

    I love those jammies-there is nothing like a new pair! Also, the crochet hook roll is awesome. My grammie made me a knitting needle roll like that and I cherish it-it was modeled after the one her grammie made for her!
    Thanks for your comment-I do love Donna Hay very much-if only her magazine wasn’t so expensive here in the States! I can’t choke down the $15/month

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  36. Sweet P says

    July 11, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Gorgeous projects! The crochet hook is roll is a great idea!

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  37. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    July 12, 2008 at 2:59 am

    ooo I love all your holiday sewing and something for yourself? How unusual.

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  38. littleluxury says

    July 11, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    You have been very busy lately!I love the fabrics.
    regards Laura

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  39. melissa s. says

    July 11, 2008 at 3:08 pm

    everything is beautiful! you guys are inspiring me to get to work on my project plans!

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  40. Cascade Lily says

    July 11, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    I love the apron too. Very chic. And my goodness those brownies in the last post look terribly good! (terrible for the hips, good for the tummy!)

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  41. Julz says

    July 11, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Hi Lisa and Sarah – you girls have been very creative and busy so far over the school holiday. Love the projects you have finished Lisa, you have such lovely colour choices. A fabulous day for sewing today – really wet and yucky outside. I had lessons last night at UFO club stitching on hand applique – so hard to do little stitches – though am training myself to slow down – all for the butterfly garden BOM…
    Hugs Jx

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  42. Natalie... says

    July 12, 2008 at 4:34 am

    I am absolutely loving your apron, it is gorgeous. And the crochet roll is beautiful too, and such lovely fabric. You have a lucky mum 🙂

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  43. Tracy says

    July 12, 2008 at 8:47 am

    So nice to catch up on all you’ve been making! Glad you & the family are feeling better and on the mend. Those brownies look scrummy…and the guest room transformation is fantastic! Happy Crafting :o)

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  44. joanie says

    July 13, 2008 at 1:18 am

    Wow, all gorgeous. Love it – that top stitching is amazing too.

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  45. susan says

    July 12, 2008 at 12:08 pm

    oh your crochet hook case for your mum looks fantastic! it looks like you have been very prolific in your sewing!! your stitching on the apron is yummy. i love the look of shishiko

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  46. Carla says

    July 12, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Hi Lisa and Sarah,
    It’s me, Carla, and i just finished reading a bunch of your postings. My goodness, you guys are busy! My head is full of ideas that I want to try. Thanks again for the lovely pincushion package!

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  47. Mad about Craft says

    July 12, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    I love the crochet hook roll. I want to make one for my new clover hooks. Please would share how to make one?

    Like the apron too!

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  48. upstateLisa says

    July 12, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    You sure have been busy! I Love the fabric you used for your pjs. I have yet to make myself some.

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  49. Selina says

    July 12, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    The apron is great, sometimes I just love the simple denim. Looks like your sewing space is giving you inspiration!

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  50. The Quilt Buddy says

    July 12, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    Wow you have been busy! I love the Amy Butler fabrics! Looks like you are putting your crafting room to good use!

    Can’t wait to see more!

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  51. val says

    July 13, 2008 at 11:09 am

    Your projects are all so lovely. I don’t know which I love the best…..but the crochet hook roll is fab! I need to try to make myself one……was it difficult?

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  52. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    July 12, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying your new space and I just love what you’ve been making! Those pjs look very cool.

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  53. Karin says

    July 13, 2008 at 2:14 am

    Wow, so many great projects! I love the PJs!

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  54. mathea says

    July 13, 2008 at 2:48 am

    That is one pretty chrochet hook roll! I just love that Amy Butler fabric and you have put it to good use here. I bet your mum will love it!
    I really like the top stitching on that apron as well – such a lovely detail.

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  55. one little acorn says

    July 13, 2008 at 4:59 am

    Hi. Love the apron and the stitching makes it really special. And the Roll for crochet hooks is lovely too. Great work.

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  56. Catherine says

    July 13, 2008 at 6:23 am

    The fabric you have used for the crochet hook bag makes me want to start crocheting, gorgeous.. lucky mum… Cathyxx

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  57. Cheryl says

    July 13, 2008 at 7:20 am

    The creative juices are flowing your way!! Very pretty things you are making, and it sounds like you are really enjoying your crafting space! What a great apron!

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  58. Ritch in Love says

    July 13, 2008 at 9:48 am

    I love that apron! My daughter is taking her first sewing class this summer. I’m sew excited about it! She just finished her first project, a darling tote! Now her next project is an apron. She is my sewing sweetheart!

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  59. Handmaiden says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:11 am

    Lisa,
    you are certainly busy. Have been reading your posts. I love the crochet roll….particularly the AB fabric, I am planning to use that in a bag later on. Looking forward to seeing yr pincushions…….have seen a few on other sites and would love to make one
    Sharon

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  60. Karin says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:02 am

    I love everything you’ve made! Perfect! Very inspirational to me. It must feel so satisfying to get so much done!!!

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  61. Lisa says

    July 14, 2008 at 4:55 am

    That fabric you made the crochet hook roll from is just gorgeous.

    Reply
  62. Elizabeth says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    Your projects look fantastic. I especially love the hook roll!

    Reply

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