Monday, November 25, 2013

Christmas Tea Towel!


Last month I won a wonderful book from SewGalGirl. I was so happy to win since it has wonderful Christmas designs and I was able to use one is a quick way by making a tea towel.

The book I won is called Simple Christmas by Gail Pan Designs. There are designs for wall hangings, table toppers, a gift bag along with others. Enough to keep you busy with projects for yourself and gifts for next year.

Since I am short on time, I wanted to make something quick and this cute elf was perfect for a tea towel. The actual design is on a table topper, something I will make this year, for next Christmas. I modified it a bit to add more greenery, going across, and if you can see, he has a tiny, rustic, jingle bell on his hat. I also use wool for the star and added the word joy. I love patterns that I can make as is, or add my own little touches.

This is an outdoor photo, so the colors are true, but seems a bit light to me, much better in person.
I think it would be fun to do the basket in wool too. I might try the gift bag next, that would be fun to make and great to use for a present package.

Don't forget, the giveaway ends on Friday at midnight, so you still have a chance to enter. Make sure you visit This Posting and leave a comment to be entered.


And for all of you baby lovers. We got Nicholas a high chair on wheels so I can bring him into any room and he can sit and play while I do things. It is also nice to have since I started him on his first food, applesauce. He loves applesauce.


13 comments:

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

What a wonderful tea towel....
Your grandson is just adorable. yes being a grandparent is full of fun but is a LOT of work at times. It won't be long and that lil' one will be up and running.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.....Ginger

annie said...

great giveaway, and he is just precious!

Anonymous said...

Wow, love how you made it your own! Gorgeous!

Fiona said...

I love gails designs and that one looks just great on the tea towel... Little Nicholas is just too sweet... I love his little surprised expression at the apple sauce!
Hugz

Karleen said...

Belated Happy Birthday, a good month for birthdays as mine as today. What a nice giveaway, love wool applique.

Chris said...

Great tea towel. So does the high chair count as Nicholas's first set of wheels? lol

Sharon E said...

Love your tea towel. Geezee...so many projects and so little time!

paulette said...

You tea towel is gorgeous...too nice to use!! Your little guy is adorable!! He is a keeper for sure!
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Carrie P. said...

your towel and sweet baby are so cute.

Annie said...

I must say, the elf brought a smile to my face tonight ~ just what was needed after a long day. What personality!!! He's a keeper, I'd say. :) Annie

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Cute towel~ and precious photo of Nicholas! Happy Thanksgiving!

Raymond Homestead said...

What a darling picture of your grandson, too cute!

Rock River Stitches said...

Love your tea towel!! And your grandson...adorable!!!

Tammy