Since my sewing machine and I took a break from crafting this week to rest, I thought I'd show you what my own crafty mama was up to. In addition to baking for her own blog, she made this bowl from scrap fabric and clothesline. You can find directions in the book, It's a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets and Bowls. The bowl cost under $10 to make and that was mostly for thread--what a great gift!
I'm finishing up my week of relaxation by going to afternoon tea with a good friend. We have an elegant tea house here in Lexington, Ky with a delicious menu. This week I did manage to print out this menu and laminated it to add to my son's tea set accessories. He's having a lot of fun hosting afternoon tea parties:
I wish I was there having a tea party with you. Wait until you get your surprise package I've sent. I hope to taste your creations one day.
ReplyDeleteThose bowls are gorgeous! I need to get that book. And that little one in his Cavaliers jersey is too much :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is really looking lovely and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric bowl, and you never told anyone your mama has a book! : )
Ari is too cute having a tea party, those sweet little hands and cheeks!
That bowl is seriously gorgeous, and iI am going to have to check out that book. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis beautiful bowl is now on my table!! It is a gift from Kelly's crafty mama who is also my wonderful, thoughtful, crafty sister. Thanks Kelly for posting it so everyone can see how lovely it is!!
ReplyDeleteI tried to time the post without ruining the surprise! So wish we all were together for some crafting time:)
ReplyDeleteI know--my mom brought the book with her when she came to live with us for 2 months, but we never got around to making the bowls together. My loss! I need to get my own copy now--she swears it's easy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole--Kandyce is responsible for all changes:) I do love Ari's little hands and I can't get enough of kissing his cheeks. We woke up from a nap together today and he pulled off his socks. Oh those soft little chubby feet!
ReplyDeleteAri does not want to be boxed in my traditional male/female gender roles:)
ReplyDeleteThat bowl is amazing!! How long did it take your mom to make that? I love your new header and your little boy playing tea is so cute!
ReplyDelete:)Lisa
I want a fabric bowl!! And I want to kiss(and nibble!) that child!
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Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteMy mom said she worked on it on and off for a week. I should say that while she worked on this bowl, I know she also made 2 aprons for women who have helped me recently, countless baked goos that she blogged about and then gave away around town, and prepared to go to Taiwan for 2 weeks--she's there now with my sister and her husband who are bringing home their daughter!
For me, the bowl would have been the month's project:)
I love you Gayle--and I will make you a bowl someday.
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