Large fabric basket...it holds my Wii accessories!
Two fabric baskets and a handbag.
A pink rose doilie, a mint green doilie, two hot pads, two triangle bags and two tea wallets.
If you notice a recurring multi-flowered fabric that is because I followed a purchased pattern instructions and ended up with 3/4 yard left over. Good thing I really like the fabric.
Why did I crochet doilies when you can buy them at the dollar store? I just had the urge...hated the pattern for the green doilie. Actually enjoyed the pink rose doilie. Might even make another some time.
Triangle bags are lots of fun. The blue one was a request by my son.
Tea wallets are fun. Good way to use small bits of fabric.
The fabric tote bag is a no-brainer. I had intended to gusset the bottom and forgot!
The fabric handbag originated from a free tutorial. The tutorial was something of a mess, but the end result is nice and I'd make it again.
The hanging kitchen towels are easy and inexpensive. One kitchen towel, one hot pad holder with a center loop, some thread, some time and voila.
The fabric baskets are lots of fun....and use so little fabric it is a good way to use up small pieces of fabric. Only expense is the interfacing and ribbon "handles". I modified this pattern by adding insulated interfacing and making it large enough to fit over a dashboard GPS. When used as a cover for the GPS it protects it from the elements and sort of makes it blend in with the dashboard.
The hot pads...now there is a story. I really dislike applying binding on anything. Probably because I'm not good at it and just don't want to apply myself to improve! That being said on the little house hot pad I created my own binding and applied it. I'm not impressed with my results, but it looks good.
The motorcycle hot pad is another chapter. This one was my idea for a motorcycle parked on the street in front of a house....no binding involved. The edging is the back fabric folded over and neatly sewn in place. Total time for this hot pad was 1/3 that of the house hot pad.
