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By bethany (dreadlock girl), November 24, 2009 22:20

I just finished making my first Reading Pillow from a Sew Liberated pattern. It is actually my first time to be faithful to a pattern completely, yes I am just not ‘that kind of girl’. However, this first try at actually knowing what it would look like before making it, and sewing it easily not having to take it out and rip seams a million times made me a believer in patterns.

I made this out of some Amy Butler fabric that my sister-in-law bought for the centerpiece tablecloths at her wedding. When I thought of what fabric I could buy this fabric kept coming to my mind and since I am giving them to her mom, my mom and her for Christmas I decided this material would be perfect. I hope that you can be sure and not tell them!! SHHHHH!

I think it turned out pretty good for my first time following a pattern. I wish that I could give you all the deets in this post, but that just wouldn’t be right since Sew Liberated is selling the patterns, I bought mine off of her website, it was $11.95 but well worth the accuracy of following someones measurements who had done it before! Can I hear an ‘Amen, Sista!’? If only you knew.

At first I thought about doing a solid on the back, but then I thought, ‘well, but then it could serve a double purpose when not in use!’ and I am so glad that thought crossed my mind. Now when it isn’t being used to read, it can be used to adorn a couch or a bed- but never fear it will be fully stocked with glasses and pencils on the other side! Nifty yeah?

What is the first pattern you ever followed when sewing? Did it turn out?

Enjoy a Homemade Christmas with your family too! Get started now.

This is a gift idea that I have shared for my  Christmas a la Homemade (a handmade Christmas). I will be posting these up until Christmas to give you ideas for gifts you can make for your friends and family.

Previous Ideas from my Christmas a la Homemade (A Handmade Christmas):
Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe
Bath Salts Soak Recipe
Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern
Make a Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life

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By bethany (dreadlock girl), August 11, 2009 09:16

My little (not so little) Jackson loves making stuff. He makes draws pictures for Oliver when he is sick, or sad, or being grouchy. He is on a (not so loved by me) spiderman kick even though he has never seen spiderman, so he draws that all day. It ranges from pirates, to superheroes, to good ‘ol wild, wild west.

This time my boy made something for me. Jackson found each component on his own, working away then he beamed to present his gift to me. I beamed too .It is so cool, and it makes my heart drool that he made it on his own, thinking of me. The sweetest thing is how he smiles and really notices when I wear it, and I do- to book club, church, wherever.

I love my  necklace!

What things have your kids made that made you really feel the love? What things have they made that are hard to wear out in public?