Pretty Things to Crochet and Knit

I'm finally on vacation... but my list of things "to do" is probably worse now than when I am in school  :P  Here are some new favourite things to make... when I have time  :D

http://www.petalstopicots.com/2013/09/broomstick-lace-cowl/

I think this is a rather pretty crochet cowl.  

http://www.yarnspirations.com/pattern/crochet/christmas-trees

Christmas trees to add to my other list of Christmas trees to make  :)

http://www.yarnspirations.com/pattern/knitting/twirling-cowl

Ah, now isn't this pretty and cuddly looking.  I wish I could knit.  I envy all you knitters out there.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/90463727/knitting-pattern-olivia-beret-toddler?ref=shop_home_active

Talk about dreamy.  I LOOOOVE this hat.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/118303491/crochet-pattern-woodlynn-wolf-cowl-1218?ref=shop_home_active

Oh, too cuddly and cute!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/156205076/knitting-pattern-the-ella-hat-toddler?ref=shop_home_active

I... want... to... knit... too adorable!!!!

I hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Christmas Sewing Projects - Christmas Trees

Christmas stuff is popping up everywhere now that Halloween is over.  Oh, Halloween, how I miss you already!  

But the good news is that soon my semester will be over and I can sew again.  In anticipation, I have been hoarding sewing patterns and ideas.  Check out some of the cool Christmas tree themed ones I found!

http://team-t-adventures.blogspot.ca/2010/12/festive-stuffed-christmas-trees.html

I saw a book in a quilt shop showing trees like this.  I wanted to get the book, but it seemed more practical to see if a free pattern was online  :D

http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/fabric-christmas-tree-project/

I found not one, but two!  Yay!  Both of them look pretty good.  I might make my own design once I figure out what I want.  I think the top one is a tad too skinny and this one needs curlier boughs  :)

http://thesewingloftblog.com/2011/11/17/how-to-holiday-ornaments-quilted-trees/

This looks like a quick and easy ornament/gift to whip up!  I ordered a pair of pinking shears a while back so whenever those arrive... *evil maniacal laugh*

http://www.fleecefun.com/christmas-tree-pillow.html

I like how curly these branches are and how they are curved on the ends.  Maybe I could use this pattern to make the other trees?  Maybe I could make the branches a bit less skinny though...  Still, very cute!

http://relentlesstoil.typepad.com/relentlesstoil/2008/12/

Another easy ornament/gift idea!  I just need nice red fabric and cute ribbon.  I probably have lots in my fabric hoard  :D

http://thesewingloftblog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-holiday-ornaments-3d-shapes/

It has been a while since I used felt, but it used to be a regular with me.  I'm sure I still have lots in my collection.  You might too!

http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/patchwork-christmas-tree-softie/

Cute!  I like these little quilted cones!

http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/12/do-it-yourself-yoyo-christmas-tree.html

The link doesn't give you a pattern for this, but if you look up how to make fabric yo-yo's I think you'll see how this little tree might be made!

Alright, I better stop my Christmas gift-making dreaming.  Back to the homework!

If you have started your gift making, what are you planning to make this year?

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UPDATE 2016! - Here's a pattern that I ultimately drafted up after coming up with a Christmas tree design that I liked!  It looks pretty pro, eh?  You can buy the pattern and templates here.