We had until our September meeting to make something with the four fat quarters. I made what I thought was a very educated guess on whose fabric I had. So I went on faith and made something that I knew my Bee mate wanted.
I knew Jenn @ A Quarter Inch from the Edge wanted an iron caddy. This is pattern from Sisters' Common Thread. It's a combination carry case for your iron and an ironing pad.
Jenn has an Oliso iron, so I had to upsize the pattern. Picture a text message to Jenn's husband asking him to measure her iron. I knew he thought I'm crazy, and his response clearly showed it. But he did get the measurements to me. Thanks Himself!!
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| Kona: Eggshell |
The exterior is cotton, and the inside is heat resistant fabric that you use as an ironing pad.
In return, I received a great tote bag made by Ann.
There's ton of space inside to hold lots of goodies.
This was a fun challenge.
It's time to link up over at:
TGIFF hosted by Janet @ Simply Pieced
Finish it up Friday hosted by Crazy Mom Quilts
Great ideas for gifts! I would have a difficult time choosing between the two--guess that means I need both. lol Love the rich colors in the tote, and who doesn't need a iron caddy? Oh, right, your friend Jenn with the sweet hubby!
ReplyDeleteKharma......giving a beautiful, thoughtful gift and receiving the same.
ReplyDeleteYou are very very clever! What a cool use for those fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThose are both great. Love the colors and the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI really like both projects. The iron tote is totally new to me, so I'm going to check out the link...such great fabrics for both projects!
ReplyDeleteThe iron caddy is brilliant. Love that stripe binding! The tote you received is beautiful. So bold and fun! Great projects!
ReplyDeleteLove the iron caddy! I may have to make one of these for my Oliso iron :) Where did you find the heat resistant fabric? The tote bag is so sweet! Perfect for the farmers market :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for my iron caddy, Anja! It's perfection!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Anja! Good thing your guess was right and that you had Jens fabric...imagine someone else going "Huh? I love it, but, huh?"
ReplyDeleteDo you suppose the maker of that fabulous tote knew you by the orange?
Great idea Anja! Good thing your guess was right and that you had Jens fabric...imagine someone else going "Huh? I love it, but, huh?"
ReplyDeleteDo you suppose the maker of that fabulous tote knew you by the orange?
The iron caddy is so perfect! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat iron caddie is awesome! I'm glad Jenn liked it.
ReplyDeleteLoving your swap projects!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome make for Jenn, I know she is very excited about it. And the bag you received looks great and is so you and beautifully orange! :)
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