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Robot taggie and onesie

January 18, 2011 by Erin Heaton

Robot taggie and onesie

When I ordered this robot fabric, I had plans for a project using small pieces. But when it came in the mail, it was so cute, I knew I had to come up with a project that would use a larger piece of it. So I decided to make a “taggie” as a gift for […]

Posted Under: Baby, Sewing Tags: Appliqué, Handmade Gift Challenge

Photo tile magnets

January 14, 2011 by Erin Heaton

I made a bunch of these photo tile magnets for Christmas gifts. They are small at about two inches square, but have a nice weight to them. I started with these tile magnets I picked up for about 25 cents a two-pack at after-Christmas clearance last year. They were fine as-is, but to me they were […]

Posted Under: Photo Tags: Handmade Gift Challenge

More box-style floor pillows

January 13, 2011 by Erin Heaton

More box-style floor pillows

When my sister-in-law saw the box-style floor pillow I made for Elise’s playroom, she mentioned that she would love one for her kids. I decided to make her one for Christmas, but with two kids, why make just one pillow? I had a yard of the leafy fabric on hand. I bought it without a […]

Posted Under: Sewing Tags: Handmade Gift Challenge

Back-painted glass cow diagram

January 11, 2011 by Erin Heaton

Back-painted glass cow diagram

There are some ideas I get for projects that are only appropriate for one recipient: my brother, Adam. He appreciates things few others in my circle might. It might be that he has specific interests that I know very well, so I never feel like I’m taking a risk when I make something a little weird […]

Posted Under: Wall Art Tags: Back-painted glass, Handmade Gift Challenge

Drawstring bag / On-the-go playmat

January 7, 2011 by Erin Heaton

Drawstring bag / On-the-go playmat

I bought this super-cute fabric for my transportation-loving nephew, but wasn’t quite sure what to make. After I made these small drawstring bags for Elise’s toys, I thought a larger drawstring bag would be great for Karl to tote around his multitude of vehicles. But what’s even better, is that he can flatten out the bag and it […]

Posted Under: Kids, Sewing Tags: Handmade Gift Challenge

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