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Friday, May 23, 2025

Crafting overload

 I have several projects to show today

I don't think I've shown you this table runner yet. Amanda had mentioned that she would like one for the 4th of July. She had seen fabric on Hobby Lobby's website but they were out of stock. While I was there the one day I spotted that same fabric so I bought it. This is a double sided table runner so it can be used for two different seasons/occasions.


I don't know if you can tell from this picture but this side of it has little sunflowers on it.

Next up are post it note holders. I'm planning on also adding a mini calendar to the little box that holds the post it notes. These do stand up too. I thought these would make cute Christmas gifts for friends.


I found a tutorial for these adorable bows and put them on barettes.

This is a pen holder on a matching lanyard. How I wish I would have had one of these when I was working. I was forever looking for my pen.

Finally is yet another Christmas gift. This one I'll be giving to Presley. This is a reading pillow. It has a pocket on the front of it to hold a book.  I made this one from 3 fat quarters of flannel that I bought at Dollar Tree. There's a handle on the top of it so they can carry it to their favorite reading spot. 

And that is what I've been doing with my time.


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20 comments:

  1. Ginny HartzlerMay 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM

    Wow, some of these things I have never heard of. The Post-It's are adorable!!! And one of the bows would look adorable on Gibbs. the reading pillow is very cool. I always am admiring table runners, but we have a round table.

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  2. RitaMay 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM

    I agree! Wow! You are really having fun! Such a creative time--finding more things to make--and they are all done so well.
    *thumbs up* :)

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  3. Asep HaryonoMay 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM

    What a wonderful collection of thoughtful and creative handmade projects! I love how each piece is not only beautifully crafted but also incredibly practical and personal. The double-sided table runner is such a clever idea—perfect for seasonal decor changes. The post-it note holders and reading pillow are especially heartwarming gifts that show how much care went into each stitch. And the pen holder lanyard—so useful! I’m sure Presley and your friends will absolutely love their gifts. Thank you for sharing your inspiring work and the joy of handmade creativity. You’ve clearly made great use of your time!

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  4. DuniMay 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM

    Wow Ann, you've really given your sewing machine a workout :) Those bows are so pretty and the post it note holder is such a cute idea!

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  5. MadSnapper n BeauMay 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM

    agree with Ginny the bows would be perfect for dogs also. color me jealous over your sewing skills

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  6. Linda's Relaxing LairMay 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM

    Love your creativity and everything looks great.

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  7. jabblogMay 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM

    I do like the reading pillow. It's a lovely way to encourage a child's interest in reading.

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  8. LoriMay 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    These are all awesome. I have a table runner my grandmother made me that has two different Christmas scenes on it and I love it. What little girl wouldn't love that reading pillow. That is really cool.

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  9. DonnaMay 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM

    Look at YOU Miss Busy!! Wow! What cute projects! Love the pillow!!
    hugs
    Donna

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  10. My Mind's EyeMay 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM

    Ann you are Crafty Queen of the northeast. OMDs I love each photo. The patriotic table runners can be used several times.
    Love the hair clip bows too
    Hugs Cecilia

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  11. Chatty CroneMay 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM

    Love the table runner and the cute bows. You have been spending your time wisely!!!

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  12. DeniseinVAMay 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM

    I love all of these. They are all useful and very pretty.

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  13. photowannabeMay 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM

    You, my dear, are just rocking the creative juices. Your projects are fabulous.
    When I was in the trade show business I always had a lanyard with a pen attached to it. It was so "handy-dandy" and I always knew where it was.
    Sue

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  14. Debby@Just BreatheMay 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM

    That runner came out really nice. The post it note holders are cute too. The bows and pen holder are very nice and Presley is going to love that pillow. Great idea!

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  15. HappyKMay 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM

    All of your projects turned out great. I like them all. :)

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  16. CheerfulMonkMay 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM

    Wow! I'm so glad you have time to do these. 😊

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  17. JeanetteMay 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM

    All really nice stuff!

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  18. susan qMay 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    you are burning up your sewing machine with all of your great sewing projects! such an inspiration, Anne♥

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  19. RoseJune 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM

    Your sure get a lot done!

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