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Monday, December 19, 2011

What the?

So, all of a sudden it's Christmas? My mother was right--don't blink. I've been busy getting ready for Christmas while working my tootsies off at school. I'm happy to report that I've finished my Christmas sewing, and I'm a doctoral candidate. finally! and finally!

I made peek-a-boo bags for everyone on my Christmas list. These pouches are highly addictive and after some pattern finagling, pretty darn quick! They measure about 9 X 10 flat, with a vinyl window. I made tissue holders with the leftover fabrics--that's what you see inside the bags here.

I also made a few stockings using a fabulous free pattern from fabricworm; I will throw in a pic of my favorite one--bras and pink polka dots.
One for Mom and the other for her sister, my Aunt Bunnie (being sisters, I had to make them exactly alike, don't you think?)

One for my Aunt Maureen and the other for my boss Sonya--both dog lovers (click on the pic, this print is too cute!)



One for my sister Jen and the other for me!


a matching stocking for Jen--she's going to get a kick out of this!!

HaPpY HoLiDaYs!
May the coming year be full of happiness, laughter, prosperity, balance, and plenty of Chinese takeout!

UPDATE: I will be doing a tutorial for a bag similar to this over at Madame Samm's http://www.sewwequilt.com/ on February 8th!

9 comments:

  1. Those peek a boo bags are too cute! Got a total kick out of the bra fabric, I remember you telling me you were making your sister a bra stocking but this is cuter then what I had in mind, she's going to love it.

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  2. Nicely done, Madame Ph.D. candidate. WOOHOOOOO!!! The bags aren't too shabby either. That puppy print is a hoot!

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  3. Yay for you and the doctoral candidacy. Fabulous Duff! That is just wonderful.
    Cute bags too. Merry Christmas to you my friend!

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  4. Oh wow school, doctorate and has time to sew...such pretty bags too...you rock my dear..
    May this season shine its brightness on you...
    my best mdm samm

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  5. Very cute bags! Love the pink bras, too. :o)
    Congrats on being a doctoral candidate. WOW!!
    Merry Christmas, Duff and a very Happy New Year!
    Hugs, Deborah

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  6. Congrats on being a doctoral candidate! My friend is currently pursuing her second master's and delighted about the fact that the university also has a doctoral program that moves on from her master's program.

    The peek-a-boo bags are adorable! I just went and ordered the pattern! I love making bags and I can just see that these will make perfect gifts for Christmas next year!

    Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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  7. Congratulations on becoming a doctoral candidate!

    Love the bags - the brassiere frabric is adorable.

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  8. congrats! those peek a boo bags look awesome! great fabric choices too.

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  9. The bags turned out great. I know, they are totally addicting.

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