Friday, March 30, 2012

Scrap happy bookmarks

I recently pinned a cute tute on making use of tiny scraps of fabric by creating bookmarks. Since I'm an avid reader, I thought I would whip some up.
I used a bookmark I already have, as a guide.  Just laid my fabrics out in the order I wanted, stitched, ironed on some interfacing,  sewed right sides together with another fabric for the back, then turned right side out and stitched around the edges.  Easy peasy.

I added a loop of ribbon to the tops and stitched my initials on one side of my "artwork". Once I got the hang of it, each one took me less than 10 minutes. 
Bubbie came home from school while I was in the thick of it and asked for his own.  Which got me to thinking:  there's a lot of people I could make these for, including his brothers, sister, aunt, grandmother...good thing I have plenty o' fabric scraps!


Gina

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4 comments:

  1. Adorable! Those would make great Christmas gifts with a book! I had loads of scraps too! Angie xo

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  2. What a clever idea! They are sooo cute and what a perfect gift.

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  3. Very nice, Gina! And the cutest, happiest family pics on your side bar! Sweet family!

    Fun stopping by to visit with you!
    Kindly, Lorraine

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  4. I am definitely pinning these. They are so cute - totally my kind of project. Thanks so much for sharing at our party this week.

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