Welcome to a new blog hop! This time it’s all about sewing quick gifts and the pleasure of gift giving. And even more – we had to sew and send a quick gift to one of the participants. Thank you Madame Samm and Marlene for organizing this blog hop- I can’t believe I already have Christmas gifts and it’s not even the end of November!
Lets’ see first the amazing gifts I received from Bente – She “studied” my blog and wanted to sew for me something that I am not used to sew. And she couldn’t surprise me more!!
I am happy to introduce you to Nisse! It’s the first time I see such doll in person. I adore his sweet face, the golden hair and the cool haircut. The colors and patterns of the fabric fit perfectly to him.
Have you noticed what he brought me? A hexy flower!!
Nisse will have a special place in my home (and heart too) and he will always remind me of a special Danish quilter living in Germany. Thank you, Bente, your attention to details is amazing.
Bente also sent me this little stocking with red embroidery – so beautiful!!
Bente’s gift makes me think more about holidays and the time spent with the loved ones.
I sew with much pleasure a small gift for Judith.
And here is what I sewed last week.
Lace zippers+ faux suede+20 minutes for one pouch!
It is a pleasure to sew faux suede (much easier than sewing faux leather).
It’s heavy enough, it doesn’t need interfacing.
I bought the lace zippers from Etsy; if you need some, search on ebay too. I read somewhere that you could find them at Joann and Hancock Fabrics too.
I think the lace tape of the zipper looks nice on the simple faux suede.
But it fits perfectly to a pretty quilting print too!
I took the time to quilt the fabric…
and now I can’t say which one I love more…
I thought of the cat lovers too!
And here are a few shopping bags. I made these shopping bags for my sisters and a few friends- they were (and still are) a hit! After 5 years they are still in use!
Heavyweight (decorator) fabric +25 minutes to sew for one bag. A little more for one that has a boxed bottom.
No lining, no raw edge exposed, French seams…
and a desire to sew more…
Come back soon to see more!!
Thank you for your visit!
Please check out today’s participants – we all need new ideas for quick gifts to sew!!
Geta
Hi!!! Your little elf is adorable!!!! Sweet little pouch too!!!! Love all your pouches and bags!!!! Love those zippers!!! Very fun!!!!
Nissi is adorable – I really must make a doll. Your bags are all wonderful and fit the concept of this hop. I am in love with the lace zippers. I bought a couple about a year ago and have only used one; I'm so glad to know they are becoming more attainable. I love the red, green, and pink ones the best!
HI Geta, The doll and stocking from Bente are delightful. I love your lace zipper pouches, they are cute and could be used for so many things. The shopping bags too, love french seams. Merry Christmas.
What a delight that elf is. He will bring you smiles for years to come. Bente sent you such lovely gifts. Your bags are always a sight to see. Those lace zippers are a wonderful addition to put your bags over the top and your shopping bags a great gift idea!
Gorgeous pouches with adorable zippers, and lovely shopping bags! Thanks for sharing.
I have not seen lace zippers before…love all your little zipper bags! The grocery totes are wonderful too!
Love the zippered pouches and those handy shopping bags! Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays!!!
good day Geta….ohhhh your gifts from Bente..wow…and yes such a lovely reminder of the season and the hearts of those around us …and your lovely zippered pouches with yes noted that gingham bag….allll wonderful gfits….I soooo love your quilted ones and the colours all wonderful..
What absolutely wonderful zip pouches and shopping bags. Always great gifts. Love you sweet little doll. A simply sweet gift.
As I am Swedish I am well known with Nisse or as we say in Sweden Tomtenisse. We have the all around the places here. they are not like the American Santas.
I love your zipper pouches they are so wonderful with the lace zippers.
Thanks for sharing your creativity and being part of this blog hop.
What a perfect gift you received, and that little stocking is lovely as well. I just love the pouches you have made…and oh oh oh, a gingham and stripe grocery bag…Love it!!!
Just fabulous! Loved what you receive and what your made. Those shopping bags are just lovely. The quilted zipper bags very pretty.
Bente's gifts to you are so adorable and sweet! And I love your bags; they're wonderful gifts.
Each present – made and received – is amazing! My favorites are the little lace zippered pouches, especially the quilted ones…just so charming!!!
Aww, what a cute doll you received.I love your bags, thanks for the eye candy.
Bente's little Nesse is adorable…. so much cuter than an Elf on the Shelf! And a beautiful stocking…. lovely! All of your zipper pouches and tote bags are great…. you can never have enough of either. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome zippers. They could be used on all kinds of projects. Thank you for the inspiration
Geta, such lovely gifts that you gave and received! ^^
Love little Nisse. He is adorable. And the little stocking is so pretty. I have never seen lace zippers before but I will sure look for them now! Love the extra touch it gives those bags. Hmmmm….tote bags instead of paper gift bags would be a good idea. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your holidays.
Beautiful bags and such a sweet doll!!
I love the lace zippers. I have some, but I couldn't find the right project. Now you gave me inspiration. I love your patterns.
Hi Geta,
I'm so happy that you gives Nisse a wonderful new home, I hope that your cats like him too ☺
Your purses are great and perfect gifts, useful for a 1000 things to
carry around.
Thanks for sharing and beeing part of this hop, so much fun exept the days where we didn't know if the package would arrive in time *smile*
x-o
Bente
oh wow!! Your doll Nisse is so precious! I would adore him forever.
Love your lace zipper bags. Those are so dainty looking.. My girls might like those.
What a sweet little elf. I love those lace zippers. You have certainly put them to great use. They all look just fabulous!
Get a that doll is simply adorable…and the stocking too! I made some zippered bags but they aren't nearly as cute as yours! I'm going to be looking for some suese and some lace zippers! Blessings, Marlene
Oh my!!! Your sweet visitor is absolutely adorable and what a fun sewing room companion to make you smile all the time…I have not seen the lacey zippers before and love them! In fact I'm off to locate them as soon as I'm done visiting our hop hostesses today. Thank you so much for sharing!
What a sweet doll and I really like those zippers, not seen them before!
That little elf is adorable and so sweet! I'm loving all those bags you created and the lacy zippers are just too cute!
Geta – what wonderful ideas. Love those lace edged zippers. I may have to try adding lace to the edge of some regular zippers in the next bag I make.
What adorable little bags! I've never seen lace zippers before!
I have not seen those cute zippers before, but they make a wonderful addition to the pouch. I LOVE your little elf. Nice gifts both given and received.
The shopping bags and cute zipper pouches are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing them with us!
-Brittany
I love the zipper pouch and those shopping bags are great!! Your new doll is adorable, lucky you!!
The lace zippers are lovely
Oh, my! Love the bags you've made, Geta. Those lacy zippers look perfect paired with the suede.
Enjoy those sweet gifts from Bente – guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
Thanks so much for sharing with us!
The doll is adorable! Your little pouches are so beautiful. I love the lace zippers. Such a wonderful detail.
Oooh I love all the bags.So beautiful! The lace zippers are so very cute and gives the bags a fancy look–haven't seen these before. Thank you for sharing everything today.
Beautiful gifts from Bente.
Your doll truly is adorable! What a wonderful surprise. 🙂 I've never seen lace zippers before and they add such a detail to your pouches! I really like them! Merry Christmas, Geta!
Que bonitos trabajos!!!! besos
I really like the cat pouches, and what a cute idea for using the fancy zippers! Thank you for sharing your quick gifts, you have some great ideas, this blog hop is overwhelming me with inspiration!
~Brandy
Thanks for sharing the wonderful gifts from Bente. That doll is super cute!
And your pouches and shopping bags are just beautiful and so pretty all together!!
Susie
The pouches with lace zips are so pretty! These are going on my list for sure! Your gifts from Bente are just fabulous!
How cute is that little elf! The stocking Bente made you is lovely, too.
I am in love with the simplicity of your little lace zipper faux suede pouches. Amazing gifts received from Bente. Thank you sew much for participating and swapping/hopping. Creative T'Was the Night Bliss..
Oh my goodness, you have been doing a lot of sewing. Those pouches are darling.
Pretty little lace zipper bags.
Love those lace edge zippers, I have not seen those before! Great little bags.
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
Your new elf is wonderful. I can tell he will have a special place. I love the zipper pouches you are making. They are really so cute. The lace zippers are so neat. Happy Holidays.
Those pouches with the lace are adorable! Such great fabrics and zipper combos! Wonderful ideas!!
Hi Geta! I am so much in awe of you! The lace zipper pouches are so pretty, just adorable. But truly you are the queen of beautiful bags. I would be excited to be part of your family, because I would know I could look forward to a beautiful bag in my Christmas stocking!
You made tonnes! Thanks for sharing.
Oh how cute your elf is. I like your zippered pouches. I made some but never thought of adding lace. How clever!
That elf doll is just precious! Great ideas for quick projects. Thanks for sharing.
The doll you received is very special! I love those lace tape zippers. Gonna have to get me some of those!
Lots of fun gifts! I've seen those lace zippers before but never could figure out how people were using them….now I know! 🙂
Love the zippers you used for those bags, just too cute! Bente's little doll is is just adorable. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Awesome cute doll and stocking. Love the way you used the zippers.
Such sweet gifts from Bente! That little Nisse is just so adorable!! And, my goodness, you've been busy! Wow, I've got to go and find myself some of those lace zippers! Great gift ideas!
Oh my you have been sew busy!! I Love your Pouches, and would Love to try making one, but zippers and I do not get along very well!! Your Shopping Bags are Stunning!! I Love the stitching detail Geta!!
Your sweet gift is adorable!! Thanks for sharing Geta and have a wonderful Holiday!!
Huggs, Nancy
Your little bags are cute, but so are your shopping bags. The lace zippers are fabulous. The suede is lovely but then so are the cotton ones.
The doll, the pouches and the bag….all so nice.
Nisse is adorable. The cute zipper pouches are a great gift idea. I do prefer the quilted fabric.
Your little doll from Bente is just so cute! I would also adopt it immediately!
Your bags and pouches are outstanding, like usual, thank you so much for you being "my" Santa LOL!
And I wrote you an email regarding the clamshells, I hope you received it. They are addictive, like your bags…
Love your doll! And, your lace-zippered bags are great, especially the quilted ones. Great job.
I Love your Elf doll!! Those shopping bags out of decorator fabric is a great idea!! The embroidery is nicely done as well
Merry Christmas
Gmama Jane
What great zip bags! I love all your choices of colors and fabrics.
Lace zippers – how darling! Love all the project ideas you showed, Geta. Off to find some zippers.
Love the lace zipper pouches. Do you have a tutorial for these?