Saturday 3 December 2011

Playing with Scraps

I didn't have a lot of time to do any sewing today but I did get a quick play with some scraps which were leftover from some of the bunting I made.


I sewed them together, one red and one green, to form rectangles which I then trimmed so that they all had the same width. Next I sewed these rectangles together to form two larger rectangles, which I cut on the diagonal, reconfigured and sewed to form two tree shapes. (This is obviously not a tutorial!)


I got some scraps of wadding and lightly quilted each shape to them.


With a gold ribbon inserted to hang the tree by, and a felt tree stump at the bottom, I also tacked in a small muslin pouch with crushed cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves when I sewed these two triangles right sides together, leaving a small gap for turning.



I stuffed it lightly with polyester toy filling, hand sewed the turning hole and then hooked the gold loop over a door handle. It is not meant for hanging outside, but that was the only place there was sufficient light left to get a photo. The idea is that it hangs from a door handle in the house and as it gets bounced around when the door is opened and closed it will release the Christmasy scent of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Well, that's the theory at least.


The tree stump is rather camouflaged, but it is there.

Now, the question is do I think this is a good enough idea to include in people's Christmas parcels?

Susan

21 comments:

  1. I've felt a bit bleugh today so all I did with refold my scraps. I think that is a very good idea and more than good enough to include in Christmas parcels!

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  2. I'd be thrilled if I got one of these - they're such a good idea! I've spent 45 minutes hand stitching and have just pulled it all out...I'm having a quick computer break before I go back and start again!

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  3. it looks great and I can't believe that people wouldn't want it! I am only just about to start sewing having done christmas shopping and revision

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  4. i would love one in my stocking they are lovely !!

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  5. mmmm..cinnamon....all of the sudden I really want hot chocolate and cinnamon cookies.. great idea Susan!

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  6. Oh yummy, those parcels would smell wonderful when opened, all warm and homey, definitely stick them in there!

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  7. Don't send overseas or the sniffer dogs will go ballistic!
    Great idea though x

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  8. Absolutely! But take Hadley's advice- I can see the Beagles we have here going crazy too!

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  9. Totally brilliant idea. Yes - I'd include them in people;s Christmas parcels because they're so darn cute.

    Your post reminds me that I was going to make Christmas bunting ...I'd best get on that today eh?

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  10. Absolutely, I love the smells of Christmas and I love trees - perfect combo! Jxo

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  11. Suddenly I just need some mulled wine - perhaps you can add sachets for that in your presents too!

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  12. fantastic idea - and defo should be included

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  13. Such a great idea Susan - and they must smell so lovely!

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  14. Absolutely good enough! Especially with the fancy smellys inside!

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  15. Absolutely good enough! Especially with the fancy smellys inside!

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  16. Not really sure...send me one and I will let you know...OK, JUST KIDDING...Yes, it is beautiful and should be very much appreciated!!!

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  17. I like Rachel's idea...we might need a sample to tell if they are up to par...hehehehe. of course they are ... you made them.

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  18. aren't you a creative a resourceful sort? Well done, Susan!

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  19. oh yes!! I think that's such a cute idea :)

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  20. They're very good enough! I love the smell feature too! x

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