Just Call Me Zorro
November 12, 2012 I'm not super mom. I want to be. I planned to be. I thought I would be. But I'm not. My failings are many.
However, there is one thing you can always count on me to do ... make birthday gifts for little girls.
(The stitch ripper is me making fun of myself.)
I don't think I've ever bought one. Whenever my girls are invited to a birthday party for a friend, I make something. Partly for fun. Partly because I can. Partly because I know my girls are proud that I can make pretty things. Partly because things made are always more special than things bought. And now partly because it's become my thing. You know, like Zorro's initial etched in stone with his sword. Yeah, just exactly like that. (I have a very rich and delusional imagination ... )
I've made purses, monogrammed pillows, drawstring bags, lavender sachets, recorder cases, coin purses and now we're on a pencil cases phase. I made them all without patterns.
'Cept for now. Oh sweet irony that I need to rely on my own pattern for this project. (available here) Just for the measurements, though. LOL!
See how I slipped in that VERY SUBTLE SHAMELESS PLUG! As if brackets somehow make it look less obvious. Clearly I wield a stitch ripper better than I employ subtlely.
Oh, and did I mention this pattern is also my top seller?
Oops. There I just went and did it again.
tee hee
I'll show you the finished pencil case tomorrow.
Reader Comments (9)
You always choose the prettiest fabric for your projects. This is going to be so cute!
I can just see you swishing your sword through the air! ;)
I've always thought of you as a subtle kind of girl!!
V x
You're be Sewing Mom! In your tool belt are neddle, thread and scissors ... and yes, a seam ripper! Now of to the sewing maschine and sew yourself a patchwork cape (and wouldn't that be a cool Halloween costum next year?;-) Hildy
I love that pattern! It's great that your girls want you to make their friends gifts.
Hee! Well I am not surprised! That is one pattern I was lusting for you to get done! LOL... you are super mom - and I think hand made gifts are wonderful! What a blessing! Can't wait to see the finished project - love the fabric you picked!
I am sure you're an amazing mom! A sweet pattern, and I love the green rose fabric! What line is that from? Looking forward to seeing your finished pencil case!! xo Heather
I have that pattern,I have made many of those pencil cases,and have found that many more uses! I love the fact you maek gifts for your girls to give for gifts. I just love making that sweet little pattern! You hae chosen sweet fabric, cannot wait to see it tomorrow!
Any chances of a Chriostmas Stocking pattern before Christmas? Short notice,I know. Somehow,I know yours would be extra special.
Love the green and pink... and bright green thread! How pretty! So glad you can whip it up overnight for us while we wait! lol... you and your posts are awesome Kristyne! Kathi
You're adorable, barely veiled subtlety and all. I think it is a prime accomplishment to have such a pretty pattern and have it be a best seller. Good for you, shameless plug away!