Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Fabric Report

Several folks asked what I planned to do with a piece of really cute fabric I got a few weeks ago, part of a five-pieces-for-a-dollar deal.


And of course, I had no idea at the time. I just knew it looked like our Zoƫ.


Recently I ran across a picture (yes, on Pinterest!) of a cloth basket hung by the sewing machine to catch scraps and clippings. Perfect, I said, all I need is something like an embroidery hoop to stiffen the upper edge. The next time I went garaging I found one. (Thank you, garage sale gods.) Even better, it was free. I pulled another free-box piece of fabric out of the stash and voila – a scrap catcher!


The scrap of ribbon for the loop, free. Button, part of a huge bagful that cost fifty cents, so essentially free. I used about half the puppy fabric, so a ten cent project.


This morning I printed up some new business cards for both this blog and my publishing business. I've never had a business card holder, so back to Pinterest I went for ideas, and half an hour later the project was done. More of the puppy fabric


lined with a scrap of this.


I'm going to love pulling this out when I need a card.


And there’s still some of the puppy fabric left.



Wonder what else I can get out of it?

11 comments:

  1. Is the leftover puppy fabric big enough for a jaunty little neck scarf for Zoe? I think that would look splendid!

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  2. Yes a scarf for Zoe would be super cute!

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    1. I might be able to make the world's smallest Super Dog cape!

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  3. Cute fabric and I love your use of it so far. I agree, a scarf for Zoe!

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  4. Pocketses! The puppies would make great patch pockets on a cotton skirt, one that has been re-purposed or upcycled, of course.

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    1. Cute pockets might almost be enough to get me to wear a skirt!

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    1. Always! Not always productive, but always busy!

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    2. Enough to make an eye glass case? Hard to tell about the size of what is left.

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    3. Could be! I'll have to think about that!

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