THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. WE WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR PURCHASES MADE THROUGH THOSE LINKS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE OUR OWN. I have long been a fan of Project Runway with Heidi Klum and Tim Gun. They always take the contestants to Mood Fabric to purchase their supplies. So, when Mood invited us to be affiliates for them, I jumped at the chance! First, I hopped on their website and ordered this gorgeous knit fabric. I've been on an infinity scarf kick over the holidays, crocheting a bunch of them for the women in my family. I decided to try my hand at sewing a couple of them for Lindsey and Alicia as well. (Maddy says that she doesn't wear scarves.) The nice thing about making infinity scarves is that from 2 yards, you can get two scarves, so they make an inexpensive gift. You can give to two people or keep one for yourself and give one away. Supplies Needed:
Directions:
Pin the side, leaving both ends open. 3. Stitch 5/8th of an inch along the edges. I was able to use lines on the fabric to help me keep my lines straight. 4. After stitching the side, reach your hand through an end and pull the other end up to match raw edges together. This will cause the right sides to be together. Pin around the top of the edges to sew the ends together, but leave a 4 to 5 inch opening on one side for turning. 5. Sew around the pinned area, starting and stopping at the opening, then turn the scarf right side out through the opening. 6. Use a needle and thread to stitch the opening closed, folding in the seam allowance. This fabric from Mood is so soft and has such a nice drape to it! Wear the scarf by putting it over your head, give it a twist and then put it over again. Then, arrange and fluff the cowl around your neck. Lovely! A scarf can really complete an outfit and add warmth to your neck that helps to keep the rest of you warm through the chilly winter months. I'm pretty excited to try out some other fabrics to match some outfits of my own and I know just where to shop! The first time you log onto Mood, they will offer you a 15% discount. And, when they sent me my order, I received a coupon for my next order! There is also a sale button that you should check out on their site! It is so much fun shopping for fabric from the comfort of my computer chair! Check out this print that I just found on sale! Later, I'll share my crochet pattern for an infinity scarf. They make up so quickly and depending on the type of yarn you use and the stitch you use, they have so many different looks. If you start now, you can sew and crochet all of your gifts for next year in no time!
0 Comments
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we will be compensated, but there is no additional cost to you. All opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for your support. Mixes in a jar are great gifts during the holidays and I've shared a number of recipes for them lately, which I will list below. I got to thinking about all of the recipes and realized that my SIL, who eats gluten-free, wouldn't be able to enjoy any of those recipes. So, I decided to come up with a way to put his favorite gluten-free treat into a jar so that he and people like him can enjoy a special edible gift just like everyone else!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we will be compensated, but there is no additional cost to you. All opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for your support. Charcuterie Boards continue to be the rage and for good reason! There is a lot of good finger food on them and they look so inviting and appetizing! Madalynn is particularly good at arranging a beautiful charcuterie board. Last Mother's Day, she surprised me with this one when I walked in the door from church. Madalynn and I were talking the other day about what a great gift a charcuterie board is. It doesn't have to be expensive either. Maddy had the idea that if you made one on a round board, it could look like a wreath for the holidays. Plus, not only is the food on the board a nice gift, the cutting board itself is a gift that lasts. I was able to find this nice round board on Amazon that isn't so large that the price to fill it would be outrageous, but held plenty to snack on and the board itself is very nice and not too expensive. It is only $13.99! Filling the Board: Meats and cheeses are the most common and popular way to fill a board. We were having a family party that we made this charcuterie board for. (I bought the stuff, Maddy arranged it!) I bought:
I purchased everything at my local grocery store and looked for what was on sale or marked down. It was very reasonable. You could also choose dips over the brie and some spinach or other veggies as dippers. Other ideas for boards could include: cookies or other sweets and desserts. How about a Hot Cocoa Bar Charcuterie? You can even include Hot Cocoa Bombs along with extra marshmallows, sprinkles, cookies (Tim Tams!), whipped cream, chocolate bits, candy canes, cute mugs, chocolate spoons...the list goes on. Who to Gift Charcuterie Boards To:
How to Put a Charcuterie Board Together? My best advice is to look at some of the pictures above and more online to get ideas on how to arrange the meats, veggies, and condiments. Just try to achieve a balance visually and have plenty of variety of colors and textures to make the board pleasing to the eye.
When giving a charcuterie board as a gift, be sure to keep it covered with plastic and refrigerated until you are ready to give it! And beware, because once you make a beautiful charcuterie, you will be the popular guest at the party! Enjoy! Don't Forget These Ideas:
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking them, we will be compensated, but there is no additional cost to you. All opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for your support. I have been sharing handmade gift ideas with you lately. I've been pretty busy and productive making these and these for family, neighbors and friends as I prepare for Christmas this year. Making things myself really helps to put me in the Christmas Spirit! Another very popular gift I'm working on this year are a couple of recipes for gifts in a jar. With grocery prices being so high this year, I feel like some food gifts will be appreciated by many and I have found and come up with some great recipes! Plus, I've found efficient, quick ways to pack and seal them so that making up a bunch of these gifts is a snap! First, I'll start with a couple of recipes! One uses a quart jar and one uses pint jars.
|
Creators of Hot Cocoa Bombs! (copyrighted)
Author
Helen Reynolds: Mother of six children , grandmother to eleven! I love to cook, craft and create things and I especially love doing that with my family, So, when my lawyer daughter, Lindsey, my artist daughter, Madalynn, and I came up with the idea of Hot Cocoa Bombs, this blog was born. Then, one more daughter, with her technical and science skills, plus creativity has joined in to round us out! Read more about us here! Archives
March 2024
|