Last Playmat, For Now

Today we had a baby shower of a cousin of my husband, so I made a play mat. Again. 



It’s time to think of something else for a present, because I am a tiny bit bored by making play mats now. This was my fifth or sixth in a couple of months. Anyway, for a tutorial, look here.

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I’m still waiting for the yarn for my blanket , which is not available in the yarn shop at the moment, but meanwhile I’m having a good time behind my sewing machine. The dress I’m working on is almost finished. Just the lapel collar (which, I find, isn’t easy at all for a not so skilled seamstress) and the hem. I think I can show you the dress later this week. The fabrics for two other projects are on their way, so I’m not bored at all without the lacking yarn. 


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And… my projects are featured as much as three times this week!! Such an honor!!

The Twirly Dress is featured twice:


Once by  ‘We Like to Learn as We Go’! Thank you, Alexis!

And once by ‘These Peas Taste Funny’. Thanks, Terry!




The Crochet Blanket is also featured,
by 'Lovely Crafty Home'. Thank you, Rachael! 



   These Peas Taste Funny   Lovely Crafty Home


Comments

  1. JantineMay 20, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Thank you for the nice comment on my blog!
    Its funny i have used exactly the same flowerfabric as you used in the play mat. also in squares with other fabrics.
    Nice blog!

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  2. Highland Monkey'sMay 21, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    That's a very pretty dress no wonder it was featured. The play mat is exquisite I'm not suprised it is a very popular gift. I like all the different crochet blocks, is it going to be a blanket?

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    1. LizMay 21, 2012 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you! The crochet blocks will be a blanket in the end, but it can take a while :-).
      Liz

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  3. UnknownMay 21, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    So Great!!

    http://estilohedonico.blogspot.pt/

    xoxo

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  4. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowMay 21, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I think a play mat is a great gift! Nice job!

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  5. Janine @ Rainbow HareMay 22, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Love the twirlly dress and I really like your playmat, although I can see why you want to do something different after a five or six :)

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    1. LizMay 22, 2012 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you, Janine! Took a look at your blog and absolutely love your quilts! Liz

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  6. WinnieMay 22, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Your playmate is gorgeous
    Beautiful colors!
    No wonder you're being featured - you are very talented and do wonderful things

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  7. LVMay 23, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    A personal, handmade gift is the best ever. You did very well.

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  8. Jeannie MarieMay 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    That is lovely of you to make a play mat when you are tired of them. It's so useful and I'm sure very special to the mom. Happy Rednesday!

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    1. LizMay 25, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      Thank you and Happy Rednesday to you, too!

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  9. Magical Mystical TeacherMay 24, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Your love of red shows in your creations!


    Tiny Red Leaves

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    1. LizMay 25, 2012 at 8:29 PM

      Thank you! And yes, red is my favorite color, you're right!

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  10. very merry vintage styleMay 30, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Your play mats are gorgeous! I'm sure your new pieces will be just as lovely. Thanks for linking up to STL Wednesday!
    Mary

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    1. LizMay 30, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      Thank you, Mary! See you at the next party! Liz

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  11. LizMay 30, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Haha, I think even my readers are tired of the play mats!

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  12. Susie @BowdabraJune 1, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    We love this, too! Thanks for sharing in our Saturday Showcase!

    Susie @Bowdabra

    http://bowdabrablog.com/

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