April 27, 2010

"Cheep-cheep" kitchen towel

When I bought the dish towels for my last project, it came in a two-pack so I've been jonesing to figure out what to do with the extra one.


I thought it would be fun to try a my-first-applique project and the results were decent.  I printed a bird silhouette I found online and used it as a pattern:

Remember, I'm super-novice when it comes to sewing so just figuring out the zig-zag setting was an accomplished feat.

And I used leftover fabric from the pillowcase dress of shame to create the ruffle:


I'm pleased with the final results!

Share in my envy for good lookin' kitchen towels here.
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13 comments:

  1. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaApril 27, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I don't care what you say, I think you are super crafty. This is great!!!

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  2. AmyApril 27, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Soooo cute! I have been comtemplating the applique thing too. I think you just gave me the courage to give it a go.

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  3. TashaApril 27, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    This is darling!! I am hoping to post about it today (giving the credit back to you of course). It is just fabulous! Love it. Thanks for fun and great ideas. I am loving your blog.

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  4. tinysprouts.comApril 27, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    you've gotta start selling those! they are SO cute!!!!

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  5. Into AbliviaApril 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    I think it came out great! Looks like the ruffle looks good too.

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  6. KatieApril 27, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    I adore this towel! You did a FANTASTIC job :) I clicked on your link and was ready to go check out the towels you mentioned and was blown away when the link took me to...me! Thank you for the honor.

    Cyber Hugs,
    Katie
    moremisadventures.blogspot.com

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  7. JULIAN & Co.April 27, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    seriously fabulous - i love it!

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  8. awareApril 27, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    So cute! You did a great job!

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  9. Ash H.April 28, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Lelan! This is so cute!

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  10. Joanna GApril 28, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    LOVE the towel. You are so creative and talented!

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  11. Two Little TotsApril 28, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I think you can sew!!! Way to go. I need to work on towels soon, but I need to get some.

    Love them! Great job!

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  12. Northeast RantApril 28, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Aww, thanks everyone! :) Glad you like it.

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  13. DeniseApril 29, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    darling. and this coming from a jones :-)

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