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:

Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea said...

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

Amy said...

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

Tasha said...

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.

tinysprouts.com said...

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

Into Ablivia said...

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

Katie said...

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

JULIAN & Co. said...

seriously fabulous - i love it!

aware said...

So cute! You did a great job!

Ash H. said...

Lelan! This is so cute!

Joanna G said...

LOVE the towel. You are so creative and talented!

Two Little Tots said...

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!

Northeast Rant said...

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

Denise said...

darling. and this coming from a jones :-)