Monday, April 5, 2010

Junior Bridesmaids

My future DL had her birthday several weeks ago and guess what she asked me to make for the junior bridesmaids? These book keepers. Hers is the one with two cherries appliqued on the front that I made for her birthday. I can't believe I forgot to take a picture so this is one from my son's phone.
I also made a her a lavender sachet with the leftover strings. She didn't know what a sachet was so I explained to her what it was used for and so I am making some of those for the junior bridesmaids too. I am waiting to stuff them with the lavender and fiberfill until the wedding gets closer.
Next I will be making sewing caddys for the four bridesmaids. You can see the one I made for my future DIL here. I have the fabrics and will be working on them soon.

Gloria G. asked how I did the applique on the last post. I used the starch method on the flower petals and circles. I needle turned the rest of the applique.

If you have time go on over and say hi to Jan who is a new blogger from Australia. She is pretty new to quilting too. So go cheer her on in her new endeavors.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

Life is just a bowl of cherries, don't take it serious, it's mysterious. Life is just a bowl of cherries, so live and laugh and laugh at love, love a laugh and laugh and love. Bob Fosse


25 comments:

Marie said...

Carrie - these are lovely. I couldn't get the link to work on the sewing caddies though. And I so wanted to see them.

Marie

Abby and Stephanie said...

Very cute. Lucky future daughter-in-law! Such unique gifts.

Janet said...

These are great! What a good idea, who doesn't love a journal cover. You're going to be busy!

Betsy said...

Carrie I like the idea the basket for the bridemaids.

Robin said...

The book keepers are very cute! I love the little cherries appliqued on them. The button flowers on the sachets are also very happy. What wonderful gifts they are!

imquilternity said...

Those lucky girls! I love it all!

Sherri said...

love these...and a sewing caddy for each bridesmaid...lucky girls!

marina said...

Very bright and cheery, Love the button cherries!
cheers
Marina

Anonymous said...

I'll be a bridesmaid....Hee!! (after a caddy)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

How lucky she is to have you for a MIL Carrie!

Anonymous said...

To cute!!! I love the fabrics.

Darlene said...

Wow, those are adorable, Carrie. Lucky young ladies!

WoolenSails said...

What a wonderful idea for gifts.

Debbie

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh Carrie, my daughter is getting married in July, I love what you have made, how lucky is your future DIL to get your son and you for a MIL!! They will love your goodies, I sure would!!!

Allie said...

Oh the lucky girls - those are beautiful!

Janet said...

What beautiful gifts!! The cherries are so happy! I also love both versions of your grapes and oakleaf blocks.

Kim D. said...

Great gifts Carrie, I'm sure they will be so pleased.

Crispy said...

Wow what a bunch of lovely gifts for the bridesmaids and what a wonderful future MIL you are!!

Crispy

Kaaren said...

Great unique gifts, Carrie. I'm sure the junior bridesmaids will love them.

Kim said...

What great gifts.....so much more useful than the little bits of jewelry so often given and not worn.

Happy Wedding....hope it all goes well. I could not stop crying during my sons wedding...it was all so special.

Now I'm a grandma :0)

Happy Sewing

Kim said...

What great gifts.....so much more useful than the little bits of jewelry so often given and not worn.

Happy Wedding....hope it all goes well. I could not stop crying during my sons wedding...it was all so special.

Now I'm a grandma :0)

Happy Sewing

Khris said...

I love your book keepers...and the fabric is just so cute...hugs Khris

Nanette Merrill said...

So cute. What a totally awesome bridesmaid gift!

Anonymous said...

Carrie... these are beautiful! I am sure they will be a hit with the bridesmaids.

Ulla said...

Such sweet gifts. Lovely idea to use buttons for cherries.