29: pebbles and a gumdrop

Just surfacing from party prep for a brief post.  Yes, I want everyone to think it all comes together effortlessly, but let's get real...that stuff takes work.  

Sometimes I daydream about having my own set of "minions" to do all the boring grunt work.  Then I could flit about doing cool little designs and take all the glory without doing the un-fun part.  To that end, I did have help this weekend.  My sister popped in from Ireland and has been a great help.  But, of course, as I show you all the details, you should picture me as super-woman in your head, doing it all myself.  :)

Before things got too hectic here, I did have time to do a few more projects for my nieces' playroom.  It's actually nearing completion so it won't be long 'til before and after pictures.  

I made these glass pebble magnets from Brassy Apple's fun tutorial.  

And I made my first Gum Drop Ottoman from Amy Butler. 

It was fairly easy to make, but, man, that thing uses A LOT of filling.  I bought the recommended amount, but I think it could have used another bag or 2.  Especially since it's already taking a beating from 3 energetic girls.

And now, back to our regularly scheduled sewing...

JT

Comments

[Paige]

LOVE the gumdrop pillow! I've been wanting to try one of those...
Good luck party preppin' - and you're right. They are a lot of work!

[Blakely]

I love the ottoman.

[Kay]

I have that pattern for the ottoman and I considered filling the innermost part with those plastic bags (walmart like) and then wrapping batting and stuffing...just a thought, do you think it would work? I need to make one.

[Michelle]

I've been eying up those gumdrop pillows for awhile. I just don't think there is room in our small space for them! Love your colour choices.

[Sarah]

Those are such cute things! I wish I could get it together and manage to finish any of the things on my list. We're way too scattered in my house!

[Anne]

Wow! How did I miss the gum drop ottoman? I want one! You did a great job on it and the magnets.

I just worked the whole past week to clean out my sewing room. I found cute handmade things (and old patterns for other things) that I used to make for my kids when they were young (and when I was young(er)! I had completely forgotten about these items that brought back happy memories.

[mary]

Both projects are great!

[holly*]

party prep is tedious, but you are super woman and your girl is going to love every part of it. well maybe not every, but maybe when she's older.

those pebble magnets are fabulous. i just aquired a huge magnetic dry erase board. i believe it needs a handful or two.

your gumdrop pillow is beautiful. i've been sitting on that pattern for a while. i figured the piecing could be way easy or totally lame. i'm glad to hear it was fairly simple, but needs more stuffing. i have a few older pillows that are taking up space and could be ripped up and included in the cushions.

it was good to see you poke your head above the water. dont forget to breath here and there.

[Dawn]

Great job on your gumdrop! I love the color combo!

[Sharla]

I've had that gumdrop pattern for years now and just remembered when I saw this post (just found your blog from sew mama sew and LOVE your blog!). I'm so inspired to make one now - can't wait!!

[kim tan]

lol i may be years too late but i love your pouf!! the pattern and fabric is amazing! can i ask where the floral fabric is from :)