Crimson Tide Thank You Gift Package

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to make a special "thank you" gift package for E's boss. She was a very good boss to E while he worked with her and especially since he was "out-processing" for his retirement from the Military.

I was told by E that she was a very big University of Alabama (Crimson Tide) Football fan. E showed her my blog and the different types of bags that I have sewn over the years. She loved the Lapin Noir bag by Sara @ Sew Sweetness.  I added an extra zipper pocket on the backside of the bag for more storage.

If you want to see the other bags that I made out of this pattern, you can view them here and here.

I also decided to make a travel neck pillow for her busy travel schedule and a journal (fabric and journal I found on Joann's website).

Have a wonderful day!!

Another Travel Neck Pillow

Hello Everyone,

I have been busy making our sponsors who are now are very good friends thank you gifts. They made us feel so welcome when we arrived here in Germany and have been such wonderful and dear friends. I wanted to make them personal gifts and as I got to know them I knew exactly what to make.

Today I made a neck pillow for Daisy's dad. He is a big Detroit Tigers fan and I knew this would be a great gift for him. I found this great tutorial at Simple Quilts and Sewing.

Here are the instructions for the tab:

• I added the tab by cutting a 3" x 5" piece of fabric.
• Fold both sides towards the middle and then fold in half again. I pressed using a pressing cloth because it was fleece.
• Fold in half lengthwise and press again.
• Stitch all around and sew into pillow.

I made neck pillows before here, but, not with a tab so it can be attached to one of your bags while travelling.

I am now working on the last gift for Daisy's Mom. I can't wait to give it to her!!

Last week I made a fur baby coat for their sweet pup Daisy. Holly and Daisy became very close friends too. They love their walks together and sleepovers. I gave it to Daisy's Mom and Dad and they loved it. They can't wait to put it on her when the weather changes here.You can read about it here. Here is the link for the pattern that I used. I can't wait to see it on her.

I am linking up with these wonderful parties, Remodelaholic, More the Merrier and TCB.

I hope you are all having a great weekend.

Travel Neck Pillows

Hello Everyone,

I made two travel neck pillows for E and me to travel to Germany. I fell in love with the red fleece and white polka dot fabric for Holly's coat. I decided it would be perfect for a travel neck pillow.

Red Fleece and White Polka Dot Travel Neck Pillow

E loves the NY Yankees (so do I) and he loves how comfortable the pillow is that he is using it while watching tv on the couch. 

NY Yankees Travel Neck Pillow

I will post a tutorial and simple pattern to make your own neck pillows in the next few days.

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I am linking up with these wonderful parties, Remodelaholic, More the Merrier and TCB.

Have a great day!!