I LOVE to sew, and I LOVE buttons, so what could be better than the patterns from Pat Sloan for her monthly button banners?? I am so in love with them ALL!
After looking at all the cute banners she made last year, I made up my mind to make every one of her free (YES FREE!!!) banners this year. Of course, I immediately fell behind and woke up this morning to see it was March already and I was still working on the January banner. How did this happen?? I'll tell you! I start too many different projects, make too many piles, buy too much extra fabric that has nothing to do with anything I am making, I spend an infinite amount of time looking online at sewing and quilting projects that functional people have actually completed, and then I get confused, lose focus, and go watch another episode of This Is Us.
But today I did something quite out of character for me. I actually FINISHED A PROJECT! Yes, I completed the January Button Club Banner! And I love it! Of course, you will have to look at it through the same rose-colored glasses I see it through! I pretend the mistakes aren't there, and you will think it is much cuter if you do the same.
Are you ready?? Here it is:
Isn't he adorable? I love him. And if you look closely (but not too closely, you wouldn't want to see any mistakes!) at the center of the star, you will see that there is a love connection going on between the Mr. and Miss, so I put a sweet little glittery heart in the upper right hand corner of the middle square.
I can't wait to hang this sweet little snowman on my mantle this Christmas. I used aqua and purples, just because I love those colors! I may make another one in more traditional colors, but right now I am going to start on the February banner. And, I used fabric and buttons I already had on hand. Wow, it sure is fun actually completing something!!
Thank you so much Pat Sloan! You are my idol!!
I am linking this post to Let's Bee Social #221 at Sew Fresh Quilts.
Thank you so much Pat Sloan! You are my idol!!
I am linking this post to Let's Bee Social #221 at Sew Fresh Quilts.
He is adorable! What mistakes? Looks perfect to me. I wonder if I would ever have time to do these? Working on another lap blanket for Blankets of Hope right now. Patricia
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness thank you so much! He is far from perfect, but I went slow and tried my best! I know you could do these - the directions are easy to follow, and it is a small project. I think your lap blanket is a priority, though, and what a kind heart you have to share your blankets with others. Thanks for the nice comment, you are too kind! If you ever try one of these banners, let me know and we can compare our efforts!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Great touch with the heart. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! That was so sweet of you to comment!
DeleteOn behalf of the 2018 FAL global hosts, congratulations and thank you for participating in the linky party. Lovely and it must feel so good to FINISH.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I should have finished more, but at least it's a start!
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