I feel like I might have turned a corner and found my sewing stitching mojo!
I had a pile of purple scraps and needed a small Table Scraps Challenge (TSC) project. I’ve done mug rugs, coasters, table toppers and mini quilts. As I was thinking about it, my eyes landed on my water bottle koozie. Mr. Busy and I use them to keep track of whose water bottle is whose. I know we should use more eco-friendly containers. But I can barely get that stubborn man to drink water at all, and a bottle is all he will use. Mine should be cuter than this.
Using the commercial koozie as a pattern, I measured, drew a crude sketch and finished sewing a crumb block that was 4X9.5. I wish I had taken progress photos but I wasn’t convinced I would be successful.
Then I layered it with a scrap of batting and quilted it with free motion flowers:
The bottom, the circle pieces did not go as “my vision” thought. It’s wonky but it works.
I hand stitched a 1.75” wide strip to the outside of the quilted tube. I had already pressed both long edges to the middle. Resembling bias tape, but not cut on the bias. Then I turned it to the back/inside as I might do a regular binding.
Today I will big stitch the front binding, just to make sure everything holds and because I like the look.
Then I will continue slow stitching on my Hello Summer cross stitch.
I’m linking with Table Scraps challenge @ The Joyful Quilter and
Stay Busy and Stay Happy and Healthy and Hopeful.
Your cozy looks great. And I 💕 seeing your progress on Hello summer too. I didn't get far this week.
ReplyDeleteI like the cutie patootie cozy. I need to make some for the grandchildren so they can keep up with their drinks. Great idea, Judy.
ReplyDeletetotally agree - YOUR koozie should be the cutest koozie in your family!!!
ReplyDeletemy daughter is the same way with water - and it has to be flavored, no straight tap water for her ... i just want her to stay hydrated - we live in the high desert and we know, from personal experience, clean water is a lifesaver...
Cute koozie, another great scrap (and even better "crumbs") idea! Glad it restarted your sewing mojo!
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy purple koozie is perfect for you, Judy! I love that red tabletopper, too. Crumbs make such fun projects. I'm with you - however the hubby will drink his water, that is how you should do it!
ReplyDeleteYour quilted koozie is adorable and definitely "cuter" than the 307 Shredding one - lol! That red topper in the background is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJudy you won my giveaway for Christmas In July Blog Hop! I'll be emailing you for your mailing address, and I hope to get a "formal announcement" posted sometime today, but I couldn't wait to tell you. :D
Very cute koozie and never heard of it before! I love how you used scraps for it, Judy. So glad you have turned a corner with getting your sewing mojo back!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, what a great water bottle cozie. It's really cute and you'll know yours from your hubbies!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute water bottle koozie, Judy!! Kudo for figuring out a pattern for it. What a great project your TABLE SCRAPS Challenge entry!
ReplyDeletehow did I miss this? I'm not on my game, but this idea and flower garden interpretation is so fun! Of course yours should be cuter than his. I have never drunk enough water but am trying to this year. I found a britta water pitcher kept in the fridge was my answer since I like cold drinks best. LeeAnna
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