I found a great way to clean out the scrap box yesterday! I saw these on Stardust Shoes and had to check out the pattern. Since I am all about trying new things lately, I thought I would give it a go. I have to say I was a little nervous, JoJo said she had trouble matching up the points on the end. So, I took my time, copied the pattern exactly (make sure you copy the circles at each point and only sew up to that point) and it didn't go too bad. The hardest part was sewing up the opening where the balls were turned and stuffed (as you can see on the pink one if you zoom in. This was my first attempt, it got better don't worry). I stuffed mine with 1/2 rice and 1/2 poly-fill. This gave them a nice bean bag feel, but still cushy. (So, when someone gets nailed in the head, it will smart for just a bit!) My mind is racing now with lots of ideas for these. I just used up some scraps for these since Sydney will be playing with them, but I think I need a pretty one that might double as a pin cushion. Hey, another thought, maybe I need one of these as a stress ball next to my sewing machine! :) I think these will soon be popping up dressed in recycled sweaters as well...oh my gosh, wouldn't they be really fun Christmas ornaments! Okay, I've gotta stop, smoke is starting to come out my ears. Let me hear your ideas and be sure to let me know if you try your hand at these!P.S. I did not enlarge the pattern the way it instructed. I used it as is. The finished ball is about the size of a tennis ball.
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have I been saving my scraps? um, yeah...not only that, I have friends saving scraps for me as well...and I have all my scraps sorted by color. yeah, I have a sickness.
I love these!!! so cute! hey, I think you will be quilting before you know it. ;) I just may have to try these out.
I used to make these with a little polygon on top eliminating the nasty little points being matched up.
Very cute! I can see my hubby and kids using those as amunition in some sort of bombing fight....though they would be cute as they are being hurled across my kitchen!! :-) Love 'em!
Okay, I have been inspired by all of this sewing you do, and bought little material piecs bags at the best quilt shop today! When the woman at the counter asked what I was doing with the materiall, I told her that I am terrible at sewing so they will just sit in my closet! I printed off that pattern and now know what I am going to make for my family and friends who popped out babies this year! It can be my April CIP project! Thanks Roxanne!!!
Cute! Don't think I have the patience for it, though. No kids here to play with them either, so... I might give it a go someday, who knows!
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