I have been working on a baby quilt for my great nephew. My nephew and his wife have been married for 20 years and had never been able to conceive. And then "surprise"! I finished the quilt and got it in the mail just in time for Baby Evan to be born. He is 2 days old today. He has 5 female cousins (all sisters) who are ready and waiting to spoil him. Everyone is so excited for them. My nephew and wife are extremely happy. I am glad I was able to make him something special. I'm also working on some burp cloths and another quilt. He has to have a Texas Tech quilt. lol. Thanks for letting me share.
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I made one of these when she showed how to make one ,years ago. My daughter asked for another one, so I made one. I'm grateful that I can go on You Tube and still find Melanie. She was a great teacher. ❤
This summer so far, I'm in the process of crocheting a few stuffed animals, a bag, a blanket, a scarf, a couple of hats and more! I really would love to have a loom! The main reason is so I could make even more things so people can experience the joy of getting home-made/hand-made things! I love to crochet and I think I would probably like looming as much!
I've actually started using the loom to make hats to donate to the cancer center for chemotherapy patients . I am a quilter and have always loved your quilting videos but do to my own chemotherapy and cancer treatments o have been unable to quilt and watched your video on the Loom hat and thought what a great idea for a great cause and it was something I could relax and lay down and work on when not feeling good and also on chemo days. I love your quilting video series your doing and keep the great videos coming! Thanks!! Tom
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I made a crochet baby blanket for my little cousin with the Bernant Baby yarn and he LOVES it!!! I am also enjoying making homemade cards for birthdays, weddings, and other occasions with a pack of crafty scissors (the ones with all the different patterns). I have been quite a busy crafter this summer!
I have been working on a Christmas present for my mom,a Crocheted twin sized blanket for her bed at the nursing home. And then been making a lot of baby blankets for friends. And headbands to match. And learned to make baby wash cloths.
My 10 year old granddaughter Lily and I had lots of fun sewing up a total of seven zipper pouches. While of course we made ourselves each one, the rest went to my three daughters (her mom and two aunts). The three girls were headed off for a sister cruise to celebrate the youngests 27th birthday. They loved their bags. The best part was Lily learned how to work with zippers. She has been sewing for about a year now and really loves it. These bookmarks are great. They are surely something we can put together with the couple weeks we have left before school starts and she can bring some to friends at school. Thanks Melanie.
This summers big craft project has been learning quilting. I have been saving up all my daughters activity and school tshirts and dance outfits. The goal is to be much better so I can make her an awesome memory quilt for graduation
Thank you so much Melanie, I really really enjoyed watching you create these lovely bookmarks, my sewing 🧵 project is going to be a Boho bag for my best friend. Plus I’m going to make a load of bookmarks like these. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
Great scrap buster for me with school starting! My summer projects have bee starting a quilt. Some different baby things like crib sheets and bandana bibs for my new baby and all my friends having babies! Also prob my favorite has been the friendship bracelets with my daughter and teaching her how to sew. Thanks for all of your videos!!!
This summer i made Amigurumis! Because i think they're really fun to make and they put a smile on every child! I made a Minion , a dinosour and Super Mario! And now i'm making a slouch hat for my husbund! I love crochet! I learned how to crochet about a couple months ago watching RUclips videos. I't great how people share their knowledge! I enjoy all the videos and i love learning new thing every day!
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This summer I have been busy, I'm preparing for two showers (girl and boy) so I have made two crochet baby blankets, no sew boutique bows and bow ties for both and I'm now working on trying to learn to sew a quilt for my daughters first big girl bed I've never done a quilt from start to finish (binding and all) so it's exciting and nerve wrecking hope I can get it all done. Btw thanks for your videos you have an awesome on screen personality it's so easy to watch your videos and understand what your saying!!
Quilting of course! But honestly the best summer project I have done is a colored rice noise maker that I made with a group of kids to support my son and his All Star team!
Oh my goodness.....I have been busy this summer making headbands, binky holders for my granddaughter and great niece. Made lots of diaper covers, bibs.....having a blast sewing up a storm. Thank for these lovely girls to get me back into sewing.....lovin it! :)
Hi Melanie!! I wanted to take the time and say thank you because with your videos I leaned to crotchet, and been doing it since December 2014. Started with your endless scarfs. Right now I am taking a challenge that I am loving it's an "All American Alfghan" it's a challenge because I am following instructions only, so wish me luck when I am done will post pictures of it. So thank you for taking the time to teach us.👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼😘😃
My summer sewing project was a bit ambitious. I sewed my first overnight duffle bag for camping trips. And made a 2nd one for my boyfriends daughter. They were a lot of work but I'm so happy with then end result!
I'm just getting back into seeing this summer. Didn't realize how much I missed it. So far just doing small little Crafts, cosmetic bags and headbands. Trying to work on my skills again.
This summer I moved from Missouri to California and we reunited with my husband after 9 long months. During the separation (military related not personal lol) I taught myself to crochet and my favorite crafty projects, after setting up our new home, have been a baby blanket for a friend expecting and coasters and placemats for our home. I am making kitty toys now for my daughter who's getting a kitten and then I'm going to start some baby items for my 1st grandbaby due in March. I love your videos and can't wait for to start trying to quilt!
This summer my projects are all things baby! My first (a boy!!) is due in October and I've been busy sewing car seat covers, paci tethers, stuffed fish, reusable wipes, nursing covers, cloth books, etc. and knitting adorable hats for his newborn photos! What a fun summer it as been :)
I foster Pugs for a local rescue. This summer I have been making Pug quilts to sell to raise funds for the rescue! They are very cute with Pug silhouettes all over them! Love quilts and Pugs!
This summer, I've been crocheting a lot of afghans and hats in hopes of setting up my own etsy shop sometime soon to make a little extra money for college. I recently watched your Etsy Shop how to video and I've been trying to stock up on inventory this summer so I can open my shop soon. Your video helped me a lot, thank you.
I've been restoring a quilt my grandmother made for a cousin for her 1980 high school graduation. My cousin lives in New Orleans and went through Katrina. The quilt didn't fare well at all. Her sister got it and secretly has asked me if I could mend it. I've never done anything like it before, but am so happy with how it's turning out. It's been loads of tedious work, but all that's left is to finish up the backing/binding. Can't wait to hear her reaction to it!
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My summer project is pillowcases using the easy tube method. I made a Star Wars one for my husband and am now working on Christmas presents for my best friend's kids using fabric with their favorite cartoon characters on it. They are are quick, easy and super cute.
This is my very first summer with my baby girl and we are having a blast. I've been learning how to sew. I'm working on making cute little baby clothes for her. It is so rewarding. Wish I would have learned sooner.
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I have had a weird obsession with crocheting doilies this summer. All kinds of different patterns, sizes, colors. I know what everyone is getting for Christmas. ;) My other summer project is a hot pink & tie-dyed (his request) granny square throw for my 12 year old son.
I plan to make a bunch of these quilted bookmarks as gifts for the ladies in my bookclub. What a great project for using up scraps of fabric and batting! Thank you! 🌺
Well , I have been working on several baby blankets for friends who have been blessed with little gifts from heaven but my favorite summer project is a summer shirt I made for my sister she went threw weight loss surgery and lost a lot of weight so I rewarded her with a crochet shirt from me to tell her proud I am of her and because she doesn't have many summer outfits to wear now that she lost all that weight .......thank you for your tutorials they really help alot , have a blessed day !
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My summer has been full of crafting!! My favorite project so far is the quilt I made for my husband's grandmother. She could no longer live by herself, in the moving process we found TONS of old fabric in her basement. I made her entire quilt (minus backing & border) from her own fabric collection. It's a very special keepsake for her. She was happy to hold on to some of her fabric :)
Hi Melanie! My daughter and me have been following your tutorials and crocheting scarfs and knit loom hats. We are making as many as possible to raise money for Choc Children's Hospital. We are walking at their event this October in honor of my daughter Mia who is a cancer survivor. Thank you for your easy tutorials and taking time to help us learn!
I had my husband remove every thing from my sewing because I have low vision and sewing was frustrating. After viewing your videos I decided I would like to try again! So, sweet husband is helping me set everything up again. Your videos are such an encouragement! Will start w/bookmarks., and free motion quilting.
For me, this summer crafting project was to start crochet !! In only few weeks and thanks to your video I'be learnt how to make scarfs and bonnets !! I have already an entire winter collection !! ❄️👌🏼😊
My favorite summer project was actually a baby beanie for my nephew who is 3 months old, and has the biggest head ever! I used your original tutorial for crocheting my first hat, and I just customized it for baby Alexander. Thank you for all if these great tutorials! I'm am now going to take it upon myself to purchase a sewing machine because you've so greatly inspired me! Keel up the great work N3lanie, I look forward to more of your original tutorials.
Oh!! I love the heart!! When I fmq I love to add something for the recipient to look for in the quilt!! This summer has been busy!! Making a quilt from Tula Pinks Bumble fabric (love), painting & refurbishing furniture with chalk paint, a bedroom redo for my daughter (including curtains & pillows, making pouches ( quick satisfying project), loom knitting scarves and slouchy beanies in my kids school colors, and last but not least....building a tiki bar for outdoors out of all reclaimed wood!!! Whew!!! I may need a vacation!!!😀
I have been making a memory quilt for my granddaughter who will be entering college this fall. It is from a collection of her t-shirts which she has accumulated from dance, soccer, skiing, cheerleading, camp and a new one from the college she will be attending. Instead of batting, I used fleece for the backing. Grandma Joanie
I love, love, love this project! Going to get started on some right away! I am a librarian at an elementary school and every year at holiday time I give out bookmarks to all the kids...these will be great to add to my basket of bookmarks! Plus, I can make some for my three sons and myself! My summer projects have mostly been making things for my library...curtains, bulletin boards, and a pillow cover for my reading chair. I also made several aprons for a local coffee shop and a couple wreaths for my front door. 😊
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Hi Melanie, I love this video! Such a neat idea! I been keeping so busy this summer. My favorite craft projects to do in the summer are things that allow you to be outside. I have re-done a dresser for the first time, made a chickenwire frame, I have also recently gotten into decorating my Erin Condren planner quite a bit. On days when it's been too hot to be outside or rainy I've been working on a granny square blanket I am crocheting.
Hi Melanie. .. I love your videos. I just learned to crochet last year and I've enjoyed it since. After the baby blanket for my new nephew .. I've been working on some cell phone cases and a pencil case.
My summer projects is making fabric headbands to keep my hair out of my face because i live in phoenix az and its so hot to have sweaty hair around the face. I love the bookmarks!!!
I've been crocheting my daughter some soft scarf's and hand making greeting cards. Also made a baby blanket for a neighbor. Thanks for great video! A must try for sure.
all summer long making lap quilts for grandchildren for Christmas....the blocks are 10"...one block is embroidered with their name and a stick picture of a girl or boy....the other blocks are very simple and usually cut lopsided....I do hand quilting but use a primitive stitch
My projects have been crocheting a hat, pot holders, flowers, and little draw string pouches. I'm also working on a baby blanket using an original pattern.
My summer project started once I got the idea to learn how to crochet. Watched your easy baby blanket video a week ago. The next day got my materials and I now have a pretty good start of a blanket. Thanks for the tutorials! :)
I'm working on a handmade Christmas this year. Thanks to your videos I have learned to crochet and my girls (5 and 8) and I love to sew together. We are also working on back to school clothes.
I have fallen in love with quilting!! Thanks to you! That is by far my favorite summer craft project. I'm taking a class at a local quilt shop and I use your videos a lot at home!! I can't wait for your quilting series!! 😊😀
This summer my favorite craft project has been making a large-scale woven wall hanging out of scrap yarns for my new apartment. No more bare walls! Love the bookmarks. So cute! :)
All of my friends have been having babies, so I've been making a lot of customized onesies. I also have been doing small projects, like crochet/knit/cross stitch because I have a condition that makes me sometimes be bed bound. It keeps my mind in a creative space even when I can't be in my craft room.
The bookmarks look like an easy try for me to FMQ...which I've not done yet! I've made 3 rag quilts for my grandbabies and a special new baby of a friend! I've also made my granddaughter's 2nd birthday dress, Minnie Mouse theme! I'm so new to this quilting by machine, that it's very interesting! Love your videos Melanie, and I've made about 8 of your zippered bags!! Learning from you is easy! Thank you!
I've been getting all of my spray painting done! Gold dinosaurs for my Thanksgiving table, black houses for Halloween and silver items for Christmas! It's easiest to get all of this done during the nice weather!
I've been working on a few dresses, I made 2 with crocheted tops and tulle bottoms and a third dress with a crocheted top and a fabric bottom. All with matching headbands or hairclips.
I've been learning basket weaving this summer, of all things, lol. It's really kind of difficult to learn when there are so few resources - youtube just doesn't have much going on for tutorial videos about baskets. My mom has also been learning this, and she has excelled at it, so she's been helping me to learn and it's actually been really nice to have something we can do together. I actually was just trying to find a nice bookmark recently, either to buy or make, and I couldn't find anything that I liked. I'm really glad that I saw your video, because this is going to be perfect. I have a ton of scraps that I can choose from to make one of these (or 2 or 3 - I usually have several books that I switch between at any given time). Thanks for posting!
I have been crocheting away.. I have made coasters, lotus flower trivets, dish cloths, a car seat blanket (for a girl), Soap holders, loofah's, a large doily, I have also made barbie doll dresses and skirts for my niece. I'm also working on a corner to corner blanket. I have a whole list of things I still would like to complete, several babies being born I need to make blankets for.
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Love your tutorials, thanks! I just started learning to quilt & love it. This summer I will be practicing my skills making small projects for swaps for my online quilting community, but the one easy project I'm working on is making a big stack of 5" to 10" soft flannel hearts to donate to a Neonatal ICU (NICU) in an Iowa hospital. They use these for the preemie babies to lay on after their moms use them. It helps the babies be close to their moms when the moms can't be there since they will be scented like their moms. I have been a nurse for over 30 years & spent many years working in the NICU & think this is the best idea ever to share my love for sewing with those sweet little bundles of love. ♡ Keep sharing your awesome videos Melanie!
Love the Idea of making Quilted Bookmarks. So Cute! I have been busy making Crocheted Baby Blankets. My son is opening up a Photography Studio and ask me to make some in several colors. I also make my own Cards. Just finished a Card for my Grand Mothers Birthday. She will be turning 102. Today I have been painting a Shadow Box in Crackle paint to give to my Niece for her baby shower. Making a a old fashioned looking Elephant Pull Toy to put In It and will have the babies name in It. It's turning out pretty Cute! Thanks for the Fun Giveaway!
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I've been crocheting a prayer shawl and towel toppers on kitchen towels. I have also experimented w/ sewing a pot holder on to a kitchen towel for decorative use.
scrapsandthings1 Our son received a prayer shawl from a friend when he had back surgery to correct his scoliosis. He was 12 years old, that pray shawl was a great comfort to him. He has muscular dystrophy so the Dr.s' kept him in hospital for seven days, five of which were spent in the NicU. I'm glad to know you are making them too, so wonderful!
I've been making reusable sanitary towels, they are just so pretty! I've been wanting to try them for a while now but they are expensive to buy so I've been using odds and ends from my stash to make a small set to try them out.
Ive been crocheting baby blankets including one for my daughters upcoming birthday. Finishing up my first quilt then starting my christmas presents for my friends and family (:
Hi Melanie. This summer, I've been working on a trio of cross stitch birth samplers for friends who recently had babies. For my first project, I did an elaborate jungle season with elephants and giraffes to match a nursery theme. For my second baby, I pulled out an '80s-style pattern used by my mother-in-law for her own grandchildren, and for the third project, I made a owl-inspired, bedtime-themed sampler. Lots of work, but handmade gifts are the best gifts! Love to try my hand at loom knitting next! :)
So far I've made pillowcases for the whole family and a bengkung wrap! I just bought some fabric to make a cardigan for me. I'm excited to learn how to sew knits! I've taken a break from crocheting at the moment. I've always wanted to learn to knit though
Hi Melanie, Thus summer I've been busy sewing & creating my own customized clothes & also giving new life to older clothes I was no longer wearing by jazzing them up a bit or doing Clothes reconstruction.
I love these bookmarks. They're super cute and fun. I've been quite busy making smocks for my Oma (grandma) and a bunch of baby kits for friends that have recently had babies. Includes, blankets, onesies, caps, and stuffed toys.
First off I love all your tutorials, so far this summer I have made a Fat bottom purse and 3 other types of bags as well. I have made a baby blanket which I did after watching your crochet baby blanket tutorial, and I'm currently working on a granny square blanket. I have also done a few hats on my loom.
I love these bookmarks great stocking stuffers for christmas. My summer project has been making crayon holders filled with crayons to donate to a local school for children who can't afford school supplies. I love your videos ♡
what a great way to keep things fun while reading!!! love it. Well,i have been teaching my 3yr old lil' Hazel Mae to sew and that has been fun watching her love making things hefelf:) We have nade puppets,reusable snack bags and barbie skirts. She is gunna get her very own machine this christmas:) With supervision of course#! Have a great day!!! ♡
I just started sewing not that long ago! My friend is pregant and I have made a set that includes a blanket, 4 burp clothes, and 2 wash clothes. She also needed breast pads so I have got 7 pair out of 14 done! And I'm also working on my first crocheted dish cloth! I have turned into such a crafty person! Thanks for the videos! 😊
Super! Now I know what to do with my scraps. I've wanted to learn to use free motion & not really knowing how to use it. Thanks Melanie. This summer my favorite project has been to improve my crochet & I've been working on several small projects.
I made myself a bookmark after watching this and I love it! Mine isn't free motion quilted because I have a SUPER basic machine but I really, really love how it turned out. I have a couple more cut out to sew up quick for gifts. Thanks for the awesome tute!
My favorite summer project was a baby play mat that I crochet I love. My next project Is a baby blanket then I will arm knit a blanket, thanks for sharing your videos with me.
I've veered from sewing and crafting and have started working on going through old pictures (back to the 70s!) to scan and organize. Not sure if that would qualify for the drawing, but I'm having fun! This project looks like a fun one!
Three precious miracles can into our lives, triplets!! I've been learning how to crochet again, making hats and booties. Wanting to learn to make baby quilts too! Love your channel~
I've been working on teaching my 8 year old daughter how to sew. She's made a doll pillow and designed and sewed her own purse! She wants to sew just like her mama. 😉 I also de-flapped a Ju-Ju-Be Be All. It wasn't easy but after three months of work I finally finished it today!!
This summer I've been crocheting lots of amigurumi animals as well as trying out new patterns like baby sandals or little towels to bathe them with. I've really tested my crocheting skills with these new patterns so i feel extremely happy about how they have been coming out:)
This summer I've done a lot of crafts! I turned an old picture frame that was falling apart into an original piece of art! Also I'm currently working on a crochet blanket for my niece or nephew ( not sure which it is yet ) also I'll be making a wooden spoon art piece to put in my kitchen.
My favorite summer project is making a baby quilt for one of my friends!! I'll be finished with it by the end of August!! I'm doing a very simple HST quilt but I still LOVE it! Love your videos!!
The most favorite for me is card making, I joined a card making club that meets once a mo. I have learned so much and it's very therapeutic and fun. Love your videos... +++
Hi thank you for the video. Nice idea especially the free motion which I have never done but will definitely give it a try. I've been making aprons and scrapbooking this summer and gardening. Stay safe.
Love all your videos! They are really easy to follow and I just started sewing in January of this year. My summer project has been making burp cloths for my daughter. I might try and tackle a minky blanket (from your tutorial) but minky seems intimidating. Thanks for inspiring me and others to tap into our creativity
I love your baby blanket video! I have made a bunch of them this summer! I am also into card making and stamping so I have been doing a lot of cards this summer!
My favorite something craft project was a emoji faces a made for my son,Wish I could send the picture of it. Turns up so cute. We all love it. Thank you for all your explanation,you are perfect teaching. 💖
Thank you for your wonderful bookmark tutorial. My summer project was making crochet puff stitch. Cowls for gifts. I 'm a beginner quilter & appreciate your titorials
I've been crocheting a large summer beach bag. First time doing something other than scarf or shawl. Very challenging but I'm pushing through it & lots of frogging! My persistence is paying off & it's almost finished!
Great tutorial! I have crocheted 3 baby blankets this summer using your pattern with the Bernat Baby blanket yarn. Visited one of the new babies last night and it was so nice to see the blanket I made in her swing. Love your channel!
Thanks to your family for leaving your tutorials active! REST IN PEACE SWEET GIRL!
Thank you again Melanie's family for continuing to share these videos. A true light that continues to shine in our quilting and crafting world.
Seeing her videos still up makes me smile
Her kindness is still with us 💖
I have been working on a baby quilt for my great nephew. My nephew and his wife have been married for 20 years and had never been able to conceive. And then "surprise"! I finished the quilt and got it in the mail just in time for Baby Evan to be born. He is 2 days old today. He has 5 female cousins (all sisters) who are ready and waiting to spoil him. Everyone is so excited for them. My nephew and wife are extremely happy. I am glad I was able to make him something special. I'm also working on some burp cloths and another quilt. He has to have a Texas Tech quilt. lol. Thanks for letting me share.
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I made one of these when she showed how to make one ,years ago.
My daughter asked for another one, so I made one.
I'm grateful that I can go on You Tube and still find Melanie.
She was a great teacher.
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Melanie was one of the creatures who really motivated me to get into sewing. Still love going back to her videos, she was such a great teacher ❤
This summer so far, I'm in the process of crocheting a few stuffed animals, a bag, a blanket, a scarf, a couple of hats and more! I really would love to have a loom! The main reason is so I could make even more things so people can experience the joy of getting home-made/hand-made things! I love to crochet and I think I would probably like looming as much!
I've actually started using the loom to make hats to donate to the cancer center for chemotherapy patients . I am a quilter and have always loved your quilting videos but do to my own chemotherapy and cancer treatments o have been unable to quilt and watched your video on the Loom hat and thought what a great idea for a great cause and it was something I could relax and lay down and work on when not feeling good and also on chemo days. I love your quilting video series your doing and keep the great videos coming! Thanks!! Tom
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I made a crochet baby blanket for my little cousin with the Bernant Baby yarn and he LOVES it!!! I am also enjoying making homemade cards for birthdays, weddings, and other occasions with a pack of crafty scissors (the ones with all the different patterns). I have been quite a busy crafter this summer!
I have been working on a Christmas present for my mom,a Crocheted twin sized blanket for her bed at the nursing home. And then been making a lot of baby blankets for friends. And headbands to match. And learned to make baby wash cloths.
My 10 year old granddaughter Lily and I had lots of fun sewing up a total of seven zipper pouches. While of course we made ourselves each one, the rest went to my three daughters (her mom and two aunts). The three girls were headed off for a sister cruise to celebrate the youngests 27th birthday. They loved their bags. The best part was Lily learned how to work with zippers. She has been sewing for about a year now and really loves it. These bookmarks are great. They are surely something we can put together with the couple weeks we have left before school starts and she can bring some to friends at school. Thanks Melanie.
This summers big craft project has been learning quilting. I have been saving up all my daughters activity and school tshirts and dance outfits. The goal is to be much better so I can make her an awesome memory quilt for graduation
Thank you so much Melanie, I really really enjoyed watching you create these lovely bookmarks, my sewing 🧵 project is going to be a Boho bag for my best friend. Plus I’m going to make a load of bookmarks like these. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤
Great scrap buster for me with school starting! My summer projects have bee starting a quilt. Some different baby things like crib sheets and bandana bibs for my new baby and all my friends having babies! Also prob my favorite has been the friendship bracelets with my daughter and teaching her how to sew. Thanks for all of your videos!!!
This summer i made Amigurumis! Because i think they're really fun to make and they put a smile on every child! I made a Minion , a dinosour and Super Mario! And now i'm making a slouch hat for my husbund! I love crochet! I learned how to crochet about a couple months ago watching RUclips videos. I't great how people share their knowledge! I enjoy all the videos and i love learning new thing every day!
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This summer I have been busy, I'm preparing for two showers (girl and boy) so I have made two crochet baby blankets, no sew boutique bows and bow ties for both and I'm now working on trying to learn to sew a quilt for my daughters first big girl bed I've never done a quilt from start to finish (binding and all) so it's exciting and nerve wrecking hope I can get it all done. Btw thanks for your videos you have an awesome on screen personality it's so easy to watch your videos and understand what your saying!!
Quilting of course! But honestly the best summer project I have done is a colored rice noise maker that I made with a group of kids to support my son and his All Star team!
Oh my goodness.....I have been busy this summer making headbands, binky holders for my granddaughter and great niece. Made lots of diaper covers, bibs.....having a blast sewing up a storm. Thank for these lovely girls to get me back into sewing.....lovin it! :)
I miss your sunshine! Thx for this cute idea!
My summer days are spent crocheting outfits (dress, purse, shoes and crown) for my granddaughter's American Girl dolls.
Hi Melanie!! I wanted to take the time and say thank you because with your videos I leaned to crotchet, and been doing it since December 2014. Started with your endless scarfs. Right now I am taking a challenge that I am loving it's an "All American Alfghan" it's a challenge because I am following instructions only, so wish me luck when I am done will post pictures of it. So thank you for taking the time to teach us.👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼😘😃
My summer sewing project was a bit ambitious. I sewed my first overnight duffle bag for camping trips. And made a 2nd one for my boyfriends daughter. They were a lot of work but I'm so happy with then end result!
I'm just getting back into seeing this summer. Didn't realize how much I missed it. So far just doing small little Crafts, cosmetic bags and headbands. Trying to work on my skills again.
This summer I moved from Missouri to California and we reunited with my husband after 9 long months. During the separation (military related not personal lol) I taught myself to crochet and my favorite crafty projects, after setting up our new home, have been a baby blanket for a friend expecting and coasters and placemats for our home. I am making kitty toys now for my daughter who's getting a kitten and then I'm going to start some baby items for my 1st grandbaby due in March. I love your videos and can't wait for to start trying to quilt!
This summer my projects are all things baby! My first (a boy!!) is due in October and I've been busy sewing car seat covers, paci tethers, stuffed fish, reusable wipes, nursing covers, cloth books, etc. and knitting adorable hats for his newborn photos! What a fun summer it as been :)
I foster Pugs for a local rescue. This summer I have been making Pug quilts to sell to raise funds for the rescue! They are very cute with Pug silhouettes all over them! Love quilts and Pugs!
This summer, I've been crocheting a lot of afghans and hats in hopes of setting up my own etsy shop sometime soon to make a little extra money for college. I recently watched your Etsy Shop how to video and I've been trying to stock up on inventory this summer so I can open my shop soon. Your video helped me a lot, thank you.
I've been restoring a quilt my grandmother made for a cousin for her 1980 high school graduation. My cousin lives in New Orleans and went through Katrina. The quilt didn't fare well at all. Her sister got it and secretly has asked me if I could mend it. I've never done anything like it before, but am so happy with how it's turning out. It's been loads of tedious work, but all that's left is to finish up the backing/binding. Can't wait to hear her reaction to it!
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My summer project is pillowcases using the easy tube method. I made a Star Wars one for my husband and am now working on Christmas presents for my best friend's kids using fabric with their favorite cartoon characters on it. They are are quick, easy and super cute.
Just started quilting and LOVE the versatility and fun of creating!!
This is my very first summer with my baby girl and we are having a blast. I've been learning how to sew. I'm working on making cute little baby clothes for her. It is so rewarding. Wish I would have learned sooner.
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I have had a weird obsession with crocheting doilies this summer. All kinds of different patterns, sizes, colors. I know what everyone is getting for Christmas. ;) My other summer project is a hot pink & tie-dyed (his request) granny square throw for my 12 year old son.
I plan to make a bunch of these quilted bookmarks as gifts for the ladies in my bookclub. What a great project for using up scraps of fabric and batting! Thank you! 🌺
Love the bookmarks. Perfect for a back to school project! My fave summer sewing project was making fabric beach bags for my daughters and nieces.
Well , I have been working on several baby blankets for friends who have been blessed with little gifts from heaven but my favorite summer project is a summer shirt I made for my sister she went threw weight loss surgery and lost a lot of weight so I rewarded her with a crochet shirt from me to tell her proud I am of her and because she doesn't have many summer outfits to wear now that she lost all that weight .......thank you for your tutorials they really help alot , have a blessed day !
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My summer has been full of crafting!! My favorite project so far is the quilt I made for my husband's grandmother. She could no longer live by herself, in the moving process we found TONS of old fabric in her basement. I made her entire quilt (minus backing & border) from her own fabric collection. It's a very special keepsake for her. She was happy to hold on to some of her fabric :)
Hi Melanie! My daughter and me have been following your tutorials and crocheting scarfs and knit loom hats. We are making as many as possible to raise money for Choc Children's Hospital. We are walking at their event this October in honor of my daughter Mia who is a cancer survivor. Thank you for your easy tutorials and taking time to help us learn!
I had my husband remove every thing from my sewing because I have low vision and sewing was frustrating. After viewing your videos I decided I would like to try again! So, sweet husband is helping me set everything up again. Your videos are such an encouragement! Will start w/bookmarks., and free motion quilting.
For me, this summer crafting project was to start crochet !! In only few weeks and thanks to your video I'be learnt how to make scarfs and bonnets !! I have already an entire winter collection !! ❄️👌🏼😊
My favorite summer project was actually a baby beanie for my nephew who is 3 months old, and has the biggest head ever! I used your original tutorial for crocheting my first hat, and I just customized it for baby Alexander. Thank you for all if these great tutorials! I'm am now going to take it upon myself to purchase a sewing machine because you've so greatly inspired me! Keel up the great work N3lanie, I look forward to more of your original tutorials.
Oh!! I love the heart!! When I fmq I love to add something for the recipient to look for in the quilt!! This summer has been busy!! Making a quilt from Tula Pinks Bumble fabric (love), painting & refurbishing furniture with chalk paint, a bedroom redo for my daughter (including curtains & pillows, making pouches ( quick satisfying project), loom knitting scarves and slouchy beanies in my kids school colors, and last but not least....building a tiki bar for outdoors out of all reclaimed wood!!! Whew!!! I may need a vacation!!!😀
Really enjoy going back and looking at your videos. You are missed. Thanks for leaving us so much creative content.
I have been making a memory quilt for my granddaughter who will be entering college this fall. It is from a collection of her t-shirts which she has accumulated from dance, soccer, skiing, cheerleading, camp and a new one from the college she will be attending. Instead of batting, I used fleece for the backing.
Grandma Joanie
This summer I have been crocheting bags, sewing toys for my sister, and painting pictures. Thank you for showing us how to make beautiful book marks!!
I love, love, love this project! Going to get started on some right away! I am a librarian at an elementary school and every year at holiday time I give out bookmarks to all the kids...these will be great to add to my basket of bookmarks! Plus, I can make some for my three sons and myself!
My summer projects have mostly been making things for my library...curtains, bulletin boards, and a pillow cover for my reading chair. I also made several aprons for a local coffee shop and a couple wreaths for my front door. 😊
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Hi Melanie, I love this video! Such a neat idea! I been keeping so busy this summer. My favorite craft projects to do in the summer are things that allow you to be outside. I have re-done a dresser for the first time, made a chickenwire frame, I have also recently gotten into decorating my Erin Condren planner quite a bit. On days when it's been too hot to be outside or rainy I've been working on a granny square blanket I am crocheting.
My projects this summer have been crocheting around buttons, crocheting boot warmers, making pocket letters and sewing aprons.
Hi Melanie. .. I love your videos. I just learned to crochet last year and I've enjoyed it since. After the baby blanket for my new nephew .. I've been working on some cell phone cases and a pencil case.
My summer projects is making fabric headbands to keep my hair out of my face because i live in phoenix az and its so hot to have sweaty hair around the face. I love the bookmarks!!!
I've been crocheting my daughter some soft scarf's and hand making greeting cards. Also made a baby blanket for a neighbor. Thanks for great video! A must try for sure.
all summer long making lap quilts for grandchildren for Christmas....the blocks are 10"...one block is embroidered with their name and a stick picture of a girl or boy....the other blocks are very simple and usually cut lopsided....I do hand quilting but use a primitive stitch
My projects have been crocheting a hat, pot holders, flowers, and little draw string pouches. I'm also working on a baby blanket using an original pattern.
My summer project started once I got the idea to learn how to crochet. Watched your easy baby blanket video a week ago. The next day got my materials and I now have a pretty good start of a blanket. Thanks for the tutorials! :)
I'm working on a handmade Christmas this year. Thanks to your videos I have learned to crochet and my girls (5 and 8) and I love to sew together. We are also working on back to school clothes.
I have fallen in love with quilting!! Thanks to you! That is by far my favorite summer craft project. I'm taking a class at a local quilt shop and I use your videos a lot at home!!
I can't wait for your quilting series!! 😊😀
This summer my favorite craft project has been making a large-scale woven wall hanging out of scrap yarns for my new apartment. No more bare walls!
Love the bookmarks. So cute! :)
I've been doing a lot of glass etching. It's always fun to have personalized glasses in the summer when you're trying to stay hydrated!
All of my friends have been having babies, so I've been making a lot of customized onesies. I also have been doing small projects, like crochet/knit/cross stitch because I have a condition that makes me sometimes be bed bound. It keeps my mind in a creative space even when I can't be in my craft room.
The bookmarks look like an easy try for me to FMQ...which I've not done yet! I've made 3 rag quilts for my grandbabies and a special new baby of a friend! I've also made my granddaughter's 2nd birthday dress, Minnie Mouse theme! I'm so new to this quilting by machine, that it's very interesting! Love your videos Melanie, and I've made about 8 of your zippered bags!! Learning from you is easy! Thank you!
I've been getting all of my spray painting done! Gold dinosaurs for my Thanksgiving table, black houses for Halloween and silver items for Christmas! It's easiest to get all of this done during the nice weather!
I've been working on a few dresses, I made 2 with crocheted tops and tulle bottoms and a third dress with a crocheted top and a fabric bottom. All with matching headbands or hairclips.
My two favorite crafts I worked on this summer are a watermelon tote bag and pineapple print shoes.
I've been learning basket weaving this summer, of all things, lol. It's really kind of difficult to learn when there are so few resources - youtube just doesn't have much going on for tutorial videos about baskets. My mom has also been learning this, and she has excelled at it, so she's been helping me to learn and it's actually been really nice to have something we can do together.
I actually was just trying to find a nice bookmark recently, either to buy or make, and I couldn't find anything that I liked. I'm really glad that I saw your video, because this is going to be perfect. I have a ton of scraps that I can choose from to make one of these (or 2 or 3 - I usually have several books that I switch between at any given time). Thanks for posting!
I have been crocheting away.. I have made coasters, lotus flower trivets, dish cloths, a car seat blanket (for a girl), Soap holders, loofah's, a large doily, I have also made barbie doll dresses and skirts for my niece. I'm also working on a corner to corner blanket. I have a whole list of things I still would like to complete, several babies being born I need to make blankets for.
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Awesome thianks so much!!!
Love your tutorials, thanks! I just started learning to quilt & love it. This summer I will be practicing my skills making small projects for swaps for my online quilting community, but the one easy project I'm working on is making a big stack of 5" to 10" soft flannel hearts to donate to a Neonatal ICU (NICU) in an Iowa hospital. They use these for the preemie babies to lay on after their moms use them. It helps the babies be close to their moms when the moms can't be there since they will be scented like their moms. I have been a nurse for over 30 years & spent many years working in the NICU & think this is the best idea ever to share my love for sewing with those sweet little bundles of love. ♡ Keep sharing your awesome videos Melanie!
Love the Idea of making Quilted Bookmarks. So Cute! I have been busy making Crocheted Baby Blankets. My son is opening up a Photography Studio and ask me to make some in several colors. I also make my own Cards. Just finished a Card for my Grand Mothers Birthday. She will be turning 102. Today I have been painting a Shadow Box in Crackle paint to give to my Niece for her baby shower. Making a a old fashioned looking Elephant Pull Toy to put In It and will have the babies name in It. It's turning out pretty Cute! Thanks for the Fun Giveaway!
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I've been crocheting a prayer shawl and towel toppers on kitchen towels. I have also experimented w/ sewing a pot holder on to a kitchen towel for decorative use.
scrapsandthings1 Our son received a prayer shawl from a friend when he had back surgery to correct his scoliosis. He was 12 years old, that pray shawl was a great comfort to him. He has muscular dystrophy so the Dr.s' kept him in hospital for seven days, five of which were spent in the NicU. I'm glad to know you are making them too, so wonderful!
I've been making reusable sanitary towels, they are just so pretty! I've been wanting to try them for a while now but they are expensive to buy so I've been using odds and ends from my stash to make a small set to try them out.
Ive been crocheting baby blankets including one for my daughters upcoming birthday. Finishing up my first quilt then starting my christmas presents for my friends and family (:
Hi Melanie. This summer, I've been working on a trio of cross stitch birth samplers for friends who recently had babies. For my first project, I did an elaborate jungle season with elephants and giraffes to match a nursery theme. For my second baby, I pulled out an '80s-style pattern used by my mother-in-law for her own grandchildren, and for the third project, I made a owl-inspired, bedtime-themed sampler. Lots of work, but handmade gifts are the best gifts! Love to try my hand at loom knitting next! :)
So far I've made pillowcases for the whole family and a bengkung wrap! I just bought some fabric to make a cardigan for me. I'm excited to learn how to sew knits! I've taken a break from crocheting at the moment. I've always wanted to learn to knit though
Hi Melanie,
Thus summer I've been busy sewing & creating my own customized clothes & also giving new life to older clothes I was no longer wearing by jazzing them up a bit or doing Clothes reconstruction.
My summer project has been to teach my 7-year old how to sew clothes for her dolls. Definitely a test of love and patience.
I love these bookmarks. They're super cute and fun. I've been quite busy making smocks for my Oma (grandma) and a bunch of baby kits for friends that have recently had babies. Includes, blankets, onesies, caps, and stuffed toys.
First off I love all your tutorials, so far this summer I have made a Fat bottom purse and 3 other types of bags as well. I have made a baby blanket which I did after watching your crochet baby blanket tutorial, and I'm currently working on a granny square blanket. I have also done a few hats on my loom.
I love these bookmarks great stocking stuffers for christmas. My summer project has been making crayon holders filled with crayons to donate to a local school for children who can't afford school supplies. I love your videos ♡
what a great way to keep things fun while reading!!! love it. Well,i have been teaching my 3yr old lil' Hazel Mae to sew and that has been fun watching her love making things hefelf:) We have nade puppets,reusable snack bags and barbie skirts. She is gunna get her very own machine this christmas:) With supervision of course#! Have a great day!!! ♡
I just started sewing not that long ago! My friend is pregant and I have made a set that includes a blanket, 4 burp clothes, and 2 wash clothes. She also needed breast pads so I have got 7 pair out of 14 done! And I'm also working on my first crocheted dish cloth! I have turned into such a crafty person! Thanks for the videos! 😊
Super! Now I know what to do with my scraps. I've wanted to learn to use free motion & not really knowing how to use it. Thanks Melanie. This summer my favorite project has been to improve my crochet & I've been working on several small projects.
I made myself a bookmark after watching this and I love it! Mine isn't free motion quilted because I have a SUPER basic machine but I really, really love how it turned out. I have a couple more cut out to sew up quick for gifts. Thanks for the awesome tute!
My favorite summer project was a baby play mat that I crochet I love. My next project Is a baby blanket then I will arm knit a blanket, thanks for sharing your videos with me.
I've veered from sewing and crafting and have started working on going through old pictures (back to the 70s!) to scan and organize. Not sure if that would qualify for the drawing, but I'm having fun! This project looks like a fun one!
Three precious miracles can into our lives, triplets!! I've been learning how to crochet again, making hats and booties. Wanting to learn to make baby quilts too! Love your channel~
I've been working on teaching my 8 year old daughter how to sew. She's made a doll pillow and designed and sewed her own purse! She wants to sew just like her mama. 😉 I also de-flapped a Ju-Ju-Be Be All. It wasn't easy but after three months of work I finally finished it today!!
This summer I've been crocheting lots of amigurumi animals as well as trying out new patterns like baby sandals or little towels to bathe them with. I've really tested my crocheting skills with these new patterns so i feel extremely happy about how they have been coming out:)
This summer I've done a lot of crafts! I turned an old picture frame that was falling apart into an original piece of art! Also I'm currently working on a crochet blanket for my niece or nephew ( not sure which it is yet ) also I'll be making a wooden spoon art piece to put in my kitchen.
My favorite summer project is making a baby quilt for one of my friends!! I'll be finished with it by the end of August!! I'm doing a very simple HST quilt but I still LOVE it! Love your videos!!
The most favorite for me is card making, I joined a card making club that meets once a mo. I have learned so much and it's very therapeutic and fun. Love your videos... +++
Hi thank you for the video. Nice idea especially the free motion which I have never done but will definitely give it a try. I've been making aprons and scrapbooking this summer and gardening. Stay safe.
I started my first cross stitch stitch along. Its been great. I have also been crocheting bookmarks.
Hi, Melanie, great job. My favorite summer video of yours are the adorable baby blankets. Keep up the good work, Melanie.
Love all your videos! They are really easy to follow and I just started sewing in January of this year. My summer project has been making burp cloths for my daughter. I might try and tackle a minky blanket (from your tutorial) but minky seems intimidating. Thanks for inspiring me and others to tap into our creativity
I love your baby blanket video! I have made a bunch of them this summer! I am also into card making and stamping so I have been doing a lot of cards this summer!
My favorite something craft project was a emoji faces a made for my son,Wish I could send the picture of it. Turns up so cute. We all love it.
Thank you for all your explanation,you are perfect teaching. 💖
I'm making my husband a Star Wars crocheted graphghan quilt. Love all your tutorials 😍
I have been loving trying to make doll clothes. I think I thought smaller would be easier! Good practice all the same!
Thank you for your wonderful bookmark tutorial. My summer project was making crochet puff stitch. Cowls for gifts. I 'm a beginner quilter & appreciate your titorials
+Carol Martin thank you for the kind words!
Thank you to teach us to do these so beautiful bookmarks. I love them too much, thank you!!
I've been crocheting a large summer beach bag. First time doing something other than scarf or shawl. Very challenging but I'm pushing through it & lots of frogging! My persistence is paying off & it's almost finished!
Great tutorial! I have crocheted 3 baby blankets this summer using your pattern with the Bernat Baby blanket yarn. Visited one of the new babies last night and it was so nice to see the blanket I made in her swing. Love your channel!