Lucy's Little Flower Tunic - Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along

Lucy's Little Flower Tunic is one of my favorite and most sewn Create H.O.P.E. Designs pattern. It's such a fun and easy pattern to make and looks absolutely adorable on my daughter.

My most recent version was made for her to wear for Lil' Brother's adoption day, and I think it's my favorite one yet! 

If you are new to shirring, this is the perfect little garment to practice with. It's just enough to add a sweet accent without being overwhelming to learn on. I do recommend a good quality elastic for shirring, like Stretch-Rite or Gutermann, it makes all the difference in the gathering results you get. 

I found the fabrics at my local JoAnn's and just love how they went together.

I embellished my band with a matching grosgrain ribbon and lots of coordinating buttons and flowers. 

She approved! :)

And she sure looked cute all dressed up too!

I also made matching leggings, a headband and a big bow and you can find the tutorial for them over on the Button Lover's blog here. They provided all the buttons for this sweet project!

You can see a couple of my other Lucy's Tunics here and here. 

You can find the Lucy's Little Flower Tunic in the Create H.O.P.E. Designs shop here.

Just with all the other high-quality Create H.O.P.E. Designs patterns, it's only $5 and the money raised is used to support organizations serving children in need worldwide.....just like China Little Flower who this sweet pattern is named after!

Won't you join us and sew along to make a difference this month!?!?
Get the details here. 

Pieces to Love - Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along Blogger Share!

 Today Deb from Pieces to Love is sharing her beautiful Create H.O.P.E. Designs creation! Take a peek at this quilt... Deb used the Soft Place to Land quilt pattern and I love the calming, cool fabrics she's selected for it. BEAUTIFUL!!! You'll want to hop over to her blog here to see the whole thing! 

Find the Soft Place to Land quilt pattern in the Create H.O.P.E. Designs pattern shop here!

 Remember, all Create H.O.P.E. Designs patterns are only $5 and the money raised by the sale of the patterns is donated to organizations providing care for some of the most vulnerable children worldwide. 

Sew with us and make a difference this month!

Sew Along details here!

Mid-Month Reminder! September 2013 Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along

We've hit the HALF-WAY mark for our September Project and Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along!

We've had some great participation so far with lots of beautifully sewn items added to our September Project Album, many of which are being donated to various organizations and needs! Love it!!!

There is still plenty of time to join us and lots of inspiration between the lovely pattern collection in the Create H.O.P.E. Designs shop AND all the amazing items that have been sponsored for giveaway at the end of the month for some of those lucky folks that do sew along! :)

GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE! 

To help maintain and inspire further momentum, the very generous Cute Quilt Patterns has donated this absolutely GORGEOUS Cherry On Top quilt kit for GIVEAWAY!!!! :)

US Shipping included.

To enter, simply follow the Rafflecopter prompts below.

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Additionally, you can find the Cute Quilt Patterns contribution to the Create H.O.P.E. Designs pattern collection in the Create H.O.P.E. Designs shop here!

It's called A Soft Place to Land....isn't it lovely!?!?!

Thanks for your amazing support Cute Quilt Patterns and good luck to all!

Sewing Miles of Smiles - Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along Blogger Share!

Today is Dona's stop on our Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along fun!

Dona blogs at Sewing Miles of Smiles and is sharing her absolutely ADORABLE versions of Chunky Monkey & His Friends!

Drop by and see all her fluffy cuteness! If you don't know Dona, she spends much of her stitching time sewing the most adorable and special gifts for children at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital in WA. Big, big heart and great talent!

Find the Chunky Monkey & His Friends pattern in the Create H.O.P.E. Designs shop here!

Remember, all Create H.O.P.E. Designs patterns are only $5 each and the money raised by the sale of the patterns is donated to organizations providing care for some of the most vulnerable children worldwide.

Sew with us and make a difference this month! All the details in the sidebar! 

Celebrating!!!!

Our family is very proud and excited to announce we have finalized the adoption of our youngest son, making us a big, fun, loud and loving group of 8 now!!!! :) 

Art courtesy of Darling Doodles

Forgive me if I'm a little giddy and scattered for at least a few days ok?!?!? ;)

The AIVI Doll Carrier - Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along Blogger Share!

Today I'm excited to have my friend Lisa here to share her Create H.O.P.E. Designs sewing! Take it away Lisa! 

Thank you, Kristy, for having me as a part of this wonderful Create H.O.P.E. sew along! I was super excited when Kristy asked me if I would like to review the Avivi Doll Carrier pattern (by Yellow Hibiscus). My little girl has been asking me for a carrier for her baby for a while now. (Interestingly, her doll's name is baby Hope. :) ) When she started asking me, I asked Kristy for a good option, since I knew she would have one, and the first thing she said was the Avivi Doll Carrier. I rushed off and bought it within five minutes. Unfortunately, it took me a couple months to be able to make it. And let me just say, my baby girl was tickled when she woke up to discover her doll in it!

As far as the pattern goes, it was easy to read, easy to understand, and in spite of one mistake I made, the project went together in an under two hours. Here are my fabric pieces after cutting:                                                                                                                                            

You may not notice, but this picture has my mistake. The first time I cut out the main body of the carrier, I did so without having the pattern pieces fully constructed. I forgot to tape the lower strip on which completes the length of the piece. After I took this picture I had to re-cut my fabric to have them the proper size. Apart from that mistake, which was not at all due to the pattern, I really enjoyed making this project and using this pattern. Here is my finished carrier:

                                                             

And here is the carrier on my little model!

        

                                                                                                        

And I could not resist sharing this gratuitous cuteness! She is a happy little dolly mommy! :)  

I would say it was a project success! :)

I definitely recommend this pattern to anyone looking to make a doll carrier for a special little girl in their life.

Thanks again Kristy for letting me share some time on your blog.

Lisa :)

THANK YOU LISA!!! :) Your carrier and your precious model are absolutely ADORABLE!!!

You can find the AVIVI Doll Carrier pattern in the Create H.O.P.E. Designs Shop here!

Join our September Sew Along Fun HERE!!!

A BIG THANK YOU to our September Supporters! A Sponsor Shout Out!

Hopeful Threads is able to do so much more because of the generous sponsors that support our Monthly Projects, as well as, the Hopeful Threads blog on a regular basis. For this, I am so very grateful! I'd like to ask that you remember these folks when you need to order, and be sure and tell them "THANKS!" for their support of our sewing outreach. :)

I just wanted to remind you of all the incredible gifts up for grabs for those sewing along with us for our September 2013 Create H.O.P.E. Designs Sew Along.

Aivilo Charlotte Designs is offering Winner's Choice of any 3 PDF patterns in her shop!

Find the Aivilo Charlotte Designs Shop here and facebook page here.

Patterns pictured - Pixie Shrug & Flora's Twirl Skirt

 

Cute Quilt Patterns is offering a Posy Patch Quilt Kit to create the beautiful quilt pictured below! 

Find the Cute Quilt Patterns shop here and facebook page here. 

Fishsticks Designs is offering Winner's Choice of any 4 PDF patterns in her shop!

Find the Fishsticks Designs shop here and facebook page here. 

Hopeful Threads (yep, that's me!) is offering an A+ Art Portfolio Kit to make one just like pictured!

Lily Bird Studio is offering Winner's Choice of any 3 PDF patterns in her shop!

Find the Lily Bird Studio shop here and facebook page here. 

The Mean Princess is offering a MASTER Pattern Bundle which includes one of each of her PDF patterns currently available in her shop!!!

Find The Mean Princess shop here and facebook page here. 

My Funny Buddy is offering a 5 Pack PDF Pattern Bundle! Winner's choice of designs!

Find the My Funny Buddy shop here and facebook page here. 

Seamingly Smitten is offering 2 WINNERS their choice of any 3 PDF patterns in her shop!

Find the Seamingly Smitten shop here and facebook page here. 

Petite Kids Boutique is offering Winner's Choice of any 2 PDF patterns in her shop!

Find the Petite Kids Boutique shop here and facebook page here. 

Eden Dress pictured here.

+++++++AND!!!!+++++++

Izzy & Ivy Designs is providing a GRAND PRIZE to one lucky seamstress that includes their Blossom's Garden Party Skirts Pattern Book, Monster Mash Pattern Book and Brooklyn's Boho Beachwear Pattern Book, +PLUS+ $100 Gift Card to Fat Quarter Shop!!!!!

Find the Izzy & Ivy shop here and facebook page here. 

To be entered all you have to do is....

* Sew a Create H.O.P.E. Designs pattern

* Add a pic of your Create H.O.P.E. Designs creation to our September Sew Along Album

* Winner's will be randomly selected at the end of the month from all participant photos!

Easy as that!!!

Additionally, all month long, My Funny Buddy is offering a special coupon for anyone purchasing a Create H.O.P.E. Designs pattern!!!! And, Butterfly Kisses Fabric is having a HUGE sale with an ADDITIONAL 10% off your entire purchase using code "HT10"!!!

Wow!!! What incredible generosity and support!!!!

Sure hope you all are as excited and grateful as I am! :)

Let's SEW! SEW! SEW!!!

All the Sew Along details here!