The above dictionary definition is how I decided on the name of my blog. I dug through the N section of the dictionary looking for alliteration- a word to go with Nadine.
Now I wish I would have given my blog name a little more thought. Notion seems like such an old fashion word. Back in the day there used to be a "notions" section at Woolworth's and K-Mart that had all sorts of stuff for sewing.
Notion:noun 4.small useful articles (as pins, needles, or thread)*
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| A sewing selfie! |
This week, my blog is about the fourth definition of Notion.
Typically, this time of year, Tim and I choose someone from the angel tree at church to buy for. This year, I had an overwhelming need to make Alzheimer Activity Quilts. I first saw them on Pinterest, (Pinterest is my friend.) and thought "I can do that!" Take a look at what I've created. I'm pretty happy with my novice work.
This is my first activity quilt. It's approximately 3ft by 3ft. and it had quite a learning curve. I used a green crush velvet dress in 3 of the squares. Never again. Crush velvet material is not for beginners! It moves all over the place when you're trying to sew it.
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| 1. Lace & velvet collar 2. Silk ribbon to tie (from dress) 3 Tassel balls from the end of a scarf 4. Zipper pocket from swim trunks with a stuffed pup inside 5. Sliding buttons on red ribbons 6. Puffy gingerbread boys 7. Taggies from ribbon 8. Lace crinoline from dress 9. Buttons of various size and color. |
My next two lap quilts are Christmas themed. I decided to make two smaller 2x2 quilts instead of one bigger 3x3 quilt and I'm happy with the way they turned out too.
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| Top Left: Beads inside a "tube" and felt fringe. Top Right: Velcro hands Santa stuck to felt Christmas trees. Bottom Left: Soft snowman picture frame. I cut off the back, added beads and buttons and sewed it down. (After I chased beads around the room a few times!) Bottom Right: Big pocket stuffed with needlepoint coaster (someone else made) and little wooden shoes. |
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| Top Left: I call this my Father, Son, Holy Spirit square. Ribbons and sparkly white buttons. Top Right: Wooden Christmas tree beads strung on embroidery floss. Bottom Left: Soft Santa in a pocket Bottom Right: The Star of Bethlehem. With a yellow brick-a-brack tail. |
Every piece of these quilts were made from reclaimed materials. I bought items at Goodwill and Salvation army. Also, my teacher friends my recognize some of their old bulletin board fabric. Because I like to craft, I had plenty of left over doo-dads to use as well.
I plan to deliver these to a local nursing home tomorrow. I hope they will be put to good use!
Until next time,
Be Good to Yourself.
Merry Christmas!
Love, Nadine
* The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 1974. p.480.
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