Saturday, April 30, 2011

PREP WORK!

Sometimes do you find that the prep work takes longer than the actual project?

I have been cutting these fabric scraps (and true to form, there are more scraps left than when I started...are they like worms, you cut them in half and they multipy)? I don't get it???



These fabulous scraps will make these key fobs......oh yes....when I get on a fettish, I ride the boat all the way in.....no stopping me.....until I get my fill...



Good thing it is not chocolate!!

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36 comments:

  1. Three Birds InspiredApril 30, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Love the key fobs. They are on my "to do" list that I HOPE to have completed by the end of the summer. I am going to try really had to have all my Christmas gifts done early this year!

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  2. The Patch CraftApril 30, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Love the key fog's.

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  3. JanApril 30, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Love your key fobs!

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  4. RuthApril 30, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Great idea! I like to make stuff from scraps also. Yo-yos are one thing I make with scraps. Also string quilts.

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  5. Gene BlackApril 30, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    At least with chocolate there are no scraps left over! hehehehee

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  6. JustCindyApril 30, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Those are cute! Is the loop large enough to slip over your wrist?

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  7. MaryBethApril 30, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love your little key fob, but how do the keys attach?

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  8. BeckyApril 30, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Do you do those on an embroidery machine or did you make up a pattern? I have a pattern for my embroidery machine that is fine. But yes prep work does take longer than the sewing itself.

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  9. CrispyApril 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    The key fobs are wonderful Barb!! The prep work stinks but the end results are great :o)

    Crispy

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  10. onlymehereApril 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love the key fob idea! I agree, I think the scraps multiply too, at least they do around here bz my applique scrap tote is getting pretty full!

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  11. Wacky WomanApril 30, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    They look great.

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  12. BetsyApril 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Barb, I love the key fob.I have received several as gifts but I could never figure out how to make one. Is there a tutorial available?

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  13. ReginaApril 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I always feel that way.

    I love key fobs! I buy mine though. I'm not good with putting gadgets together. Like snaps and things. They always want to come apart on me.

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  14. MarieApril 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Love that key fob have been looking for an improved way from the one I did. Do you have some instructions to share? I do have to agree about the scraps growing, they never end. Have a great day my friend.Hugs, Marie

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  15. MarieApril 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Really like your key fob. Do you have a pattern to share it is much nicer than the one I did. I too agreee the scraps just keep on growing no matter how you cut them up.
    HUgs, Marie

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  16. PattyApril 30, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Like your key fob where can I get the directions? I do agree the prep work can be very monotonous.

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  17. ToniApril 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    How fun!! Looks like you will be busy for a day or two :)

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  18. DeannaApril 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Key fobs are very low calorie--even exercise. ALl that cutting will tone your arms.

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  19. YvetteApril 30, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I only have a limited time to sew on the weekend and sometimes it is all spent on just prepping.

    OK, the key fobs are fabulous!!!

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  20. sewfunquiltsApril 30, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Definitely the prep work always takes longer. I like making the key fobs too! Have fun with them.

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  21. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)April 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love making key fobs. I keep pushing my supplies around on my table but haven't made any lately. I like how they are a quick project and a great little gift.

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  22. Needled MomApril 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Those look great, Barb.

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  23. Susan In TexasApril 30, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Those are pretty, where did you find the hardware? I love the retro fabric of the one that's already made up.

    Susan in Texas

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  24. sandraApril 30, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I love the key fob, where did you find the pattern. I agree getting ready to do something takes up so much time. My thing I hate most is cutting out fabric. It seems to take me twice as long as it did five years ago. Getting old I guess.

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  25. JJApril 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I like the way those are turning out.

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  26. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsApril 30, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Fun Fob! Prep work? Ick gag puke.
    xx, shell

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  27. Melissa ;-)April 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Oh, I can see myself using that line in the future! "At least it's not chocolate". LOL!

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  28. ErzebatApril 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    pretty! where do you get your hardware for the keyfobs? I can get keyrings anywhere but finding the other hardware has been hard, even longing online for it. (mauh) Liz

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  29. Hands Sew FullApril 30, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Those are so cute! I just made a few key fobs last week and they are so addictive! I like these with the fabrics though. I did mine with cute ribbon and webbing, but I have soooo much more options with fabric! Thanks for the idea!

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  30. JoannaApril 30, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Looks like you'll be making a lot of them. They do make useful keepsakes. I don't know how to make a fob, but I do have one and it's so easy to find it in my purse.

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  31. Tangos TreasuresMay 1, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Love the key fobs!!! Gonna do a tute on them??

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  32. SheilaMay 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Great use of the extra fabric ,those key fobs are wonderful!

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  33. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.May 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    By the looks of the prep stack you are going to make several thousand...very cool.
    Pat

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  34. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Hello Barb, love your key fobs...recently I have found the same....the cutting and preparation takes alot longer than the acutal putting together...hugs lyn

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  35. MargaritaMay 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    They are very sweet, your key fobs, clever idea.

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  36. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    What a great idea for using up scraps!

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