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Thank you! Yes, on one side only though. I feel like I maybe should've used it on both. I'll have to play around and make another and see which I like better. :)
November 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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another bump up to hide the photos just in case.

Hope y'all enjoyed! 😊
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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bump up to hide the photos just in case.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Final photo with all of them together in one shot! Taking this photo really just took all my energy out of me. I started Sep 22 and finished Nov 16. Looking at the boat, I was like, it's been 84 years 👵😩

But it is done. And now...I crash x'D
Group shot of all of the gifts from this thread together in one photo. What a labor of love this all was. I learned a lot. Had lots of fun. I think they all look great. :)
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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THE GRAND FINALE. This one took DAYS. Literally just finished it after stream today. The trials and tribulations I had to go through for this one 😅 It's a tote bag for my other sis-in-law. My mom said she likes pink...so I hope she wasn't wrong LMAO

Pattern: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMGC...
Photo of the tote bag. It was made with solid pink fabric, floral pink fabric, and white fabric (primarily for the lining). The bag is split into three parts, one being the bottom with the floral fabric. The front has light pink on the top third and floral on the bottom third. On this side, there's a hidden pocket in the middle with a phone peeking out as a prop. The straps are white belting trim. It's actually a pretty massive bag. End size is about 15 by 15 inches. Photo of the opposite side of the bag. The top third is the solid light pink, with the bottom third being the floral pink. However here, there is a white stripe going across the top of the floral pink fabric, and the floral fabric is split into three separate pockets. Again, phone is peeking out of the middle pocket as prop. Attempt at a photo of the inside of the bag, kind of hard to show off. But while the lining is white, due to science, it appears pink with all the refraction. There's a zipper pocket on one side (seen here with the phone again as a prop), with the floral pink fabric as lining for that pocket. On the opposite side is a solid pink pocket with a stripe of the floral at the top. Here you can also see the magnetic closure. Photo of the bag standing, as it's stuffed with literally all the other Christmas gifts I made inside it. You can also see one of the magnetic closures at this angle. Please look at it, please appreciate the effort that went into adding a magnetic closure. This bag...this bag... Y'all have no idea what I had to go through to make this bag lmao. Anyway, it's at a quarter view angle and so you can see both the front and back, and it just looks nice. :)
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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This one is my least favorite, and no, it's not just because it's Pikachu. x'D Idk man, I just feel like he looks so derpy. The back def looks better than the front. But everyone I show it to says it looks great so...I'm sure my nephew will love it regardless, it's his fav Pokemon.
Photo of a small crochet plush of Pikachu. It's very bright yellow. The eyes feel a bit too small for me, and maybe the red cheeks are a bit too low. Or the ears are too small? Idk, something seems off to me, but everyone else loves it so I guess it's just me. Pattern by Fancy Llama on YouTube. The back of the Pikachu plush, which I feel like came out great. The original pattern has you crochet in the brown stripes on the back, but they didn't look right to me, and I don't mind sewing, so I just added in the brown myself later, and I think it turned out great. Also can't believe the tail actually looks like lightning, props to the pattern designer!
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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This one honestly made me a bit jealous x'D It's for my sis-in-law, and it turned out so cute! A reversible little fabric basket. So simple, but does so much. She's a nature girly, so hopefully she likes it.
A photo of a small fabric basket, with the outer fabric having a watercolor painted look of flowers and butterflies. The inner fabric is a dark desaturated blue, with the rim folded over so some of the blue is on the outside. It's very classy looking. Photo of the basket reversed, with the flowers and butterflies on the inside, with the rim folded out and covering some of the blue fabric. The blue fabric looks like velvet, not sure why, but it's just regular cotton-feeling fabric irl.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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This one was in the running for being my favorite 😂 It's a pencil case for my nephew. (Since I last heard, his favorite color is blue, so...it better still be blue when he gets this lol) The end result is so cute and the EXACT size I pictured!
A photo of me holding a pencil case with black fabric that has loads of gold stars on it, and larger stars of various colors and patterns. The zipper is like an ultramarine blue. Another angle of the pencil case, this time with it open, showing off the blue lining and some pencil and pen props to really emphasize that it is, indeed, a pencil case. And look at that, it works too! Wow!
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Another bowl! This one is for a lifelong friend of mine. Amazing the difference if you compare the two, I definitely learned a lot since doing the first one. Of course I had lots of stress and mistakes here, but I patched things up well enough that I don't think anyone would notice.
A photo of a rope bowl (a rope coiled around and sewn with a zig-zag stitch to keep it in place) with rainbow spotted fabric at the bottom middle, and along the sides towards the top, I had wrapped strands of rainbow fabric around the rope to make two rows of rainbow spotted fabric. I also used iridescent thread, but you can't really tell on camera. It has a small loop at the end of the rope at the top. The same rope bowl, but now seen from the side. It fits in the palm of my hand. It's a nice size, in my opinion.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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This one is absolutely a perfect circle with zero mistakes and is definitely not crooked in any way. :D A little pouch for my dad's suitcase in obnoxiously bright colors to make it easier to spot.

Listen... We all do our best.
Me holding a somewhat small keychain of a pouch that is an insanely bright orange and yellow color. Like, so so so bright. Like if you look at the sun, this is brighter than that, I promise you. It really hurts my eyes to look at. He should be able to spot his suitcase from space. Anyway, it has a yellow zipper and keyring. It's supposed to be a circle but...well...I did my best. Another photo of the pouch, this time with it opened, showing off the bright, but somehow less bright, interior of solid yellow lining. It's still bright, but like, the orange is so distractingly bright, it's hard to compare, honestly.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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I had different plans for my eldest brother, but changed them last minute. They're both used to getting the same gifts anyway, so I figured I'd just go with that x'D

Cowls! They actually came out REALLY nice. And the green one was the first, and only, gift I made with zero slip-ups! :'D
A photo of two cowls (or infinity scarves) on a grey table next to my sewing machine. One is a green plaid pattern, the other is black with some tiny specks of stars and the moon repeated throughout. They're both made with fleece and very soft and warm!
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
sambeawesome.bsky.social
Next gift was one I already showed off on here: bsky.app/profile/samb...
sambeawesome.bsky.social Sam | Commissions Open @sambeawesome.bsky.social · Oct 11
Thankfully my mom doesn't know how computers work so I can share this here: I made her a rope bowl for Christmas, and yes it's a bit wonky, but I am OBSESSED. It was insanely fun, and I LOVE the look of the fabric wrapped around it. Oh no, new interest unlocked lmao #sewing
A photo of a small rope bowl (a rope coiled around and sewn with a zig-zag stitch to keep it in place). It has red checkered fabric wrapped around the rope in two rows at the top, with the last row as plain rope, with the end of the rope sewn in a loop. Another photo of a small rope bowl (a rope coiled around and sewn with a zig-zag stitch to keep it in place), this time with me holding it at another angle. It has red checkered fabric wrapped around the rope in two rows at the top, with the last row as plain rope, with the end of the rope sewn in a loop. Another photo of a small rope bowl (a rope coiled around and sewn with a zig-zag stitch to keep it in place) with me holding it at another angle to see the inside. It has red checkered fabric wrapped around the rope in two rows at the top, with the last row as plain rope, with the end of the rope sewn in a loop.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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My nephew is the biggest Minion fan. I don't get it, I'm not into it, but he's watched the same movie like 92038502 times. So I figured, why not lol.

Also, yes, this is crochet, but I couldn't think of sewing ideas for everyone. And this was just as much of a pain in the ass as everything else lol
Photo of me holding a small crochet minion. It's the one with one eye and has a few strands of hair on his head (not seen from this angle). Tutorial from Fancy Llama on YouTube.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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This one is not a secret, I already gave it to him x'D This is a bowl cozy for my partner. I asked him what he wanted, he shrugged. I asked him if I made him a bowl cozy, if he'd want one. He shrugged. I figured if he didn't like it, I'd use it. Well, he loves it lol Success!
Photo of a completed bowl cozy, with one side white (seen here) and the other black (not seen here). There are a few mistakes along the edge as it wasn't cleanly sewn, but hey, it works, and that's what matters lol Photo of a completed bowl cozy, with one side black (seen here) and the other white (I'm showing a bit of it here). There are a few mistakes along the edge as it wasn't cleanly sewn, but hey, it works, and that's what matters lol
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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First gift is for my niece. She'll be one this year. I wanted something baby safe and easy to make. Her parents are fans of sailboats, so I thought this was perfect. :) And of course, I sewed the flag inside out at first and had to unpick to flip it lol

Pattern: www.etsy.com/listing/1292...
wip shot of me working on the sailboat plushie with all the fabric pieces cut out and laying on the floor next to my sewing machine. Photo of the completed sailboat plushie that is white on one half, green stripes on the other half, and a solid green bottom, with a little white flag.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Here's the official announcement video that goes into more detail. I HIGHLY recommend checking it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRD_... (14.5 min)

The themes are always open-ended, and ANY book counts (audio, non-fiction, comics, etc)! (They are also disability friendly, just reach out to them!) ❄️
Reindeer Readathon Announcement 2025
YouTube video by Breakeven Books
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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I'm BEYOND excited! This is my fourth year participating, first year sponsoring. I promise y'all it's loads of fun! You don't need to read for EVERY challenge. Just one book is enough to participate.

I also made these graphics, in case anyone wants to use them to organize/show off their book list!
A blank graphic template for Reindeer Readathon with spaces for all the prompts for you to insert your books! Decorated with snowflakes, books, and a little reindeer at the bottom! It's very cozy and cute. A blank graphic template for Reindeer Readathon with spaces for all the prompts for you to insert your books! Decorated with snowflakes and leaves! It's entirely blue themed and gives off super winter vibes!
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Oh man, intense schedule, but best of luck with it! Looking forward to buying the next volume x3
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM