More Chrissie presents, this time for my two nieces and nephew.

These were made using the tote-able towel tutorial by Anna-Maria Horner.
It's a great pattern, quick and easy but I think, really useful.
The idea is that when unrolled the towel looks like a regular beach towel, but with a fabric panel and small strap at the top and a larger strap which is on the back of the towel.

Then slip the long strap through the short one and voila, you have a rolled towel that you can carry like a bag on your shoulder.

Ideal for ensuring the kids carry all their own stuff home from the beach.
With a slightly shorter strap it would work really well for my two as well.
(check out the hand on my model!!)

Might have to add that to the list - for post-Christmas perhaps!
I've alse been trying my hand at fabric painting.
Inspired by Lisa (who is a bit of a whiz at it and so enthusiastic that it makes you want to try), I went out and got myself some Reynolds freezer paper and some fabric paints.

This was my first attempt. I was pretty happy with it though I might use a small roller in future rather than a brush for a smoother and more even effect.
8 comments:
Love those towels! I am sure they will be well received. I had a chuckle at your model's hand too.
They are great Karen, funnily enough I was thinking of that tute today as Myer had 30 % off towels and I thought I could do some for my niece and nephew.
Love the phone top, for someone who loves to chat??
Love the towels Karen. Also great stencilling, I really have to try it
Ohhhh, I love the bags/towels karen. They are fantastic...The shirt is great too.
Love these. I've bookmarked the tutorial to make some for birthday/Christmas next year. Just perfect for my nephews who are always hard to buy/make for.
Susan
What a great idea! I'll have to remember these when our summer comes - it's -30C today, and it feels like summer will never return! :0)
Top idea - I want me one of those towels. Love your stencilling too - oooh makes me want to get back to my stencil stash and make something new.
My nephew loves his phone shirt. And, yes - he does love to chat!
Thank you.
(Waiting for birthday time, until my daughter gets her little outfit from your giveaway - but it's so sweet. I'll let you know when I have photos of it up on my blog).
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