Quick-like

Popping in to say a quick hello.  Hello!

I made this appliqued tank for one of Jane's friends.  When I am at Target or Old Navy and plain t-shirts are on sale, I always pick up a few to have on hand for birthday presents.  It has become my quick go-to gift.  Paired with some art supplies (which I also stock up on at back to school time) or a book, it is a great gift for under $15.

When I applique, I either use a fusible web like Wonder Under or spray adhesive like 505.  I like the spray adhesive because the fabric is re-positionable and it is fast.   I'm all about fast crafting, you know.

Comments

[sarah jackson]

I love it! I do the same thing - we gave away stenciled shirts this week. My gifting life is so much easier now that I stock up on the supplies and have them ready to go. I wish I had learned that lesson a long time ago, but I'm glad I'm there now!

[Sarah]

is the wonder under and the spray adhesive just to hold it in place while you sew? or does it serve another function. the spray adhesive sounds better.

[kirsten]

cute stuff!
oh, yeah, the fast crafting rocks. and i'm all about the sale shirts at target, too. it's nice to have some on hand!

[AmyDe]

Very cute - great idea on the T-shirt stock up tip - thanks.

[Molly]

Yes, good idea on the stock up. :)

[misschris]

:) Cute. These are the fastest little things to make. I'm a big fan of the fast craft too.

[Kim D.]

That's so cute. I'm sure you're kids get invited to lots of birthday parties if they know that's the type of gift they're going to receive.

Great idea.

[kristin]

hello to you! these gifts are a great idea. this one is so sweet and summery.

[caroline]

I keep saying I'm going to stock up so I can switch over to hand made gifts. Problem is, I usually forget about birthday parties until about an hour beforehand. One day, I'll be organized. Or not.

[Amy]

it really is such a great and easy gift idea! I plan to do this for a few little girls in my life!

[celine]

I do excatly the same! Although I have never tried the spray

[Tracy]

Quick, quick! very cute!

[amandajean]

so cute! good stand-by gifts are necessary, aren't they? I'm still trying to perfect mine.

[Ali]

I should really get organized and do that stocking up with gift supplies thihg. Cute!

[Liz]

Stocking up - great idea! Plain Ts for toddlers were on sale fro $1.99 at Meijer today - I'm going to have to go back!

[kat]

Thanks for the info on the spray. Next time I am out, I am going to pick some of that up. The shirt is so cute! Your girls are so lucky to have you as a mum :)

[Angie]

Very cute!

[heidi]

spray adhesive? duh. i use wonder under and that would be so much faster. hello right back at ya.

[leslie]

and i have spray. need to get some shirts.
is there any way to invent more time in the day?

[Corrie]

Hi - just to let you know, I really like your blog and have followed it for quite a while now. Whenever I need a lift, I'll "tune in" :-) Thanks ... Corrie (from Germany)

[Louise]

What a lovely gift. That is such a great idea to have them ready to sew. And how brilliant - I had never thought of using spray glue!

[Mellissa - wondermommy]

That is a great idea! I usually use fusible for my appliques and it never occured to me to use the spray and I have a can just sitting in my craft room. I was looking for an alternative...thanks so much for sharing!

[Pauline Perh]

Great idea for a quick handmade gift. Thanks.

[Kirsten]

Great idea, love it! Thanks for the tips on adhesive.

[upstatelisa]

I would have never thought to use 505! what a great idea! do you use a stabilizer too when you applique?

[Knitterella]

It's so cute! Love your gift idea of pairing it with art supplies. I'm all about that!

Thanks for the tips!

[Helen]

Great gift idea! I'd never heard of spray adhesive for appliques either - I'll have to look out for it next time I'm shopping for fabric.

[sulu-design]

I'm all about the quick-like right now, too. I'm fearing that summer is going to slip away from me if I don't cram as much outdoor time in as I can, so all of my indoor activities (crafting, posting, blog reading) have been cut way back. I squeeze quick little bits of them in here and there, knowing that in a handful of months, I'll be able to devote more time to them, guilt-free. I hope you, the girls, and Fatty are enjoying summer, too!