by mops 01 Dec 2014

Bib.


My neighbour asked me to make (yet another) bib. I've made loads of them, with or without the cut at the back - not just for her - and usually save the cut-out circles. Some of those I use for appliqué. But among the ones I had there was not a single beige one. And I really had a lot...

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by teun 03 Dec 2014

Kun je er geen handwarmers van maken,gevult met rogge of iets anders wat je in de magnetron warm kunt maken

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mops by mops 03 Dec 2014

leuk idee, daar zijn ze net groot genoeg voor.

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by babash 02 Dec 2014

What about snowballs?

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mops by mops 03 Dec 2014

Thanks, snowballs might be an idea.

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by marianb 02 Dec 2014

Such a cute bib! and so many circles.. an idea will come to you for what they want to be..

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mops by mops 03 Dec 2014

Thank you.

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by pennifold 02 Dec 2014

Wow! Martine you've been extra busy! Love Chris

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mops by mops 02 Dec 2014

Thank you.

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by basketkase 01 Dec 2014

Fantastic bib......what are you going to do with the circles, Martine?

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mops by mops 02 Dec 2014

Thank you. And as for the circles I put them back in the box, found a bag with more of them when I searched for red fabric, too many to squeeze in as well. I 'll concentrate on Christmas gifts first.

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by lucy1234 01 Dec 2014

Very useful, and mums do appreciate a good sized bib!!!

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mops by mops 02 Dec 2014

Thank you. I agree and this is so fast and easy. I usually do half a dozen blanks so I only have to embroider them when needed - and don't have to Hoover all those pesky loops every time :)

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by highlandermom 01 Dec 2014

Very cute. I am in awe over the circle collection. Since it is such a nice amount it just makes one want to make something from it. Could use between cotton print for a filler to make a pad or small blanket. I do that with my leftover fleece scraps that is how I put that king size quilt together the fleece scraps was my sandwich part. That takes forever lol. I like the washcloth idea much better.

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mops by mops 02 Dec 2014

Thank you. I have a bag full of fleece scraps waiting to be used as well....

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by sonjapotgieter 01 Dec 2014

So Lovely!!!Well done

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mops by mops 02 Dec 2014

Thank you.

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by pldc 01 Dec 2014

These are terrific examples of how creative cuties can be. The first thing I thought of when I saw the circles was an old fashion crocheted or knit clown. they are all made from circles to create the arms & legs & the body too (I think) the head is an oval & they are all strung together. A little batting liner between 2 circles & you could string them to make this or Embroider the Alphabet to make a small banner. Either way the bib is quite cute & I can understand her asking for another. ~hugs~

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pldc by pldc edited 01 Dec 2014

how far away do you put the cd to create the hole? 6-8 inches & do you cut the back open & add Velcro to close it? The ribbing design just fits over baby's head yes but many moms are not fans as the child does not like to wear these, so this is a terrific alternative.

mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

In this case I cut the back open, otherwise I don't and add ribbing. My towel had a border and in that case I cut about 1" from that border.

pldc by pldc 01 Dec 2014

thanks so much Martine

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by crafter2243 Moderator 01 Dec 2014

Based on all the circles you had a large production of bibs. Any plans for all the circles? You are always willing to help.

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by loosie 01 Dec 2014

This is a great bib, easy to make and so handy :)

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Thank you.

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by joansatx 01 Dec 2014

Ahhh, this is a fun thread! My first bibs for my first child were from handtowels and I appliqued without an embroidery machine. I feel compelled to follow your lead here! About your circle collection.....I can't stop smiling and imagining each cutting and adding to the stash. You've done so much for so many and well beyond bib-making. Thanks for this, Joan

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Thank you. Waste not want not, but apart from an occasional applique it all added up to quite a stash of circles. I have used some for baby balls, but rather use cotton to do that. The mini baby wash cloths sewdoctor suggested seems a good idea.

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by sewdoctor 01 Dec 2014

I teach serger classes. To show how to apply ribbing, I have students make a bib, like these,,,,the circles from the neck, I have them practice serging around a circle. The serged circle, becomes a tiny wash cloth for the baby! They are just big enough to wash a tiny face and hands...Your bibs are so nice!

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Thank you. I usually serge ribbing as well, but now and again do them this way. Great idea to use the circles as mini wash cloths! I'll get serging soon, thanks!

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by jrob Moderator 01 Dec 2014

Oh, Martine, how wonderful that you have adopted another daughter. LOL... This is an adorable bib and you are a sweetie to make it for her. From your circle pile I deduct that you must be a bib expert.

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

I should be by now, shouldn't I. :) And she is as another daughter in a sense, everything sewing, especially hems and zips (ugh) or embroidering and there she is. But she is always caring for family members - driving them to doctor's appointments etc. So she deserves some help.

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by teun 01 Dec 2014

Een mooie slab,je habt er heel wat gemaakt,is die aan achterkant met kletof gaat i over het hoofd met een boordje en hoe groot knip je het uit
Lgr Lammy


wens je een fijne advendstijd

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Ik gebruik ee cd als mal en maak ze of met een boordje, of zoals deze, ik knip het door en zet het af met biaisband en gebruik klittenband voor de sluiting.
Jij ook een fijne adsventstijd gewenst!

teun by teun 01 Dec 2014

Dank je wel

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by 02kar Moderator 01 Dec 2014

Cute design and I like the bib. I looked at the circles and thought coasters too.

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Thank you.

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by RockyB 01 Dec 2014

Looks great! Is that a hand towel that you are making the bibs from?

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Yes, a small 30x50 cm one, or approximately 12x20 inch.

RockyB by RockyB 01 Dec 2014

Thanks, good idea!

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by spendlove Moderator 01 Dec 2014

Nice work! Such a history in your circle collection!

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Thanks, you can say that again!

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by michemb 01 Dec 2014

cute, what to do with alll those circles? hmmmmmm

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

I don't know!! They are the size of a CD so they might be used as the back of a coaster. For the time being they rest in a box. :)

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by lidiad 01 Dec 2014

That's so cute, Martine, your neighbour will be thrilled.
Hugs, Lidia

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mops by mops 01 Dec 2014

Thank you. I am afraid she takes it for granted that I can do anything she asks.

pldc by pldc 01 Dec 2014

unfortunately we all have someone like that in our lives. Like you say she does help out with driving & things so that is always good too

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