drink me!

I've wanted to make a bottle sleeve for a long time.  Funny.  I had no idea it would look like this!

My daughers are at an age now (11 and 13) where if I want them to like what I make for them, I need their input.  This is for my 11-year-old who offers certain challenges when it comes to collaborating.  The girl has a somewhat small reserve of patience so I can only hold her attention for a limited time.  Throughout this project, I didn't always know if she was agreeing with my suggestions because she actually agreed with me or because she just wanted to be done with this already.  No matter, we both love how it turned out.

I have to tell you, before we'd even picked fabric I had it in my head that it'd be fun to have a "Drink Me" tag on the sleeve.  This is for her water bottle that sits on her desk at school.  I may have gotten a little overly excited when she spied this Alice in Wonderland print in amongst my horrible mess of fabric.  Seriously.  The girl got hugged and kissed and high-fived a LOT. 

I did the embroidery on the sofa while us girls watched Mulan.  I had to stop stitching a few times to fulfil cuddle requests.  There are definitely worse things in life than having to choose between stitching and warm hugs.  I got the idea for the embroidery from a little detail in the fabric.  I've never been a fan of the backstitch, but this filigree detail is so small (1/2" tall) I had to use that stitch with a single ply. 

The bow?  Guess who wanted to add that ... ;)   I have a sneaking suspicion she agreed for my sake.

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Hope your New Year is off to a good start.  Mine sure is!  I've been sewing up a storm here ... I even wore the plating off of a hand sewing needle today.  I can't remember the last time that happened.  Sure felt ... right. ;)

Comments

[pam]

So so cute!

[Dawn H]

Oh my gosh! It's so sweet! I love the fabric and I think it was genius to do the embroidery to match what's on the fabric! It turned out Wonderful! Dawn

[Christina]

Very cute. Love the Alice fabric. Glad you were able to get some crafting done. Happy new year.

[Laura]

I love it! The fabric is so darling! What a fun idea. Is there a pattern? You always create beautiful, well made items. I love checking out your blog and now I follow your instagram! Happy New Year....

[Kristyne]

Hi Laura! Thanks so much. :) No plans for a pattern at the moment. It's a little tricky because water bottles come in so many diameters and heights. If I can come up with a good solution, I'll look into it. :)) xo k

[Melody]

Just gorgeous, the fabric choice is perfect

[Hildy]

This is so cute! I ,ove the fabric and the 'Drink Me' tag is just the perfect little detail. I'm quite sure your daugther's friends now all wish for a bottle sleeve for the next birthday!

[Mara]

Yes, another item made from your bundle, keep up the good work, love the inspiration.

[bernie]

Well, you described my daughter when she was 11 to a "T". She has somewhat more patience at 34!
Love the bottle cover.

[Becky (central oregon)]

Oh...I love the whole thing!
"Drink Me" and Alice...
Could not have been better !

[Helen]

Am sitting in the Carriage Inn in Calgary reading this having come from Perth Australia for my nieces wedding tomorrow. Cant believe how cold it is. Love your work regards Helen. Happy New Year!

[Celia Quilter]

This is darling! My daughter's name is Alice (anagram for my name) and I just love this fabric-she is in college and this is inspiring me to make something similar for her Still loving your blog- reading it like a novel!

[Renee]

Beautifully done! Your talent is so inspiring!

[Helen Philipps]

It is gorgeous, what a lovely idea and I love the label.....perfect! Happy New Year!
Helen xox

[Sonja L]

Such a Brilliant idea! How pretty! I love the Alice and Wonderland Print! Its perfect!!

[Sandy O]

ADORABLE!! Simply adorable!! :)

[Pamela]

I adore it!

[wendy]

Just TOO CUTE!! You are blessed with and amazing talent. Thanks for sharing it.

[Lee]

Awesome! So glad you are back in the groove.

[jenni]

This is fabulous! I have girls and this post reminded me of the good ol' days when they were little! Take all the cuddle time you can, they eventually grow up!

[Jane @ Handiworking]

Darling fabric, great design, she is soooo lucky. Beautifully done!

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

Gorgeous!!! The embroidery is just over-the-top! I love how you grabbed the pattern from the fabric and added the "Drink Me" tag. I have a sister-in-law who would love this. She is all about Alice! *hugs* I am SO happy that you had the chance to sew over the holidays! :)

[Heather(mtl)]

What a delightful bottle keep. No surprise as your eye for detail is exquisite! I don't know how you have managed going back to work, moving, taking care of a family 'and' blogging, but I dub thee Queen PrettybyHand from this moment on.
Makes the time you take to share with us oh, so sweet :)

[Gillian]

Really great. Good to hear you're off to a good start this year.

[Elaine]

That fabric is so unique...did you use any Kraft Flex on this...thinking about getting some...you know just to have it....cause you said it was a good thing, sounds magical to be honest. Happy New Year!

[Shannon F]

This is stunning!!! And my 10yo girl would've gone crazy for the fabric as well! Now to buy some..... :)

[Susan]

I have been sitting here for hours looking at your wonderful, beautiful hand work. I am quite "agog" with your fine self!! Will try to follow along. Have a feeling that I will have many, many questions. Love, Love, Love all that I have seen. I can almost "feel" it!! Wonderful, Beautiful simply sublime,