Have you looked around Go To Patterns yet? It's exactly the kind of place sewists like us enjoy browsing. It's all your favorite independent pattern makers at your disposable in one marketplace. And there is something for everyone- kid patterns, women's clothing, toys, bags, and even quilts.
It's all the brainchild of the very talented Andrea, and I was so pleased she asked me to be a part of the Christmas tour de go-to.
I got to make the Billy Car Play Mat and Roll-up by Handmade Therapy. This is a great pattern for a beginner who wants to make some adorable kid gifts this season, or an advanced sewer who wants to crank out a quick project. Either way, the payoff is great if you know a little car enthusiast.
It's a mat with fun roads, but it also holds up to 8 cars securely. And it's only about 17" x 11" so it's a great travel toy and easy to slide into your purse or diaper bag.
It only takes about a fat quarter of fabric plus a few other supplies that you probably already have. I used a Michael Miller Vehicles print on the inside and a number print from Reunion from Moda on the outside. The pocket panels are scraps of a canvas from Ikea.
Make sure to check out more amazing versions of the versatile patterns in the Go To shop by these talents on the tour, and enter the rafflecoptor below to win some wonderful fabric and pattern prizes.
Handmade Therapy Nov. 29
a pretty cool life. Nov. 29
Sew Much Ado Nov. 30th
Simple Simon and Co Dec. 1st
The Cottage Home Dec. 2nd
Sew country chick Dec. 2nd
Nap Time Crafters Dec. 3rd
A Little Gray Dec. 3rd
skirt as top Dec. 4th
you & mie Dec. 5th
Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! Dec. 5th
Me Sew crazy Dec. 6th
see kate sew Dec. 6th
Delia Creates Dec. 7th
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This is such a great idea. I have three nephews and this would certainly be appreciated by my sister-in-law too.
ReplyDeleteI am very excited to try these patterns, everything is so beautifully made!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have a toddler who would get a lot of use out of a project like this!
ReplyDeleteAw, with my boy was still small enough to play cars. Great idea!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! My son is just the right age for little toy cars. I'll have to bookmark this project!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice project, my youngest son would probably love it ! And thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway !
ReplyDeleteFabulous project and great for all kids! thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, and has to be better than my 3yo stuffing his cars either in his pockets or in his older sister's backpack!
ReplyDeleteHow have I never heard of Go To before?? Brilliant find!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I have 2 boys and always love to see ideas for boys!
ReplyDeleteI have a grandson who would love this! Great for the car or office visits.
ReplyDeleteMy son would love the car mat! He's got what seems like a million matchbox cars!
ReplyDeleteKelly
i love the idea! beautifully made :)
ReplyDeleteI think the car mat is a great idea. My boys would have loved it when they were littler.
ReplyDeletersgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com
This is so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove them!! My favorites are the kid's clothes!I'm always looking for new ideas for my grandkids!
ReplyDeletechristyd8@bellsouth.net
Awesome giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is so fun! I think I have time to make one for the little nephew. He LOVES cars (and the movie, too). This is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThese are great ! Putting it on my list (If I don't win !)
ReplyDeleteIt is a great idea, once my boy is older I will have to try it out! scg00387@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI love the Billy Car Play Mat - my daughter would have fun playing with that.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so cute! What a great idea! This would be great on our long drives to see my family, my boys would love it!
ReplyDeleteSweet - I've been looking at what to make for the little siblings of my pre-k kids' pals...
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