In Which I Think I Am A Genius But Am Sadly Mistaken

Well, there are always lessons to learn, aren't there. Today I got bit by the sewing bug again, mostly because I had a gift to finish (I'll post a picture after the gift arrives in its new home!). I thought, aha! I shall make a bib with stretchy fabric and a hole in the middle wherefore a small head mayest be popped through with ease. Alas, I am not a genius, but rather one who does not always go back and check her work when doing math. The bib turned out seriously wavy and wonky.

However, I DID come up with a cute idea for lazy applique! I cut out stars using a cookie cutter as a template. I pressed down hard on the fabric to create the outline on the fabric, and voilá! A star! I used pinking shears to cut out the shapes, then top-stitched them onto my bib fabric to create the applique. I think it turned out SUPER cute, and intend to make a slew of little bibs this way. It's a great way to use up leftover fabric, which I'm kind of in the mood to do. I've got more than I need just now, that's for sure! However, next project: shopping bags for my sister. These are gonna be cute, people. CUTE!


See, here's the cookie cutter, and me thinking that chalk rubbed on it would help with the outline. Not so much--gonna try a little flour next time. Pressing down to indent the fabric. This worked relatively well.
My stars, this is cute! Are you seein' the vision with me here?
Aaaaand, death of a Genius. Serviceable, but not gift-able. Try again, please.
And just so's ya know I can make cute stuff, here's some proof. The picture turned out fuzzy, but I had to post it anyway.