dh is off at an ironman triathlon this weekend so it’s crafty time for me. I finally finished the top of this Favorite Songs Lap Quilt. I love this pattern, very details directions, well worth the pattern price IMHO.
The Modern Quilt Guild also has a new project starting September 1st that I’m going to try...
I worked so desperately hard to finish this before I go on vacation. As usual, I don’t love how it looks on me. Funny I took the time at 9am to put on the right earrings to wear with it for the photo but the pants are all wrong!
When will I learn to stop trying...
Here’s a quick a-line skirt I made using Amy Butler’s Barcelona Skirt pattern with Echino’s Quiet Ground fabric. I saw this fabric at my LQS, Quilter’s Alley and I had no idea what I wanted to use it for, but I knew I had to buy it. So Roxanne suggested a skirt. I love the...
Once school is out, it becomes a real juggling act to keep my business going, entertain an now 8 year old and feed my craft obsessions. I managed to finish this Patricia Tunic in time for the fourth of july weekend. The fabric is much busier than I would ordinarily wear, but my intention was...
I’ve been a painting fool. The last of the wallpaper is gone from my house..and so is the baby blue carpeting! Photos to follow..
Been knitting trying to make something in time for the summer. I’m trying (again) to make a garment for myself. In the past, I’m better making things that are not size specific...
In all my life, this year has to be the wackiest weather I can remember. This past weekend we received over 4 inches of rain in about 24 hours with crazy winds. We are lucky that we have NOT lost power nor suffered any property damage but there are many outages in the area. Yesterday...
I hate snow days..while it is pretty, I’m not one to run outside and play in it. It’s bad enough I have to walk the dog in it!
But I’ve been doing some sewing. I made 4 new quilted placemats (photos forthcoming.) I think the fabric choices are busy. Could be the placement of each fabric....
I have learned a lesson that I honestly should have already known.
As a bag junkie, I am forever on a quest for the perfect bag. What makes a perfect bag? Well first you need to define the usage of the bag. Everyday? Shopping? Knitting? Etc..
So I found that the said bag in my previous post...
I’m on a roll..we woke to snow and that means there’s no need for me to go anywhere today except sit at my sewing machine! So as I mentioned in my last post, I modified the Multi-Tasker Tote to be shorter by about 1 inch or so, including the straps and I have hit success....
(Pardon all the iphone pix - it is only 8am on a Sunday morning!)
I’m busy making gifts for the holidays. I have to share a gripe though. All those beautiful special magazines that come out in late November/December with patterns of homemade gifts are published too late! It just makes us panic and feel inadequate...
