Hope everyone has a lovely day!
I really enjoyed the March & April fab shop hops! In March I won a $10 gift certificate to Heart of Dixie Quilt Shop. I used it to buy some of the "I Love you Zoo" fabric I'm going to use in the baby quilt I have to sew (soon, I don't know when they'll have the shower).
The next Hop starts June 1, if you like to browse fabric stores online this will be a blast (or very expensive!).
I also picked up a bunch of fabric at Wal-Mart this month. There is a nice brown with copper details that I bought enough of to make 4 dresses, and a green with black knit. Now I just have to find the right patterns, that's always the hard part for me. Cutting and committing to a pattern, even when I only paid $1.50 a yard, is not so easy a task for me! I don't have this problem with quilts or with clothes for the kids, just me. I have lots of stash fabric that I just haven't found "the right pattern" for. Anyone else have this issue? Or am I just whacky???
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
My must haves for 2009!
Sewing Room Wants for 2009...
Singer® 151 Adjustable Dressform - Medium
A good selection of Home Decor Fabrics I have 19 windows to sew treatments for, 4 chairs to re-upholster and new pillows for the couches.
A bunch of cutlery caddies and the rail to hang them on.
I would rather have a collection of Longaberger wall pockets, if money were no object of course!
Desk Chair To replace the one I stole from hubby's desk.
Buy one of these...
I have 2 45mm (one pinking, one regular) rotary cutters and it just isn't large enough some times! I'd also like to pick up a
Clover New Slash Rotary Cutter-28mm I made a "slash" trivet/hot pad when I worked at the sewing store, it was a fun project
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Today's projects
I couldn't believe it, the bandana skirt is now doll clothes... The Princess has a large Dora doll & it fits her perfectly. Of course my Princess is a petite thing & it still fits her waist, it just isn't even close to appropriate length!
I made my first 3D paper snow flake, just as a trial and error. Didn't need to it's so simple & looks so beautiful. here and here are some good tutorials. I have some 2 sided wrapping paper that I am going to make some out of next!
I am also going to attempt a mushroom ornament collection. I have the fabric cut for 3, but we'll see how the first one goes! My sister will love these if they turn out!
I also have a dress I'd like to recycle for the Princess for Christmas. It's a size 10/12 & she is a 5! But the fabric is perfect & it shouldn't be too hard to fashion a smaller outfit out of it.
We also will be Christmas cookie baking, so we'll see just how much I can actually get done today!!!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Misc Project Links
Collection of easy sew girls skirts
Twirly Skirt tutorial I think I've linked this one before, but it's a good tutorial!
Part of the Handmade Holidays series.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Twirls for Girls - Toys for Tots
Twirls for Girls is back!!!
Use your talents & some of your stash to give to a child in need! These skirts are adorable and look easy enough to make. I am going to try to make 2 today and see how long it takes.
There is a form and instructions for donating them to "Toys for Tots" so they will know what it is & who it's for.
~Remembering back to our own girlhoods, some of our most cherished gifts were handmade clothes for our beloved dollies. Whether they were made by moms, grandmas, aunts, or even purchased from craft bazaars, they were unique and special, just like the women who created them.~
I can whole heartedly agree with this quote from the website! I still have most of the handmade doll clothing I received or purchased at craft shows. Now my little princess is dressing her dolls (and mine) with them! They are special and usually very well constructed.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Sewing Room Re-organization
Well the cooler weather has chased me inside & I am greeted with my disorganized sewing space every day. My Frugal efforts have lead to accumulations of stuff (old clothes, towels, blankets, scraps, bits & pieces, etc) and they are just everywhere.
I broke down and cut squares out of a pile of old t-shirts. I cut up about enough squares to sew 2 twin size quilts. Woohoo! Squares take up far less space than t-shirts. I also cut a pair of shorts for the prince out of an old polo shirt. I cut up 2 old flannel blankets that I was going to cut into rags "SOMEDAY." Well that day finally came! Now I have enough rags to last for a while.
My next step will be to organize my denim collection & then my actual fabric!
I found some help from The Domestic Diva's Disasters and I'm an Organizing Junkie. Lots of creative ideas here for storage of all the STUFF, and links to pictures of REAL studios, that's always a help! Sometimes I see a room & think, yup it'll never look that good again!!!
I'm also purging too, trying to finish some UFOs & generally cleaning the room up! So if ya don't hear from me for a long time, send help, bring shovels!!!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Halloween Costumes
How cute are these!!! I am giving them until the end of September to decide what they want to be, just so I have plenty of time to get them done!!!
I'm not sure what they are even interested in for Halloween. Neither one of them has said a word. I'm hoping the Prince will be obvious, Football player???? I can only hope!
I'm sure the Princess will want to be a Princess, but we do have fairy wings already...
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
The Belle Elysse is Done!
I am finally finished with the Belle Elysse. I think the Princess is going to wear it for her first day of school. It turned out great & I'll snap a picture after I get new batteries in the camera!!!
Other Dish Towel Patterns
Star Dishcloth
Kitchen Crochet Patterns there are a couple for towel toppers, which I'm going to attempt for gifts as well!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Crochet Dishcloths
I used the Simple Dishcloths pattern to make this. I am making sets of these for a shower this weekend & for my sister's b-day coming up in a week. I got this easy pattern from Crochet Pattern Central. There were lots of choices, I think I went with one that was really simple, mostly because I need to crank out a few in a short period of time. I made 2 last night. I hope to do 2 more tonight while watching the olympics!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Giveaways for school
Click over and enter a comment in the giveaways you are interested in, you have to comment on each post to enter that giveaway...
I hope I get the label maker, but if not it's on my Christmas list!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Halloween Already
Halloween Catalog of patterns is available for pre-order by August 31, 2008 and receive a copy of holiday decorating pattern 3642 FREE. Offer good while supplies last.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
What time is it?
Need a new watch? I'm not currently in the market, unless it's water proof, kid proof & doesn't EVER need a battery replaced, LOL!!! My only "nice" watch is a few years old and seems to need a new battery every 6 months. Kind of a pain. After browsing this luxury watch website, I might be...
The Watchery has been selling luxury watches on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback! That is impressive, I sold a few books and had one negative (they just wanted a free book at my expense). They have a ton of brand names to choose from including TAG Heuer, Movado, Cartier, Citizen, and Bulova. Just to name a few.
I can't really judge their pricing but it seems fair enough. IT's been a long time since I've priced a watch! I looked at several models that gave you a free second watch, up to $95 or a selection of 80% off watches with purchase. They offer free FedEx & UPS shipping in the USA.
I consider my watch as part of my jewelry, so paying a little more for an attractive piece makes sense! I have always LOVED the Movados, so simple and stunning all at the same time. The gold plated Amorosa with the black dial and the diamonds (of course) really caught my eye!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Ruffle skirt
Crafty Daisies recycled denim ruffle skirt tutorial.
Thanks to The Queen of Re for the info!!!
Monday, July 7, 2008
New Mom blog
I was just informed about Moms in a blog by
My Trendy Tykes.
Looks like it could be a good resource for us Moms!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Yard Sale find & a Threadbangers video
My yard sale fabric find, $1 for about a bolt. It's going to be curtains for the front room/dinning room.
Cool Fashion show followed by a stippled t-shirt project done with the darning foot. This I could do, I love free motion, sew relaxing!!!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Janome partners with ThreadBanger
Of course my sister called & got me out the door before The Prince even left for school to hit a couple yard sales. I am always on the look out for sewing & crafting junk when I go & I found it today!!! Two complete purse projects for $2, fabric, pattern, thread (Mettler even) & the velcro for $1 each! SCORE.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Progress on the "Belle Elysse"
I picked up some cotton fabric for the Belle Elysse dress. So far I have cut out the material & started sewing the bodice & sleeves. The only reason I stopped is because the step I'm on required ironing for the elastic casings before sewing them, so I am on hold until I can get to the iron (it's upstairs in what will be the sewing room).
There are some adorable pics on the page of dresses that have been made by customers. It never ceases to amaze me the impact of fabric choice!!!
