Friday, January 30, 2009
started
Thursday, January 29, 2009
thing-a-day
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
maybe I've gone too far
I did a lot of shopping around on Etsy and I finally decided on these two sets to start with so I could test them out. The polka dot ones are from Pleat and you can find them right here. The white ones are from gogreengirl and you can get them here. I got the sets that have a liner, a regular pad, and an overnight pad.
I haven't been able to try them yet, but they all look very well made and up for the task. ;)And looking at them in person I think they would be pretty easy to make myself.
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Completely unrelated... Julie from knitsational is having a really cute giveaway on her blog, so check it out!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
and so it begins...
"There's a point where you can give up on winter--when temptation can enter your soul, prying its way in like cold air through the cracks in your cabin--around January sixteenth or so, and this can make you realize that February's coming, and beyond February, March.
See, I don't yet realize that March will be the hardest month. Early February's the coldest, and often the snowiest, but March, strange, silent March, will be the hardest.
Monday, January 26, 2009
pleated beauty handbag
I had more problems than I thought necessary on this bag.
I think Bend-the-Rules Sewing is a cute book, but there was some important info left out on a few different occasions and the directions in general weren't very clear. I had to do a little guessing (Is that why it's called "bend-the-rules"??).
Friday, January 23, 2009
a little project
The other night I made this cute little clutch from Amy Karol's Bend-the-Rules Sewing book. I don't really need a little bag like this. But I had my eye on making a bigger bag that's in the book and I thought making this first would be a good way to get the purse lining technique down. It was very easy and I think it's really cute.
Hope you all have a great weekend!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
shop update
And some more matchbook notepads like the ones above, just in time for Valentine's Day. :)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
more quilt inspiration
A saying I tell myself often (and try to live by) is "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or do without."
These quilts are proof that you don't have to go out to the fabric store to get brand new pretty fabrics to make a pretty quilt, don't you think?
(this one's my favorite)
I have more quilt photos from this exhibit that I'll post sometime soon.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
out my window
Monday, January 19, 2009
quilts on flickr
Here are the links:
1. a quilt of our own 2. cecilia's quilt 3. WIP: A quilt for me. 4. Quilt top 5. Paintbox Quilt on the Sofa 6. Aqua Daisy Chain quilt top 7. A field of flowers quilt top 8. quilt top 9. #3's quilt 10. Rainbow baby quilt 11. button quilt up close 12. quilt paint box whole 13. Quilt for the crib 14. red and aqua quilt 15. Study in Blues and Red - Modern Art Quilt 16. Log Cabin Baby Boy Quilt 17. I found a quilt top today! 18. Quilt from Grandmom 19. sun and moon 20. Colorway Quilt
Friday, January 16, 2009
in the mail
Thursday, January 15, 2009
felt food
Oh, and about the felt. I used this ecospun felt that's made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles which I think is awesome. It's a good quality, nice and thick and strong. I bought it at Joann's on sale for 8 for 96 cents or something like that. If you want real wool felt (which I love.. maybe someday I'll make some out of wool..), you can find a large selection here, or here if you want to shop from Etsy.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
estate sale finds
Monday, January 12, 2009
monday morning
Saturday, January 10, 2009
save handmade toys
Friday, January 9, 2009
100 things to make
7. pillow
8. napkins
9. apron
10. coasters
11. placemats
12. table runner
13. oven mitt
14. tea towels
15. tea cozy
16. juggling blocks
17. cloth book
18. bib
19. burp cloth
20. fabric blocks
21. doll
22. doll clothes
23. stuffed animal
24. felt food
25. fabric ball
26. banner (bunting)
27. dress
28. skirt
29. smock
30. pajamas
31. slippers
32. sewing machine cover
33. curtains
34. pin cushion
35. wine bag
36. checkbook cover
37. book jacket
38. gift bags / wraps
39. pencil roll
40. bookmarks
42. cowl
43. gloves
44. mittens
45. fingerless mitts
46. sweater
47. hat
48. bonnet
49. baby booties
50. socks
51. leg warmers
52. baby rings
53. felted ball
54. pot holder
55. blanket
56. felted bowl
57. wash cloths
58. felted tote bag
61. matchbook notepads
62. cards
63. books
64. notepads
65. scrapbook
66. flash cards
67. book plates
68. recipe cards
69. postcards
70. calendars
71. stationery set
72. to/from tags
73. place cards
74. memory game
76. fairy wings
77. cape
78. finger puppets
79. play dough
80. finger paint
81. dollhouse
82. dollhouse furniture
83. origami
84. snow globes
85. rattle
86. wooden blocks
87. ornaments
88. mobile
90. lotion
91. soap
92. shampoo
93. laundry detergent
94. candles
Thursday, January 8, 2009
handmade gifts : part III
I made this felt checker set for a six year old girl that loves games and the color pink. The board turned out just how I pictured it. That doesn't happen very often so I was thrilled. :)
And yep, it all fits nicely in a drawstring bag. :)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
handmade gifts : part II
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Tutorial Tuesday - Drawstring Bag
You can find the tutorial right here.
Enjoy! Oh, and tomorrow you'll see what's in the bag pictured above. :)