worlds worst blogger, I think!

I have been crafting here and there. I just sent this purse out last week for a swap.

Self drafted pattern, based loosely off a bag I used to have, that I got at goodwill.

Two new skirts. The stripey one, is all vintage fabric that was thrifted last week. I just made a simple tube, added a drawstring waist. Handmade binding for the hem and drawstring.
Black bird skirt is self drafted a-line skirt with a side zipper. Panels of the vintage bird fabric are in the front and the back. I love this print.

Sorry it's been awhile since an update! Recently, I tackled 3477 Threads pattern, view C. Results are not pleasant-

Looks like a tent, huh?


New top salvaged from the tent dress. I like this MUCH MUCH better. Skirt needs a bit more work, maybe tomorrow I'll show you what I've got.

And the matching bag. First time quilting a bag. I just sketched out a shape, sewed some strips together. Made a fabric sandwich with fabric, batting, heavy interfacing. Did some random quilting. Added a lining, with a magnetic snap (that I'm LOVING). Added handles after the fact (which I'm not sure I'm loving, they're kinda bulky looking up close).

Easy baby gifts.
Free handed bib, closures are velcro.
Simple baby shoes using the stardustshoes tutorial.
Knitted hat.

Sure to make a mama smile.

Tote bag+crayon roll+sketch bag+scavenger hunt in bottle.

Plain tote bag, just two squares with a "cars" themed pocket:


Crayon rolls, with 8 small slots for crayons.


Scavenger hunt in a bottle, also known as a looksee (I think?) tutorial on kiddley...I was in hurry while taking pictures, but the final ones have the lists taped to the bottle.


The boys liked their gifts and were a bit fascinated by the Scavenger hunt in a bottle. Success!

the internet is your friend :) I love when people share their knowledge online. I got this easy-peasy dress tutorial at Kuky Ideas, here's the link: http://www.kukyideas.com/journal/2007/04/shirred-dress-tutorial.html
Here's one of the dresses I made.


I made three of these over the past weekend. Shirring rocks, people! Its easy, simple and makes for some cute wee clothes for your little people.

Some hints (from my experience) I did NOT wind the thread tight, instead using the directions that came with the elastic thread stating "wind the thread with little to no tension" and I used a steam iron when I was finished...you don't actually touch the dress, just blast some steam about an inch above it when your all finished. Its magic! The gathers pucker up all neat and row like :)

Fast and easy. These took about 10 minutes from start to finish. Less than a yard of material used.



Just some simple little shorts. Made from the same "trace your own pattern" that we made pj pants on Spring Break...I plan to make some more of these soon.

Here's what I made for my May bag swap. The theme was yellow & flowers. I knitted an i-cord with some red cotton, appliqued a stem on the bag. Just a generic bag pattern, though I did use some timtex interfacing the bottom. First time using that. It was a little different.


Here's what my partner sent me:

So every year I host a mama's day bbq at my place. And I make a gift for all the mamas in my life. Cause I appreciate 'em, you know? Here was this year's gifts. Sunglasses cases, keychains and zip bags.


(missing their buttons)



The one on the left was the first go...I decided against sewing them & turning them inside out & instead sewed them with the outside seams showing. All the mamas seemed to like them.

So I made this quilt, using the methods described in "Quilt in a Weekend" book that my grammy loaned me. I did take about 2 weeks, working feverishly at night and using a day off during the week, to finish it. Basically, you quilt the top, batting and back as you go, making each block complete. Then you sew the blocks together and cover your seams with bias tape. Finally you sew your rows together and cover the length wise seams with some more bias tape. Then you can finish the edges however your little heart desires.

These blocks were themed with concert posters of the Melvins. I used bubblejet with a handy dandy ink jet printer to make the prints on 100% cotton. 20 14x14 blocks.

Back of quilt.


I am immensely proud of myself for 1)finishing this project in such a short amount of time and 2)making a quilt. A frickin' quilt! I usually make bags, clothes, stuff that can be done in an afternoon. I'm normally not good at finishing long, drawn out projects, so this was a big HARRAH for me. Hehe. Will I make another soon? Probably not. But there are some babies on the horizon for a few friends, and I think this would be a nice way to make up some little baby blankets.