tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42690411838471784822024-03-13T15:20:29.921-05:00a day made simpleSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-29735894711818575432012-10-23T10:32:00.003-05:002012-10-23T10:32:38.166-05:00End of the Swap SeasonSo, I had to get in a couple of swaps before baby came and I have to take a serious hiatus. So, I did three in the last three months! No big deal, right!? Anyway, here are some of the goodies I made for the two swaps I haven't posted pics for yet: <br />
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Crocheted Sushi Roll earrings! I totally made the pattern up myself, and it's done with crochet thread and a teeny tiny hook. I was quite pleased with myself! </div>
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Awesome cape. I've been wanting to make this for myself for a while, but decided to make it for someone else instead. (which is good, because it's technically too short for me, and I would have had to do math to figure out how long to make it.) It has hand openings and a stiff collar. I love the way it turned out! </div>
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Stuffed key. Haha! My partner had a key collection, and I figured she didn't have one like this, yet!</div>
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These are knit and then machine felted coasters. I've been really into felting, lately, and also have been trying desperately to use up as much yarn as I can before Stig gets here so there is less to store. Two birds! </div>
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This is maybe my favorite thing I've made in a very long time. It's a Dalek glove. Seriously. A Dalek glove. A pair for myself is definitely in order (along with the Dalek hat I found!)</div>
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This is a pattern I created myself. It's a paintbrush roll. there are individual slots for brushes, and the top folds down to keep ends from poking out. Then you roll it up, and the end with a flap has a tie on it, so you just tie it closed! I was quite pleased with myself, once again. </div>
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Felted sweater goodies. I made rice bag handwarmers. I love handwarmers for winter. Heat em up for a couple of minutes and pop them in your pockets on the way out the door. Perfect for warming up fingers after scraping your car windows. And, they're recycled. </div>
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These are pretty lacework fingerless gloves. My partner wanted some, so I figured I'd comply, since they're my speciality. Once I wrestled with the pattern to figure out what the heck was wrong with it, they are really quick and easy. I will not route you to the pattern, because it's terrible and I had to re-write it. </div>
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My favorite thing I made (and my partner's favorite thing she received!) was this set of acorn potholders. She said she had a thing for acorns, and I thought about doing "porcelain" ornaments, but then I got obsessed with felting, so did these instead. I think they turned out fab, and I was super stoked about how the applique came out on them. And, again, recycled! </div>
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I've had this mug sitting in my stash for a long time because I was somehow emotionally attached to a mug I got at the thrift store. It's a problem. Anyway, in my nesting desire to clean out every nook and cranny of my life, I decided it was time. Plus, it was fall colored, and Autumn was the theme of the swap. So I poured a vanilla soy candle into it, and sent it on it's way to a new home in Iowa. </div>
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And, though you may not be able to tell by this picture, this is a pillow cover. Again, a felted sweater. It was a cardigan, and I liked how the buttons looked, so I salvaged the entire body of the sweater for this one. I didn't get the pillow filling made in time, but it fits a standard pillow, so I will make the filler and send it later. </div>
<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-61183016203431444962012-10-18T16:09:00.001-05:002012-10-23T10:07:55.932-05:00I Love a Commission!So, recently I got an Etsy order for a commissioned pair of leg warmers like the green cabled ones I posted a pattern for. She just wanted them in white. My first round of making them was a slight disaster. I tried using a cheaper yarn alternative that was a true "white" and they turned out terribly. No stretch, way too long, totally ridiculous. So, I went and got new yarn today and whipped up the first one in the proper yarn, even though it's a little "cream" colored. I'm slightly jealous of them and may want to make myself a pair, too. They look fantastic in white! <br />
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(Yes, my thighs look giant... it was taken at an angle and I'm pregnant. I'm over it.)</div>
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I also had a friend ask if I could make a specific fingerless glove pattern for her to use for her Halloween costume as a cat. She sent me this <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L0607.html">pattern</a> from Lion Brand that I had seen and wanted to make for another friend at one point (like 3 years ago), but then lost interest. Anyway, interest piqued, especially since she is paying AND she gave me a deadline. I work much better with a deadline imposed by someone else. Here's how they turned out: <br />
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Not the most beautiful picture I've ever taken since it was with my phone, but the gloves themselves turned out amazingly well. Especially since I didn't have to buy any new yarn for them. It was all stuff from my stash. And though you can't really tell in the picture, the black has some pretty sparkle to it, and since she's slightly obsessed with sparkle, they're even more fabulous! Yay for kitties! </div>
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My dear friend Karen is expecting a little boy about a month before I am. Therefore, I felt the need to make cute little crocheted things for said baby. I settled on a couple of ridiculously easy and cute hats made from some chunky yarn I had laying around. The first one is white with a lime green border: </div>
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And my trusty model wearing the cute little chunky hat: </div>
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The second one is this great blueberry color, that I chose because they are decorating the baby's nursery in L.A. Dodgers colors. I thought this was a pretty close color to Dodger blue. And I thought it was too plain as it was, so I added a pom pom... love a pom pom! </div>
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These are seriously the easiest hats to make. And the pattern is very good. I made both hats in about 20 minutes. It's a great stash buster if you have some chunky yarn laying around. The pattern is from <a href="http://www.oodles-4-noodles.com/2011/06/basic-chunky-newborn-beanie-free.html">Oodles4Noodles</a> and is really fantastic. Great pattern for a new crocheter, as well! </div>
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I have taken a break from swaps for a while, but signed up for a few in the last month, trying to get my crafting fix in before the baby comes. One of the swaps I did is one I have done before... the Spell My Name Swap, where you craft an item for each letter of your partner's name. First, let me show you the amazing stuff that I received from my partner stacysews: </div>
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She made all kinds of awesome Star Wars and owlie goodies for the coming wee one. And an awesome Miss Piggie eye cold pack for my tired eyes and aching head and some handmade lip gloss in a totally sweet little case for my inevitably chapped lips during labor. Amazing, no!? </div>
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So, for Stacy, here is the package I made. It turns out we have similar interests and styles, so I didn't have to do that much shopping. I did buy the yarn for the "hat of frustration" but I literally had all the rest of the supplies in my stash. </div>
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Hat of frustration (a.k.a. Letter S: Skully Skullcap): </div>
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This hat is the third one I made from the initial pattern. The first one came out baby sized with a weird flared brim. The second one was slightly better, but was toddler sized. I ended up changing the number of stitches I cast on, the length I made it, and even the intarsia pattern, which had weird deformed "X's" between each skull. I had some separation anxiety when I mailed it off after spending so much time working on it. </div>
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Letter T: Tattoo inspired brooch</div>
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This one is based on an awesome craft I did with my super crafty friends Abbey and Jenni two years ago for Valentine's Day. I made one for myself at the time that says "Pookie" on it, and I wear it the entire month of February every year. Since Stacy likes tattoo art, I thought it only appropriate that she have a crafty badge to show off her crafty and hardcore sides all in one! It's felt, and I used blanket stitch for the edges, a simple whip stitch for the "banner" and back stitch for the lettering.</div>
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Letter A: Alice In Wonderland embroidered art</div>
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Stacy had Alice in Wonderland stuff all over her Wist and Pinterest, so I knew I had to include something "Alice Inspired." I ended up creating this sort of cameo outline design based on the Disney Alice and I included an "eat me" mushroom for our little heroine. It was basic back stitch, since the pattern was so detailed around Alice herself. I was quite pleased with how it came out. </div>
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Letter C is the Cameo Cup Candle you can see in the first picture. I apparently forgot to take a close up. It is done with soy wax and natural vanilla scent so that she can use the mug when the candle is gone. I love making candles... so simple and so satisfying! </div>
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Letter Y: Yummy Cupcake Bunting</div>
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I had trouble with the letter Y. I was thinking Yeti at first, but couldn't figure out anything yeti to craft. Then I saw the awesome cupcake bunting on Stacy's Pinterest, and KNEW I had to make it for her. Since I already had my letter C, I thought, what are cupcakes if not yummy? Bingo... letter Y. This is a very satisfying <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/how-to-crochet-your-own-cupcake-garland">pattern</a> and project. Super fast and really great looking when complete. </div>
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I love the Spell My Name Swap. It requires a bit of creative thinking, but for the most part, you can really craft things that your partner will love, and that fits their likes and personality.</div>
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So, enough of making cute things for this tiny being who does not yet have a body to himself! I made some pants for me, this time!</div>
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I used the same idea as for Stig's pants, and super-sized it. My mom had sent me a pair of flannel pajama pants she found at a thrift store (I'm pretty sure they've never been worn, even! Good find, mom!) that will hopefully keep fitting me as I get bigger this fall. They are green with pictures of Eeyore all over them. Not exactly a fashion statement, but they are pajamas, after all, so who really cares. The only things I wasn't completely thrilled with were the drawstring waist and the fact that they tapered at the ankle (and will probably shrink a bit and be too short for my gargantuanly long legs.</div>
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It also so happened that I had about 3 yards of flannel fabric that I've
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affects my sewing, but I don't really care. A few LLLLOOOONNNGGG
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And for proof that I really am pregnant, and not just making up this tiny being that has taken over my body and life, a preggo picture: </div>
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It's difficult to match that turquoise with other flannels and not have it look totally psychotic. But it looks super cute at tiny pants! </div>
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I'd like to point out that I almost matched up the lines of flannel perfectly without even trying to do so. You know that if I had tried, it never would have worked. Happy accidents lead to adorable pants. </div>
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I was able to whip these out in about 10 minutes. Because I used an old shirt, I just cut them out on the bottom hem of the shirt, so that I didn't have to hem them myself. This also meant that I could have a side seam and still only use two pieces of cut fabric. I used a pair of baby pants I had bought on super sale for a quarter at Target as the pattern, so you can pretty much use any pair of pants that fit well to make your pattern. Just fold in half, place on a fold, trace around leaving about 1/4 inch for the seam allowance and about an inch (or more if you're a messy cutter and ironer like me) for hem allowance at the top. </div>
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Then, basically, place right sides together, sew the crotch pieces together and then sew around the legs. Iron a top hem, sew it, leaving an opening, and insert elastic (which I happen to have just laying around, because I have problems.). Sew up the elastic to the appropriate waist length so that it stretches to fit, but won't cut off circulation, and sew the hole closed. </div>
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I've been slowly... oh, so slowly... trying to clean out our office/craft room to make room for The Stig's new nursery. So, today I tackled a pile of fabric in a basket that I probably haven't gotten to the bottom of in 2 years, and had no idea what was in it. Well, apparently at some time, I hid a couple of Paul's grosser t-shirts from him so that they would exit his "wearable" rotation. One of them, I had originally planned on stretching on canvas stretchers to make into an art piece. It was an awesome Tom Waits shirt that he was really attached to. But, I thought, with the babe on the way, maybe I could make it still wearable, just not so much for Paul anymore. There was a <a href="http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2012/05/making-stuff-baby-gown-concert-t-shirt-refashion/">tutorial</a> on This Mama Makes Stuff (I'm obsessed with her blog... it's amazing) for making a baby gown out of an old t-shirt, so I pulled up the tutorial, printed out the pattern, and set to cutting, hemming, and sewing. The finished result is AWESOME! </div>
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Don't get me wrong... I didn't just whip it out without any issues. I had a mis-sewn piece that led to torn-beyond-use fabric and to cut new sleeves, so needed to find a different shirt to cut those from. I ripped out and re-sewed multiple times. My hems were terrible, so had to be fixed, but ultimately, it looks amazing and even has adorable little "pockets" for The Stig's little mitts to tuck away into. </div>
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It's a great tutorial, and I'm extremely pleased with how my first jersey sewing project has turned out. I have 4 more shirts waiting in the wings to become awesome new baby clothes. I only regret that I didn't take a picture of the shirt's sorry state prior to hacking it to pieces so you can get a real sense of the amazing accomplishment this re-do was! </div>
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I finally got around to making something for myself yesterday! I've been constantly thirsty with the crazy weather and the parasite both demanding all of my hydration. So, I've been carrying my Klean Kanteen with me everywhere I go. However, it leaks all over my purse, or it's hard to carry, and I have to put it down to do other things. Annoying. So, I made a little sling to carry it in! Dorky, yes. Do I care? No. </div>
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I loosely based the design off of a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-water-bottle-holder">pattern</a> I found on Ravelry, but I distorted it so much, I had to write down the pattern as I went in order to remember how I changed it. I think I must have a very different water bottle... the initial one I made using the exact specs of the pattern was GIANT!</div>
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Bonus: It doubles as a weapon in case of zombie attack! That sucker is heavy and could definitely take off some zombie head if swung properly!</div>
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I've attempted to make a couple of hats already. I say attempted not because they didn't turn out well... they did... but one was way too big and fit on my giant noggin, and the other one was too big (like more for a 3-6 month old) and way too light weight. Guess I have a spring hat and the other hat will be donated to a not-so-needy, but cute and deserving toddler. This time around, however, I chose proper yarn (bought at a garage sale in Eugene, OR for fifty cents!), made it the right size, and even managed to work in some fashionable cables! </div>
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The yarn is super soft and the variegation makes it interesting, but the colors are still neutral and not too babyish. I loathe pastels. The <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-baby-2">pattern</a> itself was extremely simple and still yielded excellent results. I somehow screwed up my decreases, but I just made it work at the top. There's a cute little nubbin made from knotting an i-cord. Cute, whimsical, and not as weird-looking as a pom pom.</div>
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I needed a model, so my garden buddha stood in for the parasite. Cute, yes? </div>
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The other item that I finished today was this cute stuffed ball. I have a ton of flannel scraps left over from making bassinet sheets, so I used some of them to make this ball. I used an excellent tutorial from the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/fabric-beach-balls/2008/8/16/fabric-beach-balls.html">Purl Bee</a>.</div>
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I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I had some problems at the ends with the flannel fraying, but because it was at the ends of the machine sewn panels, I was able to hide it with the tops. I am wishing I had done a panel with the turquoise polka-dot and done the circles on top with the plain green, but I'll keep that in mind for the smaller sized ones. The large took up over half a bag of fiber-fill, so I'll have to do the smaller ones if I do some more! </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-19541602519705957852012-06-21T14:58:00.000-05:002012-06-22T09:48:29.725-05:00Fancy PantsI am the first one to admit that I am a "fair weather" knitter. I like quick projects. Not necessarily "easy" projects, but quick. I like to start and finish them in 3 days at the most. I hate weaving in ends, I don't like color changes, and I want things to be mostly useful. That being said. I have completed one afghan for myself (it was crochet, and technically the first thing I ever made... hey, go big or go home) have done a few baby blankets which have taken longer than a few days, and have started (and failed to finish) three sweaters and two other afghans. Yep. I stick to hats, mittens, scarves, bags, and doo dads. <br />
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But, I bought this really beautiful cotton yarn and knew I wanted to make something really special with it. It was so soft, and the colors were so rich and pretty. I bought 2 skeins on sale, about 360 yards all together, so that meant my project had to fit those yardage guidelines. I went on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-bell-bottoms">Ravelry</a> (my obsession) and entered my criteria (I love an easily searchable pattern site!) and came up with a few options. But, seeing as how everything I'm wanting to craft right now is for Baby Boo, I decided on the cutest pair of knitted bell bottom baby pants. I went with the newborn size, hoping that these will be the perfect size for bringing the little one home from the hospital. They turned out way better than I could imagine, even with all the seaming I had to do on the waistband and around the inseam. Here they are, in all their adorable glory: <br />
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Seriously, are they not the cutest!? I wish I had a baby to model them in, but you'll have to wait 5 more months for that. They're the perfect colors for a fall/winter babe, and because they're done on smaller needles than recommended for the yarn, they're a tight weave and should be really warm and soft. I need to do a round of onesie dying so that I can get a little brown top to go with them. I'm so excited with how they turned out. No pastels for this baby! Added bonus... they only took me 4 days to complete! Apparently I'm not inept at making articles of clothing, just large articles of clothing.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-36643115991080422662012-06-12T11:53:00.002-05:002012-06-12T11:55:40.364-05:00Give a Hoot Mug Cozy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
After doing the Hootie Booties a while ago, I've eased my fears about an owl cable. It's pretty much the easiest cable there is, and looks adorable. So, I found a rad <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoot-coffee">pattern</a> for a mug cozy... I'm totally obsessed with making and using them, though I'm not sure anyone else shares my weird obsession. Anyway, I grabbed a spare half-skein that I've used for two other cozies (told you I had an obsession), and knit it up in an evening. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, too, though next time, I'll be going down a needle size, and also doing 2 fewer ribbing rows at the bottom, so it's not so tall. </div>
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And here's a close up of the owl cable. I don't really have any buttons that fit for the eyes, and I haven't yet raided the bead stash, but I sort of like it without the creepy eyes added. <br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-21745689386597671532012-06-04T18:17:00.000-05:002012-06-04T18:17:59.912-05:00Laying up the LayetteSo, as I mentioned in the earlier Bassinet post, I'm making all the sheets for said awesome vintage bassinet. I lucked out today and found some really adorable flannel fabrics at the fabric store. So, I set to work and cut out all the sheet templates, and sewed one up. Here's the result: <br />
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I really like this pretty lime green fabric with the white ferns. It's cute enough to be for baby, but not so "cutesy" as a lot of the infant fabrics, and avoids the horrid pastels that I hate so much. I love how it looks with the white wicker, too.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-36872021253634525652012-06-01T10:59:00.000-05:002012-06-01T10:59:17.686-05:00Knitting to Amuse the MassesI had some left over soft cotton yarn from a failed project. Let's just say the newborn size hat fit my big ol' head. So, I decided I'd use it up and make a washcloth, since I wasn't sure how much yarn was left in the skein. So, after some extensive (by that I mean about 2 minutes worth) research, I found <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/billy-the-kid-cloth">THE</a> pattern. <br />
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It's done in <a href="http://www.bernat.com/product.php?LGC=cottontots">Cottontots</a> yarn and is super soft. I pretty much love it. And it only took me about 2 hours to complete. Yay! </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-21649779840966420402012-05-23T22:20:00.000-05:002012-05-23T22:20:30.490-05:00Hootie Booties!Being a knitter, I, of course, am obsessing about what I will knit for the babe. I figured I'd start with something small, something easy. Booties. No problem, right? Well, it turns out I'm really picky about booties, apparently, and it took me 2 months just to find a couple of patterns that I liked, not to mention to try them out. After three failed attempts... one had an illegible pattern that I just couldn't figure out, one pair were GIANT when they finished, and one pair ended up all twisty and weird... I finally settled on the cutest pattern from Ravelry called "<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hooties">Hooties</a>." My first attempt needed to be tossed out, because one of the steps was not quite sussed out, but once I figured out what the pattern was asking, they turned out really well. View the yarn porn: <br />
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Can you see the owlies? I had a bit of a hard time getting a good picture of the cabling where you could really tell they were an owl motif, but here's one where you can see the sides, as well. I used some really pretty purple beads I found in my bead stash, and the yarn was a ball that came in a bag of yarn my mom found at a garage sale. Yay for materials on hand! </div>
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I think you can see the owls better in this picture. I'm really happy with how they came out. And I still have a ton of the pretty tan yarn left, so if I find another bootie pattern in another 3 months, I can make another pair! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yep, I'm gonna be a crafty mama in November! I found a cheap-o t-shirt at the thrift store (of course) and did a freezer-paper stencil of the words on it. Considering I hadn't done a freezer-paper stencil in something like a year, I think it turned out really well! Yay for crafts, yay for babies, yay for crafting babies and baby related items! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Problem solved, adorable, cozy bedding prepared for baby-boo. Winner. </span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-87602452696825987532012-05-04T11:31:00.001-05:002012-05-04T11:31:26.160-05:0080's flashback<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's been a while since I posted anything, so figure I better play catch-up. I've done some awesome swap projects lately, which means I've gotten to make awesome things, and haven't had to keep them in my house! Yay! So, we'll start with the piece-de-resistance... the Jedi Robe: </div>
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I felt like the world's biggest dork posing as a Jedi, but the robe itself is awesome. I made it for Rob in Canada for an 80's movie swap... more on the 80's movie (sci-fi nerdiness) later. </div>
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Next though, is my favorite thing I've made in a long time. I did an Angel package for Liz of 80's cartoon stuff. I still had lots of supplies left over from making Dani's package, and, frankly, I love 80's cartoons. So, the best thing in the world today is....</div>
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It's a <i>Jem</i> headband! I did the Jem lettering in shrinky-dink! It turned out amazingly well. I then did 2 clear coats of nail polish over the top. In the future, it would be better to use spray sealant, but I didn't have any, so I was just very careful to try and avoid the sharpie-bleed effect. I love it and was a little sad to see it go, but I know Liz is going to love it as she had all kinds of fascinator headbands on her Pinterest. </div>
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Next, again, a bit out of my usual comfort zone, was an ice cream cozy. Liz had mentioned that she wanted one, so I whipped up a quick one using some random orange and black scrap yarn that I had laying around. I used orange and black because she has a Garfield collection, and I had decided to do a Garfield applique on the front: </div>
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Now, back to the 80's movies. I did two other things for Rob, besides the awesome Jedi robe. First, was the silliest crocheted item I've ever made... </div>
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If you've never seen <i>Aliens</i> (as I hadn't, so I needed to do some research), this is a Facehugger. I put wires in it's legs and tail so that it will cling to things. Great party trick! </div>
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Finally, probably my favorite thing I made for this swap were the <i>Star Trek</i> magnets:</div>
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They are cross-stitched on heavy plastic to give them stability. I did a ton of research and sketching to get the insignia's correct for <i>The Original Series </i>and I used metallic thread... never again will I use metallic thread. It's the worst thing in the world. But, the magnets turned out amazingly well. <br />
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Anyway, that's the craftiness I've been up to lately. I'll be having a big announcement coming and the tone of my posts will likely be taking a turn for the very different, but you'll have to wait another month or so for that! :)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-34768862096010414602012-03-16T11:51:00.003-05:002012-03-16T12:11:21.044-05:00Pajama Party!I've spent my whole life wrestling with pants. <div><br /></div><div>If I ever decide to write the next great American novel, that will be my opening line. But, seriously, it's totally true. I'm too tall for a regular length, to short for a tall length. My booty is too big for one size, but my waist isn't thick enough for the next size.<div><br /></div><div>I ended up buying several pairs of men's boxer shorts back in the late 90's, and, I kid you not, up until last week, I still had all three pairs, and they were my go-to comfy jammies. They never <i>really </i>fit all that well and were always saggy-baggy, but better than tighty-wighty!</div><div><br /></div><div>And then I put my foot through the seam of the first pair. they were so threadbare that the flannel just sort of disintegrated. Then, last night, I picked up a pair of socks off the floor and there went a second pair. I died a little inside. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, I decided to bite the bullet and make my own p.j. pants that were long enough that I could lounge around and not constantly be "adjusting," and that had a high enough waist that I wasn't constantly "adjusting," and had an elastic waistband so I wasn't constantly "adjusting"... get the idea? Too much visual?</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, here they are... </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3T4jLwjfQMMFPv5Eiw4Z7fs_WPkLUiROWPol4OJ_uM898a6Au2BU1ySU8jueClwFgnvUVJMU6nodtOaXzFIrguBOejENj-cZ0vmhhZ9FQJTqAwbZvxXSEoze_vdyIml1rmXyYxfr12le_/s1600/IMG_1120.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3T4jLwjfQMMFPv5Eiw4Z7fs_WPkLUiROWPol4OJ_uM898a6Au2BU1ySU8jueClwFgnvUVJMU6nodtOaXzFIrguBOejENj-cZ0vmhhZ9FQJTqAwbZvxXSEoze_vdyIml1rmXyYxfr12le_/s320/IMG_1120.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720540979516580754" /></a>They're possibly the most perfect jammie shorts on the planet. I used Amy Butlers "Wide Leg Lounge Pant" pattern from her <i>In Stitches </i>pattern book... mainly because I made a pair of long pants with them a couple of years ago, so the patterns were already prepped on the freezer paper. But also because it really is a great pattern. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Apparently at some point, I had bought a whole bunch of this cute butterfly flannel: </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsLgjcUN5Y2dnmbE8bibOkwhfMrjxdBX4WVxDOqGdYa9AJncwQNAzcxE_pvcfAmhEvXrfqCNS-7kDLe3LBcYH6ZmyCnhWLukxym8k5wKUFf7-2U_zyDE2VQ7rekKC7AJ7YtWlzC7Suov8/s1600/IMG_1124.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsLgjcUN5Y2dnmbE8bibOkwhfMrjxdBX4WVxDOqGdYa9AJncwQNAzcxE_pvcfAmhEvXrfqCNS-7kDLe3LBcYH6ZmyCnhWLukxym8k5wKUFf7-2U_zyDE2VQ7rekKC7AJ7YtWlzC7Suov8/s320/IMG_1124.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720540969906854466" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxsLgjcUN5Y2dnmbE8bibOkwhfMrjxdBX4WVxDOqGdYa9AJncwQNAzcxE_pvcfAmhEvXrfqCNS-7kDLe3LBcYH6ZmyCnhWLukxym8k5wKUFf7-2U_zyDE2VQ7rekKC7AJ7YtWlzC7Suov8/s1600/IMG_1124.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>By a whole bunch, I mean like 3 yards of the stuff! What was I planning on doing with it? Seriously, what do you use 3 yards of flannel for, other than making the perfect jammie shorts? Who knows. </div><div><br /></div><div> Anyway, I was glad I had it, cause desperation was setting in, and I was fixin' to cut up a flannel sheet! </div><div><br /></div><div>One more picture of me being super happy in my new jammie shorts. I didn't want to take them off after the picture. I kind of want to wear them forever: </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDoDwQdPpuPukqcT_YpNH0obF31oZiNhNMmahlY1CsObGva7l2Mw5Lz6G5T2bdc4cUnqfWSs3PTQHzRkPvTeXXa74HcthLPp9AdEJfQVDdcyOpswjDL3LpVkkXas5uQ0GjoeO7kXzTGD0/s1600/IMG_1122.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDoDwQdPpuPukqcT_YpNH0obF31oZiNhNMmahlY1CsObGva7l2Mw5Lz6G5T2bdc4cUnqfWSs3PTQHzRkPvTeXXa74HcthLPp9AdEJfQVDdcyOpswjDL3LpVkkXas5uQ0GjoeO7kXzTGD0/s320/IMG_1122.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720540962067394946" /></a><br /><div>I will never buy ill-fitting pajama shorts again. Watch out thrift stores... I'm on the hunt for flannel sheets! <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-4831660297014446582012-03-13T12:02:00.003-05:002012-03-13T12:20:57.928-05:00Leather Lady<div>So, not working means I have a ton of time to craft... it also, unfortunately, means I'm going slightly crazy having no actual schedule or life requirements. I decided I need to start doing something to make me feel more like a productive member of society, rather than a dirty yarn lady, crouched up in her house in her jammies all day. :)<div><br /></div><div>Thus, I decided, on the excellent suggestion of the <a href="http://www.chicagocraftmafia.com/">Chicago Craft Mafia</a>'s facebook post, to take a leatherworking class. </div><div><br /></div><div>The venue was the <a href="http://www.chicagoschoolofshoemaking.com/">Chicago School of Shoemaking</a> and it was a 2 hour class for $75, all materials included! Great deal, especially since I walked away with three awesome projects!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>First up was this grey suede braided bracelet: </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVdXAiK5_jPitq9PaLx5RSvZIl4q3Ppz0c4Cc8e5KL7aYBdoS0CNl_x3PU_a7RI4UGqcTi3-am82Oby9yzrdnJLFQ73iGKZxbiEI1-GU8J8Fn5oyU4glBCWGQy-QuAt993uJ9h3vo-WNI/s1600/IMG_1063.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVdXAiK5_jPitq9PaLx5RSvZIl4q3Ppz0c4Cc8e5KL7aYBdoS0CNl_x3PU_a7RI4UGqcTi3-am82Oby9yzrdnJLFQ73iGKZxbiEI1-GU8J8Fn5oyU4glBCWGQy-QuAt993uJ9h3vo-WNI/s320/IMG_1063.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719429519780198818" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVdXAiK5_jPitq9PaLx5RSvZIl4q3Ppz0c4Cc8e5KL7aYBdoS0CNl_x3PU_a7RI4UGqcTi3-am82Oby9yzrdnJLFQ73iGKZxbiEI1-GU8J8Fn5oyU4glBCWGQy-QuAt993uJ9h3vo-WNI/s1600/IMG_1063.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><div>I saw them all over the workshop and was intrigued, as it was done from one piece of leather and the three slits were braided, and the piece sort of turned about so that it evened itself out. It was like magic to me. I'm still not sure I get it, but basically, I can unbraid and re-braid it over and over. It's like a toy in a piece of jewelry! Awesome!</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Then the instructor turned me loose to design and create whatever I wanted. Seriously, no direction, no suggestion, just "decide what you want to make, create a pattern, and go!" So, I decided to start small and make a cuff. I was looking at some of the cuffs she had in the store, which were cool, but I wanted something a bit different. I decided to go with a corset cuff with a little bit of asymmetry and here is the result: </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dWe8lt9XBXiZD1I6ESduJOJyfiFqhi-gw92EHw-ZKAL9okMZ7xNTJkl_4h4uT87rmTvsF9POacn6c8rBRC6tXt0d5e8RTcMnbS_WsjfnQndgcT0EQ8Jghk-9i6BjeUejlfmBZJllHd7P/s1600/IMG_1062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dWe8lt9XBXiZD1I6ESduJOJyfiFqhi-gw92EHw-ZKAL9okMZ7xNTJkl_4h4uT87rmTvsF9POacn6c8rBRC6tXt0d5e8RTcMnbS_WsjfnQndgcT0EQ8Jghk-9i6BjeUejlfmBZJllHd7P/s320/IMG_1062.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719429509892051234" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dWe8lt9XBXiZD1I6ESduJOJyfiFqhi-gw92EHw-ZKAL9okMZ7xNTJkl_4h4uT87rmTvsF9POacn6c8rBRC6tXt0d5e8RTcMnbS_WsjfnQndgcT0EQ8Jghk-9i6BjeUejlfmBZJllHd7P/s1600/IMG_1062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>Why, yes I did set my own eyelets, thanks for asking. And I also cut the black leather lace myself. :) I think it's bad ass and I only wish I felt cool enough to wear it constantly! </div><div><br /></div><div>With a little bit of self-confidence under my belt, I still had an hour left, and decided to make a clutch purse. It seemed a little overwhelming, until I drew out the pattern and thought through the logistics. It was basically like folding paper and attaching it with rivets instead of staples. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuf0k_VTyO1I0ZXuCLqwdbbuZI9uVZR8x_54Bhs0pNbGw2P61K21nLurfTiXFCYZxEIS_UYs8xuLb3XECjXPXcSUPA3plaoj7Zd-SgEWl5XdlHr89APV5qfTNOtic2UGI1hCCm1L4hZx5V/s1600/IMG_1069.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuf0k_VTyO1I0ZXuCLqwdbbuZI9uVZR8x_54Bhs0pNbGw2P61K21nLurfTiXFCYZxEIS_UYs8xuLb3XECjXPXcSUPA3plaoj7Zd-SgEWl5XdlHr89APV5qfTNOtic2UGI1hCCm1L4hZx5V/s320/IMG_1069.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719429508959073410" /></a>I used double cap rivets to attach the leather to itself, after gluing it with leather glue. Closure flap is reinforced with a lining and it closes with a snap. I'm slightly obsessed with leather, now, and may have to take some more classes!<br /><br /></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-46084645800806253022012-03-12T22:17:00.006-05:002012-03-12T22:57:39.201-05:00Craft Overload!<div>I have been on craft overload for the last month. A whole slew of partners have received their items, so I can now share my craftiness: </div><div><br /></div><div>First off is the iPod case I made for makaylalee. She collects fairies/fantasy things and wanted an iPod case, so I had to figure out a way to incorporate. I went with stenciled wings in gold and silver paint and pretty beads, buttons, and embroidery: </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77z9aPSIJ876n3zsOYQv6bSnoW-3li7I5qC5SanzyYnOlSZUj9oUz02Mhd4DgrJZqAovcJcLHmlmQ5mLV6JvMpnOy4dwZVrrkfZ6vJpiOPEIRyzK-zDn3becPmZL0Z7LL08S4JXxja4tt/s1600/iPod+Case%252C+side+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77z9aPSIJ876n3zsOYQv6bSnoW-3li7I5qC5SanzyYnOlSZUj9oUz02Mhd4DgrJZqAovcJcLHmlmQ5mLV6JvMpnOy4dwZVrrkfZ6vJpiOPEIRyzK-zDn3becPmZL0Z7LL08S4JXxja4tt/s320/iPod+Case%252C+side+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719221078600624002" /></a>This is the front. Isn't that button beautiful!? <div><br /></div><div>And the back: <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_Z8ERYh5bskXvmmxwDD-lDnQedHb_wAYv2VatQMEVuou1ElB7W28a3JkErJzmyp8r0fsvAcgULIH93YvgAnSgIbHm-6pK1aVeBws-BYTqrVHNiXwhmldHBUA6QPjbARmuCxSjqtGoRQA/s1600/iPod+Case%252C+side+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt_Z8ERYh5bskXvmmxwDD-lDnQedHb_wAYv2VatQMEVuou1ElB7W28a3JkErJzmyp8r0fsvAcgULIH93YvgAnSgIbHm-6pK1aVeBws-BYTqrVHNiXwhmldHBUA6QPjbARmuCxSjqtGoRQA/s320/iPod+Case%252C+side+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719221075971217346" /></a>Her initial and some pretty butterfly beads I had in my bead jar from one "imagined" project or another! Ha! </div><div><br /></div><div>My other partner, Audio, collected hooplas (embroidery hoops as art pieces) and really likes space/Dr. Who/aliens, etc. So, I just happened to have some space fabric laying around... don't ask. And I went with a spaceman theme, as whenever I sketched an alien, it looked like a 5-year-old had drawn it! </div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqWz9l5lFigHJxH4yGg7MXoIuh2aLYF0DPJy9tOLtCnzHYhOLFXu1F9NjqYPQQvWMQqB6nhe78y109jSS_VyofZtXklQF2MtRq-ydC19WIl4X9vqo6xc8B1boPeKDA-BcMeJ9Ly8fUTpJ/s320/IMG_0928.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719219317285766466" /><div><div style="text-align: left;">And I thought it would be neat if it glowed in the dark, so I did some research and discovered that there is such a thing as glow in the dark embroidery thread. Who knew?! Anyway... it took me about 45 minutes to finally get a picture of it glowing in the dark. Who knew it would be so difficult? I think it looks totally cool: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIV9BHvfKjVBGJTc4-81cP0KAvWXbj7IhE11fOvfrszbIURgSOB1GHQuow-e6k8gKgfVpJKS7mIwFMOO6l8AllJ5Yy5yEM9ejShtMKX2Hvq_MOUte_Ip-2C6m_7nV63qzHNYgUkYsGA9w/s1600/IMG_0932.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIV9BHvfKjVBGJTc4-81cP0KAvWXbj7IhE11fOvfrszbIURgSOB1GHQuow-e6k8gKgfVpJKS7mIwFMOO6l8AllJ5Yy5yEM9ejShtMKX2Hvq_MOUte_Ip-2C6m_7nV63qzHNYgUkYsGA9w/s320/IMG_0932.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719219887810592306" /></a>Then, just as the other partner got a headband as her second item, so did each of these lovely ladies. Makaylalee got a fairy crown of flowers and leaves, fit for an elven princess:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsIAY9mMYh9tzAoD24Za8esDjViThKWjrVuKiube9CSmthz9X2dMt2gskHVMOB6TY02M-DDhpkFplnmC4_TFXU4kE-d9Ef4zNJNbhgtTegp9LrGKNvduE7auAPPwcZ_jYj6WrCkAejefK/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsIAY9mMYh9tzAoD24Za8esDjViThKWjrVuKiube9CSmthz9X2dMt2gskHVMOB6TY02M-DDhpkFplnmC4_TFXU4kE-d9Ef4zNJNbhgtTegp9LrGKNvduE7auAPPwcZ_jYj6WrCkAejefK/s320/IMG_0984.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719219307672747410" /></a>And Audio got what was probably my favorite headband... a Dr. Who inspired one shiny Tardis blue fabric with "hello, sexy" embroidered on it, inspired by #11's love affair with his space ship:</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoe_7SuEowJCQe-Vnd4kDr6AfYmbgkBq8eeW_-XZ-f6zwZ0qCq8eQwA0cYtyBsHLoJ7082zQAsw_425QzhZRStGKlTiTb_FsZP0xgt5T-uAcawDKVx21i3yS9ox-iFkAL82cWD9FMZ-gT/s1600/IMG_0926.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoe_7SuEowJCQe-Vnd4kDr6AfYmbgkBq8eeW_-XZ-f6zwZ0qCq8eQwA0cYtyBsHLoJ7082zQAsw_425QzhZRStGKlTiTb_FsZP0xgt5T-uAcawDKVx21i3yS9ox-iFkAL82cWD9FMZ-gT/s320/IMG_0926.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719218906814277826" /></a>The other swap I've been working on was a "creepy cute" swap, where I was again partnered with burstofpanties. I made her some potholders out of the fabric left over from making a baby quilt. Yes, I made a friend a Dia de los Muertos baby quilt... don't judge. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJxeT9mPGrQVkroAi_btuVIgfV4xaWATdXn2FRL1N0A4fVtgAZLSNwALEKHPe6pzX1fuIh9GMZkzYHFxETiGPl9wg9izk0L7_xe2VagUxo_6C0KPvqgUouHvFLmP4k4qBTsZngltWR7Bl/s1600/IMG_0900.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJxeT9mPGrQVkroAi_btuVIgfV4xaWATdXn2FRL1N0A4fVtgAZLSNwALEKHPe6pzX1fuIh9GMZkzYHFxETiGPl9wg9izk0L7_xe2VagUxo_6C0KPvqgUouHvFLmP4k4qBTsZngltWR7Bl/s320/IMG_0900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719217521421164610" /></a>And a semi-matching apron out of this amazing sugar skull fabric: </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeEh9h-rD5P_NwMUeWEiUlVt70qqRTcrg-B6soXM5J8zJstUaN442kQcidGLJM0wcLvoNMoJE1Llo9xFsqfeFZEhmhI9xY1QrmPAAfFaevWRKf5KOZVjj9_09EV_uXqm0DTHspAr3R7YB/s1600/IMG_0911.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeEh9h-rD5P_NwMUeWEiUlVt70qqRTcrg-B6soXM5J8zJstUaN442kQcidGLJM0wcLvoNMoJE1Llo9xFsqfeFZEhmhI9xY1QrmPAAfFaevWRKf5KOZVjj9_09EV_uXqm0DTHspAr3R7YB/s320/IMG_0911.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719217505691655010" /></a>Then, for probably the creepiest piece, a zombie finger chapstick holder. I found the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monster-finger-chapstick-cozy">pattern</a> on Ravelry, and thought it was hilarious, so finally had a reason to make it. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJmk53T1QQIQfY-mb0o2J5AoBQygf4QMHiGgtMXQy4Q1lrSUwXSLkbFTc2_XgrjWW7ntgrZ9QZA128UcXlXLdqUQHLgFM8J0V0W5raR6S43MsVxvOT12cY0D0A0uJ64Y6TXaZSEXyqcJ4/s1600/IMG_0939.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJmk53T1QQIQfY-mb0o2J5AoBQygf4QMHiGgtMXQy4Q1lrSUwXSLkbFTc2_XgrjWW7ntgrZ9QZA128UcXlXLdqUQHLgFM8J0V0W5raR6S43MsVxvOT12cY0D0A0uJ64Y6TXaZSEXyqcJ4/s320/IMG_0939.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719217504776752498" /></a>I made a second keychain from an awesome <a href="http://needlenoodles.com/home/node/79">cross-stitch pattern</a> I found free from the creator of the Creepy Cute Crochet book. Love her, love her patterns. I went with Cthullu. I've never cross-stitched for real (I've made some of those cheesy things with the "x"s already printed on the fabric, but not actually followed a pattern from scratch). </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3mOaMmXT5J9iKM4UJsQQe1E2ZFTDqIxYoro8V3tPiL-B_wP-EhKy12nkMIPWZkdGhFlKj0D6WwKNS2_svJudc5O3S3CYYh3bGX8HyPpX0si_SibnBq-3ebwxm6PvqRFfR9QGqXjXopXY/s1600/IMG_0898.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3mOaMmXT5J9iKM4UJsQQe1E2ZFTDqIxYoro8V3tPiL-B_wP-EhKy12nkMIPWZkdGhFlKj0D6WwKNS2_svJudc5O3S3CYYh3bGX8HyPpX0si_SibnBq-3ebwxm6PvqRFfR9QGqXjXopXY/s320/IMG_0898.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719216966279993282" /></a>It's done on size 14 cross stitch plastic so that it's nice and sturdy. I love the shading on him. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then, I tried something totally new and made a monster clutch bag: </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMhNB22DWHRBt_q7NyBAEnuOGLKDS6R-ZCL8SCjAlHV_HBiyMkoUags0bwuMcrAe9V1s1HgwhAonO6ydCBXsWpC99KHLtIOHKVPEDHqUsI1riwaH36sN7PfodePeQlFv7mUd4WesXThRq/s1600/IMG_0908.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMhNB22DWHRBt_q7NyBAEnuOGLKDS6R-ZCL8SCjAlHV_HBiyMkoUags0bwuMcrAe9V1s1HgwhAonO6ydCBXsWpC99KHLtIOHKVPEDHqUsI1riwaH36sN7PfodePeQlFv7mUd4WesXThRq/s320/IMG_0908.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719216955889641090" /></a>It's made out of fur, which I learned is really difficult to sew with, and lined with some funky bamboo-ey fabric I had laying around in the lime green color of his eyes. And, the most awesome part is that he has two snaps-- two magnetic snaps that go all the way through the fabric with these funky brads and don't require sewing. I love them and am now obsessed. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, the piece de resistance, an amigurimi octopus: </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_tWqPBqe4r2Mn751BGnUFxfo5Y3Hv-8qAUlYB3tzQzfuMOUGk7t0SjTEIfQV3IVj-K-YnPHYj2Dfw4vyZ6c6Ua-Cwu4Zyxx3OQ7RZyCFPGwvNwmm3RVSVtG7zFWpkgu7RtU4e_N_1Xxr/s1600/IMG_0851.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-_tWqPBqe4r2Mn751BGnUFxfo5Y3Hv-8qAUlYB3tzQzfuMOUGk7t0SjTEIfQV3IVj-K-YnPHYj2Dfw4vyZ6c6Ua-Cwu4Zyxx3OQ7RZyCFPGwvNwmm3RVSVtG7zFWpkgu7RtU4e_N_1Xxr/s320/IMG_0851.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719216948546330578" /></a>Isn't she sweet!? She got into a bit of a scuffle with a crab and lost an eye, but still looks cute as ever with her little bow. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, that's everything... I know it's a lot, but I've had such fun making awesomeness, that I couldn't not share. :)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-75088050210786009702012-03-09T11:38:00.009-06:002012-03-09T12:01:43.036-06:00More Swappy Stuff<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>First off, I must show you the most amazing item I have ever received in a swap: </div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZy7dB6njNaYF4JQcTKR5wiMV20GO0RD2bVBLKQNnQX_Xrz0k39pJFPlrjhDfPXsGSJGsF1jJbRFpxtD1q7VL48tdQOf49NWZbGg9pohXqs8cEGxqdQYh-08uWrdZhVQLIdrV2J6FViQu/s320/IMG_0980.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717954779386888386" />It is a polymer clay buddhist gnome. He's perched on a cute little box. I love him and have named him Bodwinkle the Jolly Monk of Haversham... Boddy for short. He was made by the amazing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/JustClayin">Makayla Jennings</a> and I'm so amazed and humbled by her talent. Totally beautiful.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Now for my much more humble addition for one of my three swap partners. Her collectibles were Moons, Occult, and Halloween, so I went with moon and Halloween and did two small items for her. First is this little zippered pouch. <div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTekCbGFGQI4kkNRgrKQFMkUw0ud1LNoQcVYHJ3gcgtWI7nLRTnAYbAx9sHtDb9QXRHpQmyRbTi5mIeu9JzgxZU4rh9H5ybC2Kd15y-HXkt3L9sUB-Q7OcvnkTlYf_X6Sg_xwOz_eAEq7D/s320/IMG_0943.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717954649042095010" />It was a definite learning experience, as I have maybe sewn one zipper in my life, and it was not into something with a lining, or on a curve. It turned out pretty well, considering, though it does have one little spot where it's a bit wonky. I also am not an adept embroiderer, so was pleased with how this moon came out, considering it's free-hand drawn and used this really fiddly "shimmery" second thread to give it a little sheen. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkXzXs7uaj-5HT22IFdQRyluY60I5Od5NeO-E1gBjHx8xxG-ICgmNhZn1lQlJ1GH8w5AoHK82Sv0w4yG3-nWQ5_fca-U1QPT92hyphenhyphenXWNZO9eH8jaEuILpvkVZ_hsVbSw53njw-EeNOW7Ci/s1600/IMG_0946.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggkXzXs7uaj-5HT22IFdQRyluY60I5Od5NeO-E1gBjHx8xxG-ICgmNhZn1lQlJ1GH8w5AoHK82Sv0w4yG3-nWQ5_fca-U1QPT92hyphenhyphenXWNZO9eH8jaEuILpvkVZ_hsVbSw53njw-EeNOW7Ci/s320/IMG_0946.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717954657816308978" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>Ask me why I had random sparkley star fabric and gold star buttons... I won't have an answer for you except that I have craft shopping amnesia and sometimes leave JoAnn Fabrics with $50 worth of stuff that I have no idea why I bought or where it came from. At least I got some use out of them! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>So, I also decided to do second items for each of my partners and decided to make fabric headbands for each of them. There was a really simple and straightforward tutorial and printable pattern at <a href="http://thelongthread.com/?p=669">The Long Thread</a>. For this one, I went with Halloween, because I had just enough scrap fabric left over from my Halloween Swap fabric to make this headband. I added the little crochet flowers to make it a little more interesting.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8tSwvCwBlnrXkNUqnO-xUc2DNIMfVltHsCtr-DOOgmzzKEar9Qu4YogpHIUlKFKk_kXiVi79ygz8K0d8mp-Jw3ORcgL360lRX8m4YuQYM4AWRxWa4vQEI7RdI1P_Uu84qglrY2VUNM1b/s320/IMG_0960.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717954245011297442" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Finally, the requisite embarrassing "action shot of the headband. I actually does look quite cute and because it has elastic on it, it stays in place pretty well. I've made 5 more since this one! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYJiRFPsllPYs__41zTmlvso_HOvyJc9u4EqxpYiNoykfRtKg6yT66O2t05uFp7vc0ScsRAQitZz9AktL4-qIzP-7I5UwztxSadHS4DkdsMgOyuxSpw9r0tApC68SXEh1CHSBE2ekSROF/s320/IMG_0956.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717958531501496642" /></div></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-53322481359563920872012-03-05T23:12:00.009-06:002012-03-05T23:34:07.224-06:00Eco Craft Swap<div>Here is the latest swag I made for a craft swap. The theme was Eco/Hippie, and my partner was really into trees, so I tried to go with as many tree-ish things as I could. I also made some cat toys for her kitteh and some fun gift tags made out of recycled security envelopes, done with some paper cut-out stamps I had of a butterfly and a dragonfly. I may do that craft again for myself for gift tags at birthdays and holidays! </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68VcV_-h944iLx7f3bPxvMcHBE_kQqQX78t2RWCgkQWVwTB4T4YW-0dV62RnDxrKobfUzsuXRlHXf5kmaaJjjus5uL9aXdJMLjwVt0DImPKWmnHzdV0MQG5pX8n4oq0YO4Mph-5JH7FBr/s1600/IMG_0854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68VcV_-h944iLx7f3bPxvMcHBE_kQqQX78t2RWCgkQWVwTB4T4YW-0dV62RnDxrKobfUzsuXRlHXf5kmaaJjjus5uL9aXdJMLjwVt0DImPKWmnHzdV0MQG5pX8n4oq0YO4Mph-5JH7FBr/s320/IMG_0854.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716649954713112178" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68VcV_-h944iLx7f3bPxvMcHBE_kQqQX78t2RWCgkQWVwTB4T4YW-0dV62RnDxrKobfUzsuXRlHXf5kmaaJjjus5uL9aXdJMLjwVt0DImPKWmnHzdV0MQG5pX8n4oq0YO4Mph-5JH7FBr/s1600/IMG_0854.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>The one thing that my partner really wanted was a pair of fingerless gloves. I found some really luscious malabrigo worsted alpaca yarn in a colorway called dragonfly. pretty. And the gloves have a mild waffle-weave on the top of the hand. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4FCwnCsbtK8XIGx2gpfzMPsnlZH5zc3hNE9ib35ZjwW8-oghHZ_YxHtLPqbMHogkX5DF0YW1uLWGoUyyU4O6ZxbwF_YfB7wQxxdHFprkeNQZeJSbN1cHlO5MDWV9VXAk-Fqwb4PnM_mf/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4FCwnCsbtK8XIGx2gpfzMPsnlZH5zc3hNE9ib35ZjwW8-oghHZ_YxHtLPqbMHogkX5DF0YW1uLWGoUyyU4O6ZxbwF_YfB7wQxxdHFprkeNQZeJSbN1cHlO5MDWV9VXAk-Fqwb4PnM_mf/s320/IMG_0868.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716649773637618162" /></a>Then I tried something a little different. I made these fun pins with three different buttons glued together and some fabric leaves made with scraps. They turned out pretty awesome, I think. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLULOD72BrWyL0-sNYjbg6PU3Ryu9Sd_xTzuDi5Nakq2I4rujYqadrk65Zffy0-V3RQi04cva010OuLcfipkmR_oNCFbvNE8JpWVu_oCjTKFcFbultveLJOPEofMnWOr4DBj3s3b7dquz/s1600/IMG_0855.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLULOD72BrWyL0-sNYjbg6PU3Ryu9Sd_xTzuDi5Nakq2I4rujYqadrk65Zffy0-V3RQi04cva010OuLcfipkmR_oNCFbvNE8JpWVu_oCjTKFcFbultveLJOPEofMnWOr4DBj3s3b7dquz/s320/IMG_0855.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716649573574267074" /></a>My partner had these fun tree appliques listed on her Pinterest board, but there was not a pattern for them. I ended up writing up a pattern and made them for her, and also sent her the pattern, as she is a crocheter, so she can make some more for herself if she wants. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1lzqqtvAWnqJfCPekETphX82VOEJFERG_4KT1ee27S5wqWCYTNBSAmyflGbbKnn1nWPfTXjx5ETQLG9VxQ52_CSO7U6UTDgSqECVUIhVK0uCG3ynMSPcXtD-6BOKRFCBDCCrX_EC558Q/s1600/IMG_0798.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF1lzqqtvAWnqJfCPekETphX82VOEJFERG_4KT1ee27S5wqWCYTNBSAmyflGbbKnn1nWPfTXjx5ETQLG9VxQ52_CSO7U6UTDgSqECVUIhVK0uCG3ynMSPcXtD-6BOKRFCBDCCrX_EC558Q/s320/IMG_0798.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716649339939281074" /></a>Finally, my favorite thing that I made for this swap. I do not consider myself an embroiderer, but I saw a really neat faux bois piece on her Pinterest, and decided to try it out. I put her and her boyfriend's initials in the middle of the heart that is "carved" into the wood. I'm totally psyched with how it turned out, and hope to make some more. Wedding presents, anyone? </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJ3DmWWYKeGGxzfRwepnsOiVmPuArhyphenhyphensiNLmRMBcNK271aHOjxNXwt0Aairtr3dWr-DkbtkzlJBCz0Pkpf-INFLey5uu8Rm0HnSweKeBUIosrAndw72hvLinhhxAaLUc4WJDxH_GZBI5b/s1600/IMG_0842.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJ3DmWWYKeGGxzfRwepnsOiVmPuArhyphenhyphensiNLmRMBcNK271aHOjxNXwt0Aairtr3dWr-DkbtkzlJBCz0Pkpf-INFLey5uu8Rm0HnSweKeBUIosrAndw72hvLinhhxAaLUc4WJDxH_GZBI5b/s320/IMG_0842.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716649014762589618" /></a><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-84042588871143367392012-03-05T10:34:00.004-06:002012-03-05T10:38:16.216-06:00Dress Re-Do<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">Okay, the promised Dress Re-Do. Again, I don't have a before picture, but here is the after:</span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PB2L8LLwekfp_7d-uBiCmguCP9Kyo409EFc_9Qmj-e704fkhfR5vH0XpJyh0EIPBOPAIsWz7LG7Vi9rgDB6SJpvP-tUtwuT8A4gnbkmzGZ-EbZeW2OWDXHevObhU1aLpLPdJSx_qmmn_/s320/Haley%2527s+dress.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716452479508172258" /><div>My creation is the pink one. Cute, huh? Considering it used to be floor length, had an underskirt that needed to be moved up for "poof" had a layer of kitty-mauled tulle on the outside, and was 4 sizes too big, I think Miss Haley looks BEAUTIFUL in the after. (of course, she always looks beautiful, but I'm partial.) Thus, $16.00 dance dress. Not too shabby, I'd say. </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-17378073675706762762012-02-29T12:19:00.003-06:002012-02-29T12:24:09.120-06:00A Rose is a Rose<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>So, I've been working on a dress re-do for a little 15-year-old friend of mine. Her mom had a dress that she wore in the mid 90's which was floor length, hot pink, had some seriously jacked up sparkley tulle as an outer layer, and was 4 sizes too big. So, I made it short, changed the skirt to a sequin lace, used the tulle for a sash, and used the leftover dress parts for a flower piece to add some interest to the top. As soon as I have pictures of her in it, I'll post the final product. I, of course, forgot to take before pictures. But here is the awesome flower I made:<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EL9t_bGoV20isZv-uHln4wbKPF7NTo1wO1HnY1GESo6hmxybIa_AbWHnN1WInCmDUelGz3tHpDKxJUJxPtTzRKyt1Hh8ASZYI6tBVJG3HFZ1ctQk6VZDwQKy7fwcNH2KMXMQ8BToqg1a/s320/IMG_0890.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714624831306115618" /><div>It's made from the leftover 20 inches of satin from the main body of the dress. It was super easy to make, too. I'll make some more and post a tutorial. I finally have something to make with the random satin I've bought over the years! Yay! </div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-7332948684474817672012-02-15T22:42:00.004-06:002012-02-16T20:14:48.977-06:00St. Pat's Cabled Leg WarmersI found an ugly scarf at a thrift store. It was green, the yarn was pretty obviously someone's early knitting project made from nice, Lion Brand Thick and Quick. It was pretty long, and the end was not woven in well, so it was going to be easy to frog. Thus begins my obsession with finding ugly scarves at thrift stores to frog for yarn-- I've found 3 more since. Thus also begins the origin of these leg warmers:<br /><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIq82icb29AF7JxALCtmCKBII5ZA7Q-a3a2p6kuoaHPGTI8Ec8dE5o6rZebnLVP0dycWRST2O-3ghyphenhyphenVo52esC95mYeu7G76c-wtLdoZ_NYa1ONEWm_wG-5PEu4Jt2Vfn3GaMB_aqFcQoR/s320/IMG_0732.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709589894761713202" /><b>St. Pat's Cabled Leg Warmers</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Materials: </div><div><ul><li>Approx. 1 1/2 balls of Lion Brand Thick and Quick (this is an estimate, since it was recycled yarn) </li><li>size 13 DPNs</li><li>Darning needle for weaving in ends</li></ul>Notes:</div><div>*C2BP: Slip 2 stitches onto a Cable needle and hold to the back. Purl 2 stitches, then purl the two stitches on the cable needle. </div><div><br /></div><div>*Piece is knit inside out because I hate purling and there is a lot of it, so I cheated so I could knit more than purl. :)</div><div><br />Directions:</div><div>Cast on 28 stitches and join for knitting in the round.<br />K2, P2 around for 8 rows</div><div>Rows 1-4: K2, P4, K10, P4, K8</div><div>Row 5: K2, C2BP, K10, C2BP, K8</div><div>Rows 6-9: K2, P4, K10, P4, K8</div><div>Row 10: K2, C2BP, K4, SSK, K4, C2BP, K4, K2tog, K2</div><div>Rows 11-14: K2, P4, K9, P4, K7</div><div>Row 15: K2, C2BP, K9, C2BP, K7</div><div>Rows 16-19: K2, P4, K9, P4, K7</div><div>Row 20: K2, C2BP, K9, C2BP, K7</div><div>Row 21-24: K2, P4, K9, P4, K7</div><div>Row 25: K2, C2BP, K9, C2BP, K7</div><div>Row 26-29: K2, P4, K9, P4, K7</div><div>Row 30: K2, C2BP, K9, C2BP, K7</div><div>Row 31-34: K2, P4, K9, P4, K7</div><div>Row 35: K2, C2BP, K4, SSK, K3, C2BP, K3, K2tog, K2</div><div>Rows 36-39: K2, P4, K8, P4, K6</div><div>K2, P2 for 5 rows</div><div>Bind off loosely</div><div>Weave in ends, turn right-side out, wear your awesome new warmers! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You are welcome to sell any items made from this pattern, but please do not sell the pattern itself. </div><div><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269041183847178482.post-12065817810486376312012-02-04T13:47:00.002-06:002012-02-04T14:04:06.891-06:00<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">A week or two ago, I posted a picture on Pinterest (i.e. crafter's crack) of a cute <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=366907.0">owl purse</a> that I found on Craftster.org. Shortly after posting, I received a comment from one Miss Carmyn Egge that she wanted one. I sort of shrugged it off, not thinking much of it at the time. Cue thrift store trip 2 days ago, while at the store, I begin texting with her, and she again mentions that she wants the purse and asks if I'll make it for her while I'm "finding myself" (i.e. being a bit of a lazy bum and not working!). Since I was already at the store, I agreed and headed for the men's suits. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">I found exactly 2 suit coats among probably 200 that were the pattern I wanted, and only one that was the color I was envisioning. So, I bought it, even though it wasn't quite as big as I was wanting (doesn't hurt to have some extra fabric in case you screw up a cut here or there). So, I drew up a pattern with some freezer paper-- if you sew, I highly recommend using freezer paper for patterns, as it is usually quite wide, it is relatively see through, nice and sturdy, and you can iron it right on to your fabric and cut around so no need for pins!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Of course, right as I was getting ready to prep my cut out pieces, my iron decided to stop working, so my sewing was delayed a day. Yesterday I got a new iron, sewed the lining, and began work on the appliqued front. Fortunately, I had all the other materials laying around... lots of felt from some misguided foray into stuffed animal making, tons of embroidery thread from various projects (some dating back to when I was a teenager and decided making friendship bracelets was cool), iron-on stabilizer (from who knows what), and lining fabric (I have kind of an embarrassing habit of buying fabric, whether I need it or not, and also of buying too much.)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Well, the results are quite satisfying, as you can see: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7n2-rJLeFbITKcZDp55ZRlTVM6kzptoXge5DSsKMe5yQkO7fKShIHzavqUCI7kyZFX20mnJwNbRUgIdIthMoRbArYrZUHIO3I5kp06d_8oie4kIY4VPImyoi9nkko3x-uvdGcxaFufMVR/s1600/IMG_0711.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7n2-rJLeFbITKcZDp55ZRlTVM6kzptoXge5DSsKMe5yQkO7fKShIHzavqUCI7kyZFX20mnJwNbRUgIdIthMoRbArYrZUHIO3I5kp06d_8oie4kIY4VPImyoi9nkko3x-uvdGcxaFufMVR/s320/IMG_0711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705370155963469058" /></a><br /><div>He's very adorable, if you ask me, and the liner fabric worked very well, and was totally "woodland" themed:</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQLjgAoPoJYB36Y0pn_89Qacl9ND3KA91oiJRoONqOse0kye197A3YlK_Ujn7G04g_YBoalYMhmagL1iQvpnkTL664rZQDFDgf0pqYB2zreB6ffFRCqwkjoc3oj8xuo04vd8rod_FgfpS/s320/IMG_0714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705370139814568274" />Mushrooms! I've already made a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69903846/mushroom-market-bag-olive-and-saffron">shopping bag</a> and an apron out of this fabric, so it's gotten some use! And, it inspired the little applique on the back. I felt like the back of the owlie was a little boring with just the tweed, so I made a little pretty for it: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq6T_Pp6a7zG9iRhNCGJNHFnwXUQPVMuyj7EztEnCvRUQ_pyGydXp91XyHEKPv-EkQUlC8g1zKaVk0YzF9sxz9lCK0Q726THmeKBXjeYbl7kNS6xyMo-E9S6FLNZNHdjXOtOHEFvOwpir/s1600/IMG_0712.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq6T_Pp6a7zG9iRhNCGJNHFnwXUQPVMuyj7EztEnCvRUQ_pyGydXp91XyHEKPv-EkQUlC8g1zKaVk0YzF9sxz9lCK0Q726THmeKBXjeYbl7kNS6xyMo-E9S6FLNZNHdjXOtOHEFvOwpir/s1600/IMG_0712.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeq6T_Pp6a7zG9iRhNCGJNHFnwXUQPVMuyj7EztEnCvRUQ_pyGydXp91XyHEKPv-EkQUlC8g1zKaVk0YzF9sxz9lCK0Q726THmeKBXjeYbl7kNS6xyMo-E9S6FLNZNHdjXOtOHEFvOwpir/s320/IMG_0712.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705370148044943602" /></a></div><div>Another Mushroom! This bag was so fun to make. Now, it's off to the post office to mail to Miss Carmyn! <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17379506569742187225noreply@blogger.com2