Friday Fun

  Yesterday I happily went over to our local library where I picked up the sewing book Seams To Me by Anna Maria Horner.  It is FULL of beautiful pictures using her beautiful fabrics.  What I love about the book is that there is LOTS of instruction.  A good book for a beginner!  Some of the projects in her book that look like fun might be.......
Basket Case pillowcase, the smock top, pincushion caddy, any of the aprons, the taxi tote. 

Oh goodness!  I better get cracking! For some inspiration check out the Seams To Me Flickr Pool.  Lots of great ideas and finished projects.

Have a great weekend!!

February Knits!

  February presented a sewing challenge in the world of knits.  Knit fabric can be very fun and very scary.  We love its comfort and easy care, however on the sewing machine, it can be a nightmare!  I am happy to say that I have survived and even enjoyed this easy, simple structured knit project. The pattern was Burda 7866 .  Super simple pattern with few pieces to sew. I fell in love with the color of this fabric.  The knit was a bamboo with 2% Lycra.  The Lycra has some memory to it, so wash and wear is fantastic.  Nice pattern for a beginning sewer or for a quick project to build on a wardrobe. The next knit project?  I am thinking a pair of bamboo pajama pants would be oh so fantastic for summer!!! 

On Tap This Week

 With the Olympics in full swing I am ready to sit down in my sewing room and get busy! My knit project this month is going to be Burda pattern 7866.  I found a fabulous bamboo knit last night in a lovely shade of blue/green.  The pattern seems simple and I think it will make a great spring top.  My plan tonight is to at least get all the cutting finished and maybe some seams sewn. There will be distractions of speed skaters, snowboarders, ice skaters, and the like, but if things get to tense, I can put that energy into sewing.  Can't wait to get started!

Quick Knit For A Friend

I love the yarn from Yarn Hollow.  How lucky to live in the same town as her.   A while ago I purchased some of her yarn at a local yarn shop.  The colors were bright, the yarn was soft, but I was not sure what I was going to use it for.  Then it hit me, the fun, fast pattern Toasty by Leslie Friend would be great.  To really motivate things I decided to gift the mitts to a friend.  Needless to say, the mittens are off at their new home and they went over great! Love it when that happens!! With this project done, I can refocus on some sewing projects.  February is fading fast and I have a knit sewing project to finish!! 

My B-Day In Photo Form (It was a good day!)

Returning To Our Regular Schedule

This was one rough week.  The wee ones and mom were all down with the tummy flu! YUCK-O! On Monday we can start over healthy and happy! YEAH!  Until then, we are relaxing, gaining strength, and slowly realizing that food DOES taste good.

Let's Hear It For The Boy(s)

While getting up to par in Twitter world (yes, I know, but I have to stay in touch with all these crafty things somehow!) I was so excited to check out the MADE blog.  For the entire month of February they are rocking all things for boys!  As a mom of 2 young lads, (no girls) I am so excited.  I miss out on making pillow case dresses, tutu's,  headbands, hair clips, leggings, and all kinds of stuff.  It has only been two days and I love what they have! Rae has a great idea of making a button down shirt for boys from a man's shirt!! Love the whole recycle thing! So check it out and be inspired!

Knits and Knits

Happy February!!

January was a very full month.  February is looking to be the same, minus the home paint project.  For this months sewing project we have to use knit fabric.  I have a few ideas and patterns already in my stash.  I am in the hunt for some fun material.  Lots of ideas floating in my head. Some new p.j.'s? A nice summer shirt or tank??  I will continue to research and ponder this for a couple of days and then hopefully begin soon! 

I am also ready to finish a knitting project that has been put on hold due to all this sewing and painting.  I have some yarn from Yarn Hollow (who happens to live in the same town!) which is so very soft and pretty.  To show off those colors I have been using the fun pattern toasty.  The goal is to have that done in the next week or so.  The cold Michigan weather is very motiving.

So, here is to a new month, new crafty adventures, and fun experiences!