Craft
04/10/2011
04/08/2011
This Moment
Joining Soulemama with a moment from our week....
04/07/2011
A little sewing, a little knitting
Last Saturday I prayed fervently my kids would nap a full two hours, and sat down at my sewing machine to attempt a little dress. Earlier in the morning I hit a great sale at Joann's, and got a few $15 vintage patterns for $1 each. This dress is from Simplicity 2629, and it came together so sweetly.
It's a simple dress, with tucks on the front and back, and a little lace edging at the neck. It was made to match my newest knitting pattern, the Heartwarmer, which will be available soon.
And my little model did not disappoint!
Here's a view of the Heartwarmer sans baby so you can see how the ends attach to the back of the shawl to keep it secure during play:
The pattern is coming soon, in a baby and toddler size; just as soon as it's finished being test knit!
04/06/2011
Yarn Along
Apologies for the blurry photo; this was the best I could do holding a squirmy baby early in the morning.
I'm still working on the Tweed Baby Blanket for the Little Girl, as a replacement for the one that was lost.....I still can't bear to think of all my hardwork/handknit goodness of the original one gone forever, but so it is....
And reading....A Rainbow of His Own, and Babies on the Go, which has precious watercolor illustrations. We try to read with the kids, but they are still so young and the attention spans so short, that it usually devolves into a tug-of-war between babies, or a pushing match:) I'm looking for some good grown-up reads, so I look forward to checking out everyone else's findings this week. It is a reading time again.
Check out Ginny's for more knitting and reads!
04/04/2011
Quickest, Easiest Project Ever
A sewing machine cover! While re-working my sewing area, I realized the need for a cover to keep my machine clean, dust-free, and in tip top form. I knew it couldn't be a complicated project, or take more than 15 minutes really, because my goal was to complete it with both little ones awake! Ambitious, yes, and kind of crazy.
But, thanks to some ready-made materials, it cut my finishing time down, and I emerged from the (messier) sewing room 15 minutes later with a completed project. Here's what I did:
Gather your materials. I used a dish towel from Target, which measured 18" x 28." Add to this a pack of double-fold bias binding in a coordinating color and you're set.
Now, simply cut four ties from the bias binding. I made mine about 15" long, because I like to tie big bows:) Fold under each edge of the tie to enclose the raw edge, and edge stitch the open edges of the tie closed.
Fold your dishtowel in half, short edges together, and decide where you want your ties placed on each side. Mark this area with a pin on each side. Carefully pin a tie to the marked area on your towel sides, placing the end of the tie on the wrong side of the towel, overlapping about 1/2."
This is how it should look when the dishtowel is folded...
And here's a view of the ties with the towel unfolded.
Sew the ties down securely, and repeat for the other side.
Done! Now you can either leave it plain, or embellish to your heart's content. Put it on your machine and enjoy!
04/01/2011
This Moment
Joining Soulemama with a moment from our week....
Don't forget to enter my giveaway from yesterday for a chance to win a copy of my newest pattern "Aubrey"!
03/31/2011
A Little Giveaway
This picture was taken on the last nice day we had here in the Middle West. Good thing we enjoyed it! In honor of spring coming (soon please!), and my new pattern, I'm having a little giveaway for two copies of the "Aubrey" vest. It's the perfect spring layer for my girl, and I'm working on another one in Malabrigo Worsted for the boy.
If you would like to enter to win a copy of the pattern, just leave me a comment below! I'm going to leave it open until Sunday night, and announce two winners sometime on Monday. Until then, happy knitting.
***Update***: The patterns go to Kate and Steph! Enjoy ladies and thanks to everyone who entered.
03/30/2011
Yarn Along
Not too much knitting or reading happening here; it seems to come and go in waves....
But, on the needles, which are waiting whenever I get the chance: a new secret project, in mouthwatering Dream in Color Classy, colourway Ruby River.
And reading, browsing, wishing I had more time: Embroidery Companion, by Posie Gets Cosy. We were at the library as a family this weekend, which means that I actually had a chance to look at the new arrivals, and I snagged this one. Chock full of lovliness and inspiration.
Please stop back tomorrow, as I am having a giveaway of my Aubrey vest pattern!
You can see what others are knitting and reading here.
03/28/2011
Treasure
Some of the little things that feel like treasure these days....
the garden thinking and planning .....yummy mother and son made scones......some hand-sewn doll love (more about this later)
And some insiring ideas from around the web:
- tiny doll shoes
- teaching little ones about Lent
- something "healthy" for Easter baskets
- felted wool Easter bunnies
- thrifty kitchen quiche tutorial
- color, color, and more color!
03/25/2011
This Moment
Joining soulemama with a very treasured moment from our week....
Bibliosophy
Wife, Mommy, Artist. Inspired by all things vintage, I design nostalgic paper and home goods with watercolor illustration to bring the warmth of the past to modern life.
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