To rid myself of the 'lost puppy' feeling since completing the blanket, I found this sample in my UFO bin.
It's been at least a year since I began this. A and B were fun, then life took over.
Last night, I started C.
Then I finished C.
And started D. The wool thread on my needle ran out and I couldn't focus my eyes enough to thread more on. This was after 1:30 AM. I might need magnify glasses for this needle. Or a needle threader. I must have one somewhere in this house.
The sampler is from Alicia Paulson from Posie Gets Cozy. It's adorable and well worth purchasing the whole kit (if she has any left). Alicia creates beautiful designs and uses the most exquisite materials. After seeing first hand the quality, I will always buy the kit from her.
D is calling my name...
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
332/366: Gift Card Holders Reworked
This one I like. The others were nice, but a bit cheesy. I like cheese (not when it's warm), but I don't care for cheesy.
The samples were in regular craft felt. These are in wool felt. The colors choices for wool felt are very limited, and I didn't want green. These can be used as a regular ornaments after the gift card is used, or regifted. I am going to switch up the colors and thread, as well.
I found these cute tags so that the recipients name can be written on it. Not sure about the hemp string vs. ribbon. I need to stew on that for a bit.
Good news, I have 99% of the two quilts done. The remaining is removing the pins and clipping stray thread. I still wish I could do one more quilt, it's brewing in my head. I think, however, I'm at a decent point to finish up loose ends on little projects at this point.
Someone tell me not to attempt quilt number three....intervention?
Oh, also, I just found out that a sample of artists' work will be on Winging It! tomorrow. I'd don't think I'll be able to get some samples of my own downtown tonight for the show, but please tune in!
That's quite a bit of electronic time, I must sew...
The samples were in regular craft felt. These are in wool felt. The colors choices for wool felt are very limited, and I didn't want green. These can be used as a regular ornaments after the gift card is used, or regifted. I am going to switch up the colors and thread, as well.
I found these cute tags so that the recipients name can be written on it. Not sure about the hemp string vs. ribbon. I need to stew on that for a bit.
Good news, I have 99% of the two quilts done. The remaining is removing the pins and clipping stray thread. I still wish I could do one more quilt, it's brewing in my head. I think, however, I'm at a decent point to finish up loose ends on little projects at this point.
Someone tell me not to attempt quilt number three....intervention?
Oh, also, I just found out that a sample of artists' work will be on Winging It! tomorrow. I'd don't think I'll be able to get some samples of my own downtown tonight for the show, but please tune in!
That's quite a bit of electronic time, I must sew...
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
325/366: Schnazzy
I'm blinging it up over here. It still amazes me how a simple bead or set of beads can take a dull, lackluster purse and make it bright and fresh.
I have ten purses complete, plus four more at a local gift shop. I hope to finish these up this weekend and move on to the blanquilts. I know I'm pushing it with the blanquilts versus the time I have remaining. My problem arises when the boys are out playing, or have friends over. I don't like being in the basement at the sewing machine, unless the boys are in the basement with me.
Today, the procrastination ends. I have to get working on the blanquilts. They are going to be beautiful. They've been on my mind for weeks now!
Tonight, tonight I'll start.
Or maybe tomorrow.
I have ten purses complete, plus four more at a local gift shop. I hope to finish these up this weekend and move on to the blanquilts. I know I'm pushing it with the blanquilts versus the time I have remaining. My problem arises when the boys are out playing, or have friends over. I don't like being in the basement at the sewing machine, unless the boys are in the basement with me.
Today, the procrastination ends. I have to get working on the blanquilts. They are going to be beautiful. They've been on my mind for weeks now!
Tonight, tonight I'll start.
Or maybe tomorrow.
Monday, November 12, 2012
317/366: Sunny
If these past two weeks are any indication of how procrastination works with me, I'll be in good shape for the Open Studios Show in less than three weeks.
This bag marks number 15 in the purse category. I still have three more bag foundation parts made from the knitting machine.
Tomorrow, it's sewing time. All those vintage fabrics I've picked up in the last two years are finally going to see the sewing machine. In the evenings, I'll still have time to put the finishing touches on the purses.
Until next time...happy yarning!
This bag marks number 15 in the purse category. I still have three more bag foundation parts made from the knitting machine.
Tomorrow, it's sewing time. All those vintage fabrics I've picked up in the last two years are finally going to see the sewing machine. In the evenings, I'll still have time to put the finishing touches on the purses.
Until next time...happy yarning!
Friday, November 2, 2012
307/366: Smell of Wet Wool
I'm certain I've spoke about my love for the smell of wet wool. Specifically hot, wet wool.
My brother loves the smell of gasoline...perhaps wet wool is an acquired sense...I certainly don't care for the smell of gasoline or stargazer lilies or skunks.
This new purse will be dried, trimmed and embellished and available at the Artists in Buffalo's Holiday Open Studios on December 1st and 2nd at the Red Cross Building on Delaware Avenue. Here is the website with the downloadable pdf file with map and locations and the artists at each one. I'm alphabetical with WashMyCloth. Hope you can stop by and say hi!
I'm looking forward to a fun weekend, surrounded by artists and customers of the arts.
Have a great weekend!
My brother loves the smell of gasoline...perhaps wet wool is an acquired sense...I certainly don't care for the smell of gasoline or stargazer lilies or skunks.
This new purse will be dried, trimmed and embellished and available at the Artists in Buffalo's Holiday Open Studios on December 1st and 2nd at the Red Cross Building on Delaware Avenue. Here is the website with the downloadable pdf file with map and locations and the artists at each one. I'm alphabetical with WashMyCloth. Hope you can stop by and say hi!
I'm looking forward to a fun weekend, surrounded by artists and customers of the arts.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
262/366: Pintember Wool
As soon as the temperature dropped, the yarn came out. I've been starting slow, with a mind full of projects that should be made for the shop.
So to get the hook moving, I tried this Mollie Flower Hot Pad. Here is the inspiration:
This one is perfect. All the yarn lays perfectly and the flowers seem to burst from the work.
But you know what? I'm not perfect.
Nor will my craft.
I plan on using this at my desk for my coffee. That is, when I can find a place on my desk to put said coffee. It's a pile of embarrassment at the moment.
For now, it will hold a candle and make me feel all cozy on this rainy, chilly day. Perfect day for morning candlelight.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Do SomeTHING: Day 25
As I said, my boys like stuff.
Homemade stuff. I can't blame them, though.
I've been busy making needle felted fish. Four for the boys, and one you saw yesterday. They really are pretty cute.
Spending the evening with my husband of 12 years tonight. Looking forward to a nice anniversary dinner.
Do SomeTHING is a month long of creativity, project finishing, exploration, and imagination. What was your THING for today? Leave your link in the comments for us all to see.
Homemade stuff. I can't blame them, though.
I've been busy making needle felted fish. Four for the boys, and one you saw yesterday. They really are pretty cute.
Spending the evening with my husband of 12 years tonight. Looking forward to a nice anniversary dinner.
Do SomeTHING is a month long of creativity, project finishing, exploration, and imagination. What was your THING for today? Leave your link in the comments for us all to see.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Orangey Rose Potluck
My trips to my local yarn store, Daft Dames are always very fruitful. Last week, I may have bought the most cones of yarn to date. And yet, still less than buying half that amount at the big box craft store.
Sam was the lucky co-pilot on this trip. It takes about 40 minutes to get there (not all that local, huh), but once there, it is like being in your favorite place. Sandy beach with a cold beverage, skiing in Colorado, sipping wine by a roaring fire...nope, not me. Put me at Daft Dames with a helpful assistant to take all my purchases from my arms, allowing for even more purchases.
After 15 minutes of browsing and selecting the yarns for a project I am working on for a friend, I started browsing for me. I love their discontinued yarn shelves and found a very bright orange wool yarn with a twist of yellow (and confirmed it was in fact wool).
Handed that to the gal, to free my arms for one more cone of yarn. Not quite certain what I wanted, I asked Sam, who was across the shop playing Leapster like a true champ, to pick a color.
Any color.
"Orange and yellow."
Now that is a co-pilot!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A Big Bag
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I have realized that the plane is good for my Etsy Shop - Wash My Cloth. It allows me the time to let my brain relax and think about one thing only. A new bag. This is bigger than all the others I have made, but same concept. Use wool and felt the bag after completed. But, I made a mistake on this one. See that yellow? It is Wool-Ease. Not Wool. Yes, there is wool in it, but not enough for it to shrink. I only realized it until after the thick blue line you see in the pic - a full plane flights worth of work. So, I am keeping it and hoping for a really cool mistake. I believe that the yellow will pucker and give a dimensional feel to an otherwise flat surface. I hope my mind is showing me what the future holds. We shall see. There were some other things I wanted to do with this bag prior to felting, but with the unclear outcome, I may not waste the time.
The colors aren't all that accurate. They really do go nicely together. The salmon looking color you see is really Paprika, and is a shade lighter than the real paprika, the blue is a peacock blue and the yellow is more toward the mustard side.
This will be interesting.
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