Seam 2 Rip

Tina purchased a kit for a quilt. It was strips of “Ultra Cuddle”. I usually run, if someone asks me to work with it, but I decided to give it a shot.  It is very slippery, and sheds quite a bit.  I used my walking foot, and it helped, but still had to take stitching  out more than I like. 2 layers of slippage, one of batting, and satin blanket binding completed the task.  I think Isabella will like it. 

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I have made hats for little ladies, but not one for grown up ladies.  I decided to give it a try, and see if they are something I want to do more often. They are a little tricky, and of course I don’t follow the instructions. I like to put my own spin on them, and make them reversible.  Two hats in one. Double duty!

Initially, I wasn’t thrilled with this, but now that I have stepped back, and taken photos, I like it.  I don’t like it on me, but someone might like it. It was an experiment. 

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Andrea found a sheet in a second hand store she would like to have made into a duvet cover. A smaller, lap sized.   As luck would have it, the sheet is the perfect size folded in half. I used the original border, and some of the excess fabric to make ties for the bottom.

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Hat for Isabella.

Hat for Elizabeth.

Dress for Tina.

Dress for Elizabeth.

Tina works for a publishing company. The books are sewing/crafting, with all you need to know to make each item.  She asked me to make a dress for her, and her daughter Elizabeth.  She wanted a hat for her other daughter, so I suggested one for Liz, as well. She agreed.  All the items turned out very nice. I hope all 3 of them will be pleased.

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As you all know by now, Isabella has a thing for “Yo Gabba Gabba”. She is in need of a skirt this time. The wait is over, honey. This is for you!

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Found a fun, silky fabric at work. A remnant that was so cheap, I had to have it. Nat has a new office, and is in the process of decorating. This is perfect for some pillows. Ta daa!!!!

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Isabella, and her sister need totes to carry their things back and forth from daycare.  Well, need no more. Consider them done!

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Apron patterns seem to be finding me lately.  I don’t usually wear them except at my job, and washing dishes at family dinners. But, I am drawn in by the cuteness of them. I recently made two, and I am pleased with the results.  One has a “50’s” flair, and the other is a “flapper”.  Both take very little fabric, and are reasonably easy to make.  The curves are a little tricky, but overall, not bad. The “flapper” I made double faced/ reversible.  Twice as much cuteness in one apron!

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My aunt gave me a storage box that I like, and use, but hate how it looks. I moved it out of the kitchen because of that. Well, I decided it needed to be closer to my sewing area. The only way that would happen, is if I changed it’s look.    I added  a little extra foam on the top to make it  more comfy for sitting. I think it will house my “over flow” of fabric nicely.

Ugly!

Pretty!

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