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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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!!!!

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

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!

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!