In need of a redo….
I’ve decided to start over… with blogging that is. I’ve been distracted for the last few months, and I’ve all but forgotten how to blog. so… I’ve decided to start fresh with a new look and a new outlook… lots of changes !
Button up Runway show
Here are a bunch of pics from the Button up Runway show that i went to last weekend. Most of the pictures are of my friend Brittanie’s stuff, but i did manage to catch a few other good shots of some other designers as well.
The show was super fun, lots of local designers and fun clothes! I can’t wait for more shows. Brit and I have decided to get a table at the Craft fair being held on May 8th, here in Halifax, N.S. So if you’re around the area come check it out. It’s in support of “Feed Nova Scotia”. You can check out the facebook group for the sponsor ( Coco Beans crafts for Kids) HERE
anyway… here are the pictures of the Show… hope you like them I apologize in advance for the whole bunch of pictures.
There’s more….
One Yard Wonders
So over the holidays i bought the new ” One Yard Wonders” book by Rebecca Yaker and Trish Hoskins. LOVE that book. so i finally got around to making something from it. I started with this sundress. I know the picture is crappy, but it fits so well, and it was easy to make. I can’t wait to make some more things in this book.
* Storey Publishing is having a “One Yard Wonders” giveaway !!! the yard of the month contest: so go here and enter, only two weeks left to get your entry in.
Brittanie’s Clothing xoxo
I’m back from my little winter break from blogging. Now I have so many things to share I barely know where to start.
First up: My Friend Brittanie and her break into fashion. love love love my Brittanie. Her scarves are awesome! versatile and beautiful all in the same package. Show her some love and join her facebook group HERE. She’s currently working on the Button Up! Runway show. You can follow that link to that facebook page too. Someday soon we are going Brit and I are going to collaborate and take over the world of East Coast Fashion… muahhahaa. Check out some pics of her stuff… she’s a doll.
I can’t wait to go to that fashion show! Much deserved respect for the East Coast.
Keykalou bags in progress
Before i start rambling about the really awesome “lots of pockets” pattern by Keykalou, I’d like to take a minute to ask if anyone else is super stressed about what to make/buy people for Christmas? I personally am making just about everything (i doubt my brother would want a handbag or pillow covers so i’ll buy him something nice). It seems like the big day is creeping up on me here, and I’m feeling a little stressed. That being said… this Keykalou “lots of pockets” bag pattern is keeping me going. I love it, such well written instructions and pattern pieces that are neat and tidy. Now i need more, more patterns, more styles… more time to make them. I made these two earlier in the week, I’m hoping to post them on Etsy sometime soon, but my camera is a &*#$@ when it comes to taking good pictures, so I’m going to wait a bit, but if anyone out in blogland wants to buy them in the mean time, feel free to email me and I’ll post them for you.the both have zippered pockets on the inside of them.
P.S. I posted some Stampin’ up stamp sets and supplies in my Etsy store…time to de-stash. Most of the sets are long retired, so this may be your only chance to snag them. click the Etsy banner on the right to be directed…
40 hours later…almost done
just a few more finishing touches needed. I think i’m going to trace the white outer edges with black a bit…i find it annoying that i can’t see the picture well enough. Now that it’s done, i have no idea what to do with it. I’m torn between mounting it on canvas, or framing it…any ideas? I love being able to stitch while watching T.V. I’m almost through the second season of Criminal Minds… awesomeness.
up next… de-stashing some stamping stuff left over from that craft obsession… look for it on an Etsy near you… or message me if you might be looking for some stampin up supplies.
Back to Dr. Reid… mmmmmmm
Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.
Just dropping in to post what I’ve been working on this week. We watched Alice in Wonderland the other day, it’s one of my very favorite movies. So i decided that i would like to use it. I printed out a coloring page and transferred it to a hand embroidery pattern,that was a first for me. Turns out it’s a pretty huge task with all the little details and such. here’s where i am progress wise….. I still have to finish the white Rabbit, and Alice and some little details (they’re off to the left of the picture… this alone took me over 20 hours…) yikes! i guess I’m petty slow, although this is my second big-ish hand embroidery.
here’s the one practice piece i did before attempting this one…
well, were off on an overnight trip tomorrow,lots of time to work in the car i suppose… then it’s back to Christmas gift making. I don’t know about you guys, but I think I have crafters ADD. Wayyyyyy too many things started, not enough finished. happy weekend Everyone!
Hand Embroidery pattern goodness
So, as much as i love to sew and quilt, lately I’ve been drawn to the look and work that goes into hand embroidery. I’ve been dabbling in it a bit, i bought Doodle Stitching by Aimee Ray and Sublime Stitching: hundreds of hip embroidery patterns and how-to (you can get them in my amazon store). Both of these books are awesome for beginners, I had no idea how many different stitches there are to work with. I’ve only tried a few of the patterns, but they are super cute and relaxing to make. I love that i can carry my hand embroidery supplies around with me for when i feel like stitching.
Check out these awesome hand embroidery patterns for sale on Etsy:
Etsy find – Keykalou PDF sewing patterns
I’ve been sewing bags for quite a while now…making patterns, sometimes just winging it without a pattern. But, these pdf patterns from keykalou are wonderful, absolutely fantastic! I can’t wait to buy some and make them, and since her patterns are purchased with the opportunity to sew them to sell on a small scale (craft shows,etsy…) giving credit to Keykalou of course, maybe i’ll make a few extra dollars for Christmas presents !
Go check out these awesome patterns!
Hurricane Bill…More bark than bite
So here we were in Nova Scotia taking in the patio furniture, stocking up on batteries, water and canned goods in preparation for Hurricane Bill. We had a little wind and a little rain, nothing compared to the month of July here. We waited patiently for it to get worse…then the sun came out. Bye bye Bill, thanks for not kicking out butts, we needed the breeze and rain. Not much else to blog about today, I tried my best to do some sewing but gawd it’s so hot here…standing next to a hot iron and under a bright light felt more like torture than pleasure, there’s always next weekend i suppose…
Here are a few tutorials i can’t wait to sink my teeth into:
Say Hi to Bill…he was just passing through…
