Thursday night was an etsy team meeting. So much fun!!! It also was a kick in my pants, productivity-wise. I love spending time with creative minds. Okay, and just getting out of the house was refreshing, too!
Friday, Allen and Nanda visited. Dinner at The Oven (ooooohhhhh YUM) and coffee/tea and cookies at home. Then they were off again this morning.
Farmers Market for us this morning. If by morning I mean 11:40 (FM closes at Noon!). I did manage to remember the Montessori craft fair applications, and handed out several of them while we were there. It's been ages since we last had a FM run, so it was wonderful to see all the new booths, and check out my old favorites.
Lucinda and I went out for lunch - mmmmmm Thai food! Then headed back here and she continued her quest to improve our 'curb appeal' -- the space between the curb and sidewalk was dismal, at best. She's been digging up that, planting this, replanting that....it's starting to look like someone cares! Today was thyme and Lamb's ear - she brought some from her gorgeous yard. We even managed to put down a flagstone/rock, so I don't step on the plants when getting into the passenger seat of our car.
John and Leith went to a math department picnic, so I had over two glorious hours to myself. I used it for good and not evil! Finished up two skirts, cut and sewed a scarf (supposedly for Leith but much to long, so darn it, I'll have to keep it for myself), and traced several patterns. Next up is stitching some straps and ties and getting to those Anna tops I have cut out!
Leith was so exhausted she went to sleep at 7:30 pm! She *never* does that -- but she didn't want to nap today, and we've been busy, busy, busy. Here's hoping she'll just sleep through until morning.
Lots of stormy weather right now. Wind howling, rain beating on the roof and windows. I really enjoy 'good' storms -- no tornados, or damages, just wet, noisy nature.
k
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Feeling the Swap Love!
We received the most wonderful shirts from barbolot in the craftster A Week of Baby Onesies Swap!! The following pictures do no justice to the fabulous work she did.
These shirts are soooooo amazing. Leith loves them, and dh and I do too! Loving the math and chemistry themes -- and the execution is so *beautiful*!
First up, a stenciled dalek. We <3 The Doctor over here, and this is super cool!
I found out later that this is freezer paper stenciled from a drawing she did! No, it's not photocopied, it's freehand!
An appliqued and hand embroidered robot! The "L" is done wtih tiny little beads.
Then chemistry goodness:
a beaker full of cherries (reverse applique and hand embroidery)
and
Happy H2O molecule!! (machine applique)
I think this one is my favorite -- because Leith is the apple of my pi - er, apple of my eye! - and we lurve apple pi(e):
hand applique. What you can't see is the gorgeous hand embroidered blanket stitch around everything!
Plus, that picture just cracks me up!
Check out barbolot's blog. It's one of my favorites -- she's *very* talented!
k
These shirts are soooooo amazing. Leith loves them, and dh and I do too! Loving the math and chemistry themes -- and the execution is so *beautiful*!
First up, a stenciled dalek. We <3 The Doctor over here, and this is super cool!
I found out later that this is freezer paper stenciled from a drawing she did! No, it's not photocopied, it's freehand!
An appliqued and hand embroidered robot! The "L" is done wtih tiny little beads.
Then chemistry goodness:
a beaker full of cherries (reverse applique and hand embroidery)
and
Happy H2O molecule!! (machine applique)
I think this one is my favorite -- because Leith is the apple of my pi - er, apple of my eye! - and we lurve apple pi(e):
hand applique. What you can't see is the gorgeous hand embroidered blanket stitch around everything!
Plus, that picture just cracks me up!
Check out barbolot's blog. It's one of my favorites -- she's *very* talented!
k
Friday, August 29, 2008
Yay for Cute Babies!
What have I been up to lately? Well, lots of fun, creative, crafty things actually. I finished and sent A Week of Baby Onesies for a swap at craftster. That was a blast! The hardest part was narrowing down my ideas to just five!
I was very happy with how they turned out, and it looks like the recipient is happy with them, too! Check out his mom's blog for pictures of the cutest, happiest little guy you may have ever seen! Not to mention, her blog is just plain fabulous! I am super excited because she's sent a package to Leith! It'll arrive in a few days. I can hardly wait!!
Want to see more super creative shirts? Here' s the gallery for AWoBO swap (round 1).....sounds like there's lots of interest for more rounds!!
Can you tell I'm loving me some links??
k
I was very happy with how they turned out, and it looks like the recipient is happy with them, too! Check out his mom's blog for pictures of the cutest, happiest little guy you may have ever seen! Not to mention, her blog is just plain fabulous! I am super excited because she's sent a package to Leith! It'll arrive in a few days. I can hardly wait!!
Want to see more super creative shirts? Here' s the gallery for AWoBO swap (round 1).....sounds like there's lots of interest for more rounds!!
Can you tell I'm loving me some links??
k
Monday, August 25, 2008
Tagged!
I’ve been tagged! Remember playing tag as a child…”You’re It.” Well I was “tagged” recently; maybe you will want to play too. Wait a minute. Maybe 'tagged' is more like the graffiti tags? Could be...she left it in a comment, where I didn't notice it for nearly two weeks! Either way, it sounds like fun.
I was tagged by chimeracrochet
Here are the rules:
1) Link to the person who tagged you (check)
2) Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading, so, check)
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below, again, check)
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them (This is only a game -- hmmm, do I even know six people who blog?)
5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6) Let the tagger know when your entry is up (and, check)
Random Things About Me:
1. I have three tattoos. Just ask and you can see two of them. ;-)
2. I can type about 95 wpm.
3. I would love to open a brick & mortar fabric store some day.
4. I've been a mom for more than half my life!
5. My favorite city in the world is Edinburgh, Scotland. *sigh*
6. My husband does all the cooking in our family...I can no longer even boil eggs (it's true. I recently left some on the stove for over two hours -- they were fried boiled.).
People I Am Tagging:
Here's the embarrassing part. I don't *know* six bloggers! Okay, I probably do, but most of them have been tagged very recently. So it appears I am on the bottom level of the pyramid scheme. ;-)
It's not really surprising, is it? I mean, I just noticed the tagging yesterday! It was left there almost two weeks ago! I'm old and this blogging stuff is still pretty new to me.....Guess I'll hold off for a while and start the tagging anew in a few weeks.
Sorry Lisa.
k
I was tagged by chimeracrochet
Here are the rules:
1) Link to the person who tagged you (check)
2) Post the rules on your blog (this is what you are now reading, so, check)
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below, again, check)
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them (This is only a game -- hmmm, do I even know six people who blog?)
5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6) Let the tagger know when your entry is up (and, check)
Random Things About Me:
1. I have three tattoos. Just ask and you can see two of them. ;-)
2. I can type about 95 wpm.
3. I would love to open a brick & mortar fabric store some day.
4. I've been a mom for more than half my life!
5. My favorite city in the world is Edinburgh, Scotland. *sigh*
6. My husband does all the cooking in our family...I can no longer even boil eggs (it's true. I recently left some on the stove for over two hours -- they were fried boiled.).
People I Am Tagging:
Here's the embarrassing part. I don't *know* six bloggers! Okay, I probably do, but most of them have been tagged very recently. So it appears I am on the bottom level of the pyramid scheme. ;-)
It's not really surprising, is it? I mean, I just noticed the tagging yesterday! It was left there almost two weeks ago! I'm old and this blogging stuff is still pretty new to me.....Guess I'll hold off for a while and start the tagging anew in a few weeks.
Sorry Lisa.
k
Back to Montessori
Today is Leith's first day back to Montessori! She's wearing a new mama-made top and using a new mama-made bag for school. The top is a little large. She's grown so much that the 86/92 is too small, and the 98/104 is just a little big. I really like making these as tops, instead of dresses. She seems to get a lot more wear from them.
This is made with the IKEA fabric we bought in Scotland, and some rescued fabric purchased from a thrift store sometime in the last year (I have six more yards of it!). The blue really sets off the red, and vice versa.
Okay, so you can't actually *see* the IKEA fabric. It's there. Trust me. It's the back of the dress, and the applique on the front.
John thought I'd lost my mind, buying 'so much' of the same fabric -- six (6) metres each of red and green. But I sold some to a friend and am using the rest for things like this adorable Anna (farbenmix) and some will be used for toddler placemat and napkin sets for etsy and craft fairs.
The new tote bag is super cute, too, and uses the green hippo fabric for lining. The corduroy is Sandra Boynton "pigs in space" -- okay, I don't know if that's the name of the print, but there are pigs on it, and they are in space. Just for fun, I have the cords running East/West, instead of North/South, so that I could utilize the selvedges -- the white. Unfortunately they weren't the same height, but the bag is cute anyway.
This thing is huge -- about 14" wide by 18" tall, plus handles and the gussets (making it about 2" deep). There's a package of disposable training pants, a gallon ziploc with a change of clothes, three diapers and a to-go packet of wipes in that bag, and it's not even close to being full!
I still need/want to move the handles. They're too far apart on each side, since I set them in from the edges instead of measuring between them. (insert eyeroll here) All in all it's a terribly cute bag and I'm very happy with it. Trying to move a little out of my comfort zone, as far as colors/styles. Normally wouldn't have used the bright green interior fabric with the deeper tones on the front, but the hippos tie it all together!
Yay for practical creativeness! and YAY for back to Montessori!
k
This is made with the IKEA fabric we bought in Scotland, and some rescued fabric purchased from a thrift store sometime in the last year (I have six more yards of it!). The blue really sets off the red, and vice versa.
Okay, so you can't actually *see* the IKEA fabric. It's there. Trust me. It's the back of the dress, and the applique on the front.
John thought I'd lost my mind, buying 'so much' of the same fabric -- six (6) metres each of red and green. But I sold some to a friend and am using the rest for things like this adorable Anna (farbenmix) and some will be used for toddler placemat and napkin sets for etsy and craft fairs.
The new tote bag is super cute, too, and uses the green hippo fabric for lining. The corduroy is Sandra Boynton "pigs in space" -- okay, I don't know if that's the name of the print, but there are pigs on it, and they are in space. Just for fun, I have the cords running East/West, instead of North/South, so that I could utilize the selvedges -- the white. Unfortunately they weren't the same height, but the bag is cute anyway.
This thing is huge -- about 14" wide by 18" tall, plus handles and the gussets (making it about 2" deep). There's a package of disposable training pants, a gallon ziploc with a change of clothes, three diapers and a to-go packet of wipes in that bag, and it's not even close to being full!
I still need/want to move the handles. They're too far apart on each side, since I set them in from the edges instead of measuring between them. (insert eyeroll here) All in all it's a terribly cute bag and I'm very happy with it. Trying to move a little out of my comfort zone, as far as colors/styles. Normally wouldn't have used the bright green interior fabric with the deeper tones on the front, but the hippos tie it all together!
Yay for practical creativeness! and YAY for back to Montessori!
k
Thursday, August 14, 2008
etsy excitement!
Just listed a super cute reconned bag in my etsy shop. I'm completely annoyed that the photos didn't translate very well. They look terrific in thumbnail size, but click on them and they were digitized and distorted. ugh! Finally got that straightened out.
Here's a funny story: while trying to fix the pictures, I thought someone had bought the bag!! I told John I thought it was sold. He gave me a high five -- my first etsy sale!! But something wasn't right...looking carefully, I saw that it was considered "unlisted" and had been removed from my shop. What?!? Turns out, I hadn't 'finished' my edit and it timed out. *sigh* Oh well, we'll open the champagne when it really does sell.
At least I'm laughing about it!
k
Here's a funny story: while trying to fix the pictures, I thought someone had bought the bag!! I told John I thought it was sold. He gave me a high five -- my first etsy sale!! But something wasn't right...looking carefully, I saw that it was considered "unlisted" and had been removed from my shop. What?!? Turns out, I hadn't 'finished' my edit and it timed out. *sigh* Oh well, we'll open the champagne when it really does sell.
At least I'm laughing about it!
k
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
DISO my sewjo
Seems like it's been ages since I've felt like and have had uninterrupted time to sew. I did, however, get two things listed on etsy! Small things, but hey, you gotta start somewhere!
Lots of inspiration on line...skirts, skirts, skirts. I am really looking forward to cutting out a bunch of skirts and then getting to sew them up. Leith will be starting back to Montessori on the 25th (12 days, not that I'm counting)
Time for bed. Will post links to some terrific tutes in the morning.
k
Lots of inspiration on line...skirts, skirts, skirts. I am really looking forward to cutting out a bunch of skirts and then getting to sew them up. Leith will be starting back to Montessori on the 25th (12 days, not that I'm counting)
Time for bed. Will post links to some terrific tutes in the morning.
k
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