Trying to create my own background

I am going to attempt to create my own background/template. I was so sad to see Template Mama has pretty much disappeared including the helpful tutorials she had on her site. :(

More Sewing & Knitting

clickable-> Garter Stitch Cowl Tutorial <- clickable


clickable->Summer Dress Tutorial <- clickable

Recent Sewing

Aprons
Tutorial from here--> ApronTutorial

Recent Sewing & Knitting Pictures

Pattern Link ---> Siren Sleeves~


Patchwork Bag i sewed up to go with Siren Sleeves

Handmade Holiday 3 has started

Weekend Sewing- Trapeze Dress In Progress

I just love the Weekend Sewing book

I got the Trapeze Dress pattern all traced out now to get my butt in gear and start pinning to fabric and cutting and sewing it together.

I will post pictures when i'm done with it.

Margot Pullover

I'm currently working on one, I see myself making a bunch more for fall.

I will post pictures when i am finished in another post.

Loving My NicklePlated KnitPicks Needles

I'm so loving them......

Picture of my gauge swatch i'm working on using a size 5 needle and 47" cord

Re-cycled Messanger Bag for 1st Grade

I made this in 1 day using a jean feeling button up t-shirt and part of the arms from a purple jean button up long sleeved t-shirt. Lining is Purple cotton with white dots. With a kitty iron on

Lovely New Knitting Needle Case

My mom got me this for my birthday. I love it.
Circular Knitting Needle Case
You can buy it from here ---> SARAHKINCHELOE
I have my Denise Interchangeable in it

Moda Bake Shop

Lots of great Tutorials here

Moda Bake Shop

Time For Some Embroidery......

I'm heading to my moms around 11pm to go work on some embroidery stuff it's going to be so fun
My poor neglected sewing/embroidery machine i haven't used the embroidery part in a while.

Slow Going Penelope #2

I'm slowly plugging along on Penelope #2 this one made out of all cotton yarn. Trying to stash bust some :)

Some Recent Sewing with pictures

Itty Bitty Baby Dress for friends daughter



and a mens shirt cut and turned into a tube top that Alex wore the day of her birthday party

Penelope The Empathetic Monster Finished w/ Pic

Buy pattern here ----> Danger Crafts

Finished Pictures

Need To Get Motivated

Yeah i still have two outfits sitting on my sewing desk needing to be sewn up.

Maybe i'll attempt to sew after lunch today.


Oh yeah anyone that is constantly taking pictures if you don't have a date stamp on your pictures how do you keep your pictures organized ? I'm thinking of removing the date stamp setting off my camera so i don't have the ugly yellow date stamp on my pictures anymore.

YouData.com Pays Picture Proof

moved here Money Making

i created a blog for $$ making stuff

Recon Pile

Pile of shirts Dustin didn't want so i plan to recon them into dresses for Alex :)

Some Sewing Maybe Today

My small goal for today is to sew together a cute Itty Bitty Dress for my close friends new daughter :) It's a cute cord fabric that is pink with cherries all over it.

Some Pictures

Pants that tore at the knee that i added trim to turn into capri's


Little Bag i made the lining is purple

Missing Posting Pictures

I'm really missing posting pictures. I still need to buy a power supply cord off ebay for my WD external hard drive that is at most 1yr old ugg, it just stoped working one day a month or so back. I am not sure about putting pictures on the computer since it has a re-furbished motherboard, the computer was 2yrs old when it stopped working.

Readers/Lurkers- Please leave comments

Please leave comments :)

Knitting Ramblings

I found a great pattern for my little sister's birthday gift yippie. I'll post more about it after it get it done with a picture :)

I'm working on a dress for Alex that is slow going.

Sewing Goals for Tonight

Try and finish sewing together a dress i've had half sewn together for over a month now for Alex.

Maybe measure and cut out fabric to make myself a Spring Ruffle Top probably without the ruffles though since i don't have any contrasting fabric for the fabric i'm going to use for it.

Tutorials from the web

I'm trying to clean up my bookmarks and figured i'd post them to my blog so i could find them when i need to.

Tutorials Of All Kinds

~Clothing Kids & Baby Stuff~
Carseat Cover Tutorial
Hooter Hider Tutorial
Bird Mobile-increase to 125% for teething toy
PillowCase Dress
Peasant Blouse
Itty Bitty Baby Dress
Kimono Shirt
Button Shirt to Toddler Dress
15 minute dress
Men's Polo to Tunic
Dishtowel Skirt


~Adult Clothing~
Breezy Wrap Pants
Spring Ruffle Top
Vintage Smock


~Bags~
Tote-able Towel
Dresden-petal-handbag-tutorial
Boxy Bag Tutorial
Fat Quarter Bag
Buttercup Bag
Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial
Small Zippered Bag

~Other Stuff~
Fabric Dollhouse
Sewing Machine Cover
Ruffled Apron
Pincushion & Trash Bag
I Spy Bag
Sewing Bias Binding
Tissue Holder
Inserting a concealed top edge bag zipper
Cloth Shoe
Nap Mat
Dog Hoodie
Crochet Hook Roll

Sewing Machine Month

What brand and model do you have? Husqvarna Viking Designer SE with upgrade to LE

How long have you had it? Since July 2007

How much does that machine cost (approximately)? $2,026- $2,998.00 * going off prices on ebay one was brand new in box other was upgraded to LE*

What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)? clothing,hom dec projects,handbags, a few baby carriers

How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get? Lately not a lot, It's gotten a bit of use though. I'm trying to use it more regularly again.

Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name?LOVE IT, Passionate, No Name though

What features does your machine have that work well for you? Everything, it's a combo machine so i can also do embroidery.

Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine? How easily the little hook for the automatic threader gets bent, very annoying since right now it's bent and doesn't work.

Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it! My wonderful mom bought my machine for me, it was bought with the purpose of selling some baby clothing with embroidery done on the items but we never got around to it.

Would you recommend the machine to others? Why? Yes, it's a great machine for the amount and well worth it since it's a combo machine.

What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine?Features you want, price

Do you have a dream machine? I have my dream sewing machine.

Some Knitting

I've gotten a few things knitted up i'll post pictures tomorrow.

Pincushion/Thread Scrap Trashbag

Found this cute tutorial i might try good way to use up scraps

Pincushion/Thread Bag

Crochet Hook Roll

Crochet Hook Roll <--Clickable
I messed up big time on the binding blah i hate that stuff
and i didn't have enough ribbon for the tie and realized i don't like the way it ties.

unrolled

good side picture of it tied

Paisley Green Crochet Roll

Pattern-Crochet Hook Roll <---- Clickable

After Sewing Area Pictures

After pictures, yeah i still need to clear the pile off the dressers since i plan on having Dustin move the one near the back of my chair out into the garage since it's empty now.

My view while sewing with a direct view of the loud neighbors

Before Sewing Area Pictures

The Chaos that is my sewing/computer area

Art Case Tutorial

found a cute tutorial for a crayons and a pad of papper.

Instructions <----clickable Pattern <---clickable

Cute Newborn Gown Tutorial from t-shirt

I thought this was so cute and it's free

Newborn Gown Tutorial w/pattern <-clickable

1st Crochet A Long- Lion Brand Moderne Jacket with link to free pattern

I joined a Crochet A Long.

Moderne Jacket Pattern Free til March 23rd,09 <-- clickable Now the fun of figuring out what yarn i was thinking Lion brand Wool Pumpkin <- scroll down a little to see pumpkin and maybe Cocco <- scroll down a little to see Cocco

Not totally sure

Right now i'm gonna try a swatch with Cotton Ease Lime & Lake since it calls for 2 yarns held together

Doggie Sweater

We'll i frogged the February Sweater after breaking the cord it was on oops so i've picked back up on knitting a Darling Darby Sweater for Charlie.

I'll post a progress picture when i get farther along on it right now i'm working on the neck ribbing.

February Lady Sweater Slow Progress

I'm loving this pattern so far i decided to not do button holes and will buy a shawl pin

Pattern : February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne <-- Clickable

Seraphina Shawl

Seraphina Shawl
Crochet
Yarn - LionBrand Homespun Regency
size-M/N hook