A little of what's been going on...

We've had some of this over the Labor Day weekend - I kind of felt like I was trying to climb up a hill and then the dirt slips a little and I'm back to where I started... Rango obviously felt the same way!  Adam and Alan were sick all weekend - which is a total bummer.  No one should have to spend their 4 day vacation with a fever, chills, congestion and over all yuck.

I have had some good moments though, I made some of these large Scrabble tiles (which I happen to l-o-v-e)...

And some of these...

I do love a good Halloween project!  I actually love any Halloween/Fall project and am feeling so inspired now that I've joined

It's amazing.  Sigh.  It's like all the best pictures and ideas from everywhere!  If you want an invite to join (and I highly suggest you do), just email me and I'll invite you.  You might be thinking that it's a time suck, but it's so much more than that!  Especially when your stuck at home on a l-o-n-g Holiday weekend!

I'll be back soon to share projects!
Andrea

A real "hoot"

Do you remember me mentioning a project I'd been working on for my Sis-in-laws birthday?  Well, I finished it last week and gave it to her on Saturday... and I LOVE it!  I'm going to make a larger version for myself... I'm thinking bookbag/diaper bag size...

It's a little owl purse/bag!  I love it! I made 2 of this style, gave one to my SIL and put the other one in my shop.  I'm hoping to fly over to the fabric store and grab some fabric to make a few other ones!

The flap that covers the drawstring is his face.

His feathers are quilted and double sided.  The majority of him is made from upholstery fabric so he's super sturdy!  And he's fully lined, which I'd only even done one other time and found it a little easier this time.  I did use my seam ripper a lot tho...

Check out my Etsy shop to see his twin...

See you later, alligator!
Andrea

Red, White and Cool

I guess I'm feeling Patriotic.  We have a lot to be thankful for as Americans.  So, it's fitting that I couldn't sew a project if it didn't shout "Americana!" or whistle the Star Spangled Banner.  Take a quick look at what I made Saturday.

A fun little red, white and blue pillow case dress.  I made my own pattern for it and morphed it to look the way I wanted with extra binding.  I love the patterns of the fabric, love the vintage feel to it.

Patriotic Apron.  Again, I made my own pattern which is getting increasingly fun and I'm getting more secure with my sewing knowledge the more I try and the more tutorials that I read.  My next apron I'll put a pocket - it's actually reversible - the back side is denim. 

See what I mean about the fabric?  Isn't it sweet?  I LURVE it. 

We're off for a few days of fun and frolic!  Have a very Happy Fourth of July!  See you later this week! 
Andi

Under wraps

Okay, real quick - this is what I did today! 

Made a beach/swim robe.

Bribed my child with 2 M&M's to let me take a picture of him in afore mentioned robe.

Took picture.

In the house, next to the couch... in our beach/swim robe.  But the smile is killer, even if the setting doesn't really enhance the robe.

Then I got this pose.

A peek of leg.

Nothing cuter than a semi-bare child and a little stuffed bear. 

This was my first time sewing sleeves or a hood.  Actually, first time sewing any piece of clothing.  It was fun, it took me a little while last night to cut the pattern out, then the morning to sew it together.  I let Adam pick out his towel and the fabric for the binding, hence the lovely patterns with green.  I'm cool with it, he's the one that has to wear - at least, that's what I thought before he didn't want to wear it. 

Sigh.

Someday I may NOT have to bribe my child to wear and love what I make for him.  Maybe.  We'll see.

Have a great weekend!

Andrea

Kissui Craft Fair Recap

Well, it came and went in a flash!  Meghann and I are both really happy with what we sold, especially for our first craft fair experience!  And, with all of our friends and even our 6th grade teacher stopped by to chat, the time flew by!  Before we knew it, it was 3 pm and everyone was packing up!  Here's a few pictures!

We had a prime spot!  We were the first table in the door on the right - you couldn't ignore us even if you tried!  And, to top if off, we were across from Kissui's table that was selling cupcakes... talk about a yummy distraction!

I also thought it was really cool that there weren't a lot of duplicates at the craft fair.  We were the only table selling car seat covers, baby bibs and burp cloths.  I also put my scrapbook out there in case anyone was interested in purchasing a custom book but... I think people thought I was just bragging about my cute little boy!  Oh well, it was kinda a last minute thought to include it!

Here's a few close-ups!

Notice the M&M's - yes, I'm not above bribery...

Meghann has such cute fabric for her car seat covers - I loved them!

 

The mannequin and messenger bags on it are all made by Designs by Deb - her messenger bags are awesome!  The burp cloth on the mannequin is one of mine!

All in all, I think it was awesome and cannot wait to do another one!

I'll check back in tomorrow with a papercrafting project to share!
-A

It's finally here!

Phew!  Kissui's 1st Craft Fair is finally here!  Come down and say hi - I'll have chocolate to bribe you with!

Here's some of the projects that I've been working on - I think my final count is 9 Baby Body Bibs and 22 Contoured Burp Cloths and only 1 bandelero... sigh... stupid back that gave out on me really cut into my bandelero time!  I tried to create Subway Art but kept running into glitches - like the vinyl not sticking... grrr.  I'll try to figure out a solution and make them again!  I also wanted to make aprons and pillows and those didn't happen either... sigh.  Next time!

Here's some samples of my goodies!



Stella in a Baby Body Bib - isn't she the cutest?



View from behind

Here's a few different patterns of the Baby Body Bibs and the Contoured Burp Cloths!

Mushroom Body Bib





Retro Blue Body Bib

Contoured Burp Cloth

Damask Pattern Burp Cloth

Peace Burp Cloth


That's it for today, wish me luck in my first every craft fair!  I'll be back Monday hopefully with some paper crafts!!

Andrea