Tidbits from the Weekend

I finished the embroidery piece I was working on and sewed it into a bib, along with 2 other bibs:



I also did a tiny cross stitch for a friend, this is just 1" x 1.25".



I was sorting through some old craft materials given to me by my MIL and her mother, and found these sweet embroidery patterns. I can't wait to use them, maybe on a clothespin apron. I love using my clothesline now that the weather is warmer. I do think though that you must get more sentimental when you get older because 10-15 years ago I'd probably rather wade in pirahna-infested water than wear embroidered kittens on anything.





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Baby Blue Onesie

A onesie for a gift for an online friend who just had a baby. I have been wanting to try monochrome colour embroidery for a while and really liked the blue on this onesie so used a matching colour of thread. The pattern is a vintage pattern from http://needlecrafter.com/.





Stitches used: split stitch, french knot and lazy daisy.




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Toilet Paper Tube Snake

An easy craft to make with kids. Have them paint the toilet paper or paper towel tubes and then punch holes in the ends to tie together with small peices of string. I tied a longer string on the end so my DS could pull it around behind him. For small children if you are making a pull toy either use a very short string (7 inches or less) or very fragile yarn that will break easily so it is not a choking hazard.



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Baby Gift

My Wednesday tennis instructor is obsessed with tweety bird..so I made a tweety bird snap T for her baby due in the Fall. As well as a wrap. Melissa

Picnic Placemat Roll

We go on lots of picnics in the summer but I am always a bit skeeved by the picnic tables which have had who knows what on them (squirrels, people's bums, old food) so I sewed this placemat roll today during naptime. I can throw it in the wash when I get home if it gets dirty and it's more environmentally friendly than paper napkins (I am going to sew a cloth napkin to tuck in there too). K, you can stop teasing me about wanting to bring my tablecloth because now I have these!





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Update- These are so easy to make and will be so useful! I made another for me tonight and I used a stitch I hadn't tried before on my machine to finish the edges. I will be taking these camping, they can be wiped with a damp cloth and hung to dry. If you fold the top half over the silverware they fold up quite tidily.

A Bag Only a Parent would Need

I wanted something washable I could bring with me when we are out and about, so I whipped this together during naptime today. I was going to use some embroidered courduroy, then I was going to use rainbow ribbing to match the red courduroy but both times I remembered that DH said if he is carrying a bag remotely feminine people look at him like he might have stolen it.





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17 Bags Plus One

I just finished this big order for 17 tote bags. They are unlined and have a pocket with a badge on the front.



A summer bag. I couldn't resist the prints at the fabric store. I did something new and used wide ribbon for the handles, doubling it and sewing seams on each edge with a pretty stitch.





My newest addition in my quest for an organized sewing room.



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I am almost done a big bag order and then I can't wait to make some summery things!

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Updated my tags

phew, I finally went through all my old posts and tagged them. You can click on a word on the right and see all the posts tagged with that description. For tutorial I also included posts with links to off-site instructions.

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What to do with a book your kid rips up

Thankfully this time it was not a library book but an old book about airplanes we bought at a garage sale. Won't the mailperson be impressed!



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Ribbon hair clips

I just got my hair cut again yesterday and made these to have a cute way to keep my hair out of my face while playing tennis and volleyball! melissa

Work in Progress

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Pencil Crayon Roll

Well, this seems pretty dorky compared to the hobbit house below, but I think my kiddo will dig it. And it's something you can make with fat quarters of fabric if you don't quilt.





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Tiny Bag End

The backstory: link

The finished project: link

I'm in awe.

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Skirt and Backpack

Well, I certainly have been getting my money's worth with that backpack pattern! These two items were made for a charity fundraiser, I will post more about that later.





Now, the pattern for the skirt (it's size 4) reads for the waistline "add one inch to waist measurements" so I had to guess what size a 4 year old's waist would be. The last time I guessed measurements I made a skirt for B's 3 year old that was big on her 6 year old. I hope it fits okay.

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Sun Jars

These are so pretty! It would also be cool to use etching cream to make designs on the glass. These would be so nice for outside on a patio.

Not Martha's instructions
Instructables's instructions



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Hiatus is over...

Hopefully! Things are settling down a bit around here so I can finally start contributing more! thanks for holding down the crafting fort Amanda :) Not to mention the ass kicking job of sprucing up the place :)

Okay so its not particularly exciting but I have 3 wraps to make. Here is number one. Its a pity I can't get a good picture. The fabric is wonderfully soft and its the prettiest sage green colour :) Melissa

Knitted Egg Cozies

Egg cozies I knitted last year on creme and caramel eggs. I like the stripey one best.



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Hurrah!

Months ago I participated in a swap where I filled a pringles can with crafts. My partner flaked, then my swap angel flaked too and I was a little bummed about it as I tried really hard for my swap items. Then today I received a suprise in the mail- someone felt sorry I was flaked on twice and sent me a can of goodies!

Fabric, calorimetry, necklace, earrings, singer sewing machine miniature and chocolate!



I was really cheered up by their thoughtfulness and generosity as they didn't receive anything in return for sending this.

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Happy Birthday Shirt

A happy birthday shirt for my DS who turned 3. It's embroidery but I am hoping next year I can make him a screen-printed one.



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