Husband was looking for a specific winter book at the library, was unable to locate it as it was already out with someone else. But he does have it on reserve and did find several others to bring home and see if they are good. We find most kids books are not. Most of them [...]
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She Found a Fun Kids Book January 12, 2008
Posted in Just stuff, Sewing, great kids books, patterns on January 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
She Finished Mom’s Christmas Gift and the Baby Vest January 11, 2008
Posted in Christmas Gifts, Knitting, Sewing on January 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Mom is finally going to get her Christmas gift! The Apron looks great, I made a matching potholder, which I decided to try with bias tape and prefer my original way of making potholders, but it coordinates better with the bias tape. I decided that with the fact she’s been sewing and knitting a bit [...]
She made an Apron, Pj’s and 2 hats January 8, 2008
Posted in Christmas Gifts, Knitting, Sewing, patterns on January 9, 2009 | 5 Comments »
I told you that I gave up on the shawl for mom, that it just wasn’t working the way I wanted. Well, I decided to make her an apron instead. She gets dressed up for work, and owns her own business, so she’s often putting together dinner between appointments (in her good clothes). She has [...]
She finished the Baby Vest, Made a Bib and a Blanket January 6, 2008
Posted in Just stuff, Knitting, Sewing, shopping on January 6, 2009 | 17 Comments »
As promised, I have finished projects to show! Group photo…
The baby vest is done. I am pleased with it, and I hope she loves it. I still don’t think I’ll make another, even thought I really like the idea of the vest. I finished it off with little buttons made from coconut shell, so it [...]
She pondered last year and looks forward to this year January 1, 2009
Posted in Advent Journey, Embroidery, Garden, Just stuff, Knitting, Locavore, Sewing, Tutorials, craftivism, house projects on January 2, 2009 | 8 Comments »
2008 was my start on becoming more self sufficient. Less dependent on the industrial food system, and the mall, is where I started. I feel good about our progress. I had my first vegetable garden this year. We were quite successful and learned a lot. I LOVE tomatoes fresh from the garden. Fresh green beans [...]
She made a crayon wallet December 23, 2008
Posted in Advent Journey, Christmas Gifts, Knitting, Locavore, Sewing, recipe, tagged Advent Journey, crayon wallet, JC handmade, Pea soup recipe on December 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been wanting to make one of these for Mini since I saw the pattern on JC Handmade’s blog. I bought the pattern on Etsy. I modified it a bit, as I wanted to use a 4×6 pad instead of a 3×5 as I think 3×5 is just too small. I decided to make the [...]
She bought food, a new book, made Pj’s and finished her Holiday Traditions Swap December 20, 2008
Posted in Advent Journey, Christmas Gifts, Locavore, Sewing, tagged Advent Journey, Holy cows and Hog Heaven, Joel Salatan on December 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I had a great time at the Farmer’s Market. There were fewer vendors, not a lot fewer, but definitely fewer, and few people braved the weather than last time, but the folks that were there seemed to be serious about buying and the choices were still plentiful. I still have a fair number of potatoes, [...]
She Fell in Love with a Pin Cushion December 19, 2008
Posted in Advent Journey, Christmas Gifts, Locavore, Sewing, tagged Advent Journey, farmers market, Flannel PJ's, Pin Cushion on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have occasion to put together a little gift for someone who sews and saw this book, for probably the 100th time, but today I gave in and bought Pretty Little Pincushions.
I pulled out a bit of Cotton Velvet, trimmed with a bronze gold wrap and bow of Organdy Ribbon, tossed in a couple of [...]
She finished the bonnet, a sweater and a shirt December 4, 2008
Posted in Advent Journey, Embroidery, Knitting, Sewing, tagged Knitting, Knitting Kninja, malabrigo, Pauline bonnet on December 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I had a very productive “Finishing” day. I have a new top that is so fun, and comfy. Isabelle is faithfully modeling.
The item I’m most excited about today is the bonnet! I can’t gush enough about this pattern. It was well written, easy to follow, included interesting techniques, and the finished garment is just [...]
She made a box bag! December 1, 2008
Posted in Advent Journey, Christmas Gifts, Embroidery, Knitting, Sewing, tagged Advent, Box Bag Tutorial, Embroidered advent ornament, Knitting, project bag, Sewing on December 2, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I’ve been wanting to make more project bags forever!! I finally did it today. I spent time with my friend Kim and we, using 1 sewing machine between us, made project bags. We used the tutorial from Drago[knit]fly Blog, and while it served as a way to get us going, we both found it a [...]
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