I whipped out each of the two little sweaters in a couple of hours, but this little dress is taking a lot longer. It's more advanced for me requiring four colors at once, constant reference to the instructions & lots of counting.
After about 5 hours of crocheting:
Front view. I love the kimono sleeves.
I started sewing a little crafter's smock from this book last May just after the successful completion of a few projects. I was overly ambitious in trying this one at the time since when I was sewing the sleeves I didn't understand the instructions and sewed the arm hole shut. Frustrated and not sure how to fix it, I folded up the project and stuck it on a shelf. It wasn't until just last week that my sewing skills caught up enough to fix this and not just let all that cute fabric go to waste.
Yesterday was my friend Karen's birthday so today I threw her a party. Hoping to combine crafty and spring, I went as Martha Stewart as possible, especially given the requested dessert. I made Martha's poofs and I also tried to coordinate the colors - blue, green and yellow. I lucked out in that Karen had found this cute idea for a party and we adapted it for todays' festivities.
Yeah! The first order ready to ship with some original artwork to boot.
I recently decided to offer needle felted mustaches on my etsy shop and generally went a little mustache crazy. I originally decided to make a needle felted 'stache for a contest, but it just spiraled from there. I checked etsy and was surprised that needle felted mustaches hadn't been done yet, so I jumped on the opportunity and listed those I had made. I was really excited the other day when one was actually ordered. Ok, well, the person didn't want pink, but black instead and I was happy to oblige. This evening my first mustache sale went out in the mail. I think it may be the first crafty thing I've made that I've sold. Most of my craftiness is foisted on others in the form of gifts.
While the project originally started out with this in mind, when it went wrong, Zach's old shirt I had cut up for the skirt turned into a bolster pillow. I added some vintage ribbon embellishment where the pocket is, some blue seam tape around the opposite end and a yellow flower from some scraps and a button.
What I love about the pillow is that I could just unbutton the shirt's buttons to stuff it. I took the pillow to work today and used it on my tweaked lower back and it was nice. I love it when my crafty projects are useful. Also, I'm happy that I was able to turn a disaster into something that I like.
Whilst sewing for future baby this evening, it dawned on me that I have failed to ever sew anything for my husband. Over the holidays most family members got something either hand sewn or at least machine sewn and I owe Zach a shirt, but for now, at least he has something.
I was piecing together this bowling themed material for one of the baby projects I'm working on and thought it would make a nice little handkerchief, especially since I could hear Zach sniffling while I was sewing. Plus, its a little something he can carry with him on his upcoming travels to remind him of me. It's certainly not perfect, but then he won't have to hesitate to snot all over it. That is the purpose of the hanky after all.
I don't know why, but this year the valentine's bug has really bit me. Maybe its my days spent with my darling husband that make me want to celebrate being lovey dovey all of a sudden. Who knows, but it is a good excuse to make some cute crafts. Yesterday Karen and I made these great hearts and garland. I just love them. Not too sweet, just sweet enough.
I made the these last night from this book. The dog is for my sister's kid for Christmas. I figure its safe to post a picture since the kid is too young to be on the computer.
The pig is still a work in progress. It may just be a prototype.
These were lots of fun to make. Only a few things left to make and my stint as an elf will be over.
Yep, you read that right. I've already got a box or two ready to send out in the mail. Since we decided to do a combination of store bought and homemade gifts, we had to start early. Of course, I can't post too much here in terms of what's being made since it would ruin the surprise. But, unless the cats are regularly reading this blog, I think these pictures are safe to post. I made these just about a week ago. They're stuffed with catnip and hopefully the cats will like them.
I also have started my first quilt, which if its done in time will be another Christmas gift. Here's a sneak peek, which shouldn't give away too much.
And finally, I'm working on some embroidery for a gift. Again, I don't think this picture gives away too much.
