Current projects

Right now I'm making Jason a rag quilt.  I realize that quilts/blankets are probably something you make in the fall/winter (kind of like not wearing white after Labor Day?) but I'm ready to retire my "woobie" AKA my strawberry shortcake blanket I've had since forever.  We sleep with this blanket every night and it's starting to show the wear and tear.
He requested a San Francisco 49ers theme.

Later, I'm making this:

I'm Back

After a little hiatus I have my sewing mojo back!

I'd like to thank the rain, which has kept me indoors for a few days. I was able to finish a few projects I've had sitting around for about six months.

Rachel Comey shirt from Vogue pattern

McCalls knit dress (I plan to take to the beach this summer)

The jacket is from my closet. I thought it matched nicely :)

Bench cushion and throw pillows for our porch. This project was LONG overdue

Lost my crafting mojo...

At least for the time being.  Maybe it's the weather.  My brother and I have been taking a gardening class at the community college taught by Joy Bossi.  It motivates me to play in my yard.
Jason's co-worker gave me a tiny peach tree with instructions on planting.  It won't produce fruit for many years but that's okay...I'll wait :)

Friday crafts

On the craft schedule for Friday we made these:

"My Peeps" Freezer paper t-shirt Template found at: Me Sew Crazy

Iron-on onesies. Template found at Trey and Lucy

U of U pencil case

Many more projects are on the way!

More fun stuff

I made a makeup case last night. It was SO easy! I can't wait to make another one (with modifications, of course)

A peak inside! It is lined with vinyl

Pencil case and bubble skirt

I am so proud of myself! I have learned how to sew a zipper to my projects. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  My first project was a pencil/makeup case. I found the tutorial from Everyday Beautiful.

Up next was a bubble skirt.  backstory--My Niece spends almost every Friday afternoon with me and she has been helping me stay on task by scheduling a project every week.  This last week we made a bubble skirt AND hair accessories to match.

The good news? My blog won't be so stale (at least that's my hope)

Happy Valentines!!

I made Valentine treats over the weekend.

Oreo Cake pops

Bakerella's Cake Balls

(ideas and recipes courtesy of Bakerella)

I hope you had a wonderful day