Projects in progress...

Simplicity Skirt 2411. A very easy skirt so far.

Pink bean bag chair. Outer lining just needs velcro and beans ;) This one I made for my brother-in-law. Nah, just kidding--but he so desperately wants one.

Zipper rosettes for my flip flops (and matching zipper pull earrings)

Fabric!

I'm a member of a fabric co-op which has been good and bad. Good, because I get great deals on fabric but bad because now I have over 35 yards of fabric that I need to start using (before my husband sees it all!!)

Isn't it lovely?



Many, many projects are on the way...so much to do so little time!

Happy 4th

Hawaii Vacation

For those of you who are tired of snow...














This picture is for my niece Annabelle who gave me the spelling of my nickname (nene)

Have you missed me?

J and I took a much needed vacation. Two weeks in Hawaii. We spent a week in Kauai (our new favorite place) and a week in Maui. We had such a wonderful time. I will post more pictures (once I extract them from my camera) You know you've had a great time when it feels like you've been gone for a month!


Right now, we are still trying to get back into the swing of things. You know, work, house work, etc.


While we were gone my Nephew Boston had his 3rd Birthday-or "dirtday" as he called it. My mom was nice enough to drive his present down to him. There was no way I could have mailed it without paying a fortune in postage. I wrapped it in a garbage bag (classy I know) but I figured, hey, he's three.










It was by far my favorite sewing project. Especially since it went to such a cool little boy!
If you are interested in this cute little bean bag chair for your little one or your niece or nephew, the pattern can be found HERE. If you have questions, let me know.

Another Martha project gone awry

I have been sewing accessories to take on my vacation: a purse, skirt, beach bags, and flips flops. My idea is to make a coordinated "outfit" with all of the accessories. My problem: another blasted Martha Stewart tutorial, the reversible purse. UHHGG! I told J that I think you have to be Martha to understand it. He laughed and shook his head as he watched me flailing this purse up over my head in frustration. Why, why, why was this so difficult I said (screaming) out loud.

I'm not one to back down, so I WILL finish it.

Martha may not approve...

More Sewing

**Added link to Martha**

Emily and I got together this week to make Towel Totes. We pulled the tutorial from Martha Stewart's website. My idea was to make an adult size tote, and she was going to make a child size tote.

What we discovered was that the instructions for the child tote seemed more complicated than the adult tote. So, we made a "hybrid" of both.

Here's my *almost* finished product:

The outside (with handles)












The front pocket, for swim goggles, etc.









The inside towel.









The towel is actually attached to the tote so that all you have to do is fold it in and go!
Oh, and once it's being used as a towel, the pocket can be stuffed with clothes to make a pillow.

I love Martha, but my brain cannot grasp her tutorial style. Please tell me I'm not the only one.