Going Sew Crazy

Spooky and Wonky

We had so much fun yesterday carving pumpkins. This is a tradition I love! Going clockwise we have Kelsey's, Paige's, mine and Finley's complete with pacifier. I am glad we did it yesterday because today everyone is feeling kinda crummy. But, I am sure that will change before tomorrow night when we go trunk-or-treating. We also have a Halloween party this weekend. I can't wait to show pictures. Brice and I are even dressing up. We borrowed this costume from his cousin thinking it would be perfect for an electrician.

But, onto crafty things...

I am trying out the wonk. I have never been good with improv quilts. I feel like I am doing something wrong by not having straight lines, lol. So, I decided once and for all to cure myself of this. I decided to  just use 2 fabrics and white borders and go for it. I have to say I really like how it looks. Here are the blocks I managed to do today:

 

 

 

And altogether now:

 

I have some more cut out, but may not be able to get back around to it until next week. Any tips for improv quilts are welcome!

The bib pattern should be up tomorrow or Saturday. I know that will get sone this weekend. The instructions are written and I just need to go scan and add the image, which is on my to do list for tomorrow.

Also, thanks to everyone who e-mailed about the quilting bee! So far if you have sent an e-mail, you are  in. I am sending out e-mails and invites to the flickr group later. We still have 1 maybe 2 spots open, so join us! We have a lot of really talented ladies signed up!

One last thing, I was thinking about starting a Stocking Full O'Cheer Swap 2. Info about the first one is here.Is there any interest. I would need to get this started soon if there was.

Have a great day ya'll!

ETA I have been replying to comments the wrong way! Sorry! I think I fixed it :)

Looks like late night blogging from now on.

That seems to be the only time I get some "real" computer time. I'm not complaining, it's so worth it to hold a warm little baby.

I am so excited about this post! First I must show off what I have been working on since I last blogged:

Bibs!

 

 

 

 

 

Lots of bibs! Miss Finley will be so stylish with these! I am working on a pattern and instructions for these. I just have to scan the pattern and convert it to .pdf. Hopefully, I will have that done by the end of the week.

I also added a little felt flower to a $1 hat from Walmart for hat day at Paige's school.

 

Super quick and easy. It looks great on!

Speaking of Paige, I don't think I could have a better helper than her. She is the ULTIMATE babysitter. She makes bottles, changes diapers, feeds and burps. She loves it too! I don't know how I did without all that before. Kelsey helps when she wants too. She likes to hold her and talk to her. I have been telling people that they used to fight over toys & books, now it's their little sister!

Last, but certainly what I found most exciting, is that I have decided to a quilting bee. I don't have a name for it, suggestions VERY welcome! Basically we need 12 people to participate. When it is your month, you will send out enough fabric to everyone to make two 12.5 in. squares in a theme of your choice. The fabric would need to be sent out by the 15th of the previous month. Fabric is cheap to ship, especially the small quantities needed. When it's not your month, you will use the fabric sent to you and some from your stash to make the blocks. I think this will be a great way to try some new techniques and have a quilt top when it is all done. This would start in January, with the fabric for that month going out December 15th. Requirements are simple. You must have a flickr account to join. Please take into consideration that this will be a 12 month commitment. Please no flakers! E-mail me at goingsewcrazy@gmail.com with your name, address, and flickr account and/or blog URL. If you have a preferred month, please include that and I will try my best to match that up. If you expressed interest in the previous posts' comments, you have first dibs.

That's it! Remember to check back for the bib pattern. Have a great day ya'll!

Lots of thoughts.

Thank ya'll so much for all the well wishes and sweet comments. Miss Finley and I are still doing great and she has integrated so well into our household. I expected more jealousy and tantrum from P and K, but they are truly the best big sisters. P especially. She changes diapers, burps, feeds, and entertains. I wouldn't have any time without her. 

I would probably do best to arrange the rest of the thoughts in a list kind of way.

-I have had a lot of people ask about the doll heads for the clothespin tutorial. I found these in what I call the wood aisle of Hobby Lobby. The same place the wooden dowels, letters, and unpainted doll house stuff is.

-Am I the only one who has an unhealthy addiction to That 70's Show? My new late night hours have made me an addict. Great lines like, "We are a team. That means you do everything I tell you to.". Also. I am loving Flash Forward. Great way to pass the time until LOST comes back in January.

-I have skipped Halloween crafting and skipped right to Christmas. This makes me a little sad because I love Halloween, but just don't have the time.

-I think I want to start a quilting bee. Like one of the ones where each month a member sends fabric and instructions for a couple of blocks to all the other members and they mail it back. In the end you have a bunch of blocks from various quilters in your theme to make into a quilt. Any interest? I think it would start in January if there is.

-I haven't attempted to reply to all my comments. I got behind and catching up is so daunting. Will reply to all of them from now on.

Great. I have had most of this on my mind for awhile and it feels good to get it down.

Now to the crafty stuff.

I haven't had tons of crafty time, but Miss Finley has finally gotten into a schedule and I have crafty time again! Yay!

 

I made this to go in one of the girls' rooms at the new house. This is the first time I have framed an embroidery with the hoop. I really like it!

 

The new house is coming along great. All the walls have been given a first coat, the trim guy is working his magic, and the porches have been poured. We are planning on being in it for the new year. I can't wait!

Have a great day ya'll!