Going Sew Crazy

Lots O' Miscellany

I  have lots to post about so here goes....

Atlanta was fantastic! I took my camera but forgot my flash card, so no pics. It was fun though. We went to the Braves game on Friday and shopped on Saturday. I was lucky enough to talk Brice into going to ICE on Saturday and I had a ball. I got some new Sublime Stitching patterns, some yummy homemade soap and this fab necklace from here.

We got home and of course I went thrifting and yard sale-ing. I found all this fab stuff this week:

This groovy tin was just to great to pass up.

Jadite refrigerator dish. I paid $5.00 but I think it was worth it :)

Cute cross stitch welcome pic. It's destined for matting and a better frame, and glass that fits.

I got some great craft books in ATL that I can't wait to dig into:

I have started working on a quilt for my Doll Quilt Swap 4 partner!

Paige has learned to swim underwater. She's getting so big!

She's also getting very strong willed. She vetoed my idea for a cupcake themed birthday party and chose this Hannah Montana Cake instead. (that's our secretary's photostream) She turns six next week and I think there are something like 3 dozen kids invited so I ordered a bunch of cupcakes anyway. (we have a SUPER large family and this is her first "other" friends party) I am planning on taking her and some of her friends to the movies on her actual birthday. The week after we are going to go camping at the river for a long July 4th weekend too. I can't wait!

Have a great day ya'll!
(Blogiversary prizes went out today! Sorry for the delay!)

Pretty Crochet Coffee Cozy Tutorial

Abbreviations Used:
ch-chain
dc-double crochet
fo-finish off

Supplies Needed
Sz. G Hook
worsted/light worsted yarn
row marker (if wanted)
Yarn Needle

Ch 48, join in a loop to first ch, making sure not to twist the ch

Row 1: dc around (48 dc)
Row 2: (dc 10, dc twice in next dc) twice, dc around (50 dc)
Row 3: dc around (50 dc)
Row 4: (dc 11, dc twice in next dc) twice, dc around (52 dc)
Row 5: dc around (52 dc)
Row 6: (dc 12, dc twice in next dc) twice, dc around (54 dc)
Row 7: dc around (54 dc)
Row 8: (dc 13, dc twice in next dc) twice, dc around (56 dc)
Row 9: dc around (56 dc)
Row 10: dc around (56 dc)
FO, and weave in ends.



I made the flower from a vintage trim I received in a swap because it matched the yarn perfectly. I am sure you could use some rick rack or lace for the same thing. Just hand sew some basting stitches along the length of the bottom of the trim you decide to use. Pull it up and distribute gathers evenly. Sew a tack stitch in the middle when you get the desired look. I used a vintage button as the center of mine, but a cute covered button or even hand sewn beads would look good for this I think.

These were made to fit the Dixie coffee cups available in grocery stores. I have received a lot of compliments on mine, so I think they would make an excellent gift for any coffee lover. They work up very nice and quick!

Have a great day ya'll!

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Sassy, Sassy Aprons!

I joined the Sassy Apron Swap this time after seeing the many wonderful aprons the first time and after learning the joy of an apron. I have had so much fun designing and making this apron it's crazy!

It's always fun to add little things that seem to make the apron like ruffles and bias binding

















or fun flower shaped yoyos with vintage buttons (yes the blue has to come off :) )






















It's even fun to find a vintage child sized one at grandma's with a flower pocket
















I am really starting to love aprons.

Check out my milk glass vases












I have a ton more, so I need to get a bigger window sill :)

And look!
Kelsey matches the newly painted chair!






















Pic without incredibly cute child





















and the sweet hands that did all the painting for me




















And last but not least, my new summer "EVERYTHING FITS" bag, made by me






















Be sure to check back next Monday for my blogiversary giveaway!
Have a great day ya'll!

Best thrifty day ever!

I had a great day at the yard sales today and wanted to share. This is gonna be quick with just descriptions :)

Chair I am going to refashion in aqua and red. I am gonna paint it in the same blue as the candelabra. Paid $5.00.

Candelabra that was off white, dingy and dirty. I cleaned it up and painted it.  Paid 50 cents.

Disney, Peter Pan, and Golden Book records. I think I am going to start collecting these because I love the illustrations. Paid $1 each

More records. Paid $1 each.

Vintage embroidery transfers. Paid 50 cents for a large bag of them.

Fire King Sugar Bowl. Paid $1.

Pyrex bowl. Paid 50 cents.

Glasbake divided dish. Paid 50 cents.

And the find of the day! A singer featherweight with case and buttonholer. Paid $20. I am so glad I found one of these. I have been looking FOREVER!

Have a great weekend ya'll :)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE warm weather...

which means I haven't been around much, but high 70's low 80's with a light breeze makes me just WANT to be outside. I don't think we came in until bedtime last night. We may as well enjoy it before the humidity kills the party.

I have been quite productive though. Here's a quick look at what I've done:

Large quilt top using new Sis Boom fabrics. Almost finished sewing the quilt top.

Round neck dress lacking buttons from that*darn*kat's etsy shop. Great and easy pattern. Cute, cute, cute on!

Pleated beauty bag from Bend the Rules Sewing. I liked the pattern, but not with this fabric. I may have to try it again.

Maybe my most favorite thing I have ever made! My Home Sweet Home pillow.Made using Swell and Ginger Blossom FQ's. Embroidey pattern from The Floss Box.I love how it turned out!

And look at this little stinker! She just doesn't look like a baby anymore. They grow up so quick. And Paige graduates kindergarten in a couple of weeks. My mom said next thing you know it's high school. I immediately started to cry. I WANT THEM TO STAY LITTLE!

Have a great day ya'll!

Doll Quilt-a-palooza!

I finished my doll quilt for the doll quilt swap a couple of days ago. It turned out great! I am soo happy with it :)

Front:

Back:

I have started on a selvedge quilt too. Here's a preview pic:

I also hosted a doll quilt swap on a board I frequent. I am soo impressed with the quilts everyone made. I asked if I could blog them and they said yes!

These were made by Kelli. The top one came to live with me yesterday and I LOOOVE it! So perfect.

Krista made these rockin' applique quilts. She hand drew the second one. So impressive!

Tif made this beautiful quilt! I heart the fabrics!

Joy made this stunner from repro and vintage fabrics.

Shari made this sweet quilt. Love the chicken fabric!

They make me happy just looking at them. And trust me, I need some happy lately ;)

Some more happy I bought:
yum
yummier
yummiest

I saw that Jennifer Paganelli fabric on her blog about a month back and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Now, I just have to wait for the postal service!!!

I also got two great embroidery patterns, here and here. The first is so sweet and idyllic. It's destined for a patchwork pillow with some of the above fabric. The second is by Andrea Zuill, who is so talented.  I am so in love with her quilts, paintings, and free embroidery patterns. I would have stitched them all already if there were more hours in the day. She gives a free embroidery pattern out every month, so keep an eye on her blog!

I think that's quite lengthy enough for today! Have a great day ya'll!

Before i go to the bunker...

The weather is supposed to get pretty bad here tonight. I imagine we will spend part of the night with Brice's Granny because she has a storm shelter.

I wanted to show off what I finished last night:

This is for the tea towel & kitchen surprise swap on Swap-Bot. I bought a silicone spatula at Wally World, and painted the handle in the same color as the Sublime Stitching Krazy Kitchen embroidery. I hope she likes it :)

Well, I need to go pick up, because if my house gets blown away, at least it will be clean right?

Have a great day ya'll!

A few things..

I understandably haven't gotten to do much crafting in the past few weeks, but I have done a little.  I have quite a few swaps to complete, and I am behind on one I am hosting.

Aren't these girls cute?

I finished them the week before last. I am going to use them to hold embroidery thread and trim. They were inspired by kawaii cute things like decole. The girls keep trying to take them, so I may have to make them some to play with.

i made and finished this doll quilt during the Memphis/Kansas game. I REALLY wanted Memphis to win, but oh well, the Lady Vols brought another one home :) Back to the quilt, I used her favorite colors of blue and aqua, and one of her favorite things-hedgies. I am really starting to like working with linen too. Hopefully she'll like it.

Have a great day ya'll!

Just a short, quick one

First of all, I would like to thank everyone who has commented about my grandmother. Kind words can really make someone's day, so thank you all very much. She's still hanging on and I am going to see her later, so maybe I can update on her tomorrow. I told my husband that the anxiety of waiting for something to happen either way is starting to get to me. He has been very understanding and picking up where I might be falling short with the girls this week. I appreciate him soo much.

I finished what I started with my birdy the other day. This is a quilt top for a swap I'm in. The hard part is over, now I just have to quilt and bind it.

I am really proud of this part. I freehanded that "tweet" there. I can't believe it turned out so well.

And if you don't have one of these, GET ONE! They not only smell wonderful, but they crackle like a fireplace too. It's very soothing, especially while stitching :)

Thanks again everyone, and have a great day!

Working through anxiety and pain...

I have been absent this past week because my grandmother has taken a turn for the worse. The doctor gave her 3-4 days on Friday. She is only getting IV meds and is not responsive. My heart is breaking and I wish I could be with her every second of the day. Obviously, with 2 young children I can't though. While sitting by the phone reliving memories of her I have been doing a little crafting. Crafting has been a sanity keeper the past few days.

Obviously, I may be absent for awhile. My grandmother and I are very close and this hurts a lot. Please keep my family in your prayers.