Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Dog (and cat) Bed
Here's the dog bed I whipped up last night:
I love the fabric - I saw it at Ikea awhile ago, and once I figured out a use for it, I was super excited. I also hadn't made any buttonholes with my new sewing machine, so I figured this was a good opportunity to try that out. I used 4 buttons to secure the cover on the back of one of the ends.
Rufus & Sophie love it (while I was sitting on the couch, I was holding it in my lap finishing up a seam & Rufus actually jumped up on the couch & then proceeded to try to get on top of the pillow to lay down.) They're not the only fans though...when I woke up this morning, both Woody & Charlie were snuggled up in the middle of it.
I love the fabric - I saw it at Ikea awhile ago, and once I figured out a use for it, I was super excited. I also hadn't made any buttonholes with my new sewing machine, so I figured this was a good opportunity to try that out. I used 4 buttons to secure the cover on the back of one of the ends.
Rufus & Sophie love it (while I was sitting on the couch, I was holding it in my lap finishing up a seam & Rufus actually jumped up on the couch & then proceeded to try to get on top of the pillow to lay down.) They're not the only fans though...when I woke up this morning, both Woody & Charlie were snuggled up in the middle of it.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Quilt = Complete
Finally! I'm done w/ the quilt. Done, done, done. Lots o' love (and just as much frustration) went into it. I'm glad Nate convinced me to keep making it, but I'm also glad I decided to just make it a lap quilt instead of a quilt for our bed. Maybe another time. I think I'm done with quilts for awhile. But, I am happy with the way this one turned out:
I couldn't get a very good pic of the back of it, but it's a dark green heathery flannel with orange lines through it:
Next project - dog bed.
I couldn't get a very good pic of the back of it, but it's a dark green heathery flannel with orange lines through it:
Next project - dog bed.
Monday, October 19, 2009
The Saturday I Didn't Get Out of My Pajamas
Yes, it's true. On Saturday, I woke-up, cleaned house, picked my quilt up and didn't put it down until I went to bed at 1 am on Sunday. My posture was horrible for the majority of the time I was doing this, so, needless to say, I could barely stand up on Sunday. I made it to yoga last night though, so I'm feeling quite a bit better.
When I was at the fabric store last, I decided not to buy a leather thimble (which was recommended in a book I have) and so I spent the entire time I was quilting, regretting that decision. I made due by wrapping some blue painter's tape around my finger (since that was all that I had near me that would work) and it helped a bit, but my poor fingers are still sore today. Lesson learned.
I quilted all of the squares and just need to do some quilting in between them. Hopefully, I will be done by next week. Here are some pics (Nate wanted some "X" stitches...I don't think they're your normal quilting stitches, but I think they're cute):
When I was at the fabric store last, I decided not to buy a leather thimble (which was recommended in a book I have) and so I spent the entire time I was quilting, regretting that decision. I made due by wrapping some blue painter's tape around my finger (since that was all that I had near me that would work) and it helped a bit, but my poor fingers are still sore today. Lesson learned.
I quilted all of the squares and just need to do some quilting in between them. Hopefully, I will be done by next week. Here are some pics (Nate wanted some "X" stitches...I don't think they're your normal quilting stitches, but I think they're cute):
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sewing Class
Last night was my first (of two) sewing classes. So fun! It's been such a long time since I've sewn anything (aside from the squares for my quilt & hems in my pants) that I was very nervous to make that first cut in the fabric! But, I did it...and it looks like everything's going to turn out okay.
In addition to cutting my fabric, I also sewed in 1/2 of my invisible zipper. I have to get the side seams basted & my skirt lining put together this weekend & then we assemble everything in class next week.
They are offering a t-shirt making class, and I think I'm going to take that next. Sounds like fun to me. I tend to be particular about the fit of my t-shirts, so I think it would be great to make my own. Now that I think about it, Nate's even more particular about them than I am...I can't tell you how many t-shirts he buys, wears once, and decides that they don't fit right & he never wears them again...drives me crazy!
In addition to cutting my fabric, I also sewed in 1/2 of my invisible zipper. I have to get the side seams basted & my skirt lining put together this weekend & then we assemble everything in class next week.
They are offering a t-shirt making class, and I think I'm going to take that next. Sounds like fun to me. I tend to be particular about the fit of my t-shirts, so I think it would be great to make my own. Now that I think about it, Nate's even more particular about them than I am...I can't tell you how many t-shirts he buys, wears once, and decides that they don't fit right & he never wears them again...drives me crazy!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Square Completion
Squares for my quilt are pretty much done, I just need to trim all of the edges to make them 'square.' Now, I'm just waiting for the fabric sale to buy the rest of the fabric to finish it up. Here's what the second set looks like:
Friday, October 9, 2009
Sweater #2 = Complete!
Completion!
Once again, I probably would have finished it sooner if I:
1) would have paid attention to what I was doing
2) would read the entire pattern & be better about making notes of what I need to do
3) could let little mistakes go
After awhile, hearing myself utter "oh no!" made me smile. It's okay though - I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
I think I like knitting stripes, it makes it easier to keep track of the rows & makes it easier to match up the seams. The first sweater I made was knit from the top down & there wasn't any seam sewing. This one was knit in pieces & all sewn together. I think it turned out really nice.
Next project...a skirt sewing class at the fabric store up the street. Yea!
To my surprise, I finished my sweater already!
Once again, I probably would have finished it sooner if I:
1) would have paid attention to what I was doing
2) would read the entire pattern & be better about making notes of what I need to do
3) could let little mistakes go
After awhile, hearing myself utter "oh no!" made me smile. It's okay though - I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
I think I like knitting stripes, it makes it easier to keep track of the rows & makes it easier to match up the seams. The first sweater I made was knit from the top down & there wasn't any seam sewing. This one was knit in pieces & all sewn together. I think it turned out really nice.
Next project...a skirt sewing class at the fabric store up the street. Yea!
Once again, I probably would have finished it sooner if I:
1) would have paid attention to what I was doing
2) would read the entire pattern & be better about making notes of what I need to do
3) could let little mistakes go
After awhile, hearing myself utter "oh no!" made me smile. It's okay though - I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
I think I like knitting stripes, it makes it easier to keep track of the rows & makes it easier to match up the seams. The first sweater I made was knit from the top down & there wasn't any seam sewing. This one was knit in pieces & all sewn together. I think it turned out really nice.
Next project...a skirt sewing class at the fabric store up the street. Yea!
To my surprise, I finished my sweater already!
Once again, I probably would have finished it sooner if I:
1) would have paid attention to what I was doing
2) would read the entire pattern & be better about making notes of what I need to do
3) could let little mistakes go
After awhile, hearing myself utter "oh no!" made me smile. It's okay though - I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
I think I like knitting stripes, it makes it easier to keep track of the rows & makes it easier to match up the seams. The first sweater I made was knit from the top down & there wasn't any seam sewing. This one was knit in pieces & all sewn together. I think it turned out really nice.
Next project...a skirt sewing class at the fabric store up the street. Yea!
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