It's been too long

I have been sewing but not taking any pictures - either that or I'm always trying to keep Ava-Grace away from the keyboard while I type.

I got everything done that Saturday and have sewn quite a few items. The tunic is adorable, the hoodie got made but I will be selling it as it's very girlie! At the moment I had a chance to sew, no Boy velour was washed up. I will be making Haddon a bright blue velour hoodie with the transportation knit inside. So cute!

I've traced 7 or 8 patterns to use in the next few weeks. I've got a few collaborations with other WAHMs that I am working on. First up is a pair of leggings and crossover tee for an adorable knit "Big Girl" skirt.

Ava-Grace has not been sleeping well and I've been fighting breastfeeding issues, so very little sewing has happened. Hopefully this weekend. Although, I think my income taxes (yes, I filed an extension) take front seat. The goal is to finish them on Saturday. UGH! I'm dreading doing it, but it will get done!!!

Today's Tasks

It's Gators vs. Vols today, so there will be a lot of football and a little bit of crafting. I usually like to bake or trace patterns while watching games, but we will have guests today, so I will be a good hostess and refrain.

Today's list of things to do:
*Transfer yesterday's Ottobre tracings to interfacing so I can cut them out
- Velour Hoodie for Haddon
- Tunic for Ava-Grace
*Go to my cousin's birthday party
*Get to the grocery store for game time food
*Saturday Cleaning
*Cut Windpro for a few packages and weigh for ship quotes
*Cut the Sew Japanese orders and weigh for ship quotes

Creating Gifts

My cousin turns 4 this week and his party is tomorrow. I thought this would be perfect.


Hmmm...what is it? Here's a hint:


It's a chalkboard mat! Chalkboard on the inside; waterproof baseball print on the outside. I just need to get the chalk and it will be perfect for my cousin!

And the crafternoon dilemma has been solved. I have been wanting to try to make a clutch, so I did! I used leftover silk from a sling I made and Alexander Henry's Mocca print on the inside. I love how this turned out. I think this will be a great teacher and friend gift for Christmas.



I finished a dress for Ava-Grace last night. This is my pattern I drafted and love! I love it because it's easy, sassy and can be used for hot or cold weather (provided you add a tee).

Fabric is from Amy Butler.


And I JUST got my Duo from my friend Priscilla at Be-Bops
Priscilla is amazingly creative and crafty. Her work is always gorgeous!

Here is one side and you know...I think I will make Ava-Grace a dress from this Amy Butler Brown Lacework fabric - matches perfectly!


And the other side - it matches the red in the dress I just made.


And one more project in the wings. I'm halfway done knitting a soaker from yarn I won in a drawing from Brad and Nada.
It's Secret Garden on Aran weight BFL.

I've got my pictures done for a few of the items I've worked on this weekend!

Back of pants detail:




And a cute little yarn tote for me!


Two tees for Haddon (excuse the pitiful wrinkles)

I finally did it!

I finally started a blog to show off my craftiness. I think my husband and children are getting tired of my attempts to elicit excited responses. I decided I needed to blog my handiwork. I've sewn a few items this weekend and will be adding pictures as soon as the sunlight arrives.

Finished Projects:
18 mo. velour pants and matching long sleeve tee (Adorable owls)
3T velour pants and coordinating safari print long sleeve tee
(Both of the above are for a trade with Bridgett of Desert Blooms.)

2 Long Sleeve Tees for Haddon. Poor guy is the third son and the hand me downs are just not worthy of being seen by the public. So - he gets new Mommy made tees. Dinosaur print and Kumquat Transportation knits. All of the above patterns are Ottobre Design. Ottobre is my favorite place to find hip, well-drafted patterns.

Size 2T jumper for a local Gator Fan. It's made from Katie Jumprope Fabric.

I attempted a reversible little treasure pouch, but failed miserably. However, I did finally understand what to do. It will get done soon! My friend Amy is having a "Crafternoon" next weekend and I need to bring something. The pouch is what I am hoping to finish for the fun Christmas Craft Swap. We bring a pattern and a sample to trade. I had the hardest time deciding what to take. Most of the women joining me do not knit, so a knitted sachet (my first thought) would not do. Some of them sew and most of them have little children. My treasure pouch is perfect! (Well, if I can actually make a decent one within the next week!)

I'm also supposed to bring a treat. I'm thinking about Homemade Marshmallows. Yummmmmm