New Patterns

Last week I stopped in at my local Joann's to check out their selection of boys' pj fabric. I didn't find anything that appealed to me, but I did notice they were selling McCall's patterns for 99 cents. I couldn't pass up a sale on patterns! So I brought home these sumptious items.



Love this cardigan! esp version C which has the short sleeves.



Decided to get this pattern mainly for the camisole. I need a few of these for sleepwear and to wear under shirts and sweaters.



And lastly, I got this A-line skirt pattern. I realized that I have several skirt patterns but not one is an A-line. Since its a well known fact that EVERYONE looks good in an A-line skirt I thought I'd whip one up.

Birthday Card for My Sweetie

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband


This is the card I made for my husband. It's one of my all time favorite cards I've made and I think I'll make a few more like it. Maybe with some different colors.

Some Cards, Little Sewing

I have been able to do some card making and here are 2 of my latest works. Sorry about the color, the manilla folder they are on is a hideous color.





The sewing is non-existant now. I cut out a black slim skirt out of some bottomweight cotton I have had in the stash for years. Its an easy pattern and a style I've sewn before, so that's not causing the slowdown. The weather is! We are still having 80's and 90's here and that doesn't motivate me to make a skirt for Fall or Winter. But we're suppose to drop to 70 next week, followed by a day at 60! From there, its anyones guess as to where we'll be. But in case Fall does decide to make an appearance, I bought some black corduroy for pants for the #1 son, some purple jersey knit for a top for me, and a beautiful dark purple suede for a vest for myself. The vest will be a real stretch for me as I've never done a lining and haven't done buttonholes in eons. But I got the fabric at Joanne's for a steal, so if it doesn't turn out its not a huge loss.

So what about you? What are you working on as we transition into Fall?

New Goals This Fall

I think becuz my hubby goes back to school in a few weeks, and our son starts a week later, I'm thinking about new routines, new clothes, and new challenges. I have been knitting now for a few years, but have only been doing scarves and dishcloths. Last year I bought a booklet on how to knit socks. I really, really want to learn to knit socks. So this is my goal for the fall. I think I may need to take a class. I've looked at the directions in the booklet and I just don't get it yet, so some instruction is in order.

I also want to challenge my sewing skills this year. I'm not sure what project to tackle, but I'm thinking maybe a dress or dressy shirt that uses techniques I haven't mastered yet. Or maybe use a fabric that is a bit more challenging, like velvet, chiffon, or satin. I'm intrigued with the idea of sewing a bra and panties like some of the ladies do. I'm probably intrigued becuz I'm in desperate need of a couple new bras.

So what goals do you have for the fall?

Til next time ....

Slow Going Sewing

I cut out my muslin for this shirt (the sleeveless version) a month ago or so, but I only finally got around to sewing it up yesterday! ugh!!! but that's how it goes with me. i think i put it off for so long cuz i really do not like the muslin material i am using. this being my first muslin i couldn't get past the material. but now that i have done it i see the wisdom in doing one up. and since i'm quite a bit larger than i was when last i sewed for myself it was well worth it. i noted on the pattern pieces where i need to make adjustments and am so excited to cut out this pattern in my "real" material.

A Few Cards

Here's a few cards I finally uploaded some cards I made and sold. Most were Mother's Day cards.

Where's My Mojo???

its gone! vamoosh! outahere! bye-bye!

i hope it returns. in my mind, i'd really like to get going on a few projects, but i just don't have it in me right now. a friend asked me the other day what i was working on and i had to answer: nothing, nada, nope! i had started knitting a dishcloth last month but the #1 son got ahold of it and tore it off. i cut out the pattern for my muslin, but i'm really not liking the muslin fabric. first time doing a muslin so i'm having a hard time getting motivated to pursue it. and yet, i really love the fabric that i got for the real thing and just need to do this. sigh .... and i really, really need some new tops. wouldn't that motivate you? since my fullblown mother's day card crafting i haven't made any more cards. oh, i've dabbled a little, stamping a few images that need coloring, but no creative putting together of anything. the mojo is just not with me. neither is the "force"!

maybe i'll blame it on the great summer weather, the outdoors calling my name, the bike rides i've been taking, the walks after dinner with the family and the picnics.

til next time, happy crafting!