Friday, June 5, 2009
America's Got Talent
Someone just emailed this clip to us. This man, Terry Fator, is so talented! He is incredible and after watching this I googled him a little more and feel is a humble man also.The $1 million winner of the televised “America’s Got Talent” contest in 2007, called “one of the most talented people on the planet” by Simon Cowell himself, Fator is the direct descendant of Edgar Bergen, Buffalo Bob Smith, Shari Lewis, Wayland Flowers and Jim Henson. He has wanted to be a ventriloquist since he was 10 years old! Hope you enjoy this little video.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
First Handbag
I am so happy with how this turned out! It is a beautiful bag. Being that this was a PDF file pattern, some the directions were clear as mud to me. I had some minor errors that I was able to simply correct and next time, it will go together much faster and easier! This is for my friend Teri for her birthday in August. I am going to make a matching purse organizer to go with. It will match the lining which you can't see here but is just darling! This is definitely ETSY worthy and when I get a couple more under my belt and find the magnetic snaps at a reasonable price, I am going to make some and try to sell. I did purchase the pattern so that I could make and sell. For now they are going to be gifts.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Butterflies, Butterflies!
Simplicity 2678. I don't have the hat finished yet. I will get a picture of my granddaughter in it after her birthday in 3 weeks. :)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Jan & Dean - Popsicle Song
A friend mentioned this song today and it brought back some memories! :) Perfect day to listen to this song! Enjoy!!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tutorial: Fusible interfacing prolongs a pattern
Tutorial: Fusible interfacing prolongs a pattern’s life
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When reorganizing my craft room a while back... I couldn't figure out for the life of me WHY I had so much fusible interfacing... this post reminded me!!! Glad I didn't get rid of it! lol
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When reorganizing my craft room a while back... I couldn't figure out for the life of me WHY I had so much fusible interfacing... this post reminded me!!! Glad I didn't get rid of it! lol
Have I shared with you how much I love this machine?
I love my Viking. This is my third (not because I needed it) in 38 years. I would not have anything BUT a Viking. It sews like a dream! I did not take the lessons offered with the machine when I purchased it because I was working and could not fit it in but now that I have some time off, I have scheduled some time at JoAnns and I am going to refresh and learn some new things! I am so excited as I can do embroidery with this machine and I am going to learn that now! YAHOO!
I started sewing in 2nd grade or before. I learned on an old Singer treadle machine. I don't really remember my mom teaching me but she must have or at least supervised as I pinned the doll patterns on the fabric, cut them out and then sewed away on the machine, pumping that pedal! I remember that machine sitting up on the balcony of the second floor of our Lincoln, Nebraska home. When I took home ec in junior high, I already knew the basics and had no problem learning more. I have made many outfits for my children, including my oldest son who benefited when I bought my first Viking and sewed MANY overalls and t shirts for him in the then ever popular double and single knits! I love the decorative stitches and have used them for years. The second machine I purchased when my first grandbaby was expected and now had the ability of putting my "signature" on my creations. Time, life and a place to sew held me back from sewing for a few years but I am back at it with a vengence and can hardly wait to take the embroidery class! The bread liners would be wonderful with a Letter embroidered on one corner of one side of the fabric and how many cute things can I create for the grands with embroidered goodies! Etsy watch out because I have all kinds of ideas! lol
Editing for meme:
What brand and model do you have? I have the Viking Topaz 30
How long have you had it?
How much does that machine cost (approximately)?
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?
Handbags, clothing, home dec projects, embroidery
How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get?
A LOT!
Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name? I passionately love my machine. I would have nothing but a Viking!
What features does your machine have that work well for you? What doesn't? I love the bobbin winder, it has a self cut on the thread at the end of your seam, easy to adjust stitches and chose stitches.
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine?
Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? We want to hear it!
Would you recommend the machine to others? Why? it is a workhorse. Little maintance. Viking makes quality products.
What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine? Ease of use, stitches that I will use.
Do you have a dream machine? I think that I do!
Handy little wallets!
Here are pictures of the wallet that I made today! I found this cute fabric at Joanns as a fat quarter for 99 cents. One fat quarter makes 2 wallets, I have 4 made up. They are so handy. A nice button can adorn the front or not. :)
Tutorial: Sew a Bipron for kids
I just love new and different ideas for kids. Cute and easy bib!Tutorial: Sew a ‘Bibpron’ for kids too big for baby bibs
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Tutorial: Water bottle sling for summer adventures
I think I need to make these for my grandkids! :)Tutorial: Water bottle sling for summer adventures
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Thank you, Connie, for the Award!
Connie, from Boondock Babble, gave me this Attitude of Gratitude Award along with some very kind words! I am honored to have known Connie from another board for nearly 10 years! We share the love of yarn crafting, cooking and just good ol' friendship! :) Connie has a wonderful, entertaining way with words, so I accept this award with honor. Please check out her blog and you will see what a delightful writer she is sharing her wonderful everyday life with pa and the kids!
I am on my way out to sew but will be back to pass this award along to some other deserving bloggie friends! Thanks again, Connie!!!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Bread Liners
I got 2 gifts finished up today. The sunflower bread liner is for my daughter in law and the brown coffee bread liner is for my daughter, who is celebrating her birthday on June 19th. I did end up finding my pattern piece so didn't have to make one up from the wonderful pictures that Val sent to me. The bread liners are reversible so either side can be used for the outside. This is a Kwik Sew Pattern #1135. Easy and very useful! A timeless pattern actually. I made dozens of these in the 80s for gifts and for a craft bazaar that we had at our school. Today they are just as cute and timeless as then! :) If you click on the picture, it will give you a larger picture and you will be able to see more detail of the fabric.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Here is what hubby and our friend have been doing
I should have taken before pictures. You may catch a glimpse of some of the bush in older posts on here. This is our friend, Ron. He helped trim this tree that is in the hedge - which we hate! But he topped it and then they took out the lower limbs. Now our view is even so much better across the valley.
4th of July Craft Swap Pictures
Here are the magnets that I made for a 4th of July Swap that I am involved in. Bottle Cap magnets and then magnet "paper" for the others. :)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Crafting today :)
Here are some of the bottle tops that we got started today. They will be magnets, key chains and necklaces. :)
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