Here's what I've been making, besides dinner.
Argyles for two little chaps born this year.
It was a little bit sad to send these away...the only bit of blue in our very pink world.See, back to pink.
I started this jumper for Anna a long time ago and was so excited about decorating it with embroidery. But once it was knit up, I was flummoxed. I don't freehand. I tried a few different things, ripped each one out and ended up doing these daisies. I'm still not happy with it- ideas?
A bag for Sonja, for putting things in. I would use a stiffer interfacing next time.
Chris made this frame and helped me stretch canvas on it.
Then, inspired by a plain flower canvas I saw in you-know-where, I graphed my version, sketched it in pencil, traced printed and cut out numbers, and filled everything in with paint. I don't know if you would call that painting. Paint by number?
And lastly, some of you ladies know about SewMamaSew!, a blog/shop with lots of sewing inspiration. Last weekend, they organized a giveaway with some 400 crafty blogs. I spent several evenings browsing through all the giveaways and commented to enter on probably 15. There were two that I was really interested in- a lady in France was giving away an adorable notebook cover and another lady in the US was giving away a really cute quilt pattern. On Monday, all the blogs announced winners. I didn't win the notebook and I kept checking the other blog to see about the quilt, but by afternoon no news on the blog. Then Chris came home and we were fixing hamburgers for dinner. I sent the meat out to the grill and checked my email real quick and...I WON the quilt pattern! I was super excited. I flew out the back door- I won I won I won!- Chris and girls stood there blinking for a minute while I hopped around but then Chris was a good sport acting excited too.
Look, isn't it fun?!
Okay, that's all I've got for now. =)
Missy, you have got skillz!! SUCH beautiful things! I love seeing what you're working on... inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me Missy! Jenn took the word "skillz" right out of my mouth (er, hands). :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I would offer some advice on your pink dress but I don't even know what knit 1 pearl 2 means. Or if that is even relevant at all.
ReplyDeleteI don't know--but all of this crafty stuff has the look of a blooming home-based business. Do I hear Esty calling?
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!! You take crafty to a whole new level.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteYou're my hero :)
good work there friend, I wish you were nearby so you could teach me some of your mad craftin' skillz.
show off! ;D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, I love that bag! And that jumper is so sweet!
You've got to make this a business or something. You are super talented. Although, it's got to be hard to part with something you've put your heart and time into and mass production is no fun. But, know that I admire your creations immensely. That quilt looks awesome. It will be neat to see your finished work. Sadly, most of my crafts have been put on hold for this stage in my life. I'd love to join you otherwise. :)
ReplyDeleteoh, what about a row of white polka dots and stripes across the bottom of that pink jumper? i think something white would look dainty and classy.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy girl! I love the bag -- did you have a pattern for that?
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