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<title><![CDATA[the Wee ones]]></title>
<link>http://domesticday.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/the-wee-ones/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>domesticday</dc:creator>
<guid>http://domesticday.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/the-wee-ones/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Always the challange for me is the men in our life but now with little men following at all our heal]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Always the challange for me is the men in our life but now with little men following at all our heals, i have a new set of what to gives. All of them have plenty of toys, and anyway i&#8217;m not a toy giving Aunt anyway i prefer things that are handmade, educational, fule imagination or will grow with them. But since all but 1 of the wee men are 1 or under i was a little stuck as to what to make until i fell in love with stitch witchery last month when i made <a href="http://domesticday.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/sewing-for-others/">Cade&#8217;s Birthday shirt </a>.</p>
<p>So i decided to try my hand it again, along with some good oldfashion sewing of PJ pants.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4137888521_3198c5692f.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>&#160;</p>
<p>So here is what i did for the Shirts&#8230;.</p>
<p>1. get a plain shirt or onesie</p>
<p>2. Find a scrap of fabric you like and cut into a tie shape</p>
<p>3. Cut your stitchwitcher to fit perfectly behind the tie (anything sticking out will ruin your iron)</p>
<p>4. Place stitch witchery on shirt with your tie on top of it and iron on as per the package instructions.</p>
<p>5. for added touch zig zag stitch around your tie</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4137909909_5f1839f603.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For the PJ Pants, i used a <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-1988-babies-separates.aspx">simplicity pattern </a> for baby pants, and just aujsusted to the needed size. its a pretty easy minimal step process.</p>
<p>What are you making for the wee men in your life?</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Mommi's Helper &amp; Updates]]></title>
<link>http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/mommis-helper-updates/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sewbutterfly</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a long time since my last post.  I&#8217;ve had lots going on, as I&#8217;m sure eve]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>It&#8217;s been a long time since my last post.  I&#8217;ve had lots going on, as I&#8217;m sure everyone does!  So, there&#8217;s no excuse! ;D</p>
<p>I&#8217;m teaching my 6 year-old daughter, Alyssa how to sew!  And, she is having a blast!  She&#8217;s made a couple of pillows to start; and, this week we made fabric ornaments.  I cut out the shapes and Alyssa has sewn her teacher&#8217;s ornament all by herself and she&#8217;s so smitten!</p>
<p><a href="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1404.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-231" title="DSCN1404" src="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1404.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>I think it&#8217;s best to train a child on a &#8216;real&#8217; machine instead of the toy machines.  A hand crank is also a good child&#8217;s beginner sewing machine.  Always teach safety no matter what kind of machine use.</p>
<p><a href="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1405.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-232" title="DSCN1405" src="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1405.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>&#8230;she also stuffed her ornament!</p>
<p><a href="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1406.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-233" title="DSCN1406" src="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1406.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Way to go, Alyssa!  I&#8217;m thinking by the time she&#8217;s 8 years-old, Mommi&#8217;s Helper will be piecing quilt tops! ;D</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been busy sewing all kinds of things.  A sewing friend of mine, who also had given me my first treadle machine, taught me to piece and free-motion quilt.  I&#8217;ve always wanted to learn how and now I&#8217;ve gone quilting crazy!  Resistance is futile!</p>
<p>On that note, here is a WIP of a Christmas tree skirt, which I have pieced and am now free-motion quilting.  Check out the tutorial from <a href="http://piecenquilt.blogspot.com/2009/11/christmas-tree-skirt-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Piece N Quilt</a> blog.</p>
<p><a href="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1390.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-234" title="DSCN1390" src="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1390.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1397.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-235" title="DSCN1397" src="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1397.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Hopefully, I can finish quilting this today so that I can add the binding and get it in the mail soon!</p>
<p>Here is a cute gift or stocking stuffer project using up scrap fabric.</p>
<p><a href="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1420.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-236" title="DSCN1420" src="http://sewbutterfly.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dscn1420.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Cup cozy (cup sleeve) and mug rug (coaster)!</p>
<p>I used a cup sleeve from my cuppa as a template and added about .5&#8243; in size for seam allowance; cut 2 of fabric and cut 1 of batting (for both sleeve and mug rug).  I measured about 2&#8243; in width for binding (sleeve).  Cut the mug rug 4.5&#8243; square and for it&#8217;s binding, I measured about 1 1/8&#8243; width.</p>
<p>It was good sharing with you all!  I have to get back to work.  I&#8217;ll try not to stay away so long!</p>
<p>HAPPY SEWING!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Sergers]]></title>
<link>http://allthingsrobin.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/sergers/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>allthingsrobin</dc:creator>
<guid>http://allthingsrobin.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/sergers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I have never owned or operated a serger. I was a garment sewer for a lot of years, made all my own c]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I have never owned or operated a serger. I was a garment sewer for a lot of years, made all my own clothes in high school. But after awhile, it got to be more expensive to make them than to buy them off the rack. And that was about the time I was having babies and raising a family, and there just wasn&#8217;t much time. I made Halloween costumes for the kids once or twice and made Easter outfits for them. Home sergers didn&#8217;t exist then (at least not to my knowledge) and I never liked the homemade look of seam allowances, even though I could have overcast or zigzagged them (I think my old Kenmore had those capabilities), but that was an additional step. And over the years, I just didn&#8217;t know what I&#8217;d do with one so didn&#8217;t really give them much or any thought. And I really never gave them any thought when I started quilting.</p>
<p>But after watching a Sewing with Nancy episode series on sergers a year or so ago, I decided that should I ever sew garments again, I&#8217;d get one and take a chance on if I&#8217;d really use it or not.</p>
<p>My office closed at noon on Wednesday, so I took that time off to do a little shopping. I have done a little internet research and learned that I probably will want a 5-thread machine so that I can do a coverstitch (because even if I never ever really do a coverstitch, I&#8217;d be much more upset if I wanted to and couldn&#8217;t, right?). I learned that I&#8217;ll want differential feed. I learned that threading these machines seems to be way more difficult than it needs to be (doesn&#8217;t it?) So I stopped at the Bernina dealer and looked at theirs. He didn&#8217;t have a 5-thread model on the floor but let me play with a sample on a 4-thread. Wow do they ever sew fast! I intended to ask him to show me how to thread it so that I could see for myself just what the fuss is, but after I saw it, was too intimidated to ask. One feature of the Berninas is some kind of automatic tension thing. The salesman made it sound like it&#8217;s the big selling point, but I don&#8217;t know. My friend Kay has a Bernina serger (I don&#8217;t know which model) and doesn&#8217;t like it. She says it gets out of alignment easily and I&#8217;m not sure what she means by that. I&#8217;ll have to ask her. Her sister had a couple of Berninas, didn&#8217;t like them either, sold them and bought Viking. She loves the Viking.</p>
<p>From there I went to the BabyLock dealer (this is the store that carries Koala cabinets). BabyLock invented the home serger 40 years ago (really? where was I?) and the woman kept effusing about the Japanese engineers who design these machines. She sounded a lot like the Mercedes Benz, VW and BMW commercials that effuse about German engineering. Where are the American engineers? BabyLock doesn&#8217;t have a 5-thread model anymore, they have an 8 thread machine. If you think threading with 4 or 5 threads is intimidating, try 8. Holy cow! She didn&#8217;t let me do any of the sewing, I got to watch her do it. But she did let me take home the sample. Man oh man does it have nice stitches. But let me tell you about the threading on the BabyLocks. You stick the end of the thread into a hole and push a lever. A puff of air sends the thread through the machine and it comes out right where it&#8217;s supposed to. Sweet! Also, they have a patented &#8220;tubular&#8221; threading system where the threads travel through, you guessed it, tubes. You&#8217;d have to see it to understand what I mean but I imagine it&#8217;s related to the air method. One other nice thing about the threading is that you don&#8217;t have to do it in any particular order like other manufacturers&#8217; models and you can change out one thread if you want to without having to unthread and re-thread everything else. That appeals to me. The 8 thread machine is quite pricey.</p>
<p>Then I went to the new Joann&#8217;s which has a Viking dealer inside. Unfortunately the lady in charge does not own a serger and couldn&#8217;t figure out how to thread it, even referring to the owner&#8217;s manual. Viking has a brand new 5-thread machine, cheaper than the BabyLock but still pricey. So I didn&#8217;t really have a quality experience there since I felt like she didn&#8217;t know enough about her products to actually sell them. Another lady came by who wanted to look at a sewing machine and with her hanging around waiting made me feel like I was putting her out even though I got there first. But I think I saw enough of the threading process to know that maybe I don&#8217;t want a Viking. She did some stitching on a sample with another machine that was already threaded and let me take it with me. The stitches are nice enough, but the BabyLock&#8217;s are better. One thing about Vikings is that they never need to be oiled. That&#8217;s one thing I love about my Viking sewing machine but it isn&#8217;t enough of a benefit to make me want one of their sergers all that bad. Again, I&#8217;ll have to ask Kay what it is about them that her sister loves so much.</p>
<p>When I got home, I compared all the brochures I&#8217;d brought back and decided that maybe the coverstitch isn&#8217;t all that important to me. I definitely won&#8217;t buy the 8-thread BabyLock, but one of the 4-thread models looks do-able. I&#8217;ll have to go back and see what the stitches on it look like. I think for me, the air threading thing is the killer feature.</p>
<p>From what I saw, all sergers have the same capabilites of basic stitches so the manufacturers have to really stretch to come up with new features to justify price increases and stay current.</p>
<p>Do you have a serger? Post a comment and tell me what you have, what you like/don&#8217;t like about it and what your next one will be (there&#8217;s always a next one, right?)</p>
<p><a href="http://allthingsrobin.wordpress.com/files/2008/11/stitched-siggy.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-294" style="margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;" title="stitched-siggy" src="http://allthingsrobin.wordpress.com/files/2008/11/stitched-siggy.jpg" alt="stitched-siggy" width="195" height="90" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting Ready for Baby]]></title>
<link>http://attachedattheheart.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/getting-ready-for-baby/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>attachedattheheart</dc:creator>
<guid>http://attachedattheheart.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/getting-ready-for-baby/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As I am expecting child #5, I figured out a long time ago that most of the things that you think you]]></description>
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<p>As I am expecting child #5, I figured out a long time ago that most of the things that you think you need with your first child are really not necessary. I have whittled my baby needs list down to mostly essentials with a few &#8220;nice to have, but don&#8217;t really need&#8221; items. </p>
<p>Of course, by breastfeeding exclusively we won&#8217;t need any of the bottle-feeding paraphenalia, but I would like to make my own <a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-make-nursing-cover.html" target="_blank">nursing cover</a>, <a href="http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/01/burp-cloth-tutorial.html" target="_blank">burp cloths</a>, and <a href="http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/02/bib-tutorial.html" target="_blank">bibs</a>. A nursing pillow, like a Boppy, is great to have too. Nursing also requires a few good nursing bras and a stack of nursing pads (store-bought or home-made). By not starting solids until at least 6-8 months, I can get by with a booster seat at the table. And I love my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018QOG6O?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B0018QOG6O" target="_blank">Vita-Mix </a>for making my own healthy baby food.</p>
<p>Since we co-sleep, we don&#8217;t need any nursery decor or furniture, just our <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HKY1GM?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B000HKY1GM" target="_blank">Arm&#8217;s Reach mini co-sleeper </a> and some waterproof pads for our bed. A changing table just seems like a waste of money and precious space in our full house, especially when it&#8217;s so easy to change baby on the bed or floor. I have made each boy their own baby blanket and this time I&#8217;m going to make a <a href="http://greenappleorchard.blogspot.com/2009/05/easiest-quilt-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial.html" target="_blank">flannel rag quilt</a>.</p>
<p>I absolutely love wearing my babies because it makes my life so much easier and is good for them, so I definitely have to have my <a href="http://mayawrap.com/" target="_blank">Maya Wrap</a> baby sling. I also have found it fairly simple to make my own <a href="http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/tubesling.html" target="_blank">pouch carrier </a>and have considered making a <a href="http://wearyourbaby.com/Default.aspx?tabid=121" target="_blank">wrap carrier</a>. If I get carried away, I may even attempt a <a href="http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/asian.html" target="_blank">mei tai carrier</a>. My husband and I both prefer using a baby sling carrier over a plastic infant carrier/car seat, so we went for an infant-to-toddler <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018CK9W8?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B0018CK9W8" target="_blank">Britax car seat</a>.</p>
<p>For baby&#8217;s bottom, I use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017WEH1S?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B0017WEH1S" target="_blank">Seventh Generation diapers </a>because they are chlorine-free. I use the subscription through Amazon.com to get an extra 15% off and they deliver them to my door! I have tried a few different cloth diapers before but I am really interested in trying <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OFT3FY?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B000OFT3FY" target="_blank">BumGenius 3.0</a> one-size cloth diapers this time. Of course, by going the cloth route, we would also need a diaper pail, liner, wet bag for outings, and (not necessary, but handy) a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019HXQLS?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B0019HXQLS" target="_blank">diaper sprayer</a>. But in the end, it would still save us money over using disposables exclusively for 2-3 years. But if I don&#8217;t jump on the cloth diaper train, I won&#8217;t beat myself up over it. For the occasional diaper rash, I depend on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J6O6D6?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B001J6O6D6" target="_blank">Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm</a>. It is awesome!</p>
<p>As for dressing babies, I prefer simple cotton onesies and sleepers for the first several months. The little 2-3 piece outfits in the stores are adorable but just don&#8217;t look practical or comfortable for tiny babies. I did develop a fondness for the soft-soled leather shoes like Robeez and ShooShoos and I recently ran across <a href="http://www.bugalookids.com/default.asp" target="_blank">Bugaloos</a>, which are only $15. But I&#8217;ve already started working on making similar cloth baby shoes using this <a href="http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com/2006/10/cloth-shoe-pattern.html" target="_blank">pattern</a>. They are easy to make, inexpensive, and I can make them in an unlimited variety of colors and patterns. </p>
<p>I do like to use a bouncy seat for keeping baby close and entertained while I&#8217;m busy cooking or doing chores. And some type of baby bath tub is necessary, along with a natural baby wash, like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GVTCSO?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B000GVTCSO" target="_blank">Burt&#8217;s Bees </a>or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RBAG?ie=UTF8&#38;tag=attatthehea-20&#38;linkCode=as2&#38;camp=1789&#38;creative=390957&#38;creativeASIN=B001F0RBAG" target="_blank">California Baby</a>. For play time, we like simple wooden or cloth toys and try to avoid unsafe plastics and battery-operated things. Babies usually prefer a lap, a smiling face, and whatever big people &#8220;toy&#8221; is handy anyway.</p>
<p>Babies only need a fraction of what the baby product marketers would have you believe. Fill their bellies, keep them clean and cover their bottoms, hold them safe in your arms, and babies will be happy (most of the time!).</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving then Christmas]]></title>
<link>http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/thanksgiving-then-christmas/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
<guid>http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/thanksgiving-then-christmas/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here is Thanksgiving: and&#8230; It was awesome, delicious, beautiful and served on a tablecloth tha]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Here is Thanksgiving:</p>
<p><a href="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09733.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-742" title="DSC09733" src="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09733.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>and&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09739.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-743" title="DSC09739" src="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09739.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>It was awesome, delicious, beautiful and served on a tablecloth that I made from a thrifted sheet in the time it took for the turkey to go from 160 degrees to button-popping goodness. It was fun! We were able to break out my mom&#8217;s china from 30 years ago, which is a moment my sister, Karee, and I wait for every year. It would have been nice to have some &#8220;out of towners&#8221; in for a visit but our new &#8220;in-towner&#8221;, my brother-in-law, Jon was a welcome addition. We played Scattergories which I was terrible at!</p>
<p>All in all, it was a wonderful day, and only slightly overshadowed by the fact that my husband is <em>one of those people</em> now, who camped out at Best Buy to get a computer for Jon. They left at 9:30pm and got back around 6 in the morning. Did I mention that it was 19 degrees outside?</p>
<p>Now, we have moved on. We are still eating turkey and figuring out how we are going to burn the extra calories with all that yummy goodness in the fridge, but I have moved on to this:</p>
<p><a href="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09744.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-744" title="DSC09744" src="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09744.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>which is a pile of the strips that have been cut for Jordyn&#8217;s quilt that she will hopefully be getting for Christmas this year. I am doing everything wrong, there are too many colors and we discussed how bad I am at math in the previous post. I did manage to get them all put together correctly this morning. Noah&#8217;s strips have all been sewn into their appropriate threesome, ready to be cut.</p>
<p><a href="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09747.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-745" title="DSC09747" src="http://krankemommy.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc09747.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>More or less.</p>
<p>I will post more pictures as these become blocks this weekend! I still have the center motif to do which will be mostly applique work. It is a lot of work, but I really hope that they will like them.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Another booknote cover]]></title>
<link>http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/another-booknote-cover/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TeresaDownUnder</dc:creator>
<guid>http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/another-booknote-cover/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Following my own tutorial, this time with a smaller notebook. The notebook measurements are 12.5]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Following <a href="http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/notebook-cover-tutorial/">my own tutorial</a>, this time with a smaller notebook.</p>
<p>The notebook measurements are 12.5&#8242; x 8 1/4&#8242;.</p>
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<h3>Materials</h3>
<p><strong>Fabric</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lining:</strong> 1 rectangle 13.5&#8242; x 9 1/4&#8242;</p>
<p><strong>Pockets: </strong>4 rectangles 3.5&#8242; x 9 1/4&#8242;</p>
<p><strong>Cover: </strong>1 rectangle 13.5&#8242; x 9 1/4&#8242;. Mine is made of 3 pieces patched together with the following measurements:</p>
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<li>1 rectangle 13.5′ x 6</li>
<li>1 rectangle13.5′ x 3</li>
<li>1 strip 13.5′ x 1 1/2</li>
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<p>Fusible interfacing (iron on one side)</p>
<p>Lining and cover: 2 rectangles 12.5&#8242; x 8 1/4&#8242;</p>
<p>Pockets: 4 rectangles 12.5&#8242; x 3 1/4&#8242;</p>
<p>1 elastic band</p>
<p>1 fabric covered button</p>
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<p>Add any embellishments after putting the cover together.</p>
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<p>An alternative to a self covered button could be a ribbon though the button and elastic is more convenient.</p>
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<p>This time I found that the cover looks better on a hardcover notebook.</p>
<p>Follow the <a href="http://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/notebook-cover-tutorial/">the instructions from my other tutorial</a>.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Bags for OCAC]]></title>
<link>http://seekyogicstyle.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/bags-for-ocac/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tangerinesamurai</dc:creator>
<guid>http://seekyogicstyle.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/bags-for-ocac/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Last week my parents in law have been in town and i had to convert my sewing room back into our gues]]></description>
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<p>Last week my parents in law have been in town and i had to convert my sewing room back into our guest bed room. But before they arrived, i wanted to make sure i had my contribution for the student sale benefitting the <a href="http://www.ocac.edu">OCAC</a> (Oregon College of Art and Craft). Inspired by the simplicity of the bags one of my favorite bloggers <a href="http://verypurplestuffs.blogspot.com/">verypurpleperson</a> made for a sale in Tokyo, Japan, i decided this would be a great project i could manage in time for the sale. I made a total of 14 bags in a real production-style manner.</p>
<p><a href="http://seekyogicstyle.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/lined-shopper.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-539" title="Lined shopper" src="http://seekyogicstyle.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/lined-shopper.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="325" /></a></p>
<p>This is just one example of the Lined Shopper as I used 4 different IKEA fabrics.<br />
Pattern: my own version based on the Charlie Bag from <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com">Burdastyle</a>.<br />
The bag is completely lined in natural cotton and sports an inside pocket with compartments for cellphone, pen and purse. It&#8217;s great for grocery shopping but i found it works really well just used as purse.</p>
<p>If you are lucky enough to be in town for Thanksgiving week, check out the student sale at the OCAC. It&#8217;s on this weekend from 9am-5pm.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[1/2 Vintage Quilt and 1 cute toy]]></title>
<link>http://knitarama.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/12-vintage-quilt-and-1-cute-toy/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lilmommacass</dc:creator>
<guid>http://knitarama.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/12-vintage-quilt-and-1-cute-toy/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I promised I would write about how to make crocheted flowers in this blog BUT I haven&#8217;t wrote ]]></description>
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<p>I have been working on this quilt off and on for 2 years! And its still itty bitty. Maybe that will be my project this week! 95% of the fabric is vintage and the rest are little scraps of fabric. It is hard to find vintage fabric in South Dakota. I need to go back home to Tejas and stock up!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21571573@N03/4139672380/" title="IMG_1253 by lilmommacass, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/4139672380_7744c3c9c5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_1253" /></a></p>
<p>While I am sharing sewed items&#8211;I came across this guy today while cleaning. I did NOT make him/her&#8211;&#8221;it.&#8221; I bought this at the fiber fest in Fargo, ND this past summer.  I think it is sooo cute and not to mention the pocket sewed on the back! What a cute touch! She even had tags with her info on it sewed onto the back. Seems like I remember her saying that she also made teddy bears&#8230;<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21571573@N03/4138933031/" title="IMG_1243 by lilmommacass, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4138933031_07c26e56d1.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_1243" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21571573@N03/4139694064/" title="IMG_1244 by lilmommacass, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4139694064_649173cc23.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="IMG_1244" /></a></p>
<p>Can you tell I like color?</p>
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<title><![CDATA[reciclar]]></title>
<link>http://heydiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/toalha-velha-tapete-novo/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Susana Estevam</dc:creator>
<guid>http://heydiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/toalha-velha-tapete-novo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Não tenho o livro, mas foi depois de ver algumas fotografias de alguns dos projectos de Handmade Hom]]></description>
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<p>Não tenho <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/handmade_home/" target="_blank">o livro</a>, mas foi depois de ver <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2009/09/your-projects-from-handmade-home.html" target="_blank">algumas fotografias</a> de alguns dos projectos de <em><a href="http://www.soulemama.com/handmade_home/">Handmade Home</a></em> que me lembrei de transformar uma toalha num tapete de banho.</p>
<p>A toalha tem um siginificado especial porque a comprei na Alemanha e desde então andou a viajar por ai comigo, mas é pequena e está velhinha e bem, as viagens já não são assim tantas&#8230; Por isso foi a solução ideal de guardar algo precioso (para mim) e dar-lhe uma nova utilidade.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Is that enough floof for you??]]></title>
<link>http://whipstitchsewing.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/is-that-enough-floof-for-you/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>whipstitchsewing</dc:creator>
<guid>http://whipstitchsewing.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/is-that-enough-floof-for-you/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re this deep in the mountains of floof, the only thing you can do is power through! I]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4137113571_8e884b22e0_b.jpg" alt="" width="408" height="614" /></p>
<p>When you&#8217;re this deep in the mountains of floof, the only thing you can do is power through! I started making a new petti to go under the Christmas dress because all my old ones were sadly &#8216;deflated&#8217;. I found some fantastic cotton curtain material at Spotlight ($7 for 5 metres!!) which seemed like it might do the trick. Very sheer, with a check pattern woven into it. I used the skirt pattern pieces of my dress to make the top of the petti, and then gathered strips of the cotton onto this base.</p>
<p>If I ever even THINK of using a ruffler foot again, you have my permission to punch me in the face. Seriously. That contraption was spawned in the pits of sewing Hell. In the end I went back to hand-gathering, which took longer but was not accompanied by quite as much tearing out of hair! There comes a moment where it looks like the darn thing will never be done, a great big mess of threads and loose fabric and raggedy ends, but I conquered my frustration and here we have an almost-finished petticoat for the fluffing up of big dresses:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4137114383_62f6819afb_b.jpg" alt="" width="476" height="717" /></p>
<p>Admitttedly, I am cheating a bit here. The new petti is sitting on two older, sadder petticoats, so it won&#8217;t be quite as ridiculously puffy as it looks. The black bits are velvet ribbons I am going to sew on as well. The finishing stage will be a liberal application of spray starch, to ensure the fluff lasts a whole night of dancing!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Anyone remember Fashion Plates?]]></title>
<link>http://jamisings.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/anyone-remember-fashion-plates/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jamisings</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jamisings.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/anyone-remember-fashion-plates/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[They were a toy made by Tomy based on the plates fashion designers would share with each other in th]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>They were a toy made by Tomy based on the plates fashion designers would share with each other in the 1800s. You could change the heads, tops, and bottoms, then place a piece of paper over them and trace them, then afterwards add textures and such. </p>
<p>I LOVED that toy. And honestly, I want to have it again &#8211; plus all the extra 31 plates. </p>
<p>See, I want to learn to sew so I can make my own clothing. But I can&#8217;t draw. However I love the cut and shape of 1970s clothes. (Seriously, take away the ugly colors and patterns and they&#8217;d be super cute. Like some with those big swirling patterns would look awesome in a nice solid color like black or dark purple.) Since this toy came out in 1978 the fashions have to be close to 70s fashions. I&#8217;ve got a few actual sewing patterns from the 70s, but obviously while I can change minor things once I learn how to sew, I can&#8217;t change a whole lot. But with fashion plates I could use the top from a dress to give me the pattern for a blouse instead, plus some nifty pants to go with them. </p>
<p>I found it with all the extras on eBay but for $70! Ug! I don&#8217;t need &#8220;mint condiction in the box.&#8221; A tattered up box is fine long as it&#8217;s 1: Complete and no broken plates and 2: Cheaper then $70!</p>
<p>Course, I still need to learn how to sew.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Finally, some sewing!]]></title>
<link>http://bookwormbethie.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/finally-some-sewing/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bookwormbethie</dc:creator>
<guid>http://bookwormbethie.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/finally-some-sewing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[So after reading this post over at June at Noon&#8217;s blog, I realized that if Gretchen (who is a ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>So after reading <a href="http://www.juneatnoon.com/2009/11/in-which-i-begin-to-panic-just-a-little/" target="_blank">this post</a> over at June at Noon&#8217;s blog, I realized that if Gretchen (who is a mommy of two) can find time to make her homemade stitchy crafty gifts, then I need to quite whining about how far behind I am &#8212; I haven&#8217;t started yet!!! &#8212; and just get started.  I know it is a very small start, but seeing as how November is almost over (!!!) and last year I started stitching in September (!!!), I really don&#8217;t have the time or sanity to commit to large stitchy projects like I did last year.  </p>
<p>Between yesterday and today, I hemmed and stitched up 6 blue hankies made from some broadcloth I had in my stash.  I had no idea it was there, which is odd since my stash really isn&#8217;t that big, so that was a nice surprise!  But anyway, yay for 6 blue hankies!  Empty canvases just waiting to be embroidered on.   I have something very specific I want to embroider on one of them for my hubby, and perhaps the other ones will be distributed at Christmas time&#8230; We&#8217;ll see&#8230;.  At least they are all ready to be embroidered upon!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2333" src="http://bookwormbethie.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/img_0265.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="351" /></p>
<p>Doesn&#8217;t everyone have unicorn stickers on their sewing machine?!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2334" src="http://bookwormbethie.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/img_0261.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="351" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2335" src="http://bookwormbethie.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/img_0263.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="351" /></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Just in time.]]></title>
<link>http://cheesepirate.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/just-in-time/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>cheesepirate</dc:creator>
<guid>http://cheesepirate.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/just-in-time/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Belated Happy Thanksgiving. The weather went cold on us Thanksgiving morning, and I put the last sti]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Black Friday!!!!]]></title>
<link>http://everythingyourmamamade.com/2009/11/27/black-friday/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kymy</dc:creator>
<guid>http://everythingyourmamamade.com/2009/11/27/black-friday/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yes I was one of those crazy people who went to Wal-Mart at 4am!!!  I was happy with the deals I got]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Repurposing]]></title>
<link>http://verdande.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/repurposing/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>verdande</dc:creator>
<guid>http://verdande.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/repurposing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Inspiration (and a pattern!) from this: + An old sweater that&#8217;s too tight, felted a little: + ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p style="text-align:left;">Inspiration (and a pattern!) from this:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="bruktpånytt1 by ceecrochet, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/expatknits/3781422210/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3781422210_c747dbac20_o.jpg" alt="bruktpånytt1" width="448" height="289" /></a></p>
<p>+</p>
<p>An old sweater that&#8217;s too tight, felted a little:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="Old knit sweater  by ceecrochet, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/expatknits/4136785040/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4136785040_04c9f72302.jpg" alt="Old knit sweater " width="500" height="209" /></a></p>
<p>+</p>
<p>Some embroidery thread and a couple of cheap plastic buttons</p>
<p>=</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="tøfler by ceecrochet, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/expatknits/4136020587/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/4136020587_35cb00ac06.jpg" alt="tøfler" width="500" height="261" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Very cute slippers sized for my two-year-old. I like, and, more importantly, so does my daughter.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Two Owls + a Toadstool]]></title>
<link>http://saaaaam.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/two-owls-a-toadstool/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Samantha</dc:creator>
<guid>http://saaaaam.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/two-owls-a-toadstool/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[i&#8217;m going to make a million of these owls. maybe a few more toadstools too. i tried to leave l]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>i&#8217;m going to make a million of these owls. maybe a few more toadstools too.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="green winged owl by the controller sphere, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/explode_myself/4139136498/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/4139136498_aabaff509b.jpg" alt="green winged owl" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="toadstool by the controller sphere, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/explode_myself/4138374075/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4138374075_99769ef7d2.jpg" alt="toadstool" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a title="fish winged owl by the controller sphere, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/explode_myself/4139135828/"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2688/4139135828_6021b975bc.jpg" alt="fish winged owl" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p>i tried to leave less space between stitches with the toadstool and the purple owl. it takes a lot more time and more stitches, but i think the outcome is worth it. it&#8217;s more pro.</p>
<p>i&#8217;m happy it&#8217;s kind of christmastime because this means i can listen to bright eyes&#8217; christmas album many times a day and not feel awkward. are there any other modern christmas cds i need to download?</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Steampunk outfit]]></title>
<link>http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/steampunk-outfit/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ladylamb</dc:creator>
<guid>http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/steampunk-outfit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I said in a post some time ago, I was busy sewing some clothes. well here&#8217;s the result! This i]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I said in a <a href="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/busy-sewing-with-steampunk-spirit/">post</a> some time ago, I was busy sewing some clothes. well here&#8217;s the result!</p>
<p><a href="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270031.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-79" title="Military style jacket" src="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270031.jpg?w=258" alt="" width="258" height="300" /></a>This is my boyfriends jacket. It&#8217;s made with a black wool fabric and metal buttons.</p>
<p><a href="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270023.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-80 alignnone" title="Steampunk jacket" src="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270023.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><img class="size-medium wp-image-81 alignnone" title="Steampunk jacket back" src="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270025.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></p>
<p>And this is my jacket. It&#8217;s made from the same wool fabric as the other jacket and has the same type of metal buttons. I was inspired by some victorian jackets. It has two buttons on the back also but you can&#8217;t see them well in the picture.</p>
<p><a href="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270029.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82" title="Steampunk outfit" src="http://ladylamb.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/pb270029.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>And this is the better photo I have of the spats. I made the skirt also but it isn&#8217;t finished yet, and a triangle scarf is also in my plans but I&#8217;m still spinning the wool for it.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jorel/4139183064/">goggles</a> were made by my boyfriend, they are just great.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Burda Lite]]></title>
<link>http://eword10.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/burda-lite/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator>
<guid>http://eword10.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/burda-lite/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!  Remember how I ♥&#8217;d this skirt in the December Burda? Burda 12-2009-112 We]]></description>
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<p>Remember how I ♥&#8217;d this skirt in the December Burda?</p>
<div id="attachment_1687" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://eword10.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/burda-12-2009-112.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1687" title="Burda 12-2009-112" src="http://eword10.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/burda-12-2009-112.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Burda 12-2009-112</p></div>
<p>Well, I made up the muslin yesterday (sz 40) and it fit!  Here&#8217;s a pic of my muslin. </p>
<p><a href="http://eword10.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/muslin.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1702" title="muslin" src="http://eword10.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/muslin.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="900" /></a></p>
<p>I can&#8217;t believe it but I actually understood all of the directions on my own without any help.  It&#8217;s a 1.5 dot pattern with 1 dot being the easiest, hence the title of this post.  It went together pretty easily.  I hope making up the fashion fabric goes even better.</p>
<div id="attachment_1672" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><a href="http://eword10.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/stretch-suiting-from-parons.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1672" title="stretch suiting from paron's" src="http://eword10.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/stretch-suiting-from-parons.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">stretch suiting from paron&#39;s</p></div>
<p>I pre-treated the fashion fabric (the grey one) by steaming it with a wet towel in the dryer and cut it out last night.  I have two yards left I think, in case someday I want to make a matching jacket or a dress. </p>
<p>Today, while Jack is napping, I&#8217;ll try to sew most of it.  I am adding a lining using a method from this book, &#8220;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Sewing-Jackets-Cecilia-Podolak/dp/1561580872/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#38;s=books&#38;qid=1259342728&#38;sr=8-2" target="_blank">Easy Guide to Sewing Linings</a>,&#8221; by Connie Long.  It sure sounds easy.  Let&#8217;s hope that&#8217;s the case. </p>
<p>I hope Jack takes a long nap!  <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Happy sewing!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Fancy Velvet Burnout Outfit]]></title>
<link>http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/fancy-velvet-burnout-outfit/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fabricaddict</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Do I have any occasion to wear this outfit? No. Is sheer chiffon overlaid with velvet the most pract]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><a href="http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/large_ck-974.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-169" title="Silk Velvet Burnout Isadora Grey" src="http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/large_ck-974.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a>Do I have any occasion to wear this outfit? No. Is sheer chiffon overlaid with velvet the most practical choice for winter warmth? No.  Is gray one of &#8220;my&#8221; colors? No. Do I love the material? Yes. Did I buy the material? Of course. I picked up the <a id="ctlConfirmation_ctlPurchaseReceipt_rptItems__ctl0_hrefItem" href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=a3ba932c-192f-499f-82e1-8d9d723cfadf" target="_blank">Silk Velvet Burnout Isadora Grey</a> from Fabric.com . I got 4 yds (45&#8243;) at $14.98/yd (-20%) because I&#8217;m not entirely sure what I&#8217;m going to make with it.</p>
<p><a href="http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/b48561.gif"><img class="size-medium wp-image-174 alignright" title="B4856" src="http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/b48561-e1258944961963.gif?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="196" /></a>I&#8217;m considering making sheer tunic to wear over over a pair of flowing silk pajama bottom pants or a straight fitted skirt. I tentatively selected <a href="http://www.butterick.com/item/B4856.htm" target="_blank">B4856</a> as a potential tunic because  like how the smooth front means I don&#8217;t have any buttons to disrupt the flow of the material. I would make the neck facing in a charmeuse/satin (or even a duponi) in an understated charcoal gray. I&#8217;d also make the coordinating bottom (skirt or pajama pants) and a camisole in the same shade/material.</p>
<p><a href="http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/v8194.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-188" title="V8194" src="http://fabricaddict.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/v8194-e1259072979670.gif?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="210" /></a>If I wanted a less blocky shape, I could make a skirt &#38; blouse set. I could use the velvet burnout as an overlay on a straight skirt and then make <a href="http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V8194.htm" target="_blank">V8194 blouse</a> (using the velvet burnout for the sleeves &#38; neck ruffle). I&#8217;m not sure what I&#8217;d use for the peplum because I think the two layers of the velvet burnout (one from the peplum and one on the skirt) could be too much.</p>
<p>Now I&#8217;ve got to improve my social life so I have somewhere to wear this outfit&#8230;.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Smelly Goodness]]></title>
<link>http://elizabethcarroll.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/smelly-goodness/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Elizabeth</dc:creator>
<guid>http://elizabethcarroll.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/smelly-goodness/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I really don&#8217;t like aerosal spray air fresheners. It freaks me out that we spray chemicals int]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I really don&#8217;t like aerosal spray air fresheners. It freaks me out that we spray chemicals into the air and breathe them in. Doesn&#8217;t seem right somehow. I also don&#8217;t care for plug in air fresheners either. Same sort of deal. I&#8217;m always on the lookout for natural deodorizers (like baking soda) to keep our house smelling nice. Especially the baby&#8217;s room. I mean, cloth diapers don&#8217;t go in a diaper genie, they sit there in their diaper pail and sometimes they get stinky, even if I spray them with BioKleen BacOut. SewMamaSew offered <a href="http://www.flythroughourwindow.com/2009/09/whats-that-smell/" target="blank">this tutorial</a> on Monday and I knew it would be great to add to Jude&#8217;s room to help the smell. </p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/4128799337_990984049d_o.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>So I made two thinking his room could use all the help it could get. Turns out it worked too well so I moved the second one into our guest bathroom! I really am impressed with how well this works and how cute the little bags are.</p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4128799089_a75462ca3a_o.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now, if I wasn&#8217;t lazy I would have switched out the thread on the blue sachet, but I was feeling lazy the day I made these, and I don&#8217;t think it looks THAT bad&#8230; Oh and the two doorknobs in that picture, those doors both go to the same closet. Silly, right? One day we&#8217;ll take the doors out at remove that silly piece of drywall&#8230; Then the closet will be more useful! </p>
<p>I have a feeling I need to start making these as gifts for friends that are having babies. A non smelly baby room is nice to have!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Sewing contest update]]></title>
<link>http://countrygirlcouture.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/sewing-contest-update/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bec</dc:creator>
<guid>http://countrygirlcouture.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/sewing-contest-update/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve got to get a picture of the pants, because they are done, and super cute. I&#8217;m tryin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I&#8217;ve got to get a picture of the pants, because they are done, and super cute. I&#8217;m trying to figure out what to do about the &#8220;topper&#8221; aka vest, because the zipper is in there, but I hate the way it looks and have every intention of ripping it out at the first opportunity. So, it&#8217;s finished, but yet it&#8217;s not because I don&#8217;t have any plans to leave it that way&#8230;.is that &#8220;against the rules&#8221;? I don&#8217;t know, I&#8217;ll have to ask on PR, I s&#8217;pose.</p>
<p>I finished my spa towel on Wednesday, just in time to gift it Wednesday night. <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />  I&#8217;m happy with the way it turned out, but wish I had gotten a picture of it. <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':-(' class='wp-smiley' />  This next week I&#8217;ll be gearing up for Christmas PJ&#8217;s for my other little sibs, and some young cousins that I have. Guess that means I&#8217;ll be busy! At some point, I have some pants to alter for a friend and some baby gifts to make for some of my friends who recently became mothers. <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' />  Too many things going on and not enough time. *sigh*</p>
<p>Hope you get some fabulous deals for Black Friday!!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Make-up cases]]></title>
<link>http://domesticday.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/make-up-cases/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>domesticday</dc:creator>
<guid>http://domesticday.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/make-up-cases/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I stumbled across this great blog which gave me 3 projects for christmas gifts, and i was able to ju]]></description>
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<p>I stumbled across this great blog which gave me 3 projects for christmas gifts, and i was able to just about complete my list of people i didnt have a project for yet. The Blog is called, Dollar Store Crafts, and it lists projects that all cost minimal $. In their $5 and under category i found a tutorial on how to make a <a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?s=makeup+case&#38;x=0&#38;y=0">placemat makeup brush</a>. So when i headed out on monday to find my placemats for the beach bag i&#8217;m making i grabbed some extra to make the girls in our family a brush roll. I didn&#8217;t follow the tutorial, i&#8217;ve made rolls like this before but the inspiration was an integral part of the process. </p>
<p>To make my brush rolls i followed these steps:</p>
<p>1. Fold the bottom of the placemat up towards the top, making sure to leave enough room for your Make-up brushes to fit with the brush roll.</p>
<p>2. take a small piece of twil; tape, ribbon, or some other tie, fold it in half and place between the folded placemat on one side.</p>
<p>3. Stitch up side of placemats where the two sides have sandwiched your tie</p>
<p>4. Stitch up opposite side.</p>
<p>5. stitch vertical lines to create pockets (any width apart you desire)</p>
<p>Optional: For the front of the brush roll, i used rub on letters from my scrapbooking supplies to make it say &#8220;Makeup brushes&#8221;</p>
<p>Now you are good to go.. Put your brushes in, and you have a new carry case for them. </p>
<p>Please note i used vinyl placemats to make my brush roll as you can easily wipe it off, as residue builds up from your brushes. </p>
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<title><![CDATA[The good, the bad and the plain ugly]]></title>
<link>http://skippedydoodah.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/the-good-the-bad-and-the-plain-ugly/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>skippedydoodah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://skippedydoodah.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/the-good-the-bad-and-the-plain-ugly/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[My first scarf. Husby has stolen it. It is mucho warm. It seemed inexplicably to gain a few stitches]]></description>
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<p style="text-align:center;">My first scarf. Husby has stolen it. It is mucho warm. It seemed inexplicably to gain a few stitches here and there so is not exactly straight, but it was a learning scarf. I will do better next time. In fact I&#8217;ve already ordered not one but 6 new skeins of wool&#8230;&#8230;. oops.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Also - a few more xmas presents down:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://skippedydoodah.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/imgp1283.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-393 aligncenter" title="IMGP1283" src="http://skippedydoodah.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/imgp1283.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="158" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ffor my eldest nephew &#8211; melted up broken crayons made spanky new. Cool huh? Not a new idea by any stretch, but a good &#8216;un. Going to do the same with chocolate for the grown ups <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Also made a bag &#8211; well, refashioned the moomin&#8217;s bookstart canvas bag by turning it inside out and sewing on what is technically a lining to the outside to make a pretty new one for Husby&#8217;s aunt.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">And&#8230; a few disasters.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">#1 &#8211; some neck lushes for SIL &#8211; went horribly wrong somehow and don&#8217;t lie properly and just look like rags. Husby had this tortured look on his face when I asked him if they were ok. Bad.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">#2 &#8211; some &#8216;glittens&#8217; (mittens with an optional finger-cover) which would have been very cool &#8211; made from an old jumper, but went awry. No pictures. I still have some pride. I&#8217;m going to try to salvage them and keep them for myself, as yes, they were also meant for the ill-fated SIL. At this rate she&#8217;s getting something shop-bought. It&#8217;s not good.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Ok, time for a success:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://skippedydoodah.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/imgp1286.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-395" title="IMGP1286" src="http://skippedydoodah.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/imgp1286.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="223" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Blueberry <span style="text-decoration:line-through;">volcanoes </span>Muffins. There are no words.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Superdeals Friday Sale!!]]></title>
<link>http://quiltthis.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/superdeals-friday-sale/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>quiltthis</dc:creator>
<guid>http://quiltthis.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/superdeals-friday-sale/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today, November 27th, because it&#8217;s Black Friday and because we are thankful for our customers ]]></description>
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<p>Both our <a href="http://www.quilt-this.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?cart_id=9028171.24744.s0&#38;lastmenu=&#38;product=Superdeals_Main" target="_blank">Superdeals </a>fabrics and our <a href="http://www.quilt-this.com/cgi-bin/Store/store.cgi?cart_id=9028171.24744.s0&#38;lastmenu=submenu-1000.html&#38;product=Seasonal_Main" target="_blank">Seasonal</a> fabrics are 20% off for today only.</p>
<p>Enjoy shopping warm and cozy at home!</p>
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