Sewing Machine Cover

I have a hard cover that came with my sewing machine. I like to use that case when I take sewing classes. However, I don't like putting it on every time I finish sewing. I decided I was finally going to make a fabric one. Plus, it makes my machine pretty. As you can tell from my last several posts, I am on this patchwork kick that I just can't stop. I love the way patchwork makes a project look when completed. I am about to prepare to cut out 1700 small squares for another patchwork type quilt. It will be awhile before you see that outcome. I imagine 1700 squares will take me awhile. I have some pillowcases to share, but that will be later this week. I thought about doing a tutorial, but I thought the project seemed to simple to make a tutorial for. What do you think??

Sewing Summit is heating up!!

The planning is coming together for this year's sewing summit. I am so excited. So many of the people I have always wanted to meet are showing up in the Flickr group. There are some of you I still am keeping my fingers crossed to see you show up on flickr group. We are all starting to talk and come up with ways to get to the summit. You cannot beat the price of the room that Erin and Amy arranged for us. You have up to October to save for your airline ticket and room. Registration for the event doesn't start until February 2011 so start saving your allowance right now.

The schedule of the event has been placed on the website. Take a look and see if you squeeze your piggy bank into getting there. I want to meet you!! Click on the button above to check out the website!

Fun swap!!

Want a fun swap? How about cutting fabric, mailing and getting fabric back in the mail? There are only 20 openings in this swap. Hurry and sign up before they fill up!

Craft room revamp

OLD

NEW

My craft room has changed much over the years. I have had my stuff all along one wall and then spread out along several walls. I decided I liked the streamlined look and moved some stuff around recently. I had a white shelf sitting in a closet for about 2 years and finally used it. I have some project cards I have been working on. I plan to write out my plans for projects on them and hang them from the hooks. I will post once I finish them, which should be next week or so. I plan to paint the wall eventually, but nothing exciting. We rent, so therefore, we have been allowed to paint a nice tan shade. I think it will look nice with the craft room. I am currently working on the bedding and headboard for the spare bed in this room. It should be pulled together in the next month or so. I will post again when done with the bedding.

Update: Projects Galore!!

Some of the projects I worked on for the month of December. The table runner was for a swap I was in. You can find the tutorial here on Janssen Designs. The lunch bags are from Heather Bailey's new pattern, Jack and Jill Lunch Bags - you can find the pattern here. The other two patterns are crochet patterns I purchased on Ravelry. I had already made a cowl similar to the orange one just a month or so ago. I loved the gray one so much that I had to make an orange one. I made my mom a green one for Christmas.

I have plans to work on some quilts this year as well as just sewing again!! No more school to occupy my time!

I graduated!!

I officially graduated in August, but I didn't get to walk until December. It is a little strange to have free time. I am currently studying for the Licensing exam and preparing to take that test in the next couple of weeks. After that, no more studying!! What to do with all that free time?

Tree Skirt for a friend

I made a tree skirt for a friend who was redecorating her house for the holidays. She wanted green and red and candy canes. This is the skirt folded in half. Not so bad if I say so myself. The best part was seeing her smile when I delivered it to her. Hope you love it Stephanie!

Cowl for cold weather - if that exists in Texas!!

I got this pattern and yarn as a gift last year from my mom. I tried over the last year to make it and EVERY time I would mess up. I decided tonight to try one last time..... AND I nailed it. I love it. It took me 45 minutes to make up. I started flying through this pattern which only has 5 rows, and now I wonder what confused me so much with making this. Who knows? But I am just glad I did it. Now, maybe I need to make one or two more to match some more of my sweaters and coats. Hmmmm. Let's think about it!!

An Apron for a Spider Worthy Friend

A friend of mine was promoted at work and I was so excited for him. He LOVES spiderman, and I LOVE aprons, so I made him a spiderman apron. My husband was generous enough to model the apron and not pout that he didn't have such a cool apron. Pretty fun to make!

Some upcoming projects to show you:

Some tree skirts

Stockings

Progress on some quilt tops (my first quilts ever!!)

and some crocheted projects!!

Also - I will be working on our annual slideshow Christmas Card over Thanksgiving! Watch for the fun!

Awesome sewing event to learn and meet online friends

I am so excited to have found this event. All my blogging email friends, start saving your pennies now! We can all finally meet and learn sewing techniques. I am planning on saving and attending. Let's meet up and have a good time. You have a whole year to save up!!! Anyone thinking about attending???

More Sewing Projects

I reupholstered our dining room chairs, made halloween pillowcase, and made the scotty dog for our Alaska trip to use as a pillow on the plane!

Alaska Sewing Projects

Sewing projects I made for our trip to Alaska. The eye mask was extremely helpful!! The lap blanket was for the plane.

More sewing projects for Bunco

A closer look at the table runner I made, pillows I sewed for the couch, and reusable snack bags filled with candy to take home as a prize for each of my Bunco Friends!!

Bunco Night

It was my turn to host Bunco Night. We had such a good time. I made the teeth card holders, the napkins, and the table runner. We had a blast. More photos to come in other posts!

Look What Came in the Mail

It came yesterday in the mail and I picked it up today and framed it. I have completed my Masters in Social Work and I am so excited to have that piece of paper already!! I have TONS to post of sewing projects that I have completed, but I want to take this moment to just look at this photo. And enjoy. 3 years of hard work to get to a place I have waited years to reach. A job I love and the knowledge that each day I go to work I have the chance to change or assist someone's life. Wow. This is a powerful moment.