Vacation Time = Craft Time

I got a lot of crafting and shopping in this week. It's great to have a whole week off from work. Enough writing, here's the pictures of my crafting from this week so far.

I started making a new hat on Monday. I know it's not cold outside, quite the opposite, but for some unknown reason I really wanted to make another Scallop Lace Hat. I made one for Joy's friend's mom in England in the same color. Now I want one for myself.

Taking over the coffee table in the living room.

WIP - Scallop Lace Hat

On Tuesday I went to Joann Fabric and found this cool, patriotic fabric. I decided to make a multi-craft top. I crocheted the top portion based on the pattern for the Light 'n' Lively Tank by Lion Brand Yarn. I just winged the bottom portion and I think it's not too bad. There's a zipper on the side. I finished it in time for the Fourth of July!

Americana poplin from Joann Fabrics - it was on clearance!

Front view

Side view with red zipper

Back view

Close-up of the front and button.

Kujo looks a bit sleepy.

On Wednesday, I wore my new top and went with Chris to Joann Fabrics for another round of fun. They are having a sale all week! McCall patterns are on sale - 10 for $10!

New patterns

More new patterns

New fat quarter bundles. Lower right is from AC Moore.

Making new shirts with these pretty fabrics.

Bought more of the apple and pears fabric.
I made a bag with it before, now I'll make more!

More notions and rotary cutters.
I needed new 45mm blades and Fiskars was on sale for 55% off!

Chris and I found this print... um, what would you make out of it? :)

I hope you enjoyed the pictures from my week-long craft time. I'll be posting a short tutorial next time - how to organize your patterns. Until next time!

Very truly yours,

Patti

Green Bag Lady & Betz White

Woo hoo! I won a bag made by Green Bag Lady using Betz White's organic fabric line - Stitch. I usually don't win giveaways and sweepstakes, but you know that saying? It went something like "You don't win if you don't play." I'll play if it's for FREE!

It's here! Thanks Green Bag Lady!

Pretty! It's simple, but still a great tote bag.

My bag is #20664.

Betz White's fabric from www.robertkaufman.com.

Sunday Shares - 6.24.12

What a busy weekend! Chris's childhood friend, Eric, and his wife, Debbie came over on Saturday. We were puppy sitting their Cockalier, JB, while they attend a wedding that night. We had lunch at the Feisty Greek and then parted ways. Chris and I went to Walmart to pick up a new toy for the boys and JB. I ended up with new fabric, of course.

Pretty flowers, fabric from Walmart.

I spent all Saturday afternoon and night making a bag for Debbie. Once I had something in mind, I'll work like a mad woman to finish it. I found a great list of tote bags at Tipnut - 45+ Free Tote Bag Patterns and Tutorials. I used Very Purple Person's Reversible Bag pattern. There was a good tutorial on how to make the bag. If only I was diligent at reading instead of watching Breaking Pointe, I would have saved myself the issues I encountered later that night. I also had enough time to make a matching purse. I'm so pleased on how it came out.

Tada! Reversible bag.

A matching purse. I used a 7" zipper for this one.

 On Sunday, we all went to Boston's Chinatown for dim sum at the Empire Garden Restaurant. Sooo good! Afterwards we went for a walk in the Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. It was a beautiful day with a lovely breeze.

A swan making her nest near the pond.

Swan boats.

Debbie, Chris, and Eric taking in the site of swans, ducks, and swan boats.

 Later that day after Chris and I got back from IKEA, I ended up at Joann Fabrics. It happens quite often. I picked up some linen fabric and cute flower patterned fabrics. I have a thing for flowers.

Our little Dragon Trees from IKEA.

New fabrics to add to the bin.

 That's all from today's Sunday Share.

Fabrics from Walmart

I was in the Walpole Walmart on Tuesday to pick up a window fan for our bedroom. If you ever venture into this one you'll know that they're in the middle of a remodeling to make it a Super Walmart - complete with a grocery section and garden center. This Walmart was big, but now they're making it bigger. I got a bit confused about where everything was located so I started wandering around. During my wanderings I came across their arts & crafts area, complete with a surprising selection of fabrics.

After I picked up some new sewing notions I ended up selecting a few cute printed fabrics. I took my goodies up to the fabric table but no one was there. After asking a few associates to page someone, I finally got hold of the store's assistant manager. He brought along two older gentlemen with him to train. I actually had to teach them how to line up the fabric on the ruler and cut in the metal ditch. One of them jokingly said "You want a job running the fabric counter?" I thought he was joking, but maybe not. All in all, it wasn't a bad experience and the prices were decent.

Birdies and Hello Kitty prints. Pink lining.

Purple and blue paisley print. Periwinkle lining.

Tri-color leafy print. Love.

What do you think? I think I'll go back and pick out some more cute prints in the future.

Pretty Fabric

I went to Joann Fabric the other day and couldn't help myself. I bought some new fat quarters with cute prints! I want to make little purses for my mom to sell at the next big temple event. I'll post up some pictures of the projects as I make them. What do you think?

Top view of the prints

Group shot

Flower patterns

Flowers and geometric patterns

Birdie patterns