Friday, April 4, 2008

Bizzy Lizzy



Whew the week is drawing to a close! Poor Joel has to work all weekend but we'll make the most of the time we do have. It seems I was only at home to sleep, wake up and eat breakfast these last few days. Hannah has been so good with updating and I keep trying too! Here is my recap from our Monday marathon.

After getting there and catching up Hannah had big plans to start working on these little wall pockets that are based on the idea in Sew Pretty Home style.


We made three and made minor adjustments to each one. I love them, although I am a sucker for anything with lots of pockets so the idea of creating them is fabulous to me.

The first one we attached a ribbon to but we thought the pockets construction wasn't as crisp and refined as we would have liked it. The second one (not pictured) came out better. The scalloped edge was a bit more even . And the third we did away with the scalloped edge for a straight one that we pressed at every step. I think it came out the best. I think we will still play with the type of interfacing we use and how we will sew the ribbon onto the pocket but they're fun to experiment with right now.

Next up is some furniture hunting and fabric boxes...


Lizzy

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Uploading - Downloading--???




I have so many things that I would like to share with everyone. I have been having so much fun crafting lately. Though, I can't figure out when it has been happening. Bart has been away for four days and the girls have needed a lot of attention. It is amazing how much you can get done with a baby on your back.




I bought two books yesterday. Don't tell Bart. Hehe. Borders keeps sending me these coupons. I saved 40% on a book. That would have been a good deal, had I not bought two books and hit the sale section too. I am such a book person. I think I am going to have to add craft books as a line item on our monthly budget.




I am going upload??? or is it download??? a few pics - they are older - due to my not being able to put pics on the computer without that silly cord. I will have it tomorrow. I want to be able to show you the pics of the holders Lizzy and I made and the awesome tutus Heidi Boyd and I made today. Have I mentioned how much I love making art?