Thursday, September 4, 2014

Sewing

I took a few days off after Labor Day to work on some sewing projects.  I stayed dedicated to sewing both days, but I didn't get all of my projects done.  Unfortunately for me, my list continues to grow as I find so many fun ideas on Pinterest and then the list never is completed!  Oh well....here's a look at what I did finish.


This is a travel/outdoor blanket that I quilted using a Modern Quilting technique.  The design was a bit abstract/improvised. I had fun doing it but I'm not sure that it's my absolute favorite.  I did manage to stay within a tight budget, spending only $10.50 on the entire quilt.  That makes me happy!



I refashioned an ill-fitting sweater into a cardigan.  The next one I try won't have the button loops.  It looks kind of silly if it's not buttoned and I rarely button my cardigans.


I hope this small bag/purse for Vivi will be one that she can enjoy now.  It's just a simple felt bag and a monogram using a fabric marker.


Another skirt for Vivi using knits.  It's the first time I worked with sewing knits and while I think it turned out alright, I will definitely need to practice more.

Other projects that I also worked on...
- Mel and Thom's quilt:  I found fabric for the sashing that I think will work out well, but I didn't do any sewing.
- Second skirt for Viv: I cut out the wrong width of fabric so I don't think that this skirt will fit.  I'll hope to see her this weekend, so I'll see if it was successful or not.
- T-shirt refashion:  I tried to refashion a small t-shirt, but I probably started this project too late at night.  I sewed up both sides and then realized that I went to a different seam on each side.  Fail!  Might go back to it, or just start fresh with another shirt!

Monday, September 1, 2014

Home Improvements

Mom and I worked on painting the house shutters and front door.  We also enlisted the help of my dad and Hubby, making it a family project this Labor Day weekend.  I'm really pleased with the results so far!  We will still have a second coat of paint to complete on the second level and I would like to work on the entryway.

Graduation

Hubby successfully finished his PSU degree! We had a great time visiting PSU main campus and a lovely visit with the Volgstadt's.  Hard to believe we're now a family of PSU grads!