Biz-e month

I didn't get another charger for my camera, but I figured I might as well use my camera phone. Hope the pictures come out all right.


Boy. January was a busy, crafty month for me. I decided to go through my UFO's and finish a few of them. Naturally, I had to throw in some new projects as well.


I crocheted these Warm Willies Fingerless gloves for work. My office gets a bit cold, and, since all I do is write at a computer, I wanted something to warm up my fingers.


I have to admit that they are a bit plain. The pattern is suppose to have a band across the back of the hand, but I decided not to sew it on. I think it needs a ruffled edge or maybe some beads. Hmm. . .



My next project is something I was really excited about. I mentioned that I used Crocheted Posey Purse pattern from Red Heart. Instead of the round handles, I used oval, and I omitted the crochet flower. I dunno why - :/.

The lining was purchased at Jo-Ann's with the intent of making another purse from the One-yard Wonders book. I thought the green with hints of purple was perfect for this bag.

This bag came together so quickly. I was just a crocheting fool at every moment I could get. I even crocheted while I had lunch with SFR, and that almost never happens. Ahem.



Onto the sewing . . .

I'm not much into New Year's resolutions, but I guess along with the new year I do feel a certain compulsion to reflect upon the past year and to feel some motivation to change. With that, I'd like to make more clothes for the kids, especially Em.


This is McCalls 6235 ,view D, size medium. Finished! The snaps weren't too difficult, but I did notice that there is a wide opening in the crotch area even though I followed the snap placement on the pattern.

I will have to add more around that area so it isn't gaping open. I sort of knew it would happen, but I just wanted to get this done without further delay.


It looks cute on Em. All this rush though, and it still a bit big on her. I'm not sure whether I will make this again though. Next time, I might omit the footed portion. I'll probably try out the other garments, too.







Next, is a pair of pants from Kwik Sew's Sewing for Baby. These were quick! I churned them out in probably less than an hour, cutting included. I serged the inside, and I used narrow binding for the hem to ensure a nice finish, especially when washing.

I plan to make a matching top, and I'd like to add some ruffles or lace to make it more "girly." The fabric came from a thrift store, but it was cheap and soft, so . . .








On a non-crafty note, I'm feeling a little . . .well, drab today. Hence, the rather weak post in terms of wittiness. The past few days here in Tucson have been somber with the recent shootings. Our community is rather devastated, and, while I haven't lived here in Tucson long, I have always been connected with and loved Arizona. Its such a sad thing, and I guess I'm sad, too.