I'm ashamed to admit that I have not tried Ottobre patterns until yesterday. Where have I been? Huh. In the past year, I have expanded to using other patterns outside of McCalls, Butterick, and Simplicity (and the occasional Vogue - who I am kidding, fashionista I'm not, but I hope to change that). I like the designs from Oliver + S and Lyla and Ben, and I was able to subscribe to Ottobre and Burdastyle.
Tracing seems always seem like a pain in the ass though. Many years ago, Burda had patterns without seam allowances, and that was my limit. F that (as in forget that :P). Of course, with age, I'm suppose to have acquired a certain sense of patience, temperance, and maturity. Ok, it means I have to stop being lazy if I want to make some really cool stuff.
Hence, the following Ottobre is what I have must. Mostly because it has the overalls. And I looooove overalls. For kids, that is, and babies. My baby, in particular.
Last week, I woke up early and traced out my first Ottobre pattern. Before anyone was up, post-coffee, and with my usual sewing accoutrements - Trangle and Speck (or Speck-a-roo as JJ likes to call her). We'll see how it goes.
More recently, I have been getting into Tunisian crochet, double-ended crochet, crochet in the round, crochetnit, etc. Whatever. I tried it once around 1998 - can't believe I remember that. It was sort of . . . meh. But I have been seeing more patterns using this technique. Whether that's because I'm finally paying attention or it has reemerged. Who cares, I guess. Count me in..
I tried a color combination of brown, orange, and tan. Yeah, I know, but I like it. A bit reminiscent of the 70s. Although I basically grew up in the 80s, I spent some time in the 70s, and, as SFR pointed out one time, I enjoy 70s music. And I'm very partial to the granny square. I'm absolutely convinced that the granny square vest CAN be revived! (Once again, further proof that I'm no fashionista...hehe).
In quilting news, the Tucson Quilt Fiesta is here once again. Sadly, I let my membership with the Tucson Quilter's Guild lapse - between the baby and work, it wasn't easy getting to meetings - so no volunteering or free admissions. I am taking off work early today to check it out though. The quilts should be pretty amazing, and its always inspiring!
Other upcoming events in the next month: the sewing and craft festival in Phoenix and, of course, the gem show!
That's a new pattern brand to me. I agree those overalls are way cute, worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteI spent most of my childhood in the 70's. I don't mind the brown, orange and gold. Avocado green, I can't stand.
Didn't know about the Quilt Festival. I'm still new to the area.