Baby quilt is finished!

Well, done at last! It certainly has it's share of flaws, and I totally screwed up the binding but I just can't seem to care. I'm so very, very happy to have this project out of the sewing room! It' a bit too narrow for Primrose to sleep under lengthwise but she insisted on doing it yesterday. I think that the intensive quilting made it rather stiff as well. I prefer something soft and cosy, but it's done! The colors are very nice though. I like the pattern quite a bit.

child butterfly sweater

This is from a pattern that I got off of Knitty.com when Willa was little. The pattern doesn't seem to be there anymore, which is a pity because it is really one of the most successful things I've made. This version is on it's second child and second set of buttons. It has seen some very hard wear, mud, paint, scissors and blood, and still it looks good. I love the rolled waistband --I've stolen that trick for other projects since. The pattern looks nice and lacy and still keeps the wearer nice a snug. I used Cascade 220 wool. I made a larger version in blue (also cascade 220).

baby viking knot hat

Here is the baby version of the viking cable hat. I made an interesting top for it and added a tassel. As Willa outgrew it I added some earflaps and a tie to keep it on her head. I appear to have put it on the doll backwards. Oops.

Paper chandeliers!

The craftzine.com blog just had an article on making fun Polish ceiling hangings like these. I think that the kids would really enjoy this project so I'm going to round up some straw, we have plenty of paper and string.

Star quilt

Here's the quilt, I decided to quilt the stars by just following the outline over and over until it gets too small. I'm not certain about the green diamonds yet. I might make a leaf inside of them. The large lozenges on the sides, I'm thinking handprints at the moment but that could easily change. Anyway, I'm delighted that this is finally getting worked on again, and that I could easily have it finished by the end of the week! Yippee!

The fabric for this was all purchased new, back when Hancock Fabric was still in my neighborhood. I used the scraps from cutting the stars to make (and actually finish a doll quilt!).

I'm tired of all the unfinished projects that I have sitting around. That monkey brain of mine is just too easily distracted with new ideas and the newest one always seems to be very important and I have to go buy fabric for it right now! The quilting at least is a nice brainless project for me to do while I think about what to do next. I still do have to come up with a fabric to bind this quilt with. I'm thinking red or purple, any ideas?

Back from vacation

Well, I'm back from vacation. I jumped right in trying to clear my craft backlog by starting up again on Primrose's baby quilt. I know what you're thinking, it's a bit late, but I'm hoping to finish it long before she turns three. Heck, I started basting the quilt sandwich yesterday and today I have it 1/3 machine quilted. Hurrah! Why on earth did I wait so long? The quilt is crib size so she should still be able to use it for naps and when she gets older it can be a lap quilt. I'll get a picture in here shortly. The quilt is made from Kaffe Fassett's star quilt pattern.

I just bought a dress and two new skirt patterns (here and here), so I'm going to start making clothes for me. I think I'm finally ready to bite that bullet. I do want to try to use fabric that I already own though, at least on the prototype pieces.

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Kid slings

I made kid slings before, but they weren't very successful. This pattern came from Handmade Home and I really like it. It could be a wee bit larger, it's pretty snug on Willa.

Pegasus pants

I have had a bit of a pants making explosion going on. They're just so darned quick and easy. Two pieces of fabic, four seams. I totally botched the iron-on transfer but Willa likes it anyway. I could have done a much better job attaching the trim. The fabric, by the way, came from that truly amazing rummage sale.

Lavender and Mint Feliz --With Sequins!

I think that Willa might have enough of these dresses now. She really enjoys them though. This was meant to be a very plain version for everyday playing but I think the sequins put it over the top a bit. Best of all -- matching pants! The fabric was all purchased new, at Jo-Ann, but it was 1/2 off.

Necklace

OK, Strictly speaking this isn't my craft, it's Willa's. But she doesn't have a blog yet. A lovely necklace made from a shell with a hole in it, and a piece of dry seaweed. Very nice!