Mother Daughter Aprons

These turned out so cute. The mother said the girls were fighting over the first one before she could explain that there were two. I love these pictures!

Leftover Yarn Projects

Check out these projects to use up all of your yarn scraps.
http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Dishcloths/Little-Starburst-Dishcloth/ml/1

Purses

I am about to make a purse. I hope it turns out good enough to make another one for my etsy site. Have you made any purses lately? Please share.

Tutorial Link

I found this link today. So far it looks pretty interesting. Especially for the beginning sewer.

http://www.videojug.com/tag/sewing

Tracing Patterns

I finally started copying my patterns so I can use all of the sizes on my pattern.Yay! Now I have pieces for all sizes. Instructions follow pictures.

*I taped down paper from a roll of brown paper. I used masking tape. You might even want to stick it to some fabric before using to help prevent tearing the paper.
*I taped down the large sheet of transfer paper.
*Taped down pattern pieces. The ones that had not been cut out worked much better.
*I used a mechanical pencil with the lead retracted to trace the pattern. I marked all off the special instructions, pattern number, and piece name.
*I carefully removed the pattern pieces and the carbon paper. I left the tape on the pattern pieces and folded it over the edge.
*I checked the pieces on the brown paper to make sure I didn't miss anything.
*I cut out the pieces from the brown paper and used them just like the tissue pieces.<>

The Labels Are Here!

They finally came. They are beautiful. Next time I will have my Etsy store name ready for the order. The price for these was very reasonable. Mistakes happen and I thought they should have rushed the correction but the work is great. I have started sewing them on the items that I still can. All new items will have them.

Felting

I have always wanted to try felting. I do not knit. I have discovered that you can felt crochet. I am currently reading up on it. I'll let you know what I find. Sounds like a good summer project.

Spring Clearance

Fabric.com is having a Spring Clearance. Shop the clearance and $1.95 section and use the coupon code CLEAR311 for an additional 20% off. This sale is good until March 14.

Great Button Rings and Contest

I like the idea that these do not require the use of metal.
Comment on the video for a chance to win a book.
http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/making-button-rings

Just In Time For Spring

I recieve Burda emails. This dress pattern was in today's email. It doesn't come in my size but looks cute.
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/022011-dress-with-a-line-skirt-and-shoulder-sleeves

Organizing Craft Space

I am a fan of Spoonflower on Facebook. I found this link on their page. http://www.gussysews.com/2011/03/creative-craft-organizing-ideas/

I am working on the guest bedroom idea. Actually, mine will be a craft room with a place for guests to sleep. Right now the room has some of my daughter's stuff, some of her classroom boxes, most of my classroom boxes, and a lot of my craft stuff crammed in there. Can't wait to get it set up. I think I might have to rent a storage unit for the classroom stuff. Please share your ideas.

Spoonflower sells custom fabric. You can design your own fabric. No minimum order required.

Doggie Piddle Pads

I went shopping today for materials for doggie piddle pads. PUL fabric is not available around here so I bought some clear plastic. These are only to try it out anyway. I will order some PUL fabric soon. I am putting fleece on top. The second layer will be birdseye diaper cloth. I will also use cotton flannel. I will sew all of these together. I am putting the plastic between this "quilting" and another layer of flannel.
Has anyone tried making these before?