Zip It.

One of the most important tools for a student is a writing utensil, i.e. pen or pencil.  And an equally important item to have is something cute to use to carry said pen or pencil so it doesn’t get lost in one’s bag.  Enter the zippered pouch.  A lovely item that’s so easy to make with tons of good uses.  I whipped these up with some pretty fabric, lace and of course zippers.  Only took about half an hour each, I guess I am getting better at sewing zippers.

Now I am set with a pouch and just need to fill it up.  The second one will probably go up in the shop.

Here’s the updated list:

• Slippers
• Handkerchiefs
• Cases
• Pens
• Binder
• T-shirt
• Skirt
• Bag
• Background

Four down, five to go.  Next up is the “filler” with a tutorial.  Yay!

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Notice Anything?

Did you notice anything different?  I finally changed the background and template for this blog.  First time in almost two years.  For those who didn’t see it before…

…Here’s the before…

 

…And the after…

That Blogger template designer thingy has several backgrounds to choose from, so it took me a few hours to decide on one.  I finally chose this one,  it shot out at me.  Now I need to get a header to match.  That will probably take an eternity.

Here’s the updated list:

• Slippers
• Handkerchiefs
• Cases
• Pens
• Binder
• T-shirt
• Skirt
• Bag
• Background

Three down, six to go.  The next few will be up in the next few days, along with another tutorial.  Yay, my second one!

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Just Handkerchiefs

I wanted to post this yesterday but I had technical difficulties, again.

Anyway, I love handkerchiefs.  I think they are so cute and useful, such a handy thing to have around.  Plus, they are so so easy to make.  However, it has been such a long time since the last time I bothered to make some for myself or anyone else.  So I thought I would whip up a few.  I have been needing to since I can’t find any of my old ones.  These are small ones, 8 x 8 inches using scraps of white cotton and simple lace to trim them.  That’s one of the things I love about handkerchiefs, it doesn’t take too much fussing to make them look pretty.  I made nine of them, three for me and the rest for other purposes.  I just need to figure out what those “other purposes” will be.  Gifts, giveaways, or sell them.  Any ideas?

Here’s the updated list:

• Slippers
• Handkerchiefs
• Cases
• Pens
• Binder
• T-shirt
• Skirt
• Bag
• Background

Two down, seven to go.  The next one should be finished tomorrow.

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New Patterns Anyone?

I wanted to post this yesterday, but I had some major technical issues.  Basically Live Writer wouldn’t work, something about connection problems.  Anyway, the other day I stopped by Bookman’s for the first time in a while.  I had plenty of trade credit leftover and a specific reason for shopping.

I wanted to get some more patterns and I was lucky to find some gems.  I found three packets of vintage patterns that I both liked and were in my size.  That doesn’t always happen.  My favorite is the Simplicity one, can you see why?  I think it is the cutest dress and I just need the right fabric.  Look forward to seeing it on a future list.  All the patterns were $2 each, not too bad.  They did have a bunch for $1, but I couldn’t use most of them.  Darn.

I managed to also get some inkpads for $1 each and found a cute new rubber stamp to add to my collection for only 75 cents.  And just for fun, I got a graphic novel for a series I hadn’t read yet.  It’s called Pichi Pichi Pitch.  The characters are cute and there’s plenty of gags, but the story is a little hard to follow.  There seems to be some inconsistencies and some little details that aren’t explained much.  Still, I’m dying to find out what happens in volume 2.  Better get back to my sewing.  Should have the next project finished by tomorrow or Thursday.  Look forward to it.

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Quickie for Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s day, hope everyone is enjoying the day.  Today’s post is a quick one.  I know, I haven’t posted in days and when I finally do it’s super short.  Brilliant right?  Tomorrow's post will be better.

Anyway, this is what I made for my mom for Mother’s day.  They’re slippers, I have to say that because sadly it isn’t obvious.  They didn’t come out as good as I wanted.  My mom loved them anyway, that’s what mothers are for, right?  I think I’ll make another pair next year, bound to get them right the second time.

Here’s the updated list:

• Slippers
• Handkerchiefs
• Cases
• Pens
• Binder
• T-shirt
• Skirt
• Bag
• Background

One down, eight to go.  See y’all later.

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Up to 17, and a Slight Announcement

Sorry this is up kind of late, I had intended to have the new list up a few days ago and not in the middle of the night.  I have been a little preoccupied, again.  I decided to continue my education, again.  I have enrolled in classes at the local community and will start working my way to a degree in Veterinary Technology.  Yay!  So excited, can’t wait for my first day of class.  To help with the wait, I added a few items to my list that will be useful for school.  I guess it is a little early for “Back to School” crafts, but I enrolled in Summer courses so I need them now.  So here’s my list, another short and sweet one.

Craft Project List #17

• Slippers
• Handkerchiefs
• Cases
• Pens
• Binder
• T-shirt
• Skirt
• Bag
• Background

I plan to have this one done before the end of the month.

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