Bursting in Bloom

So one day I was reading a few (more like a lot of) blogs, several of which had posts about none other than pincushions.  Really, really cute pincushions. 

I was then overcome with this incredible urge to whip up some of my own.  And that’s how these fine examples came to be.  If it isn’t obvious, they are supposed to be shaped like flowers.  I used some pink fabric scraps I unearthed from the stash and added some white buttons for the center.  The bases are hard to see, but they are made from plastic bottle caps and green felt.  I will probably keep one or two for myself and either give away the rest or stick a few in my shoppe.
Here’s the updated list:

• Sunflower skirt
• Present
• Video
• Little t-shirt redo
• Pincushions
• Pants redo
• Bear pants
• Hair accessories
• Red skirt
• Wristbands

Five down, five to go.  Yay! Half way done.

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T-shirt Redo Redo

A couple years ago, I altered one particular t-shirt (see Like Sunshine).  It was probably one the first ones I did that involved lace.  Anyway, since then that particular shirt has met with disaster.  Disaster involved being covered in red, yellow, and blue stains that would not wash out.  No picture of it, it was depressing.  Luckily the stained bits could be cut off.  However, this would leave behind a shirt that would be impossible for me to wear due to lack of fabric, but not impossible for my niece.  So with some additional cutting and sewing and new elastic and lace, a new shirt has be born.  Now she has a cute new top to wear with those pretty skirts I have been making for her.  Problem solved.
Here’s the updated list:

• Sunflower skirt
• Present
• Video
• Little t-shirt redo
• Pincushions
• Pants redo
• Bear pants
• Hair accessories
• Red skirt
• Wristbands

Four down, six to go.  The project should be up sometime this weekend.

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Happy #3

Two good things today.  First, it’s my blog’s birthday.  It’s 3 years old today, yay!  Second, I actually remembered it this time.  Double yay!  Last year I was a few days late and the year before, let’s not think about that. 
Anyway, last year I made a lovely little video to celebrate (see Happy #2).  Since it was so much fun to do, I decided to make one for this year too.  Enjoy

Here’s the updated list:

• Sunflower skirt
• Present
• Video
• Little t-shirt redo
• Pincushions
• Pants redo
• Bear pants
• Hair accessories
• Red skirt
• Wristbands

Three down, seven to go.  Stay tuned Wednesday for the next one.

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Doubled Up

So tomorrow is my brother’s birthday.  Every year this brings the same old problem, what do I make to give him?  I have mostly aimed to make things that are somewhat practical or appeal to his interests, the later being considerably harder to do.

So this year the practical gift is…a wallet keychain.  It is similar to ones I have made in the past.  A simple zippered pouch with a key ring attached to it.  The difference with this one is an extra zippered section.  It is basically like making two of the pouches and connecting them together.  Conjoined pouches.  Simple to do except for the whole zipper thing, will I ever learn to do zippers perfectly?  The fabric is a nice gray pinstripe print.  It’s not too flashy and definitely not hideous.  I had to fight the temptation to add lace and stuff, I don’t think that would go over well.  Anyway, hopefully he will be able to use it.
Here’s the updated list:

• Sunflower skirt
• Present
• Video
• Little t-shirt redo
• Pincushions
• Pants redo
• Bear pants
• Hair accessories
• Red skirt
• Wristbands

Two down, eight to go.  The next one will be loaded Monday, it’s another special one.

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Surprise, Sunflowers!

I bought this fabric with little sunflowers on it from SAS at least 2 years ago.  I made a dress with it (see Sunflowers and Candy) as well as several other little things (doll clothes, accessories, etc.).  One day while sorting my stash, I was surprised to find that I actually still had some of it.  Enough to make a skirt.  At a skirt that a bit more casual than the stuff I usually make.  I made the skirt basically the same way I usually do except shorter and narrower.  I used some white fabric that I also forgot I had to make the elastic waistband and the ruffle at the hem.  The white contrasts nicely with the print, and the ruffle is cute and helps with the length.  With all these knee-length poufy dresses and skirts I make I find myself a little uncomfortable wearing skirts that are more on the shorter side.  I guess there are worst things than that.
Here’s the updated list: 

• Sunflower skirt
• Present
• Video
• Little t-shirt redo
• Pincushions
• Pants redo
• Bear pants
• Hair accessories
• Red skirt
• Wristbands

One down, nine to go.  The next one will hopefully be up by Friday, I am having a little trouble with it.

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Up To Twenty-Nine

July already, I can’t believe it.  But with the new month is of course a new list.  There isn’t really a theme or anything with this one, just a lot of clothes and a little different than the kind I usually sew.
Project List #29:

• Sunflower skirt
• Present
• Video
• Little t-shirt redo
• Pincushions
• Pants redo
• Bear pants
• Hair accessories
• Red skirt
• Wristbands

The first one should be up about Wednesday.

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