I have finally had some sewing time, and I made this adorable potholder!
I started with this tutorial on Moda Bake Shop, and modified it a little by using less layers of fabric (spaced them out 1/2'') and finishing it off in an octogon shape instead of square :) I have enough fabric cut for 2 more of these, hopefully I'll get around to them sooner than later :)
A couple weeks ago, I made a spice rack for the inside of my pantry door, and that freed up a LOT of space above my stove - so I decided to make some decorative potholders for above it. One down, 2 to go!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
too hot for me
We've been having around 90* days here in NW Washington. Us Washingtonians are NOT used to weather like this, especially this fair-skinned red-head! It's zapping my energy right out!
I did get some blackberries picked, and jelly made the other day - and then found out then next day that it didn't gel :( So, today I will be back for some fresh pectin to recook it. I did save one jar and used as a topping on some ice cream last night - YUM!
My oldest son is going back to college this weekend, and he is renting a house with friends this year. The first two years, he was in the dorm, last year he had an apartment with 2 friends, this year it's a house with 3 friends. The rent is cheaper, which will be nice! But, that means he is going to need to bring more things (bed, dresser, desk, etc.). We got a bed on freecycle (wohoo!), and I think we'll just look on Craigslist in that area for a desk and dresser to use for the year so we don't have to haul any over.
Anyhow! I had this UI fabric, and thought I'd whip up some potholders for his kitchen!
The backing on them is also gold Vandals fabric :) I made a pan-sized trivot too, but didn't have enough bias binding to bind it yet. I'll pick up some more today. It's the size of two potholders and I probably will just bind it w/o a hanger. I just used one layer of Insulbright and one layer of warm & natural. They feel just right in thickness!
Now I have the itch to make myself some new potholders. I have been doing some reorganizing in my kitchen and it's time for new potholders!
I did get some blackberries picked, and jelly made the other day - and then found out then next day that it didn't gel :( So, today I will be back for some fresh pectin to recook it. I did save one jar and used as a topping on some ice cream last night - YUM!
My oldest son is going back to college this weekend, and he is renting a house with friends this year. The first two years, he was in the dorm, last year he had an apartment with 2 friends, this year it's a house with 3 friends. The rent is cheaper, which will be nice! But, that means he is going to need to bring more things (bed, dresser, desk, etc.). We got a bed on freecycle (wohoo!), and I think we'll just look on Craigslist in that area for a desk and dresser to use for the year so we don't have to haul any over.
Anyhow! I had this UI fabric, and thought I'd whip up some potholders for his kitchen!
The backing on them is also gold Vandals fabric :) I made a pan-sized trivot too, but didn't have enough bias binding to bind it yet. I'll pick up some more today. It's the size of two potholders and I probably will just bind it w/o a hanger. I just used one layer of Insulbright and one layer of warm & natural. They feel just right in thickness!
Now I have the itch to make myself some new potholders. I have been doing some reorganizing in my kitchen and it's time for new potholders!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Orange soda applique template winner
And the winner is:
you can leave a comment here and I can respond to your email from there, or you can email me at karinvail AT yahoo DOT com - so I can get your template sent to you! :)
you can leave a comment here and I can respond to your email from there, or you can email me at karinvail AT yahoo DOT com - so I can get your template sent to you! :)
Friday, August 3, 2012
I'm a winner!!!
I'm a winner! At least that's what Alyssa from pileofabric.com told me! hehe :)
I won a copy of the ''Groove'' pattern!
I never win anything, so this is pretty GROOVY indeed! :)
I won a copy of the ''Groove'' pattern!
I never win anything, so this is pretty GROOVY indeed! :)
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