Thursday, November 20, 2008
This past two weeks have flown by! Between watching little ones, meetings, field service, family we have also had Caleb staying a week with us and Caitlynn stayed over the weekend since she is in school now. :-)
I finished my Mystery CAL, hosted by Janet and it was the cutest bag. The pattern is from Caron simply Soft Yarn Company and it is called Two Toned Tote. Here is the pattern link:
Here is my version using dark sage and bone yarns. Still need to put the lining and the plastic canvas in the bottom, but isnt it just cute! Just the right size for bringing with me when I travel with a small project!
Now I am starting on a sweater/jacket for Noami. She is almost a year and the daughter of a friends daughter, Courtney. I am using Bernat Softee Baby in Pink Rose and will trim in the white.
Here is the pattern link:
As you can see from this picture there is a dress as well and I might tackle that one after the jacket, hat and shoes are done. We will see.
Been busy with the kids and Caitlynn and Caleb came for a vist. In fact Caitlynn went to go and see the new James Bond movie with Kurt, Bonnie, Nina and Nathan and me. Guess she is used to James Bond action, because she fell asleep halfway through the movie. LOL
Here we are going to the movie and at the theater:
Caitlynn with her movie ticket:
And in the theater hugging a display:
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Entry #23 - Dee Dee
DeeDee's collection:
My inspiration is the period of time between the mid 1950-to the early 1960s. The WiggleDress was the essence of femininity at a time period when men were men and womenwere allowed to be women. There was no shame in being a housewife, person who adoredher family, loved her home and enjoyed working with her hands and doing things withfriends.
I have included a picture of the inspiration. the overskirt was turned into the scarf.
the photo is courtesy of SoVintagePatterns.com.
My fabric is crepe back satin in aqua and the scarf is a chiffon print. I have turned the wiggle dress into a modern two piece outfit, that can be worn day or night.
Hair by DeeDee Studios
Shoes by DeeDee Couture Shoes were a flop, so Isabella had to take them off at the photo shoot. Please take points from me not her. :-)
Judge 1 1 1 1 Total 3 The color is vivid, but the construction needs work.
Judge 2 2 2 2 Total 6 the inspriration picture was cool. However I don't see much of the inspriation in your creation. The concept was unique. This satin fabric is difficult to sew with and the chiffon can even be trickier. I can't tell wether you pressed this or not and both fabrics may not have taken to the iron very well anyway. I think we need to have some pointers on marking fabric so there is no residue or marks left behind. The ruffles on the hemmline ruffle could be a little more even and the hems in the scarf could be better. I do like the bead treatment you attached the scarf to the blouse though.
Judge 3 2 2 1 Total 5 The colors coordinate very well, and I like scarf crossing the front and draping down the back. Improvement is needed in the fit of the bodice and at the waist/hips of the skirt. A longer bodice to meet or overlap the skirt would look nicer.
Total points: 14
Monday, November 3, 2008
I have been so very busy, with studying, taking care of family and the little ones I care for, and of course crocheting. But this month I have added sewing to the mix.
I joined a group called Project Dollway @ Home and entered the home version. Completed my 1st outfit last night and turned it in. Will post pictures after the judging takes place. Not expecting to win, just have fun and get my sewing juices flowing. Each outfit I design for Barbie will be made for me so its a challenge to pick the design options based upon the word (the challenges are based upon one word every two weeks) and make the outfit using my color pallete and the era I chose to update.
My era is the time period between mid 1950's to early 1960's. The first challenge revolved around the word vintage, which set the mood for our collections. This challenge period is two weeks. The second challenge (starting last night) was pleats and will end on November 9th. Have my design idea printed, my slopers ready to modify and my fabrics picked out. Now to decide ont he accessories and get started on them tomorrow, since my shoes flopped because of waiting to the last minute to do them. Another thing I need to work on.... time managment. If I plan out my days, revolving my hobbies around my studying for the meetings, housework, child care and most importantly my family, then I know I can actively do my hobby interests without worry or crunch.
Well enough of that for now.
Another project I am wrapping up is the Fall 101 swap. 52 squares. two sets of 27 in a pattern for each set. Will be mailing off tomorrow and at the end of the month will be gettingmy box back but with all 27 participants squares. Then I will be sewing them all together. Have to decide what color to use as my border... brown maybe since it is fall related.
Here is a pic of the 1st square:
Well thats about it. My tunic was put on hold because I frogged the front bodice 4 times and thought it best to set aside. But Dallas time is about on me so i need to get it finished so i can wear it then.
Catch you all later. Its back to Dora and crocheting for me!
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