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11 July 2012

Swoon and Stuff

I've reached summer boredom. This is a good thing (no complaints here). This is where I do all the things I've put off all year.

I made Bitsy two skirts. The butterfly fabric in the back is almost three years old with the plan of making her a top.

I've had this IKEA fabric and pillow form for two years now, took care of that...

I have had the Swoon pattern for over a year now and have been too intimidated to start it. Also, I had no idea what kind of fabric I wanted to use, so I just used what I had and went scrappy. Lots of pieces to cut!

I made this one last night in about three hours. I only seam ripped once!

Here's my second one. I shaved about thirty minutes off the time. This one was way easier to do than the first one. I knew they were big squares, but I am still amazed at how big. It only takes 9 to make a huge quilt.

You can find the pattern here.

09 July 2012

Making Room

I'm making room for Hank! My goal is to make him a shelf or drawer in every room! Generous of me, right? First I had to clippie rage to replenish my clippie board. Then I started a garage sale pile. I keep sweeping through my house and adding to the pile. I think of myself as someone who is clutter free but I have SO MUCH STUFF! I guess I am really good and hiding it. I went through my craft shelves and thinned some stuff out. I moved my table so Hank can have a desk and a few shelves. I even cleaned out the closet! The guest room is about half full with stuff for the sale. I'll probably have to relocate it to the garage because I can't stand the mess in there, and I don't even really use that room. How often do you purge? It's amazing the difference a couple years makes. Stuff you swore you'd use just gathers dust.

27 June 2012

Boston

(best summer dessert ever)

Hank and I went to Boston over the weekend and had the best time. I got to be with some of my favorite people, catch a Sox game, and see the ocean. It was really hard coming back to 100 plus temperatures here in Austin. I think Hank would have us move there tomorrow if I'd allow it.

05 June 2012

Summer

It's summer! Friday was my last day, and I have been at home soaking in summer ever since. I have only left my house this weekend to play soccer and go to the store. I didn't even leave the house yesterday. It's so great. I made a toddler sized quilt for someone special. I won't show it all yet until he receives it. I also made a tote bag with some fish fabric I've had for over a year. I saw Purl Bee's 40 minute tote. So I followed their pattern and made one yesterday. I didn't snap a picture of it, but the lining is bright orange. I'm on an orange and blue kick I guess.
I have the White Rock Local Market on Saturday, so I have also been making little things for that. I have a new batch of clips made and some napkins to hem. I do have to go into work today. There's jazzercise involved and my coffee maker decided to quit, so I can grab mine from work. Problem solved!

23 May 2012

Almost There

I only have 6 more days of work left! Summer is just around the corner. I managed to get some sewing done last weekend for the June 9 White Rock Local Market. This weekend I'm off to Austin. I'm hoping to do some paddleboarding or hike the Greenbelt. We have to take advantage of the water levels while we can.
My five mile race was a success! I had my best time but have since increased my pace. I'm down to a 10:30 mile. That's slow to some people but fast for me. I also got a sweet new bike rack for my car, which will significantly increase my chances of riding this summer. I look so sporty. Ha!

07 July 2010

Days in Hipstas

10 June 2010

Summer Hours

I'm officially on summer hours. I have spent most of my time off away from home. Pool, family dinners, shopping, and watching movies. When my family leaves town and I get into solo time at home, I plan to crank out some quilt squares. I'm not in any hurry at the moment.