I actually sewed something!

After 2 months without a

studio/sewing place/uncluttered house,

my studio is finally finished!

 

Well...finished enough I

could move into it and function.

 

So, I sewed my granddaughters

Tinkerbell costume for Halloween.

 

It was glorious!

 

It felt so wonderful!

 

I loved sewing again!

 

Since it was not my

material, I can not count

it towards stash busting,

 

but, at least I was

able to create again!

 

This weeks goal:

 

1. More sewing

2. Learn how to get my photos

onto the blog.

3.More sewing.

 

What are your creating goals

for this week?

Lots to do...where is my list?

There is lots to do, now that I have

an established sewing area again....

 

after 2 months of not sewing...

 

yes, 2 months WITHOUT sewing!!

 

Unfortunately, the new studio

is in complete disarray right now.

Piles of boxes to organize

and bags of items to go thru and

put away.

 

It's the http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/

here in blog land starting

tomorrow, so I had better

get super organized...fast!

 

Since I have not sewn

a stitch in 2 months,

my stash busting numbers

have not changed at all.

I will have some

change by next week though,

I promise you

 

What are your sewing plans?

I'm here..still...even on a Friday!

I normally work on Fridays,

so I have not been posting on

"What's on the Needle".

 

But...today I am off...(happy dance)

 

So....

 

I have completed 2 scarves (for me)

and 1 shawl (for charity) in the last

month of knitting.

 

Currently working on a cowl.

 

Unfortunately, no photos.

 

This is a new computer for me,

and I have not figured out how

to get the photos from my phone

to the computer.

 

What are you working on?

Stash Report-Sep 8th

No changes.

Again.

Studio still not moved.

I haven't sewn in forever.

Frustrated.

 

Still holding at 34 yards

of a 100 yard goal.

Stashbusting Report

My life is a little crazy right now.

 

Moving my studio from an upstairs

finished room to the unfinished

basement of my Home.

 

 

Crazy disorganization!

 

 

Batting and yarn (and flannel and other fabric)

that were stored in the closet are now in the front room.

 

The studio is now going to be the

Office/Exercise Room.

Computer has found it's way into the closet.

 

So...

 

No sewing...

 

Stash report is still the same...

 

34 yards of a 100 yard goal.

 

I better get my new studio set up....fast!

 

How are you doing?

Stash Report

This will be the Summer of no blogging for me...

 

I am only posting about every 4-6 weeks.

 

When everyone starts back to a regular

school schedule in about 3 weeks, I will

hopefully get back to a more productive

schedule myself!

 

In terms of sewing...finishing many, many

(many) QOV tops for a friend here in Utah.

The state is opening two VA Homes, and

QOV is going to need lots of quilts.

 

So with the donation of two QOV this past

week, my numbers stand at:

 

Fabric out this week: 12 yards

Fabric in this week: 3 yards

 

Total stash busted fabric YTD: 34 yards.

 

Sad total, I know. I am going to sew, sew, sew

like crazy for the next few months. I exceeded

my 100 yard goal last year, I can do it again this

year too!

 

How are you doing?

Stash Report

I am SO close to finishing

multiple projects....and I do not

count my fabric in the "used"

category until a project is finished....

 

So...no changes.

 

Still at 25 yards used of a 100 yard goal!

 

And I have not purchased any fabric....

 

I need to start setting goals and staying

accountable to those goals, so...

 

This week:

 

Sew on borders on Scrappy Star QOV top

 

Buy/make backing for QOV top

 

Make binding for QOV top

 

Get QOV top over to quilters

 

Vacuum & dust studio

 

Sew yarn bag for gift (by Saturday's gift exchange)

 

How are you doing with your sewing goals?

On the Needle

Wow...did not realize how long I have

NOT posted here in blog land.
One month can go so quickly! 

I have been working most Fridays,

so I keep missing the posting time.

 

So....

This is a finished shawl I donated to

a friends Prayer Shawl Ministry.

It was crocheted using Homespun

in the color called Fiesta. I still have

3 skeins of the Fiesta. May do another

shawl (knitted) for her group.

 

When you donated your first shawl,

my friend gives you this cute little

knit pin as a thank you!

 

This is one of my two current

knit projects...knitting another shawl.

Not sure if I am going to keep this

one for myself. I really like the

blue color from Caron.

 

My other knit project is my first

sock...it's going very slow...no photo.

 

What are you working on?

Stash busting report

My stash busting numbers are staying the same.

 

I have completed some sewing projects,

but they have been for other folks,

using their patterns/materials.

 

I had surgery on my arm this week to

remove a spot. It was so little, I hate

to call it a tumor. It was deep inside

by my shoulder, so it wasn't the most

pleasant way to spend a day.

 

I am waiting for the biopsy results.

Positive thoughts!

 

Hence, not a lot of sewing, knitting,

crocheting, quilting or gardening.

 

How are you doing on your stash busting?

Stash Report

I did get in some sewing this week...Yee Haw!

 

Most of it was for charity, which is good,

but the charity needed color specific

flannel, which I did not have, so I

bought a few years. Not so great of

busting the current stash...

 

Fabric in this week: 7 yards

 

Fabric used this weed: 10.5 yards

 

Adjust yardage used to date: 25 yards

 

I better get sewing if I am going to come

even close to my goal of 100 yards

used this year.

 

How are you doing?

On the Needle

I am taking a break from working

on my first pair of socks.

 

I am attempting not to

begin more projects before finishing

a few projects.

 

So, I am going to finish the ongoing,

never done, always in the UFO pile

 

Sinful scarf project I started months

and months ago.

 

I found the pattern on ravelry.com

It's not terribly difficult, even for

a beginner for me.

Also, I am looking
for a website/online group
that specializes in vintage knit
and/or crochet patterns for
Women's wearables. Patterns need to
be dated before 1938.
Any suggestions?

So, what's on the needle at your house?

Stash Report

It has been a whole month since

I last made my fabric stash report.

 

And, I actually sewed this month!

 

I made 4 dresses for the granddaughters,

plus a baby blanket for charity.

 

Fabric in: 1 yard

 

Fabric out: 9.5 yards

 

Fabric used YTD: 22 yards

 

I am still so very far away from my

year goal of 100 yards. Guess I better

go back into the sewing room!

 

How are you doing?

Day 15: Helpers

I had a different post for today,

but after what happen in Boston,

I'll just leave you with the wise

words of Mr. Rogers.

Day 14: Stash Report

First..no changes in the Stash Report.

 

Second...I did do some sewing this past week,

but it was with others fabric,  so I can

not count it or it was repairing past

projects or clothing.

 

Hey, at least I finally turned on my machine!

Day 13: Kimball Art Gallery

Today, my daughter and I went

to the kimball art center in Park City (Utah)

to view their current exhibits.

 

First, it was The Art of the Brick

by Nathan Sawaga.

 

The brick...Lego's!

 

 

 

 

Isn't he amazingly creative!

 

Next: Stephanie Clark's "Dwellings"

 

 

 

All handwork with threads.

And...each dwelling is just a couple

inches tall and wide...teeny tiny!

 

The last exhibit was called "Geolines"

by Mark Maxiarz

He took photos and stretched the image

out until it formed long lines.

I was not able to take photos of the exhibit.

 

I love art galleries.

Started attending them as a child

and now I take (drag) my own kids along!

Day 12: On the Needle

After yesterdays crazy day of ER visits,

I did enjoy a couple of hours with

my knit group.

 

They are so wonderful and helpful.

 

 I started my first sock

 

I am glad I had the ladies to

visually show me what to do.

 

What's On the Needle at your house?

Day 11: Two too many trips to the ER

Today was Emergency Room day for

two of my granddaughters.

 

Not the type of day I hope to repeat ever!

 

First, Elise....

 

She got squished under a trampoline

at the babysitters house.

 

Result: Buckle break just below the knee.

6-8 weeks in a cast.

She choose purple, since it is her favorite color.

 

Next, Maddie...

 

Fell and sliced opened her forehead,

while at the (different) babysitters.

 

Results: 4 stitches

 

I told the children I am ordering

a huge roll of bubble wrap.

Going to wrap my grand babies

up nice and safe!

 

Day 7-Stash busting report

I honestly thought about NOT posting

a stash busting report today, mostly

because I have not sewn in over a month.

 

Nothing.

 

Not a stitch!

 

Fabric in...0 yards

 

Fabric out...0 yards.

 

I am still at 13.5 yards used of

a 100 yard goal. Guess I better get

my machine (and creativity) in gear!

 

I did get a little excited about sewing

again after watching the new sewing show,

The Great British Sewing Bee on YouTube

 

The competitive part of me wants to see

if I can create an A line skirt in under

4 hours (zipper, darts and lining) and

redo a shirt neck in under an hour.

 

Could you complete these projects?

Day 6: Spring has arrived

Springtime in Utah can be a little different.

 

One day it is snowing sideways...

 

The next day it is sunny and

short sleeve wearing weather.

 

This afternoon, I spent an hour

replanting house plants I purchased

at the local nursery.

 

I also planted a new herb planter

for my kitchen with mint, basil,

oregano and lemon balm.

 

Making plans for the veggie

garden. I am ready for sweet

Summer tomatoes and Fall

pumpkins and Squash!

Day 5: On the Needle

I just checked my blog and my posts

for Days 2-4 have disappeared.

Hhmmmm...where did they go?

 

Day 5: On the Needle.

 

I am beginning to learn to knit socks.

 

I am following the book,

plus the great help from the ladies

in my knit group. I am doing a swatch

 

I am ready to start the actual sock, I think.

 

What's On the Needle at your house?

Day 1:Post a photo each day

I have taken on the challenge to

post here each day with a new subject

and photo.

 

Today's photo:

 

The aftermath of my daughter

celebrating at the local

India Color of Life festival.

The festival marks the beginning of

Spring and new Life.

 

They celebrated by throwing

colored chalk into the air...

and at one another...and passing strangers....

 

She had a wonderful time

and did not even leave a colorful

ring around the tub.

 

How are you celebrating Spring?

Stash Report/Quilting Day

Did you do anything special to celebrate

National quilting day?

 

I went to my local celebration that

was put together by 10 local quilt

groups in Northern Utah.

 

I wish I had taken more photos...sorry!

 

We had trunk shows and free demos.

We had a silent auction for baskets

and beautiful wall hangings

(I got out bid!)

 

And, of course, we had a quilt show.

 

I enjoyed myself, but I was a little distracted

by others events....namely....

 

the birth of our newest granddaughter!

 

Here she is with my Husband....

 

We also had a death of a beloved Grandmother

within our extended family this week,

so it has been a little crazy....

 

So....

My fabric stash has not changed at

all...no sewing...no shopping...

 

Maybe this next week will slow down...

 

Yeah...probably not!

Stash Bust Report-Feb 2013

Feb 2013 Stash Busting Report:

 

I sew/created/made absolutely

NOTHING during the month of February!

 

NOTHING!

 

I spent much of my time:

 

1.Taking care of a granddaughter

 

2.Birthday trip to California

 

3.Being (currently) sick

 

So...I am still at 13.5 yards busted.

 

March has got to be better.....

And the winner is...

Me!

 

I won a book drawing over at

Couture Allure!

 

It is one of my favorite books on fashion,

 

 

 And if you have not visited this blog

before, then you need to go right over.

The blog is great for all vintage fashion,

plus she has an amazing online vintage store.

 

Thanks again Couture Allure!

On the Needle

I have had some progress this week!

 

Crochet:

 

Finished my Husbands birthday blanket

 

So glad this is finished!

 

Knit:

 

The scarf that just will not be finished!

 

 I have a second skein of this coral colored yarn,

that was going to be a matching hat or fingerless gloves.

Nope! SO tired of it, I think the 2nd skein is

going to be donated to someone in my knit group.

 

My next project?

 

After coming home from my birthday trip to California,

I am going to learn to knit socks!

I am so excited!

 

What's On The Needle at your house?

On the Needle

Today, I have on the needle...

 

Knitting:

The eternally-never-going-to-be-finished

Sinful Scarf pattern from Ravelry.com

 

 

 

It is not a difficult pattern, but I seem to

barely knit for a while, then get bored

and want to move onto something else.

 

Crochet:

Blanket for my Husband.

I started this about 1.5 years ago as a gift

for my husband. Then I forgot about it and

could not remember the stitches I was using

for it.

 

(sorry...the photo will not upload!)

 

Thank goodness for two great friends in my

knit group, who also crochet. They slowly pulled

out some stitches and figured out I was

using a slip stitch-half stitch repeat.

I am determined to finish this for my

husbands upcoming birthday!

 

What's On the Needle at your house?

Daughters Birthday Quilt

I mentioned finishing my daughters

birthday quilt in my January stash report.

 

I finally took the time to take a photo.

 

Her daughter...my granddaughter...wanted to

be in the photo too.

 

On to the next project...

January Stash Report 2013

I post my stash busting reports once a month.

 

My sewing for January:

 

Fabric in YTD: 9.5 yards

Fabric out YTD: 23 yards

 

Adjusted yardage: 13.5 yards used

 

The fabric used include:

 

Quilt for daughters birthday

3 charity baby blankets

Baby gift-sling purse and blanket

2 charity quilt blocks

 

I did not do well at finishing UFO's,

except my daughters birthday quilt.

 

It has been a little strange purchasing

fabric again after not for the whole year of 2012.

I thought I would be much more tempted. I find myself looking, but

really analyzing what project I am

purchasing for...not just because I like it.

 

How are you doing on your stash busting?

On the Needle

I have 2 projects going right now:

 

For knitting, it is back to the Sinful Scarf.

 

 I wanted to have it finished for Christmas,

but this pattern just keeps going on and on...

 

For crocheting, I am doing a pattern

I found on Ravelry.com called

Little blue riding hood scarf.

 

The original pattern is for a child, but

I adjusted the measurements to fit me.

 

What is on the needle at your house?

My word for 2013

I do not set New Year Resolutions.

I never have...

I try to improve all thru the year.

 

This year, I am choosing one word

to build my goals around:

 

 

 v. healed, heal·ing, heals
v.tr.
1. To restore to health or soundness; cure. See Synonyms at cure.
2. To set right; repair: healed the rift between us.
3. To restore (a person) to spiritual wholeness.
v.intr.
To become whole and sound; return to health.

 

Do you have a one word resolution or goal?

 

2013 is my year to Heal!