Skating through, watch out

Anthony's bedroom

2011-12-15T08:04:00.004-06:00

This is how Amps bedroom looked in 2008!!!
and then the xbox that went to the dope house

Best of Beadwork: 12 Right-Angle Weave Stitch Projects (eBook) - Interweave

2011-12-15T07:38:00.001-06:00

Best of Beadwork: 12 Right-Angle Weave Stitch Projects (eBook) - Interweave

This is one awesome e-book.
Love beading

and these great potholders

Holly and Poinsettia Mittens - Interweave

2011-11-10T08:11:00.000-06:00

Holly and Poinsettia Mittens - Interweave

Just bought this pattern, the hop-sa-lots slippers and the French Press Knits pattern for the slippers. Knitting both pairs of slippers this weekend. The mittens are for working on at lunch time at work.
Will post pics of the slippers when done.
Just finished 3 of the Cedar Leaf Shawlettes. One for me, Mimi and Jackie. Blueberry mix, teal and beige. Will post them when I get around to it.

Pink Purple Rose Tulips Coasters

2011-11-07T07:11:00.003-06:00

Pink Purple Rose Tulips Coasters
Originally uploaded by MJM Crafts

Ooooh and these are must haves

Crochet Coaster Latte Pear

2011-11-07T07:11:00.001-06:00

Crochet Coaster Latte Pear
Originally uploaded by MJM Crafts

Making coasters for Xmas gifts

Burnham Wood Capelet - Interweave

2011-10-05T07:20:00.001-05:00

Burnham Wood Capelet - Interweave

Such a pretty piece of clothing and its for me. Need to buy the yarn now.

Berroco® Free Pattern | Andre

2011-09-24T07:02:00.003-05:00

Berroco® Free Pattern | Andre
This is the most current project - on my needles right now.
Shown in size Small

SIZES

Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 21(21-22-22½-23½-24)”

MATERIALS
8(9-10-11-13-14) Hanks BERROCO FLICKER (50 grs), #3307 Rothbart
Straight knitting needles, sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Five 1” buttons

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
20 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in Seed St on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Lower bands are worked from side to side. Back and front are worked in separate panels (3 panels for back and 2 panels for each front), then sewn together during finishing.

SEED STITCH (Odd number of sts)

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.

Rep this row for Seed St.

BACK

Lower Band: With smaller needles, cast on 17 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 6 times, p1, k2.

Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 6 times, k1, p2.

Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 16(18-20-22-24-26)” from beg, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.

Center Panel: With larger needles, cast on 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 19(19-20-20½-21½-22)” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 29 sts for back neck.

Right Back Panel: With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 10(10-10½-10½-11-11)”, end on WS.

Shape Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row. Dec 1 st at beg of every RS row 3(6-7-10-11-14) times – 13 sts. Work even until armhole measures 8(8-8½-9-9½-10)”, end on WS.

Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7 sts at armhole edge once, then 6 sts once.

Left Back Panel: Work to correspond to right back panel, reversing all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS rows. Work armhole decs at end of RS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS rows.

LEFT FRONT

Lower Band: Work same as lower band of back for 11½(13-14½-16-17½-19)”, end on WS. Bind off.

Left Side Panel: Work same as right side panel of back.

Center Panel: Work same as center panel of back until piece measures 16(16- 17-17½-18½-19)” from beg, end on RS – 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts.

Shape Neck: Bind off 21(24-26-29-31-34) sts, work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 11 times – 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts. Work even until piece measures same as last bind-off of shoulder on left side panel, end on WS. Bind

off. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.

LEFT POCKET

With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 2½(2½-3-3-3½-3½)”, end on WS. Bind off 3(4-4-4-4-5) sts at beg of the next 5(5-7-4-2-6) RS rows, then 4(3-0-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2(2-0-3-5-1) RS rows.

Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. * Knit 1 row on WS. Starting with a K row, work 4 rows even in St st. On next row, knit each st together with st 4 rows below (on garter ridge), forming welt. ** Purl 1 row.

Next Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last st, M1k, k1. Purl 1 row. Rep Next Row once more. Rep from * once more, then rep from * to ** once, binding off as you form the welt on the last row.

RIGHT FRONT

Lower Band: Work same as lower band of left front for ¾", end on WS.

Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 7 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end.

Complete same as lower band of left front, make one more buttonhole when piece measures 2¾" from beg.

Right Side Panel: Work same as left side panel of back.

Center Panel: Work same as left side panel of left front, reversing all shaping. Bind off for neck on RS row. Work neck decs at beg of RS rows and at end of WS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS row. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.

RIGHT POCKET

Work same as left pocket, binding off on WS rows instead of RS.

Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. Work same as Edging on Left Pocket, from * to Next Row, end on WS.

Next Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, K2 tog, k1. Complete same as Edging on Left Pocket, continuing to work Next Row in this manner.

SLEEVES

Cuff: Work same as lower band of back for ¾", end on WS. Work buttonhole same as on right side band of right front. Work even until cuff measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of next row. Work even until cuff measures 12” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.

Upper Sleeve: With larger needles, cast on 50 sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.

Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 52 sts. Rep this inc every 3½(2-1½-1-1-¾)” 4(7-9-12-14-17) times more – 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 16” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 50(56-58-64-66-72) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 17(17-17-18-18-20) times, end on WS – 16(22-24-28-30-32) sts. Bind off 2(5-3-5-4-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 12(12-18-18-22-22) sts.

FINISHING

Sew right and left side panels of back to center panel of back with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower band of back to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew side and lower edges of pockets to side panels of fronts. Sew left side panel of left front to center panel of left front with seams on the RS of work. Sew right side panel of right front to center panel of right front with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower panels of fronts to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew shoulder seams with seams on WS of work. Sew sleeve cuffs to lower edges of sleeves with 2” sections containing buttonholes extending beyond right edge (as it faces you) of left sleeve and left edge (as it faces you) of right sleeve (see schematic) with seams on RS of work. Sew in sleeves with seams on WS of work. Sew side and sleeve seams with seams on WS of work.

Collar: With smaller needles, cast on 13 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k2.

Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures ¾” from beg, end on WS.

Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 6 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of last row worked. Work even until collar, with marker matched to marker on right front neck, reaches around neck to marker on left front neck. Bind off. Sew marked edge of collar to neck edge with seams on WS of work. Lap cuff tabs over cuffs and sew on buttons. Lap collar tab over collar and sew on button. Lap right front over left front with right center panel directly over left center panel and sew on buttons.

Berroco® Free Pattern | Andre

2011-09-24T07:02:00.000-05:00

Berroco® Free Pattern | Andre

Shown in size Small

SIZES

Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 21(21-22-22½-23½-24)”

MATERIALS
8(9-10-11-13-14) Hanks BERROCO FLICKER (50 grs), #3307 Rothbart
Straight knitting needles, sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Five 1” buttons

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
20 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in Seed St on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Lower bands are worked from side to side. Back and front are worked in separate panels (3 panels for back and 2 panels for each front), then sewn together during finishing.

SEED STITCH (Odd number of sts)

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.

Rep this row for Seed St.

BACK

Lower Band: With smaller needles, cast on 17 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 6 times, p1, k2.

Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 6 times, k1, p2.

Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 16(18-20-22-24-26)” from beg, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.

Center Panel: With larger needles, cast on 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 19(19-20-20½-21½-22)” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 29 sts for back neck.

Right Back Panel: With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 10(10-10½-10½-11-11)”, end on WS.

Shape Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row. Dec 1 st at beg of every RS row 3(6-7-10-11-14) times – 13 sts. Work even until armhole measures 8(8-8½-9-9½-10)”, end on WS.

Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7 sts at armhole edge once, then 6 sts once.

Left Back Panel: Work to correspond to right back panel, reversing all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS rows. Work armhole decs at end of RS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS rows.

LEFT FRONT

Lower Band: Work same as lower band of back for 11½(13-14½-16-17½-19)”, end on WS. Bind off.

Left Side Panel: Work same as right side panel of back.

Center Panel: Work same as center panel of back until piece measures 16(16- 17-17½-18½-19)” from beg, end on RS – 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts.

Shape Neck: Bind off 21(24-26-29-31-34) sts, work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 11 times – 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts. Work even until piece measures same as last bind-off of shoulder on left side panel, end on WS. Bind

off. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.

LEFT POCKET

With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 2½(2½-3-3-3½-3½)”, end on WS. Bind off 3(4-4-4-4-5) sts at beg of the next 5(5-7-4-2-6) RS rows, then 4(3-0-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2(2-0-3-5-1) RS rows.

Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. * Knit 1 row on WS. Starting with a K row, work 4 rows even in St st. On next row, knit each st together with st 4 rows below (on garter ridge), forming welt. ** Purl 1 row.

Next Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last st, M1k, k1. Purl 1 row. Rep Next Row once more. Rep from * once more, then rep from * to ** once, binding off as you form the welt on the last row.

RIGHT FRONT

Lower Band: Work same as lower band of left front for ¾", end on WS.

Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 7 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end.

Complete same as lower band of left front, make one more buttonhole when piece measures 2¾" from beg.

Right Side Panel: Work same as left side panel of back.

Center Panel: Work same as left side panel of left front, reversing all shaping. Bind off for neck on RS row. Work neck decs at beg of RS rows and at end of WS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS row. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.

RIGHT POCKET

Work same as left pocket, binding off on WS rows instead of RS.

Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. Work same as Edging on Left Pocket, from * to Next Row, end on WS.

Next Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, K2 tog, k1. Complete same as Edging on Left Pocket, continuing to work Next Row in this manner.

SLEEVES

Cuff: Work same as lower band of back for ¾", end on WS. Work buttonhole same as on right side band of right front. Work even until cuff measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of next row. Work even until cuff measures 12” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.

Upper Sleeve: With larger needles, cast on 50 sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.

Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 52 sts. Rep this inc every 3½(2-1½-1-1-¾)” 4(7-9-12-14-17) times more – 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 16” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 50(56-58-64-66-72) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 17(17-17-18-18-20) times, end on WS – 16(22-24-28-30-32) sts. Bind off 2(5-3-5-4-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 12(12-18-18-22-22) sts.

FINISHING

Sew right and left side panels of back to center panel of back with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower band of back to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew side and lower edges of pockets to side panels of fronts. Sew left side panel of left front to center panel of left front with seams on the RS of work. Sew right side panel of right front to center panel of right front with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower panels of fronts to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew shoulder seams with seams on WS of work. Sew sleeve cuffs to lower edges of sleeves with 2” sections containing buttonholes extending beyond right edge (as it faces you) of left sleeve and left edge (as it faces you) of right sleeve (see schematic) with seams on RS of work. Sew in sleeves with seams on WS of work. Sew side and sleeve seams with seams on WS of work.

Collar: With smaller needles, cast on 13 sts.

Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k2.

Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures ¾” from beg, end on WS.

Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 6 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of last row worked. Work even until collar, with marker matched to marker on right front neck, reaches around neck to marker on left front neck. Bind off. Sew marked edge of collar to neck edge with seams on WS of work. Lap cuff tabs over cuffs and sew on buttons. Lap collar tab over collar and sew on button. Lap right front over left front with right center panel directly over left center panel and sew on buttons.

English Russia » The Unknown Russia: The Russian South

2009-04-27T09:06:00.000-05:00

English Russia » The Unknown Russia: The Russian South

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2009-02-22T09:24:00.001-06:00

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w0w

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2008-10-08T08:44:00.000-05:00

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So pretty, from Great Brittain

avgust 2004

2008-09-01T08:33:00.001-05:00

avgust 2004
Originally uploaded by dasita

I think this is in Croatia, from a feed on flickr while looking at world unesco sites

Cutest cake ever!

2008-08-30T06:27:00.001-05:00

Cutest cake ever!
Originally uploaded by Happy Zombie

I want to make one just like this, OH mY

log cabin quilted pillow

2008-08-18T10:52:00.001-05:00

log cabin quilted pillow
Originally uploaded by Hillary Lang

I love the little animals here and plan to make a similar type pillow with a kitty as the center

Plushies I want to make......

2008-08-10T07:18:00.002-05:00

This is what I aspire to. I love the colors, the materials, everything about it. This material is so expensive though. Someday.....

Knit lace edgings for bath towels

2008-08-10T07:16:00.005-05:00

These will be for my Auntie to put in her newly remade guest bathroom that she has worked so hard on.

The towels will be sage green and the leaf edging will be white, the tooth wide garter stitch lace in sage as well.

Two finished

2008-08-10T07:16:00.004-05:00

Two finished
Originally uploaded by wiacomm

These are hanging since I dont have anywhere to lay them down.

Nyn's PB Biscuits Recipe

2008-08-07T18:22:00.001-05:00

Poppalina: Mym's Peanut Butter Biscuits, The Recipe

Mym's Peanut Butter Biscuits, The Recipe

For Judi.

08jan27002

185g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened

2 cups soft brown sugar

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

1 ts vanilla extract

1 egg

1 1/2 cups plain flour

1/2 ts baking powder

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup peanuts (we didn't have any, so we left them out)

Preheat oven to moderate 180 C or 350 F. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Cream the butter, sugar, peanut butter and vanilla essence until light and fluffy.

Mix in the combined sifted flour and baking powder.

Fold in the oats and peanuts and mix until smooth. Chill for 15 minutes, or until firm.

Roll heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place on the trays, leaving room for spreading.

Press down gently with a floured fork to make a crisscross pattern.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.

Cool slightly on the trays before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. When cold, store in an airtight container.

Makes about 30.

Keep out of reach of dogs.

Alcove

2008-08-07T18:03:00.001-05:00

Alcove
Originally uploaded by verpabunny

My next painting

In Fillyjonk's red boat they sailed away

2008-08-07T17:57:00.001-05:00

In Fillyjonk's red boat they sailed away
Originally uploaded by verpabunny

Tove Jansson

Peaceful feeling when looking

2008-08-07T08:59:00.002-05:00

I love this picture. My grandmother loved birds so much and I admire all the things that she created artistically thru her life. I love you Gra.

Fortress Cathedral

2008-08-06T06:14:00.001-05:00

Fortress Cathedral
Originally uploaded by Stuck in Customs

This is in Russia.
Blagovishensky Cathedral in the central part of the city
A flickr wonder for sure. So beautiful

Our Boy

2008-07-21T10:30:00.001-05:00

Our Boy
Originally uploaded by wiacomm

He is watching you so dont leave food unattended.

Knit lace edgings for bath towels

2008-07-21T10:26:00.003-05:00

These will be for my Auntie to put in her newly remade guest bathroom that she has worked so hard on.

The towels will be sage green and the leaf edging will be white, the tooth wide garter stitch lace in sage as well.

Momo and little girl

2008-07-21T10:23:00.001-05:00

Momo and little girl
Originally uploaded by wiacomm

In my room by the fan. They are very happy here and looking very alert. Actually they want a treat. I told them I would buy them a Kong treat and fill it with liver and that brick cheese stuff for them and they were very happy about that.

Marilyn

2008-07-13T08:24:00.001-05:00

Marilyn
Originally uploaded by wiacomm

From "Old World Treasures" lacey lamb and size 0 addis and dpn's

Two finished

2008-07-13T08:23:00.001-05:00

Two finished
Originally uploaded by wiacomm

These are hanging since I dont have anywhere to lay them down.

More pictures of the Adonienieroschen knit doily

2008-06-29T08:49:00.003-05:00

Adonienieroschen knit doily from "Old World Treasure" by Gloria Penning. the pattern is stated as done by an "Unknown European Knitter" but some think its Neibling. I dont know but its a lovely pattern. I used size 2 circular addis and pale pink Lacey Lamb yarn by Jade Sapphire. Very nice yarn, comparable to size 30 crochet yarn I think. Very light and airy doily. Blocking took a long time with so many pins in the edging. The kb1 and p1 part of the center flower was a real pain but the results are just fabulous. This is for my Auntie.

This one is Kreuzlblute from"Old World Treasure" by Gloria Penning. the pattern is stated as done by an "Unknown European Knitter" but some think its Neibling. I dont know but its a lovely pattern. Am on row 67 right now and there are 89 rows plus the edging. Size 10 white crochet cotton and size 3 addi circulars.

Knit doilies

2008-06-15T10:47:00.007-05:00

This one is named Gladys from book "Old World Treasures" by Gloria Penning. Pattern by Lillie Meitler

Ella from "Danish Lace Treasure"
Shasta Daisy from "Fresh Knit Doilies"
Adonienieroschen from OLT in pink Lacey Lamb by Jade Sapphire laceweight, (comparable to size 30 crochet cotton I think). Its 26 inches round and weighs like under an ounce, very light as a feather. This yarn is a dream. I never used it before and will use it from now on for my top quality doilies.
Currently on the needles Kruzelblut and Velma. Velma in minty green crochet cotton size 10and other one in white crochet cotton size 10

This is what I have been working on the last few months. Lace has always been a passion but in doily form its even nicer. I have some new books that have awesome vintage patterns from European knitters, some are Lillie Meitler and some Neibling, some unknown. They are so lovely. Right now I am working onthe Kreuzlblute that is attributed to Neibling.

I have decided to make the Harmony cardigan by Kim Hargreaves. Its a lovely lacey pattern and will be nice for warm or cool weather. Not a winter item, an in-between. It is only one of the 21 awesome patterns in the Nectar book. Will be the first thing I have knit for myself to keep.
Here is a pic of what it looks like.

Chenille cloth baby shoes

2008-03-12T11:50:00.001-05:00

Trial to see if a crochet bunny looks cute or not

Chenille

2008-03-11T18:45:00.003-05:00

My Aunt gave me 2 chenille bedspreads and a bunch of childrens patterns. I am cutting out a nightgown in some white tricot tonight to sew up this weekend when I can have some time.
The Daisy Kingdom patterns are so cute. I need special material to make those though. Need to search and dig for dimes.

Free Rooster potholder pattern from Grammy

2008-03-07T13:00:00.005-06:00

My Grandmother passed this pattern to me when I was a child in Abilene Texas. It was a hot summer here in Texas and I was bored because school was out and too hot to play outside during the day. So she taught me to crochet this potholder. This one in the picture is one that she made many years ago. The little chicken hanger is porcelain. I got from a garage sale long ago, I hang the potholder from this hanger.
I have since seen other chicken potholders in books and on the net. This one is similar to lots of them. I guess its a universal pattern. This is her translation of the rooster potholder. Its very dear to me since she gave it to me.
My first pattern and very old, she typed it on a 3 x 5 index card like she did all of her crochet patterns. Its old and hard to read because its sort of yellowed. If there are any errors I didnt find them last time I crocheted it. If you have any problems though please check the profile and email me with questions etc.
Best
cindy

Crochet Rooster
(She used very cheap K-mart yarn) I have used all types of cheap yarn and it works fine
Materials
Very small amounts of red for the eyes and the little feather stuff on the head
Very small amount of yellow or orange for the beak
Less than one ounce of variegated yarn for main part of body ( use a worsted weight type yarn for making the rooster body, it needs to be a firm thick end result to protect hands from oven heat)
Corresponding hook size to the type of yarn used
( I have used a G crochet hook with Red Heart Super Saver yarn and it made a thick firm material)

Body (make 2)
Using main color chain 5 and slip stitch to form a ring
row 1 : chain 3, make 17 dc in ring, sl st to top of ch3, then sl st betwween next 2 dc
row 2 : chain 4, dc in same st as ch 4.
*ch 1, make 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, in between each dc in row going under the 2 loops at the top*
repeat between * to end of row
row 3: chain 4 and make 1 dc in same space, make ch1, 1 dc in next st, ch1, make 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc in next st* repeat betwween * to end
row 4: chain 4 make 1 dc, make ch1, 1dc, ch1 in next 2 sts, make 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc all in next st* repeat between * to end
row 5: chain 4, make 1 dc in same space as ch4, *ch1, 1 dc in neext 3 sts, ch1, make 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc all in the next st* repeat to end
row6: ch 4, make 1 dc in same st as ch 4, * ch1, 1dc in next 4 sts, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1 dc all in next st* repeat to end, fasten off
Make another one just like this one, dont fasten off. Place both peices together with wrong sides together. Sl st or sc both inner loops of each piece together. Fasten off.

head
with variegated yarn, ch5, sl st to form ring.
chain 4, make 17 tr in ring.
sl st to ch4, fasten off.
repeat head pattern for other side of head but dont fasten off
*ch6, sl st in next st* repeat between * 7 times (8 total)
ch7, pick up first piece, (place wrong sides together)
Turn work up and going thr just the first piece made, * ch 6, sl st in next st*
repeat between * (8 total)
fasten off leaving a long tail to sew head to body

Beak and top feather thingy
attach red yarn in 2nd st from last fasten off
work on both pieces
ch5, sc in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, make 1 hdc in next ch, sl st in next 2 sts of head
*ch3, make 2 dc in base of ch3, sl st in next st*
repeat between* 4 or 5 times.
End with a sl st in next st
fasten off

Tail
Attach variegated yarn to first st (count off 12 sts at back of body) , * ch6, sk 1st st, sl st in next st*
repeat between * 5 times more. (6 loops)
Turn work around and sl st to center top of ch6, * ch 6 sl st in next center loop*
repeat 3 more times (5 loops)
turn, sl st to center of loop just made
*ch6, sl st in next center loop*
make 3 loops fasten off

Fold body in half and sew head to opposite side of tail. Insert head down like a glove an dsew at base of loops
Glue circles of red felt in center of each head side for eyes. Or, embroider or sew on beads or wiggly eyes like my grammy did.

New project, Hello Kitty change purse

2008-03-07T12:39:00.004-06:00

This is a little change/toiletries purse from a Japanese Craft book that I bought on ebay. This is the 3rd project I have made from this book. I like almost all of the projects in this book, which is rare. Most books will only have one or two patterns that I like.
The yarns are varied but mostly walmart specials. The material for the lining is just a plain pink cotton and pink zipper. ( the zipper pull has pink and red beads in the shape of a HK face)
Hope to show finished pics tonight. Will add to ravelry then.
I have finished all the square, now making the bottom gusset.

Bootees

2008-03-07T12:22:00.005-06:00

The pink hello kitty face ones are from the Japanese craft book with ISBN in a previous post, nice pattern and looks good when done too. Purple ones are Debbie Bliss patterns.
This is the petal dishcloth from a Ravelry post (see my profile for pattern info) , only about half way done with it
This bootie is from here http://home.howstuffworks.com/free-baby-bootie-knitting-patterns2.htm
This is a victorian sort of granny squarei sort of heart. So pretty, from here:
http://undisthreadness.blogspot.com/
Thank you Beatriz

Just a conglomeration of all the little bootees, hearts, dishcloths, etc. I have been working on. Those that have only one shoe, I didnt like well enough to make a pair. I have a whole bag of them somewhere in this hovel of a house.

Last one for today

2008-03-04T20:51:00.001-06:00

Forgot this little night gown and shoes. And these little cloth shoes from a Japanese craft book called Handmade Zakka. These are totally reversible, no seams inside or out so baby can wear them two ways. Sized for 0 to 6 months.

The rest of the up close pics

2008-03-04T10:36:00.003-06:00

Here are the rest of the sewn objects that I tried to sell. There are more but dont have time today.

Flea Market 2 up close and personal

2008-03-04T10:32:00.002-06:00

These are the things I tried to sell at the flea market but didnt sell any at all. It is all Hispanic people who attend that place so I dont know if that had anything to do with it or not. They were not interested in the yarn or knit/crochet books either so I think they dont craft much at all.
I can only upload 5 pics at a time so that is why it appears to be so many posts.

Flea Market 2

2008-03-03T14:33:00.000-06:00

Flea Market

2008-03-03T14:30:00.000-06:00

Hello Kitty slippers and My Melody charm

2008-02-21T12:18:00.005-06:00

This is only one slipper and I am not done with it yet. Need to add pompoms on the backs, eyes and noses, buttons for the hooks. Very cute when done too.
The my melody is the charm for a bag that I am knitting in colored strand work.
From this book ISBN 978-4-387-06091-8

ISBN 978-4-387-06091-8

HOw to make cellular antenna and wifi antenna

2008-02-21T07:13:00.003-06:00

10$ WIFI Super Antenna - The top video clips of the week are here

Hello Kitty Train

2008-02-20T07:47:00.001-06:00

Hello Kitty Train
Originally uploaded by *Ulala*

Could this be any cuter? tute is here http://ulalascrafts.blogspot.com/2006/04/hello-kitty-train.html

Hello kitty tape measure

2008-02-18T16:19:00.004-06:00

Tape measure
My melody

This is a crocheted change purse, angora yarn with crocheted flower on front.

Almost done with these just wanted to get pics before the sun goes down.

Japanese Craft Book for ME

2008-02-18T14:42:00.005-06:00

I did get this book and its really a cute book. Ihave plenty of help with the charts and symbols from Ravelry partners, yay for Ravelry.
The slippers and baby booties, and the little afghan will be first things to make

Angora Bunny

2008-02-18T14:20:00.003-06:00

This little bunny is made from a recycled angora sweater that never really fit me. It is very soft and sweet for a bunny.

He has a bib of cotton

Cell phone charms and earrings

2008-02-18T13:17:00.002-06:00

One of the charms has little silver dragon fly spacers that are so cute.
These earrings are my favorite and I wear them today.

Infant smocks with cloth shoes and onesies

2008-02-18T13:05:00.005-06:00

Ottobre pattern for this ribbon tied one piece suit. I made it from wicking material so its very soft and nice for baby. I got the wicking material from Wazoodle at a nice price, its the best quality they have for this type of material and so very soft.

Cotton matieral with a knitted cupcake on the front

Cloth shoe pattern from Stardust Shoes web site.

Little sets that are 6 to 9 months size. Matching cloth shoes for the little rompers and Fisher Price onesies. Much fun to make and easy pattern from Ottobre pattern magazine.

Hello Kitty cell phone charms and knitted accessories

2008-02-18T12:43:00.004-06:00

The bow tie scarf with a hello kitty closure. Knit in all knit rows. Made from Angora/cotton yarn so its very soft and furry.

change purse from angora yarn as well

Hello Kitty Strawberry kinchaku

2008-02-18T06:57:00.001-06:00

Hello Kitty Strawberry kinchaku
Originally uploaded by pkoceres

This will be my next project. love it

Kuromi Clip Purse

2008-02-18T06:55:00.002-06:00

Kuromi Clip Purse
Originally uploaded by toriloveskitty

I will make one of these this week?

Infant romper with cloth shoes

2008-02-12T11:13:00.000-06:00

The romper is from the 2008 issue of Ottobre pattern number 1. The onesie is a Fisher Price size 6 months. The shoes are from Stardust cloth shoes pattern. All made in cotton with lace and hand knit cupcake on the romper front.

Japanese Craft book animals

2008-02-11T17:21:00.001-06:00

All patterns from Japanese craft books. I have altered some of them a bit. The kitty and sheep are my favorites.

Onesies and booties

2008-02-11T17:15:00.001-06:00

More baby items. Ottobre pattern for the romper made with single knit jersey from Fabric Fairy. I have a subscription from Ottobre so plenty of nice children and babies patterns to make. The booties pattern is from Stardust Shoes. Very easy pattern and always turns out nice.

Plush animals

2008-02-05T13:39:00.001-06:00

Onesies sets

2008-02-05T13:35:00.000-06:00

Handmade baby shoes

2008-02-05T13:30:00.000-06:00

Jungle animals

2008-01-31T09:23:00.000-06:00

Two little purse fobs crocheted from cotton and the mauve one is mohair/silk. Kid silk haze, with cashmere legs, arms and muzzle.
The jungle animals are from white fleece with felt. I am not done with the lion yet.

Little animals

2008-01-31T09:19:00.001-06:00

These are all from a Japanese craft book. Made with felt and fleece. Very cute little things.

Little animals

2008-01-31T09:19:00.000-06:00

2008-01-24T21:40:00.001-06:00

Some are crocheted and some are sewn by hand and cotton and felt. I enjoyed making these very much. The little ducks are my favorite things.

Silk Fruit and a duckie

2008-01-24T17:31:00.000-06:00

These are stuffed pears and apples made from Japanese silk material. I got the pattern from here:
http://www.quamut.com/quamut/sewing_project_silk_fruit_pincushions/page/instructions.html

Here is the cutest photo I have ever seen. I am going to copy me some of these, up
http://mrmonkeysuit.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/12/20/clowns.jpg

Fleece booties

2008-01-20T15:02:00.001-06:00

These are very very small ones. Made from a Japanese craft book they are like brand new born size. Embroidered with handspun and dyed alpaca yarn.

I tried to add a piece of material to the soles and between the tops to make the larger and it worked but not sure i like it.

MOMO and eli

2008-01-20T14:58:00.001-06:00

The pattern for this elephant comes from the Lion Brand website under free projects. Very easy and fun to make. I am making the bunny with a dress now.

This is my dog, a miniature doberman pincher named MoMo. He is 10 weeks old. So he still pees and poops everywhere. But we love him much

All animals

2008-01-20T14:55:00.001-06:00

PIncushions galore and more

2008-01-17T13:48:00.001-06:00

More pincushions of puppies. Fleece with hats and scarves.
This one is on a little tiny pillow of silk that I made. THis one is not done yet
My own hand spun alpaca yarn for this scarf and beret.
This one is a chef hat with apron and mitt. Hand covered buttons with matching material for the eyes.
Party hat
So cute

Bunny Eye Pillows fill with ice

2008-01-17T13:28:00.001-06:00

These are little eye pillows made from fleece. All hand sewn and embroidered. The pattern is form a Japanese craft book. I dont know the name as I cant read it. But here is a picture of the front of the book from the lady that I bought on ebay from . http://cgi.ebay.com/GOOD-NEWS-HANDMADE-ZAKKA-Japanese-Craft-Book_W0QQitemZ170133082786QQihZ007QQcategoryZ3119QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQtrksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

Really cute pattern and fun to make. She has username pomodour and I love all her great books

Some are stuffed with rice so that you can put in microwave and heat, then put over eyes or neck to soothe headache and tension. One has a pouch inside that closes with velcro. You can put a baggie of ice inside and use to soothe.

Aperture speed and macros

2008-01-17T13:09:00.001-06:00

Little stuffed pups with hats and collars of ribbon.
I used fleece for the bodies, white and pink for the ears. The eyes are jet beads. The hat pattern is one that I made up and used index cards for stiffness and then glued and sewed in place.
They are all 5 inches high by almost 3 inches wide. They stand on their own due to the darts sewn into the underbody parts. Stuffed with high grade fiberfil and sewn by hand. The pattern is an alteration of a free pattern that I got on the net somewhere. If anyone wants the pattern I will be happy to post it and the process as well.

A jester hat made of all boiled wool and some jingle bells
He is from Acupulco baby.
what a party hat! This one is made from velour in green. Very soft and sweet. The hat is my own pattern too made from cotton. I used pellon interfacing to stiffen. Added the little tassle made from some of my own hand spun yarn in alpaca.
Styling

I finally took the time to read the docs that came with the camera and I think I have good pictures now. Looks better for sure.

Softies with hats and production line crafting

2008-01-14T10:25:00.002-06:00

This a puppy from velour with a party hat

This one from fleece

fleece with a mexican hat for this chihuahua

white fleece and a party hat, this one a mouse

three little pups without any characteristics yet

Better pics of plushies

2008-01-10T10:21:00.001-06:00

This is a picture of some washclothes that I have to make

Better pictures of old plushies

2008-01-10T09:53:00.000-06:00

Plushies

2008-01-10T09:43:00.000-06:00

These are little plushies from a pattern on the net somewhere. I ordered this book and another one from Saucylouise's Japanese Crafts and Books Store

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Wool purse, and more booties and stuffies

2008-01-07T12:13:00.000-06:00

Purse if from a Japanese craft book. Its boiled wool with a cotton flower lining and pockets. Salvaged purse handle and wool flower.

Fleece booties with ribbon bows from HeatherBailey's bitty bootie pattern.

Scotties pattern from Allsorts, wool and embroidery

Lambkin pattern from Patternbee in fleece

Shoes that I must have

2008-01-05T09:52:00.002-06:00

Stuffed Animals

2008-01-03T09:33:00.000-06:00

These are from a crafster.org post on stuffed animals. Very cute littel babies in fleece and green velour.

These are little scotties in fleece that I found on the net but dont remember where.

This is the only item I have left from a visit to the Ryukun Islands in the 70's. Its not in the best of shape but still here.

Booties and a purse from japanese craft book

2008-01-03T09:17:00.001-06:00

The pattern for this purse came from a Kaaza book that I bought on Ebay. Very easy to make. I used my bags of wool to find some materials that matched well enough. I used cotton striped material for the lining and pockets inside. An old reclaimed purse handle. I harvested about 9 old purses over the weekend to use for making purses. The handles and the clasps are great.

These are the Heather Bailey bitty booties in fleece with ribbons. I added little self-biased strips around the top part instead of the cheesey mattress stitch that Ive seen a lot of people use on these. It looks better and the bootie is more stable this way. A little more work but end item is stronger and lasts longer.
More HB in fleece with yo yos

Flickr

2007-12-28T10:41:00.001-06:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Boiled wool

2007-12-25T11:04:00.001-06:00

This is a cell phone cozy pattern that I made up for my own cell phone. I used boiled wool, a heart shaped large button and some pearls that used to be a pair of cheap earrings of my grandmothers. The purse is a pattern from a Japanese craft book that I used boiled wool and some beads and yarn to make. Its not lined or anything because its just a bag for holding my current knitting project in.
The hats and scarves are from clearance sale fleece and a Green Pepper pattern. I made one for each of my boys, their girlfriends, and my men friends. I also made a pair of mittens to go with each scarf and hat so that they all have sets. I don't have pictures of all the sets as they were mostly already wrapped in christmas paper.
I plan to make a cell cozy for each of my girlfriends this week as their late Xmas gifts. I had too many people to sew for this year and didnt get finished in time.
All told there were 12 sets of mitts, hats and scarves. And I am still working on the mitts. Everyone likes them though so they dont care if they have to wait. I saw a picture on the net of a fleece scarf that had all of the edges done in lettuce on the serger. So I am going to make one with some beautiful silk embroidery thread and see how that comes out.
I have so much wool that I am going to make up a ton of the bitty booties to sell on etsy and ebay in January. The last ones sold so well.

Doggie feeding pad with wool

2007-12-17T09:41:00.001-06:00

All wool with embroidery. Its not done as you can see. It will have a 4 inch wide border of a dark red wool and then backed with black wool. Itwill make a nice pad for the food and water bowls for Alex and Shelby.

This is a really nice scrap of wool that Kathy gave me. Its very small. I am searching the net to find some like it to make a wonder ful wool scarf with.

I found this for sale on the internet and it gave me a wonderful idea. I have bags full of wool. Lots of it. Already felted and strong. I am going to make a shawl with the wool for my aunt and myself with a large ruffle like this one.

Knits not added before

2007-12-09T11:46:00.000-06:00

Diamond Fantasy Shawl in Jknits sock yarn

Flower basket shawl in alpaca for my sister
DF in wool
Shetland Garden Shawl in alpaca

All knitted earlier this year and not added to this forum yet

Fuschia Lace scarf with beads added for Aunt

2007-12-09T11:30:00.000-06:00

Beading added after blocking.

Full view Right side view
Wrong side view

This scarf is a Fiber Trends pattern by Eugene Buegler. I have had it along time but am just now using it. Pure Alapaca yarn with number 4 bamboo needles. I altered the pattern by adding a ruffle to each end that I got from a Mac and Me pattern. This was an easy and quick pattern to make. Its 60 inches long with the ruffle.
I am currently making the double fuschia lace scarf with blue alpaca.

Simplicity pattern dress and tops

2007-11-09T10:23:00.000-06:00

These are the surplice dress from pattern 6429 and 4076. Much liked patterns.
This material is from Emma One Sock. Its really a coral and brown color combination that you cant see too well in my awful pictures. Sorry
The pattern is New Look 6429 view A. I didnt make any alterations to this pattern at all. I have made this dress 3 times so far so I already know what size to use (14) and what SA to use for the best fit for me.
I am a member on PatternReview.com but I have yet to make any reviews for that site. I am a fairly new sewer and dont have much to offer yet.
I am going to try to make this blog match to that site in that I would like to give my view of sewing a pattern in the hopes that it may help another decide on size or method, etc.
So here is the start:

Pattern: New Look 6429
Size: 14
Fabric used: a wonderful soft/drapey knit from Emma One Sock here
Notions: I used pieces of the selvedge from this material as the support for the shoulder seams and I used 3/8 inch seam allowances.

Only polyester thread in needle and wooly nylon from ebay in the bobbin for the sewing machine seams. I used all wooly nylon for the serged seams in a cream color. I did baste the seams first and then serge. For the hems I used fusible seam tape that I ironed on and then double needle stitched with a 4.0 size Schmetz twin needle.
This material is rather heavy so tightened up the tension on the serger just a bit to make the seams strong. The heaviness of the material makes for a really lovely drape on this dress. As I came out of the house to go to a dance last weekend in this dress, the neighbors called over that I looked so pretty.!! A man and a woman. The whole night was that way. People I dont even know telling me how nice the dress looks. When I told them (some of them) that I made it they were amazed. I was amazed at the compliments. I am so pleased with the pattern, the materials and the whole dress thing. Wonderful

Pattern: Simplicity 4076
Size: 14
Fabric used: Microfiber jersey from Emma One Sock here
Notions: I used some clear elastic that I got from here to stop the gap that occurs on the front flap of this shirt.

I have made 4 of these tops, same view, and they have all got the gap. I really like it though. If I weren't so modest I would wear it open because it is really a gorgeous lay/drape right off the pattern. It does look nice with a cami underneath too though
I didnt make any adjustments to this pattern at all. The size 14 fits me perfectly in all areas.

Pattern: Simplicity 4076
Size: 14
Fabric used: Sage green sweater knit from Joann's
Notions: Just wooly nylon thread for serged seams and fusible seam tape for the hems.

This material is hard to sew on with the sewing machine. I did baste the seams and then serge. I wanted to use and tried to use the twin needle for hems but it didnt look right even with the tape. So I used a single stitch seam for the hems. I really love this pattern. It fits right the first time out of the package. No alterations needed for me at least.

Ottobre pattern boys shirts

2007-11-09T10:10:00.001-06:00

Pattern: Ottobre 1/2005 views 22 and 24
Size: I used the 110 cm for my 3 1/2 year old grandson and they fit very nicely
Fabric Used: white ProCool wicking material in a small waffle pattern called Pique from Wazoodle
Notions: wooly nylon and some polyester thread and buttons

There isnt much to say about these shirts really. Everything I have ever made from Ottobre, including womens clothing, fit perfectly and look exactly like the photos in the books. I love this pattern company. I have a subscription from them for a year and I have 3 back issues that I use often.

Fabric Used: Buttah Soft jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics here

Fabric Used: stash reduction cotton plaid
Fabric Used: stash reduction cotton plaid

Mens breifs from knits

2007-11-09T10:07:00.001-06:00

Pattern: Kwik Sew 3298 pattern
Size: 32- 34 to 36-38
Fabric used: some is stash, the black ones are t-shirt material from Joann's, the green striped are stash

This is a burda pattern 8827 and I used ProCool wicking black and white pique from Wazoodle. Size 36 for my son to wear to basketball practice. I have another one in same material long sleeved with a hoodie cut out. Hope to sew it today.

Ottobre footed pants and top

2007-10-28T11:33:00.001-05:00

This is what I think is called white French terry cloth that I used for the Ottobre pattern. This is newborn sized. The top has pink stretch lace, I will put it on the sleeves today.

This is Simplicity 4076 in plain good quality white t-shirt fabric. I used a light seam fused tape to stitch the hems and it came out really nice.

Picture of me at age 39 and last boyfreind

2007-10-28T11:22:00.000-05:00

At mother in laws house at age 39
this is Francesco Zaccai in 2002 just before the relapse. The last boyfreind I had in this life. He is a pilot and he is from Italy. He was teaching flight and Italian while here. We had some fun.

My sons room

2007-10-27T22:13:00.000-05:00

The shit hit the fan this week.

He is using drugs, staying out all night and not even telling me where he is or calling to say he is staying out. I have taken away his phone, his bank account, his computer, his internet access, his xbox and games, his music and his sattelite tv. And there is more in store that he will find out when he comes home. Now lets see what happens.

Failures

2007-10-26T11:46:00.001-05:00

These are all shirts I made that DID NOT turn out as I hoped. Either the material was wrong or the pattern isnt suited to me.

Simplicity 4076

2007-10-26T10:56:00.000-05:00

This is some very soft and beautiful jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics. It is very soft and nice drape/hand. This is veiw c of the pattern. This top is the first item I have sewn for myself that I really like. And I think that is because I have so far made 6 tops with this pattern. I have discovered the correct sizes and where to stretch, etc to make it look right. This is a rather low cut shirt so I am wearing a cami underneath. I really like this pattern. The material is the correct one for this pattern too.

Infant outfit

2007-10-24T17:58:00.000-05:00

This is what I want to make. I still havent gotten my Ottobre subscription in the post yet. Plus I dont have this kind of pretty material. I have made a lot of purchases online lately though so I will be ready.
I found this at babiesandchildren.com
Its adorable.

T-shirts

2007-10-15T11:33:00.001-05:00

I added flounces on the sleeves. Sergee a lettuce hem on all in cream wooly nylon. It looks much better worn that on the floor. Burda 3197 pattern for all these shirts. Bargain knits from Joan's

Last of the Infant sewing

2007-10-15T11:02:00.000-05:00

Sewbaby knit material, retro bunnies. Onesie with self fabric binding. Pattern from Ottobre Winter 06.
All for 4 to 6 month old sizing

Bargain priced mystery rib knit. Ottobre pattern.
Sewbaby knit material, self fabric binding.
Pleather/suede like material romper from Ottobre
I think this is what they call French Terry. It is very very soft and has a nap of plush on right side that is fleece like only shorter in length of the fur. Hard to describe.
This is another Ottobre pattern that I just love. The little feeties are so cute. It has an invisible zipper for back closure. The only thing I dont like it that there is no way to change a diaper easily as its only the back zipper opening. I think I will make another one in the pink fleece I have so that its warmer and thicker. Then it can be worn as an over garment sort of thing. ??

The rest

2007-10-03T10:45:00.000-05:00

Cotton knit with bunnies. Pattern called "Everything but the Baby" by SewBaby patterns. This is an excellent pattern set. (need to put the snap on the back) Used wooly nylon for this one and that stuff in really nice. Hooked on that now.

Sweatshirt knit for top an denim for pants. Need to finish hems on shirt and pants still.
Ribbed knit for t-shirt and light denim for shorts. Need to add buttons
I think this is called French Terry. I used ribbing for the binding on neck. This is a pullover shirt. The material is really SOFT and plushie. Baby should feel good in this.
Same material with pink ribbing. Both of these from the "Everything but the Baby" by SewBaby patterns

Single Knit, jersey, sweatshirt knits

2007-10-03T10:06:00.001-05:00

I made these men's breifs from Simplicity number 9958. These two are cotton, dragons becuase Anthony likes dragons. I also made one from brown silk that he is wearing today so cant get a picture. I made three pairs in an hour. I plan to make 5 pairs for each of the boys, including Brent. Its one thing they will always use. They have real fly's inserted. Is that flies or flyes?

The bottom right pink shirt in the New Look pattern is the one I am making from the flowerery material. It will have the body parts in flowered and the contrast band in the lilac. I just love this type of t-shirt. Fancy but simple. The material is a really nice cotton/polyester blend. Very very soft and drapey. I am making it from muslin first since I dont have a clue how to guage the ease on this material. I have not made enough knit material garments yet to know. This is my first lesson. Everything I have made so far has been a lesson and I learn at least one new thing a day.
The Burda pattern for t-shirts has some great reviews on www.patternreview.com so I feel safe with it. I am making the short and long sleeved version for myself.
This is for me too from the Ottobre 2004 mag. I have discovered that in Euro sizing I am a 40 to 44 size. I have learned to use wax paper for copying the patterns and more about the metric system in order to sew from these books.
I am in agreement with all the other reviews, Ottobre is absolutely the best for fit, style and budgeting for my income. I am very happy that I subscribed for a year.
The bottom right jacket and pants, I have yellow velour to use for the jacket and a lighter yellow for the pants.
Pictures of this are in following entries

You can only add 5 pictures per post so there are two more posts to follow this.

Knit on the serger

2007-10-01T16:02:00.000-05:00

This is from the pattern from Sew Baby-Everything but the Baby. Its an excellent pattern. This is the only item I have sewn from this yet. But if this is an example of the quality then I will surely make the rest of them.
I had a smudge on the lens of the camera, dammit

I have discover the wonders of FOE, it is so easy for necklines and such. I have some wooly nylon ordered from threadart.com, very cheap pricing. Got some veriagated too. Should get that this week along with the other two back ordered Ottobre mags. I got a subscription that should be here in a few weeks. I already love that mag.

This is Burda, pajamas. The material is like suede and so very soft. I used the serger to make the lettuce edgings in blue.
Ottobre in retro bunny knit
Bargain knits from Joanne's. Rolled hems from serger. Ottobre pattern

Really cute knit from Sewbaby.com. Ottobre pattern

New serger

2007-09-28T08:57:00.000-05:00

A singer serger, 3/4 thread overlock with differential feed. It works wonderfully on knits. And finishes the seams on other than knit materials great. I love it.

A 3 month old boy romper in stretch cotton with snap tape. Its a McCalls pattern and I dont like the pattern. Will only sew Ottobre from here on out.

I dont know what this material is called. Its embroidered pink non-stretch and the lining is muslin

Anthony Lee Brown

2007-09-28T08:27:00.001-05:00

This is my youngest son Anthony. This is his first year of high school and he wears only red or black.

Girlie dresses with lined jackets

2007-09-23T13:52:00.000-05:00

Cotton material size for 9 months with Burda patterns.
My favorite patterns still. Even though I found out about Ottobre and ordered 5 back issues and a one year subscription. I am so excited because I only really sew children clothing and that is what they have in there mags. Will post those books when get one.

capri and tops

2007-09-23T13:48:00.001-05:00

Rompers with lined jackets

2007-09-23T13:44:00.000-05:00

McCall and Burda nighties

2007-09-23T13:20:00.000-05:00

First all the pajamas and nightgowns 6 months old size
I dont know what its called. Its like embroidered linen

Pink nightie in very soft knit

flannel set
more knits

jersey