Crafty me

Jessica wanted a table runner, too. She picked the fabric out and handed it over this weekend. Here's how it came out.... super easy project. It's just turned and top stitched. I would have liked to use a decorative stitch for the top stitching, but with the funky fabric, that would have looked awful. Oh well, it looks really nice this way, too. (Click on the pictures to see a bigger pic)

I wanted to make my sister Jessica an apron for Christmas. She likes to cook and I found the coolest fabric ever... Michael Miller Blue and Brown Toile Eiffel Towers. Very cool. Unfortunately, the apron thing just didn't work out. I cut the fabric upside down, so I had to ditch the idea. Luckily, I am creative enough to come up with an equally useful gift for Jess.... four place mats with four matching microfiber dishtowels. Here's the pictures she sent m, since I forgot to take them myself before Christmas.

I love making things, but I am so glad to be done! I procrastinated, as is par for the course with me, but then I got really sick last night.... as in, if Nathan didn't work third shift and I wouldn't have had to wake Ivy, I would have went to the hospital sick. Feeling better today and finally got all my crafting done and posted to Wonderful World. Here's pictures to tide you over.

I am in love with making bottle caps. Here's some Valentine-ish ones. Next batch I make is going to be all retro designs. I'm psyched for that one.


Red Hearts Rainbow Dots

Pink Paisley Pink Hearts



I also made some hair accessories for the upcoming holiday. It's so funny to think that this is where it all began and it's the thing that I really make the least. All of the bows and headbands I have made lately have been for custom or wholesale orders. I just don't do it for fun any more. I've moved on, but that doesn't mean that I don't enjoy making bows or that I won't continue doing it and coming up with new things.

Pink and White Woven Headband - I love how you can make so many different effects with just four ribbons. This is the stripes.

Valentine's Heart Clippie - adorable! Ivy wore this one all afternoon, and that's saying something!



I've done a lot of sewing recently as gifts, but neglected to take pictures. Hopefully I can sneak some the next time I see the recipients. I made a pouch sling and bibs for Lisa's baby shower and placemats and kitchen towels for Jessica for Christmas.