It's been so long since I've written but for good reasons, my 4 kids and the need for new clothes for Gab.
Since I've written last I made 3 boys' neckties, inspired by the new school year for which 2 boys wear ties on chapel day. I've made several girls jumpers and pants with ruffles on the bottom, most of which mix and match. Also a jacket and most recently (well I'll finish hand stitching the hem today) a jumper and matching (or maybe coordinating) bottoms. I'll post pictures of each of these soon and give some details, things I've learned through the process.
I've also been making icepack covers that I'm selling at my chiropractor's office and also to friends who've placed orders for Christmas gifts. Right now I'm not selling the ice packs but the covers I'm calling "comfort covers" and really they're so simple anyone could make them, it's a pillow case concept made from flannel. I am serging them for durability. Most I've made from flannel but the ones I've made from my fabric stash which is mostly quilting fabric I've doubled the fabric using muslin for extra protection. If I had energy which I may find, then I'd consider approaching other people to see if they'd be interested in selling them.
The day after thanksgiving I ventured out to the big fabric store with cheap fabric, which I wouldn't typically use but found flannel for these bags for super cheap so....I will be making PJ bottoms for everyone at my house this Christmas, well that's the plan.
So I'm not blogging since I'm sewing instead. My serger is my favorite gift to self (a couple years ago) which I've not used but now I can't imagine putting it away.
today I happened to notice this http://www.annkelle.com/ornaments-a-giveaway/ and now I'm inspired to make Christmas ornaments with the boys, I'll have them do the hand stitching but I'll cut them out. I'll use white flannel or something in the center for stability but will go through my fabric scraps to get inspired. Oliver has his own bag of scraps, which I supply, he'll be really excited. He loves to create which makes me so happy!
I hope you're having fun preparing for the holidays. Pictures will follow.
good to hear from you again! I'm always amazed at how you can do these crafts, work part time AND raise your 4 kids and take care of your family of 6! When I'm having a rough day just getting my chores done and school with the kids... I think of you and I'm inspired.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the picture!