Intro/Announcements:

• Finally able to have some fun outside!
• PECS food binders for the boys.
• Bullet Journal!

Knitting:

WIPs:

• Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief – using MadelineTosh Pashmina in the Penumbra colorway, US4 needles. Removed the beads and am nearly finished. Now for some yarn chicken!
• My Striped Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Arc en Ciel (rainbow) colorway, and the “Double Gusset on Toe Up Sock Pattern.” I’ll have to rip back to the gusset and make it just a bit larger for my heel.

Sewing

WIPs:

• Chambray Shirtdress – McCall’s 7351 – had to get creative with fabric cutting and added contrast fabric to the inner yoke, under collar and inner collar stand.

Purchases:

• “Sewing Swimsuits” class on Craftsy. So far, I think it will be helpful!
• Floral cotton stretch fabric to make a 50’s style sheath dress.

Intro/Announcements:

• We are back from vacation! It was super fun, but it’s nice to be home.
• Bullet Journal – still trying out new things.

Knitting:

FO:

• Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Love the finished product!

WIPs:

• Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief – using MadelineTosh Pashmina in the Penumbra colorway, 2/0 beads, and US4 needles. Left the pattern at home so didn’t get to work on it while on vacation. But at home I did get past the first eyelet row.
• My Striped Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Arc en Ciel (rainbow) colorway, and the “Double Gusset on Toe Up Sock Pattern.” I’m already to the under foot gusset so this will probably be a fairly quick project, if I can devote some time to it.

Sewing

I’d like to focus on making Bras and Swimsuits here in the near future so I can really figure out how to do it right! I’ve purchased three more Craftsy Classes: “Sewing Bras: Foam & Lace”, “Adjust the Bust”, and “Fitting Solo. I also bought some pink sweater knit fabric that I need to figure out what to do with.

FOs:

• Infinity Scarf – with left over swim wrap fabric. Just made up the pattern
• Pirate Costumes – for the cruise. Basic black pajama bottoms for everyone which I then cut off with zig-zags. Then purchased t-shirts cut the same way…Easy!

• Seagull top – V1387
• Navy Cardigan – M6996
• Pajama Pants – Burda 12-2010-134
• Floral Swimsuit – B4526
• Swim Cover up – jumpsuit style – M6083 – added 3″ to length of bodice

Swimsuit Fails!

• Red Suit – S1374 – not supportive enough!
• Mimi G Suit – S1116 – may work but I’ll need to figure out a better way for this to be supportive!

Intro/Announcements:

• The boy’s are keeping me busy as usual.
• I’ve started a Bullet Journal, and so far, I love it!
• I’ll be helping with Cub Scouts this month. It sounds like a lot of fun!

Knitting:

WIPs:

• Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Only one heel to go!

Vacation Knitting Plans

• I’m planning to make The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief. Possibly out of Mad Tosh, or Dream in Color or something lovely! Beads? no Beads?
• A Sock. Which kind, I don’t know.

Sewing

FOs:

• M6571 – striped nautical tee – review
• NL6147 – cotton eyelet top – review
• M6930 – brown shorts
• B6061 – white stretch denim shorts
• S3796 – Linen-ish shorts – review
• B4526 – swim coverup

Upcoming WIPs

• I am test sewing the Nita Wrap Skirt for Sew DIY.
• Aqua Skinny Jeans
• Swimsuits!

Intro/Announcements:

• After another long break – I’m back!

Knitting:

WIPs:

• Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Nearly finished with the second sock. Need to spend some time on this…maybe it will end up as a Valentine’s gift. It only took 9 months!
• Log Cabin Blanket – using various colors of Lion Brand Wool Ease. So brainless, so fun!

Sewing

Planning on sewing a lot of my wardrobe for our Disney Cruise this spring. See next post for details!

FOs:

• Fall Table Runner – made up pattern.
• Burda 12-2010-134 – Pajama Pants for ME! Hope to make a coordinating robe at some point.
• Plaid Shorts for Ben. One more to go.

WIPs:

• Christmas door quilt – made up pattern based on photo. Still need to do the quilting and binding.
• M6930 – Shorts – muslin for some shorts for the cruise.

Knitting

WIP:

• Flixton Tee – my design using KnitPicks Shine Sport in the Reef colorway. At the armhole separation….yay!

Sewing

WIPs:

• Butterick 6169 – Moto Jacket. Working on the muslin test-fit…so far so good. Up next sleeves!

Mentioned:

• Vogue 8956 – Outlander inspired wrap skirt. Will make this out of a herringbone suiting.
• Vogue 9037 – Jacket.
• McCall’s 6992 – raglan pullover. I found an awesome sweater knit for this!
• MP448 (listed on the website as M7215) – pirate costume for Jimbo.

Intro/Announcements:

• Sorry about the long break – I should be back to a normal recording schedule now.
• Everyone’s back to school/work and we had a fun summer vacation.

Knitting:

WIP:

• Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. This is my third attempt at getting the fit right and I finally did it! It was originally meant as a birthday present (May) but maybe it’ll end up as a Christmas present?
• Flixton Tee – my design using KnitPicks Shine Sport in the Reef colorway. Again, my third attempt and I’m nearly at the armhole separation.

Sewing

Planning on sewing my entire wardrobe for our Disney Cruise next year…is that crazy? I’m using the idea of a Capsule Wardrobe (where everything is interchangeable) to achieve maximum efficiently.

• I started a Cruise Wardrobe Capsule board on pinterest to keep track of ideas.
• I particularly liked the ideas from The Vivienne Files on how to build a capsule wardrobe, and the “One Suitcase” Series from Outfit Posts.

WIPs:

• Butterick 6169 – Moto Jacket. I’m so excited to make this faux-leather jacket. I’ve just cut out the muslin to do a test fit.
• Ottobre 02-2010-04 – “Zaffiro” Skirt – I’m using techniques from Craftsy‘s “The Couture Dress” class. Its a bit time consuming, but it will be awesome! 
• Vogue 1387 – This is looking huge! Not sure if I like it.

Mentioned:

• Vogue 7975 – “Chanel” Style Jacket, came with the Craftsy class “The Iconic Tweed Jacket”
• Butterick 5277 – Sheath Dress
• Butterick 5315 – Peter Pan Collar Dress
• Butterick 5426 – Aprons
• Simplicity 9122 – “Girls” Size 12 shirt (can be used for boys!)
• Butterick 3528 – casual pants/shorts
• Vogue 8884 – Trench Coat! I want to make one so badly!

Giveaway!!!

Post on the Ravelry thread if you’d like any of these.

• Simplicity 8490– Child’s Pajama’s cut out in size 4
• Sew Easy 120 – Adult Golf Shirt
• Sew Easy 127 – Ladies Spectator Shirt

Intro/Announcements:

• I’ve been super busy with an Auction Fundraiser for my son’s Autism Preschool…must learn to delegate!

Knitting:

Borrowing the #wipknitdown2015 from the Stockinette Zombies…I want to complete 2-3 WIPs before I can cast on a new project.

WIP:

• Julissa Pullover by Vanessa Smith – using Knit Picks Swish Worsted Bare dyed with Black Cherry Koolaid, US 7. My gauge was off so I’m knitting the X-Large size in order to end up with a Medium. So far, so good.
• I threw out my Fireside Sweater. I may try this again in the future but it was started in 2011 and I hadn’t touched it since.

Enabling:

• Ann Budd’s Knitter’s Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters.

Sewing

Planning on sewing my entire wardrobe for our Disney Cruise next year…is that crazy? I’m using the idea of a Capsule Wardrobe (where everything is interchangeable) to achieve maximum efficiently.

• I started a Cruise Wardrobe Capsule board on pinterest to keep track of ideas.
• I particularly liked the ideas from The Vivienne Files on how to build a capsule wardrobe, and the “One Suitcase” Series from Outfit Posts.

WIPs:

• Vogue 1387 – In the process of test fitting this. Hopefully it will make the cut as a Cruise outfit.

FO’s:

• The formal gown for my neighbor – McCall’s 6466 (with a sleeve from Butterick 5917) was a total fail! Well, the zipper had a problem again so she didn’t get to wear it to the dance. Wahn, Wahn!

Enabling

• Robin Takes 5, by Robin Miller – recipe book so I can change up some of my meal plan recipes.
• Secrets of the Couturiers, by Frances Kennett – Hopefully this will help my finishing improve!

Mentioned: Goodbye, Valentino Blog which talks aobut sewing designer inspired clothes.

Intro/Announcements:

• In Memory of Mom: 1958-2015
• Craft room storage updates and a mini tour

Knitting:

Borrowing the #wipknitdown2015 from the Stockinette Zombies…I want to complete 2-3 WIPs before I can cast on a new project.

FOs:

• Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm – Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Balaclana. Using US 4. Awesome, even though I only got 39 teeth.
• Endless Braid Winter Ear Warmer by Elisa McLaughlin – Red Barn Yarn, Llama & Raw Silk in “Hot Pink.” Just had to weave in ends…does that count as an FO?
• Burnished Leaves Cowl by Chrissy Prange – Bijou Spun by Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness, in “Carribean”

WIP:

• Oaken Dreams Shawl by Sivia Harding – Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in “Loganberry”.

Sewing

WIPs:

• I’m making a formal gown for a neighbor – McCall’s 6466. I added the sleeve from Butterick 5917. Cut out the real fabric and am putting it all together – hope to have it finished this week!

Enabling

• I bought some cute fabric at JoAnn’s this week with the intention of making knitting project bags, at some point.

Intro/Announcements:

• It’s been a long time! I’ve missed you guys!

Knitting:

FO:

• Einstein Illusion by Steve Plummer – Knit Picks Brava Sport in White and Black using US 2. Finished and it’s awesome!

WIP:

• Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm – Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Balaclana. Using US 4. Loving this, but won’t have enough yarn to make all 42 teeth.

Sewing

FOs:

• Christmas Pajamas
• Burt and Ernies Bedding

WIPs:

• I’m making a formal gown for a neighbor – McCall’s 6466. I added the sleeve from Butterick 5917. 2nd muslin for the bodice is done and needs to be fitted.

Intro/Announcements:

• Getting ready for the Holidays!

Knitting:

WIPs:

• Einstein Illusion by Steve Plummer – Knit Picks Brava Sport in White and Black using US 2. Hopefully I’ll have enjough yarn to finish…and time! I’ll have to drop down a few rows to fix a dropped stitch.
• Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm – Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Balaclana. Using US 4. Loving this, but won’t have enough yarn to make all 42 teeth.
• Prep for Julissa Pullover by Vanessa Smith – Dyed 5 skeins of Knit Picks Swish Bare Worsted using 30 packets of “Black Cherry” Koolaid. Swatched and awaiting the time to cast on!

Sewing

WIPs:

• I’m making a formal gown for a neighbor – McCall’s 6466. Bodice muslin is nearly finished just awaiting the time to test fit.
• Still need to start on the Christmas pajamas
• Have all the fabric ready to go for Burt and Ernie’s bedding!

Enabling:

I love the thrift store and always check out their sewing patterns!

• Kwik Sew 701
• Kwik Sew 1145
• Simplicity 7578
• Simplicity 5233
• McCall’s 4164
• Simplicity 5325