I used the pattern without using the pocket piece.
The buttons are decorative only. I just love having a new bag when I start a new knitting project. Making them seems to be the more affordable option than buying all the ones I see and love.
Pattern:
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2015/02/crochet-on-the-go-bag/

 

 

This was such a fun set to make! I collaborated with one of my special crafty daughters. I LOVE the colors in this print.

 

 

Fabric panel:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/286835681/in-stock-lil-red-doll-fabric-panel-by?ref=related-5

A dear friend held a sewing group where everyone attended and made a Christmas table runner. I LOVE how this turned out! It also made a great gift for my little sister who just bought her first house! I'm so happy for her.

Mindful Domesticity

 

This wonderful wall quilt was inspired by one of my favorite designers. She released a new redwork hand embroidery block each month last year. I had fun trying to keep up with the handwork. The quilting part has reminded me that I enjoy small quilting projects and I'm a terrible quilter. I used 2 strands of floss throughout. Working with 2 strands gives more control with the tiny details, but also shows flaws better.

 

 

Pattern:

http://www.elefantz.com/

 

 

 

The third flutter sleeve dress. I forgot how fast these are to sew. I miss the time I used to have to make great dresses with more details, but she loves these and they work for now.

This is the second size 4T Flutter sleeve dress. It is a bit wide on her, but she needed more length.


Pattern:
www.itsalwaysautumn.com

 

Someone recently grew out of all the dresses I've made her. In my last pregnancy I worked ahead but I only made up to size 3T. She has since grown just a bit so that she needs to wear shorts or leggings under those dresses. It was time for a few new ones, so I went with the flutter sleeve peasant dress pattern. So fast and easy! I cut three out in just a few minutes.

 

Pattern:

www.itsalwaysautumn.com

 

100 feet of cotton clothesline from the hardware store. I saw this craft long ago, but it looked challenging. Sewing it was much easier than I expected. I just used regular white thread. I'm quite happy with it, although I'm not sure how long it will stay clean and white toting toys around. You see the leather straps sitting here- I've punched holes in them to sew on, but I'm still waffling on which way. I'll snap another shot later- the basket is already in use, holding Legos. 

Idea:
http://onmyhonoriwilltry.blogspot.com/2012/01/cotton-clothesline-baskets.html

Nineteen panels across, and double sided. Working with this thick chalk-cloth was easier than I expected. I just sewed the triangles together, then sewed them all to the binding. I used pinking shears around the raw edges for a cute look. Now I can erase and write any message that fits the day!

Happy Valentine's Day! I was gifted with a lovely Christmas table runner from a dear sewing friend. After being complimented on setting a lovely table, I knew I wanted to make my own for other holidays. After reading these instructions several times, I didn't think it could really be this easy. But guess what? It was! Mine took a bit longer than ten minutes because I hand stitched those sweet heart buttons on. That extra detail was a direct result of the influence I'm feeling from a dear blogger and her domestic inspiration.



Domestic Inspiration:
www.elefantz.com


Pattern:
Ten Minute Table Runner

Sadly, our baby is bigger than this cute bubble suit. I never finished putting the snaps on long ago. I thought I'd love this pattern for a gathered neck and only 2 pattern pieces. It didn't seem to go together or look as good as I was hoping.   

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Obviously, I'm still working on photography. These are machine embroidered, then cut out, then embellishments hand sewn on, then sewn, then serged. A dear knitting friend and I worked for about three hours. The red was prequilted. I am so very pleased!

The dress on the left  is my favorite pattern from O+S, The Tea party Sundress.

www.oliverans.com

This is by far the most expensive fabric I've ever purchased. A sweet girl who was with me at the fabric store just HAD to have Minnie Mouse. Guess what? She won't wear it. We've tried it two times and it is too uncomfortable for her. Today I might cut it up into one of those flutter sleeved numbers. Or, I may save it and make her wear it as a wedding dress because the price of this fabric is comparable.

An impromptu set of pictures. Everyone was wearing something I made this morning.

 

Patterns:

Kwik Sew 3776

O+S Teaparty Sundress

 

Teaparty Sundress

From the unfinished bin. This one is sad and wonky. I used what I had on hand- one bodice of one size and a skirt of a different size.
http://oliverands.com/product/OLV-OS001TP.html

Seashore Sundress

My last Seashore Sundress for a while.

http://oliverands.com/product/OLV-OS024SE.html

You may not be able to tell from this picture, but I don't make costumes. I enjoyed making the bonnet. This little girl wrote and presented a wonderful end of year Laura Ingalls Wilder.

O+S is still one of my favorite pattern designers. This is a size 3T Teaparty Sundress.

 

I barely pull out the sewing machine these days, but an acquaintance asked for an apron for her daughter. Don't look too closely. I cut this out one night in a quick few minutes without a pattern. Then I sewed it together in exactly 15 minutes. That also explains why it is so wrinkly. It did feel comfortable to be behind the machine again-even for a short time.