B5496

Pattern Description: Loose-fitting, below hip or mid-thigh length pullover tunic with kimono sleeves and neckline variation

Pattern Sizing: L-XL

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Pretty much

Were the instructions easy to follow? They were very easy, I only read over them and didn’t go back to it. Although I did omit the bias tapered neckline and elastic waistband

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? The UNinstruction on completing the elastic waistband. If I’d actually wanted the elastic waistband the instructions were written for someone that already knew how to complete this step

Fabric Used: Sheer poly something or nother blend..basically I don’t know. I snabbed this fabric from Walmart for $1.50 per yd

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: As stated above, I eliminated the ribbon hem, elastic waistband and bias tape neckline. I didn’t think these steps were necessary for the fabric I used. When I sew this again, I will continue to exclude the ribbon, but will use the bias neckline and elastic waist.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, the other has already been cut. I highly recommend this to beginners.Conclusion: Very very very easy pullover that can easily be dressed up.

**Side note: I cut/made the XL and in wearing it, it was sorta everywhere. I will cut my second one top down to a large instead of the XL.

Happy Sewing yall!!

Twisted Sketch Card Challenge #48

Hi there my fellow crafters, welcome to the weekend! Woot Woot!!

Can you tell I'm in true need of a weekend? I'm quite so chipper about it being Saturday - YES!! Ok..moving right along. Today is card challenge day over on the Twisted Sketches blog and here is my version of the latest sketch.

I wish you could see the distressing on the card, I think my flash just whiten it out. Although you can see the distress on the edges of the french logo. I love that it actually looks burned on the edges. Up close you can see just a little of the distressing on the artisian element but not as much as what's really on it or the french logo.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Kraft-Papertrey Ink

Pattern Paper: Family Roots-My Mind's Eye (both sides)

Ink: Tim Holtz distress inks in walnut stain and antique linen

Paint: Linen, Golden Brown and Crackle Medium by Folkart

Embellishments: Scalloped chip board; Thread; French print from The Graphic Fairy; Pink Paislee swirls artisian element

Tools: Brother Sewing Machine

Now the glitch LOL..did you happen to notice the error with my card? Hmm what could it be?? Let me know if you see my mistake. I couldn't believe I did it, and actually there were two errors but one only count the other is a personal preference..a step I left out that I usually do. Ah well, I love the card just the same and I will be using it:)

And now, how about a peek at just one of the projects I've got to complete

Wooohoooo!!! I've been sewing yall!!! I just need to hem the skirt and purchase..yes purchase the perfect jacket pattern and more of the brown fabric for this little number then I'll be set.

I have sewn a top and am currently working on a dress too..check me out:)

Happy Sewing Mojo to ME! *insert big smile HERE* Have a great weekend yall!!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

On this day twelve years ago I married my best friend...


It has been 12 years of marriage, 1 yr of dating, and 30 years of friendship and God has seen us thru it all.

I'm thankful..Thankful for the good times and the bad, our ups and downs because without both we cease to grow. I'm thankful that we have never been the type of couple that needed to share with the world all the good that happen's in our lives, one's that have to share every.single.detail. We know several couples that are that way and it's not becoming. Especially when they pretend to be the "perfect" couple and you know their dilema's. We don't rejoice in their issues, but why pretend..life happens to ALL of us. We all have our trials, it's surviving the trial that makes you stronger.

I'm happy that we are not materialistic nor boastful people, there's no need for that. It's doesn't make you any better of a person and it certainly don't give you any points toward getting into the Kingdom of Heaven - NOPE it don't.


The hubster is truly my best friend, I tell him everything (especially when I'm mad) lol.

I remember back when we were newlyweds and I heard a pastor say: Marriage is the union of two imperfect people coming together as one. I had never thought of it that way at the time, but it stuck with me. It made me realize that neither one of us would get everything right but if we kept Christ as head of our lives we would be just fine.

We have laughed a lot, played a lot and even cried. We have endured the passing of loved ones, including his mother and my brother. I couldn't have EVER asked for a better mother in law, she was NOTHING like I've heard other MIL's being like, Rose was just as her name sake - A Rose. (I love her)

If I had it to do all over again, I would marry him - AGAIN:) I love him and I know he loves me and we both love God (first)..so with that I know we are all right. Nothing else really matters.

Happy Anniversary honeyboo! I love you dearly!! I pray daily that we are blessed to share many many more years together...you know how much I've been wanting a large porch with two white rockers ;)

Keep Christ first in your life and cherish each other. Don't take anything for granted, love love love and then some.

Love is....

Baby Gifts

I have a friend that has been blessed to be having her second baby soon:) Babies are such an amazing and wonderful gift from God.

I decided to create little Ion's gifts..from me to him. I'm also working on the second half of his gifts to be delivered once he's born. Let's first start with his card. I made a pretty simple and quick card for him..too cute.

The little duck was created with my Cricut cutting machine (I sooo want the Vagabond). I created a border straight stitch joining the pattern paper and the Lemon Tart cardstock. Aren't you surprised I didn't use any lace? lol I sure am.

Upclose:
I used pop dots to give some dimesion to the card and added a baby blue pearl for the eye. I tattered the edges of one of the pattern pieces and inked it with distressed ink in antique linen for a bit of a distressed look. *I'm telling you it almost hurt me not to use lace* His next card will most certainly contain lace and pom poms for sure^-^. I chose to use CTMH ribbon instead.

Up Next:

Baby blanket and burp cloth's. This fabric is so cute but initially I felt it was a bit busy, Aaron convienced me to get it. All in all, the mommy loved it and so did everyone else at the baby shower. One girl snatched it out of the mom's hand as soon as she pulled it out of the bag - WOW! She said, "Why didn't they have this when I had my baby" then said WHAT ARE THESE? lol She was speaking of the burp clothes..I was just inwardly beaming because she thought I'd purchased the gift.

Because I'm not really good..ok I'm not good at all with the over hand stitching I decided to hem as close to the edge as I could to hide the turn/opening. Then I measured and stitched the outter corners again about 2" from the original closure. Due to the main fabric being busy with baby animals, I decided to only create one of the burp cloth's in a different fabric print.

Here's the gift all pressed and folded and ready to be packaged. I was so happy mommy loved it, I sure hope little Ion is just as pleased:)

Now on to complete his welcome to the world gifts.

Isn't this the cutest little fleece fabric for a baby? Too cute! I'm going to create a little pillow and mini blanket for the car. And, I've already started on his bibs using some of the same fabric I used for his blanket and burp cloth's. So more pics coming soon.

Happy Crafting!

Twisted Sketch #46

Twisted Sketches Challenge #46



I've finally taken the leap into "the day of love" crafting:) I've been suppressing the urge to create spring cards, I think it's the weather getting to me.

I will only create the exact number of cards I need, whereas usually I create more than what I need to most holiday's. My time has been so limited lately that I can barely complete a task within the time I have after work. I can't wait till my February all day crop so I can complete some projects.

Supplies:

Cardstock: PTI - Raspberry Fizz, Ocean Tides and Fine Linen
Pattern Paper: MME
Ink: Distress Ink in Antique Linen
Other: Stamp -Michaels brand; lace by Spare Parts

I seriously use a LOT of lace. I love lace, doilies, vintage..making new things old:)

Letter's to a soldier:

As soon as we received Karohn's mailing address, we ALL begin writing letters to him. I think we mailed out about 10 letters at one time:). He should be quite happy. I can't wait to get to Chicago for his graduation, then to find out where his next duty station will be (praying for the Southeastern area).

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be updating more on his military life soon. We haven't received a full letter from him yet...wonder how he's braving the snow LOL.

Okay, that's it for now

Happy Crafting!