tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44368026319133337572024-02-07T06:28:37.072-05:00Ka Ra La originalsThis blog is mostly about my passion. Making bags. Of course life is not all about making bags and sometimes the outside world enters the bag world.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-21350427722244325022013-04-04T11:52:00.000-04:002013-04-04T11:52:23.293-04:00LIFE AS IT ISIt has been a couple months since I posted to this blog. But here is what I have been doing. <br />
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My granddaughter sent me a message after Christmas that she was being deployed. Big issue---YES. Then she says---"Grandma? Will you take my puppy and train him while I am gone?" Soooooo being the grandma that I am I said "Sure". I think I had a memory lapse. Puppy???? Big PUPPY!!!! Shepard mix!!! Syrenn by name. I picked him up a month ago in Florida. He has gained just shy of 20 lbs in one month. AND he is definitely all puppy. My 2 dogs are not totally thrilled. Their laid back days are not the same. So until September we are working around the visitor.<br />
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On to the sewing. There isn't a lot of it going on. I have picked a few things I can do while I give myself time out from the pup. I have been going through scraps and sewing them together. For what I am not sure yet. But they will figure it out. I have also been cutting out small projects, such as clutches and small snappy bags. One day he will be extremely good and I can start sewing them together. How much fun will that be when all those things come together. Yayyyyyy!!!!!!!!<br />
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I have decided it is time for me to make me a new purse. That means I get to check out some patterns. I have a couple print patterns that I really like. I don't use many patterns but this one appealed to me enough<br />
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<br />I am in no way affiliated with either Lila Tueller or Pattern Pile. I just really like this pattern. Now to see if I have the right fabric.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been so busy destashing that I have totally lost track of time. I have been needing to do this for a looooong time. Way to much of everything. I acquired fabric and craft stuff from my mother and cross stitch stuff from my MIL. I never realized how stressful this can be. I am not a BO (born organized) person to begin with. I tend to be a sentimental and I might need that keeper. So far I am eliminating books. Using yarn which I downsized a couple years ago. Sorting fabric and getting rid of a bunch. I may have to go through it again but I am making progress. I have organized beads which is a TV craft. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ventured to Goodwill the other day looking for a few summer tops. Last years are too big and are hanging very loosely. As I was getting ready to head to the front to pay for my finds my attention was averted to a very large stack of bolts of fabric. OH NO!!!! Here I am making headway at home and Goodwill has FABRIC!!! So what do I do? I had to look. The one thing that save me was that most of it was knit and polyester. But in the back of the pile I found 2 bolts of some I thought I could use. Now one of these that I thought I could maybe make some shorts or long pants out of had about 14 wraps on the bolt. Needless to say I snatched it up fast. The second was kinda like a very light denim AND it had about 24 wraps. So I snatched that too. Now we are talking approximately 14 yards on one and 25 yards on the other. I didn't even hesitate. WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS I THINKING??????? Well I will tell you. They were $3.99. A BOLT. NOT a yard. At that I figured even if I gave 2/3 of it away I was still ahead of the game. It went home with me and I am still wondering what I was thinking.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">KATHY</span></i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-68274777971583115862012-02-20T23:01:00.002-05:002012-02-20T23:02:14.932-05:00COCO<span style="font-size: large;">I have been working on this design as a tester for Christine at</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Kathy </i></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-50495440952047693322012-01-23T18:00:00.000-05:002012-01-24T23:21:28.732-05:00DIAPER BAG<span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone!!!! I promised pictures of the diaper bag for my niece. This is it. I also made a sheet for the bassinet. It all made for a really cute set. I did expect he to have a bit more of a tummy since she only has 2 months to go but she just has a little pooch for now. Of course I personally know that can change in a very short time as she gets closer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This is the diaper bag and sheet (and book) in the bassinet. I apologize for not having a better picture but I was taking them at the last minute. The bassinet has been used for the babies in the family since 1922. My grandfather was in WW1 and was injured. He had rehabilitation and part of that process was to make something. He made the bassinet. My aunt added the hood and has been used for over 30 babies in the family. It is a real special thing to all of us and now will be used for another one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am finally working on a new project. FINALLY!!!!! It is for my niece who loves Disney. In fact she loves Disney sooooo much they were married at Disneyland. My new project is a diaper bag for her. Surprise surprise the theme in her son's (yes they are having a boy) is Cars. Gee a Disney movie. I found some really cute Cars fabric which is what I am using. Picture??? Yes I have a picture of the fabric. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is it. I have been tossing around ideas all day on pockets. I have figured out what I want to do. But I will do it with muslin first to see if it will really work the way I want it too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will know soon. My iron is hot so off I go. Check back on the progress.</span><br />
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<br />Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-17589619325352638622011-12-18T19:33:00.000-05:002011-12-18T19:33:22.798-05:00Mug Rugs<span style="font-size: small;">Well I managed to finish a set of 4 mug rugs. This is front and back. They measure approx 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 in. I have a few others but need to put a back on them. </span><br />
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It seems shopping and hubby with issues that are going to require surgery have taken over. This may be my sanity stop for the next 6 or 7 months.<br />
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Short but sweet.<br />
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KathyKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-31651538787513594762011-11-18T19:20:00.000-05:002011-11-18T19:20:16.421-05:00A New Tote<span style="font-size: large;">Well hello all. I am afraid the need to only think about bags is not really over yet. It has been a slow summer. I am still working on those scraps and have a few of these in varying stages of being done. Unfortunately I am working on the mats and forgot to line up fabric for the back. So when I get closer to the bottom of this scrap pile I will look for backing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the mean time so I can have a break from the scraps I have started a new denim bag for a friend. I have most of the pieces cut and am working on a couple pieces for the gusset and handles. Since I am limited in this fabric I am having to find pieces that work. My goal is to be putting it together, at least started, tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also made a tote in a sew along in one of the Yahoo groups I am in. I really like this pattern. It is called the "Mill House Inn Tote" at the Moda Bake Shop. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/I%20NEED%20A%20HUG%21%21%21%21%20To%20give%20me%20a%20hug%20please%20click%20%22Like%22%20under%20this%20post%20then%20copy%20and%20paste%20to%20your%20own%20status.%20I%20believe%20that%20I%20already%20know%20who%20WILL%20hug%20me%20and%20who%20WON%27T%21%20Remember%20that%20once%20you%20click%20on%20%22Like%22,%20you%20MUST%20repost%20this%20status%20on%20your%20wall%20so%20I%20can%20hug%20you%20back.%20Sure%20will%20be%20interesting%20to%20see%20how%20many%20of%20my%20friends%20will%20give%20me%20a%20hug%20by%20liking%20this%20post.%20:%29">here</a> It was a good pattern for a quick tote.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am off to the denim bag pieces. But I do think bedtime is going to come early tonight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Kathy</i></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-79027012456190285222011-10-26T23:41:00.000-04:002011-10-26T23:41:35.774-04:00OH THE SCRAPS<span style="font-size: small;">I think I have found my way back. I have been working on the MOJO again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I decided that you might all have the same problem I have been having. Yup!!! No MoJo. AND way to many scraps. I have been sorting and resorting and it still doesn't feel like I have all these scraps so I can just run with it. As an explanation I must say that when I do my patchwork I use a double sided fusible web. EEEEECK!!!!! Oh misery!!!! That only means that for one I can't press these pieces unless I am pressing them to something else. Well I could but what an awful mess that would be. Yuk!!!!! Soooooo I decided these were the pieces I needed to use up first. This is what they look like tonight spread all over my kitchen table being the largest flat surface (other than my bed) in the whole house.</span><br />
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Well now that I think they are sorted and muslin is close by I will start tomorrow and see how much I can get done.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Kathy</span></i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-12921560742905310292011-08-29T11:39:00.001-04:002011-08-29T19:55:56.451-04:00Olivia FinishedI love this pattern. It is by ChrisWDesigns <a href="http://www.chriswdesigns.com/olivia.htm">here</a>. She has many patterns that are awesome. Take a look around her blog. I will definitely make another one of these when the right fabric jumps out at me. Please ignore the old barn in the back.<br />
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That and adjusting to 3rd shift has been keeping me busy. I have sooooo many ideas flying around right now that I must be trying them out so I have samples. If you remember my Saga of the 25, I have been asked to do that again. I am not sure if there will be 25 but I know there will be at least 18. That means I won't be dong much extra for a while. I am trying to figure some things to do that will make them look wonderful and maybe cut down on some of the work. Wish me luck there, I may need it.<br />
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Life has been good. Granddaughter in the Air Force will be visiting soon. Maybe in time to see the fall colors appearing. That would be great. I miss her a lot.<br />
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Now I need to take a few days to plan out and try to get some samples done for next year. The more I can show in physical form the better she will be able to picture it. Other projects include trying to clean up the garage. Yuck!!!! To much stuff. But then I can sew with a clear mind. <br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Kathy</span></i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-92216236339722695792011-08-02T19:49:00.001-04:002011-08-02T20:36:26.716-04:00Life & Sewing<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well it has been stupidly crazy around here lately. My DH went on 3rd shift. Now that takes some getting used to. He is not having trouble with the sleeping part as I have the room really dark thanks to a couple cheap bamboo mats over the windows. He can sleep almost anytime anyway.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The biggest problem is me trying to figure out when to do my stuff without causing issues. I am finding that if I get up when texts me to say he is out of work I can do the noisy stuff then. When he leaves for work I am not wanting to do any of that stuff. I am fixing dinner and making enough he can have it when he gets up.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now on the positive side, I am sleeping like a log. Taking my half out of the middle. Then again so is he.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sewing is taking a big confusing hit. I spend most of my time in the computer and sewing room. But I am kinda lost. Last month I said I was going to make some organizers. I DID!!!! Ahhhhh I made one. Now I have to enlarge it and make one the way I want. I used the Lazy Girl pattern for the Suzi Purse Insert. WAY WAY WAY TO SMALL. Here are pictures so you can see what I have done with mine.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9vwJM48ylasq4dyMpVUvq3b9vLoKLIhFOVFFXWk6xE_VGU2z6-ZktGJqj3P5_a22GKm71b8tleVd-45HYcbQyjkIn6pO8aD1cPSX4RlN_jLDeiytTz6KyCCNBAWD75V1T2hINNx4dxg/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9vwJM48ylasq4dyMpVUvq3b9vLoKLIhFOVFFXWk6xE_VGU2z6-ZktGJqj3P5_a22GKm71b8tleVd-45HYcbQyjkIn6pO8aD1cPSX4RlN_jLDeiytTz6KyCCNBAWD75V1T2hINNx4dxg/s320/001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course it's camo. Can you see the sequins?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, if you have read the previous post or two, you will see that I have been making a few denim bags. I decided I needed to make myself one. What is not surprising is that I keep tweaking it with every one I make. But this is my tweaked version of the Katti Lynn bag. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Kathy</span></i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-65110175710536001472011-05-31T23:00:00.000-04:002011-05-31T23:00:08.034-04:00Denim Bag--Keep getting better<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Well I finished the 3rd denim bag. I made a few changes along the way. But I think they only made the bag better. I changed the shape of the flap and I added pockets to the outside. When I finished this one I sent my friend Marti pictures. I will tell you in a bit her choice.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Marti and I have been friends since kindergarten. We went to school together right through till graduation. During school we both had a love for horses and we would go riding together. Actually I was on the back, behind the saddle, on her horse. What fun we had. Lots of conversations about boys, what else at 14. But we have reconnected and that is when she saw my bags. She asked if I could make her a denim bag as hers was wearing out. I told her I would give it a shot. She is also going to be taking in babies in her state. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">NOW for her choice. She really liked the patchwork and I told her I thought it would work for a diaper bag or a purse. So she chose----are you ready--- drum roll please. She chose the patchwork and the last one (pictures below). </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Kathy </span></i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-45609227603167568012011-05-14T20:54:00.000-04:002011-05-14T20:54:56.761-04:00Denim here & there & everywhere<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well here I am again. About time you say? I agree!!!</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I have finished this last week 2, yes 2, denim bags. One of my old high school friends asked me if I would make her a denim bag since hers is starting to wear out. I decided to give her choices. </span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The first was a Bootie Bag. I couldn't quite get things to line up to suit me. It doesn't look bad but seems like it is tweaked a bit. There are pockets on the inside and a magnetic closure. Here it is</span></span></i>.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The 2nd one is a patchwork. The lining on this one is actually sewn to the squares of denim. I thought this would make is easier. I did have a few issues with putting the pockets on but I finally finished it.</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These were fun but now I have another idea for one more. I will definitely post that one when I get it done.</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kathy</span></i></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-39636662587345639992011-04-20T22:03:00.000-04:002011-04-20T22:03:08.805-04:00In The Making<span style="font-size: small;">I haven't been doing much sewing of late. I have done a booty bag, which I am not sure I like. I also have pieces cut out to do a raggy denim bag. That is all they are cut out. I also have a yard of just denim to do one from one of my own ideas. Maybe using the Katti Lynn with a few changes. Who knows--but I need to get at it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am in the mode of throwing stuff away and boy do I have the stuff. Not fabric unless it is very small pieces but I even have some ideas for those. Did ya ever have so many ideas that they just ran into each other and you had trouble sorting them all out. That is kinda the way I have been lately. Back to the old focus thing I guess.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">My focus has been on getting rid of and downsizing stuff. No I am not moving or anything like that. I just need to get rid of stuff that has been hanging around way to long. This has been in the way of sewing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">On a better note---I am taking time each day to focus on something to do with my sewing. This seems to prod me along. Maybe by the middle of May I will have a couple things to show you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-90031124403309464992011-03-25T21:56:00.000-04:002011-03-25T21:56:11.808-04:00Yaaaahooooo!!!!<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well here are pictures of the 2nd tote. I finished it a couple days ago and finally have a chance to show you all. This one is a bit different.</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Kathy</span><br />
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I think I have mentioned moving my sewing stuff into the computer room. I have figured out that is not working. I don't have enough room for now. I can't sort anything out to organize it and then I can I can't find it later. It is a real good thing I have a good pair of scissors stashed because I haven't been able to find the ones I usually use.<br />
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The other thing I figured out is that it is not only way to cramped but the natural lighting is all covered up by shelves. I need more light and be able to look out the window. Guess what I did???? I moved the machine BACK to the dining room table and I have been sewing some for the last 2 days. I have lining ready for pockets and stabilizer. I put the embroidery on the linings for 2 totes today. Somehow I had lost my logo that was on the embroidery stick, so that needed to be redone twice till I had the right size. THAT is done now. Yeah!!!!!!<br />
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I have started figuring out which fabric will look best for the pockets. Sometimes that (like now) is a challenge in itself. The straps are cut for one but not the other as I don't have a piece long enough and I don't want to piece them.<br />
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This week I should have pictures for you.<br />
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Then it will be on to the denim a friend wants.<br />
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So for now big HUGZ<br />
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<i>Kathy</i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-73383949337294599012011-02-14T11:53:00.000-05:002011-02-14T11:53:18.879-05:00Get Ready, Get Set, SEWThis is the day. I have finished 1 1/2 outsides to the 2 totes I am making. It seems like such a long process right now. It just seems like I can't focus on them. I am making sure I spend part of each day auditioning pieces in places. Today I should finish the 1/2. Then on to the linings and all that goes on there. You know...pockets, closures, handles, just all that stuff.<br />
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I am ready for spring!!!!! But for now I am just THINKING spring. I have a few quick projects in mind. Purse inserts for one. I really want to get craft show items done. Which means right now smaller items. Well I think I can do that.<br />
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The biggest hold up seems to be moving the craft room and finding room for everything. Bottom line....I can't find a darn thing when I need it. <sigh><br />
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Well, on with the day to get some of ^^^^^ accomplished.<br />
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KATHYKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-27938219650554245642011-02-02T10:53:00.000-05:002011-02-02T10:53:24.457-05:00SNOW BOUND IN SEWING HEAVENYes, here I am in snowbound Michigan. Big dog went out this morning and looking at where the snow was on him we probably have about 15". Little dog went out, turned around and look at me like "Mom you are crazy if you think I am going any farther than this." The bad part of this is that it is still coming down and the wind will be picking back up. Oh well.<br />
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What that really means IS this should be a good day for sewing. NO INTERRUPTIONS!!!!!!! Hubby is on his own and I have a bag to finish piecing and another one to finish. I am thinking this could be a really good day. Sewing day that is.<br />
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Sew on with the day. Shove the dogs out of the way. Make a pot of coffee and let the creative juices start flowing.<br />
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Have a wonderful day wherever you are.<br />
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<i>Kathy</i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-81295945135405201392010-12-27T23:21:00.000-05:002010-12-27T23:21:58.310-05:00Here I am!!!! I was playing hide and seek. No, I wasn't. I think I was overwhelmed with so many things going on. Bob's knee was getting really bad. He had, yes had a torn meniscus, and it was only getting worse. He had that operated on Dec. 1. Now I truly believe it is time for him to go back to work. But honestly he isn't ready yet. He definitely needs more strength although it is improving. It looks like it might be the middle of January at least before he gets back to work. So I guess you know what has happened with all my plans. PFATTTTTT right out the window. I just keep saying only a few more weeks. Hang in there girl. I'm hangin', I'm hangin!!!!!!<br />
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More news!!! I entered a contest with one of my bags. It was for the best use of their product in the bag. I didn't win. I have talked to the receptionist a couple times waiting for my bag to be returned. If they sent it out last week I should be getting it soon. But here is a picture.<br />
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I also have fabric picked out for 2 bags but I just can't seem to get very far in the process. For all my technique loving friends out there I found a new little gem. Well it may not be new but it is to me. I was in Joann's last week looking at books and ran across this one.<br />
Creative Sewing<br />
Techiniques by Machine<br />
edited by Nancy Fielder <br />
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Starting out I thought this book was just a simple instruction book until I got into it. Oh My, Techniques, patterns, wonderful info. A few I had used on other projects. But some I had not. This will be so much fun to try some of these. If you can look this one up all you Technique people.<br />
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Time for me to get on out of here. Great sewing to you all. <br />
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<i>Hugz, Kathy</i>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-7949848430705686472010-10-28T21:54:00.000-04:002010-10-28T21:54:31.694-04:00Ruffles Galore<span style="font-size: small;">Hello all my blog friends. I have been lax. My focus has been disturbed. Bob would say it was me that was disturbed. Not true!!!! I will defend my uniqueness as just that. NOT disturbed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I have been working on a pattern, no not one to share with you (I wish), but one I bought. First to give credit to the pattern maker. It was the Serged Satchel by Indygo Junction. It is very cute with lots and lots of ruffles. I was so intrigued by ruffles. I still am. I just don't know what there is about ruffles. Let's see---they are cheerful--happy--carefree----they just make you want to giggle. Well that is this purse. Now you will say it is really cute AND it is. I am just really glad you can't pick it up and check it over. I kept finding things in this pattern that made little sense to me. Now 7 years of 4-H and I should be able to read a pattern. But I am telling you I was confused. But what I just didn't get I faked. So next time I will use my ruffler on my machine. I didn't use my serger. I was able to do it on my machine. It turned out ok but will probably go in the bin of no return unless some little girl wants it. Now so you don't think I am being really mean to the writer of this pattern, in all honesty my main reason for buying and using a pattern is for a technique. AND from this pattern I learned a few things that I can use in the future. Maybe I should just buy a really good sewing book and learn or relearn some of this stuff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I do think I should do another patchwork tote. I have a couple I would like to make for gifts. My sister and my niece would like to have one. I know they should have already had one and now that I have told you I just will have to get them done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So for now I guess I should go. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Catch ya later</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Kathy</i></span>Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4436802631913333757.post-62130089333076965682010-09-25T21:48:00.000-04:002010-09-25T21:48:43.059-04:00The Fun is BackI started a new bag last week. I just wasn't sure the fun was back. I thought maybe I would have to work really hard to get this bag done. But I started the process. Pick out the fabric. Sometimes that is a bigger job than putting the bag together. Now understand---with my crazy patch bags I need at least 4 and preferably 5 different fabrics that will play well together. So I went to my Resource Center and pulled the yardage out. Sorted pieces that would work together and I ended up with my kitchen table piled 3/4 full and at least 5" high with possibilities. I narrowed that down to 4 piles and called my friend Vanessa who helped with the final decision of which pile to use.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The job began. To my surprise I started getting excited about the way it was all coming together. It was back!!! The Mojo!!!!!!! The fun!!!!!! All of it!!! It took parts of 3 days to get the piecing done. And 3 more days to finish the whole bag. Only a couple hours a day (didn't want to push too hard). So I entered this tote in a contest. The friend who helped with the pile choice wants it when it is returned. Are ya curious now. Pictures might be nice about now huh. Ok!!!! Here it is. Tell me what you think.</div><br />
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So tonight I am getting things started. I am actually excited. Spring was the last time I felt like that. If things work out well, I could make a lot of progress. We shall see. If I can not hit to many creative walls it might be done by next weekend. It's not the putting it together, it's everything I have to do BEFORE I can put it together. Can't wait to show it to you.<br />
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Later<br />
KathyKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072380174682984847noreply@blogger.com2