one shabby chick

We are the pirates who don't do anything

If you have never seen this movie - then you probably don't know what I'm talking about - but apparently I'm liking the vegetable movies lately...

Whenever I think of pirates, I think of those little guys - sitting in their boat - singing about "piratey" things.

My little guy has been asking me to make him a eye patch for a while now...it was always at a time when I wasn't sewing or I just forgot (which is horrible - I know) so finally yesterday I was determined to make it for him.

I guess he's been watching this movie and loved the eye patch. It had to be green - he picked out the fabric. I had a little mishap and the first one got thrown away - my brain just wasn't functioning and I had made it so it was impossible to turn inside out...but the next one got a seal of approval from the little pirate - and of course Baby Girl needed one too after seeing her brother's...

I'm making these today for our annual Cookie Exchange party. We usually have it at my house but it's pretty crowded cozy so my friend offered her beautiful, spacious home so we are having it there instead. I'll try and remember to take my camera and snap some pictures. It's basically a girls' night out - with cookies. And I always have a few prizes (an apron and tote bag) for the tastiest and prettiest cookie.

Have any of you gotten the new voile by Anna Maria Horner? It's amazing...I'm trying to figure out a dress I can make for the girls for Christmas - it will drape so beautifully - for some reason I was thinking it was going to be like Heather's Far, Far Away but it's nothing like it at all - almost has a silk feel to it..

And I also got some Hope Valley in the mail - have already cut into it for a Christmas gift....

Oh and I almost forgot - made these for Christmas gifts for a few friends...inside is a gift card to Starbucks - I used this tutorial - really great and fast to sew up!

Bullet points

• The kids are back - they had a blast!

 

  

• BIG waves are here - and tomorrow night is our church's Christmas dinner here...which is right smack in the middle of this contest (if they are having it). The traffic is insane so I may have to leave a bit earlier than I had planned.

• Made up some aprons with Heather Bailey's new line - I love this fabric - the prints are just so cute!

• I'll do another post with more NY pics - just been busy with life :-)

(isn't that the cutest ornament? My sister got it for me at K-Mart) 

• Finally got our Christmas tree today - we went to Home Depot last night but they were all sold out (they got some more today)...it will have to wait until Wed. to get decorated though...got to finish up a few more things for the craft fair tomorrow.

Hi there

Didn't mean to take a break....it's been a busy week but I really haven't done much (does that make any sense?).

The craft fair went great - I did really good (the best I have ever done at a craft fair!) but I guess a bunch of people complained that it was slow...it did rain the last hour so we finally packed up after getting wet...my sister was such a great craft fair buddy - thanks Cacia!

Had a soccer game on Sunday (which we lost) so by Monday I was wiped out. I don't know why, but as I was cleaning on Monday, I decided that I would re-arrange my sewing area...which meant I had to move all my fabric and re-fold it so there was no sewing Monday or Tuesday.

 

Yesterday we spent the morning at the doctor with an asthma attack (my 7 year old) but he seems better today.

I finally was able to start sewing again today...I cut out all the pieces for this quilt.

It's for this amazing photographer - she's about to have her 4th boy. Now I have to figure out the best layout on my design wall.

And since I needed my design wall, I sewed up this quilt - just need to add the outer borders.

 

And the best package came today - my Echino order from Fabricworm...this line is so gorgeous! I love them all! I'm thinking about making  up a few more totes for our church craft fair.

 

 

I do have a few apron orders to work on - and a couple birthday presents too. But tonight we have a babysitter and a group of us are all going to see "New Moon" - I may need to go watch Twilight right now :-)

Oh one more thing - Did everyone see Fabricworm is having a Thanksgiving sale - and they have Sandi Henderson's new line...plus they are getting Hope Valley in next week - yeah!!

Velvety soft (and a giveaway)

I got my order of Anna Maria's new flannel and oh my, is it soft!

I cut into it immediately and used it in this empty frame.

I ended up printing out some letters and made a little sign for the craft fair - does it look ok?

I love this fabric - has anyone seen the cute love notes on Flikr?

And some new dots - in fun colors!

 

And now something for all of you...

Hope's CD (my sister-in-law) - I have two (2) to give away...so leave a comment and you'll be entered to win. You get another entry if you blog about it and link back here. Just leave another comment telling me you did that.

Her website takes a minute to load but she has the coolest tv on there - and you can hear her songs too.

OK off to ballet and then getting the kids ready to go....

Big Apple

So tomorrow they leave for the big city. And yes, I'm a little nervous but I know my parents will take care of them and they will have a wonderful time. And my grandparents don't know they are coming so they will be thrilled to see them.

I will have two sad kiddos left here - one is extremely sad that his beloved sister and playmate will be gone for two weeks. He's already complaining that he will have no one to play legos with. We'll have to plan some fun outings next week.

I'm cramming this week - a stack of totes.....

and some fabric bundles (I have some to the conclusion that you can actually have TOO much fabric)....

And I hemmed three pairs of jeans for Bela - why do they make girls' jeans so long?

I hope to get some aprons sewn on Thursday and Friday (and maybe more totes?). I keep thinking of other things I want to make but it really isn't that big of a craft fair so I should stick to the basics.

My sister is coming with me and I think she's making jars of carmel sauce to sell. YUM!

I really want to stop everything and clean up my sewing area but I'll wait until next week...

I should probably fold the clothes though :-)

                      (there are a couple more baskets too)

And I haven't forgotten the giveaway - I've just been busy - I will do it soon - I promise!

How cool is this.....I saw it on Grosgrain - and have been playing with it - fun!

 

Oh - and one more thing...did you all see the AMAZING new Echino at Fabricworm - wow...I think it's my favorite so far...gorgeous!

  

 

Cramming

We are trying to get a lot accomplished these days - schoolwork before the big trip, presents for birthdays and Bela's ballet teacher, and then making things for the craft fair next Saturday - and our eldest still has soccer.

I have managed a few totes...

and some ponytail holders (got my supplies here)...

I made this market bag for Bela's ballet teacher - I love this pattern - I think my mom and sister will be getting one for Christmas - it's the perfect market tote.

I even used some heavy-duty interfacing and made a removable bottom (and covered it in fabric) for a bit more stability.

And in fabric news....Fabricworm has Anna Maria Horner's new flannel line:

  

 

and the cutest dots and squares by Jennifer Moore - I just ordered some (along with the above flannel) - I am loving the aqua, orange and pink! Too cute!

 

OK off to finish up school and then sew, sew, sew....but I'll be back later with a giveaway (think: music)!

Coming Soon

So I've been stalking Fabricworm's website to see when the new fabrics are coming in...

and there are some sneak peeks of three of the new fabric lines...

Sandi Henderson's Meadowsweet:

  

 

Anna Maria Horner's Folksy Flannel:

  

 

and Little Folks:

  

 

  

These are only a few - there are more on the website. I cannot wait - they all look amazing!

This is a good one

I finished up Rossie's blocks for Common Threads....

It's long and wouldn't fit in the picture so I folded it up a little.

This is going to be such a cool quilt.

I got the BEST mail today! Fun stuff.....Amy Butler Home Dec fabrics (they arrived so fast I couldn't believe it!)

I ordered them here on Wednesday and they came today - plus I had a coupon so they were 10% off! Such great customer service too!

I also got some of this in the mail - and I want to share it with you.

I am giving away a 10" x 30" piece - you'll get all the scenes with this piece. Leave a comment telling me your favorite munki munki print - how does that sound?

I'll leave the comments open all weekend.

I think I'll go work on this outfit for Baby Girl - I'm wanting to attach this top to a bottom piece and turn it into a dress.

(not sure if I'm going with this fabric or not...)

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Moved

So yesterday I moved all my fabric so it would be closer to where I actually sew.

When I re-arranged my room a few weeks ago, I put the shelf with all the fabric in an awkward place and was feeling like I couldn't really get to things easily.

So now I can't buy anymore fabric since nothing else will fit - LOL!

I have a bunch of random things today:

I am looking for a good pattern/idea to use for November for A Notion or Two - I'm using LOVE by Amy Butler...

Anyone have any great ideas/links?

I also got an email today about giving away some sets of these stamps on my blog - I'll set up a post when they get here - fun right?!

Bought myself a few embroidery patterns from this cute shop to make for this swap....I love the princess and the pea - it's so cute!

How cute are these pumpkin kits?

And we are definitely doing this art project for our next Art co-op class. I'm going to read the book and then we can all make our own "wild things". I first saw it here - always amazing ideas!

OK I need to stop playing with this new toy and actually go sew - my list is getting longer and longer!

Dripping

It is so hot - 10:30 pm and I am dripping sweat!

We are having some hot days along with no wind and vog which just makes for miserable days.....I guess it's supposed to get better on Sat. - I sure hope so!

I did get some sewing in yesterday - quilted two quilts and started on the third.

 

I am trying pebble quilting on the third so it's taking a bit longer.....

And I got the best mail today - LOVE!

This is my favorite pattern of the group - will be ordering more yardage of it - gorgeous!