Last night was First Friday in San Jose. It was better than usual, with more galleries delivering excellent art to view for free. One of the highlights was the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Their last exhibit was so-so (and I had to pay to get in), but their current one was awesome! Even the males in the group thought so. O.o
Click here to see more!Here is what I started with:
I thought that cutting the circles for a long-planned project might make them easier to store.
After:
Phew, that's going to be a lot of ironing when it's done!
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DH had to take a pay cut, so my supply budget has similarly been cut. Therefore, I am trying to use up what I've already got, which is highly satisfying.
One of those projects was the baby gear I already posted about. Another was this pillow and pillow cover I whipped up in less than a week using leftovers from my friend's project.
That's right - I even made the pillow form! I became somewhat obsessed with finding a use for leftover batting scraps. The cover is envelope style, so that it can be removed when it is not February.
A lady whose blog I read linked to this pattern and showed off a couple pair she had made herself. I managed to make a pair one weekend using stuff I had laying around (The only thing I had to buy was elastic!). They fit my doll pretty well, but I wanted to make sure the elastic was good for a real baby. Fortunately, I know one of those!
Yes, I know you are two seconds from kicking those off, Ella! Thanks for tolerating them long enough for the picture.
Since I last posted I:
- Learned to knit.
- Bound a book.
- Made a baby quilt.
- Made baby shoes.
- Made a throw pillow cover.
- Made 3 pillow forms.
- Cut 300ish demin circles.
So, yup! if anyone is still out there reading, I have lots to show you!
How is the Mrs? I trust the elves and the reindeer are all well, and excited for the big night!
Here are some ideas for me for Christmas! Go to this website: http://www.feedsacklady.com/ Then click on the "shopping" link. Towards the bottom of the page, you will find two products of particular interest to me: the Feedsack Squares and Granny's Fat quarters.
I assure you that your list will say that I have been good, within reason, and bad only when appropriate. I have finished many projects this year -just read the rest of my blog for proof. In fact, the biggest project of the year isn't even on here, yet!
Love and cookies,
JO
