With all the swap projects I’ve been whipping up, there hasn’t been a lot of time to post some of the miscellaneous things that have been going on…. So that means it’s time for a ‘ramblings’ post!
First off a HUGE thank you to Maria who not only sent me the latest Ottobre magazine, but also the most adorable onesie! This is the first baby item we’ve gotten so far and I can’t wait to start the baby’s room once we move (and the adorable layette set from this issue).
Speaking of the move. The house is progressing along – I should have taken a photo the last time we drove by, but didn’t think to bring the camera. It looks as if the closing will be right on schedule (cross your fingers) – they are doing the flooring and deck this week! I’m very excited to get to be in our new home for Christmas. Of course, that means I have to survive another move!
The Sophia bag is out!!! I purchased mine from Kristen and can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m thinking I may revisit the weekender as well and make a matching set of bags.
My Christmas Stocking swap hit a little bit of a snag this weekend. I had intended on making my partner this adorable dog jacket. However, after starting to draft up the pattern, I realized that it works out much better if you have the actual dog present. I had no idea where to put the leg holes! So I scraped that idea and have decided to make her the “Charming Handbag” from Bend-the-Rules Sewing
So, now that you’ve made it to the bottom of this post – a bit of a contest for sticking with me while I’ve rambled on this long… Up for grabs, a copy of Adorn’s Winter issue! I had thought my subscription has expired since I hadn’t gotten it in the mail yet, so I purchased one while I was out. I guess I was wrong since the next day I got mine in the mail – so now I have two. To enter this one, all you have to do is post a comment in this thread. You have until midnight (CST) Wednesday to enter and winner will be chosen by a random number generator. Good Luck!
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Oh, I haven’t picked this issue up yet. I’d love it!
I can’t wait to see more baby clothes. No pressure!
puttin’ in my bid on that adorn issue!
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congrats on the baby AND the house! your sewing projects are adorable, so i’m sure your genetic and constructive ones will be too! ;o)
I would love the new Adorn issue!
I would love the latest Adorn issue. Love your blog. I read it every day.
Sara
count me in on your contest!
That onesie is adorable. For your Christmas swap, have you thought about making a dog treat? There are a lot of recipes out there for making them. I have one somewhere if you wish for me to take a look for you (just send me an e-mail).
I will have to take a look at that Bend The Rules Sewing book. I love craft books I aready have 100′s of them. I don’t know really how many I have but I need to get rid of some to make room for more.
Definitely count me in; I’ve never read Adorn before but the website looks great.
Hi,
I just made two fleece doggy coats one for my daughter’s chihuahua and one for my son’s greyhound.The pattern was a McCalls Stitch and Save 5165. Without the dogs nearby I guessed and made a small and large. Well as small as Oscar is the neck was a little too small, otherwise it was good and the large was ok, but the greyhound could use it a little longer neck to tail. I am modifying the pattern. I did not use the bias binding and just doubled the fleece and after turning top stitched. It is easy to get on the dog as there are no legs, just velcro flaps to close. The pattern you showed looked similar. They are fun to make.
Elaine
ooh, I’d love the Adorn, I can’t buy it anywhere in the UK and I loved the summer issue when I was in the States. At least I’ve got their RSS feed to keep me warm…
Adorable onesie! I can’t wait to see pictures of the new house all decorated for Christmas (and baby’s room). And I would so love the extra copy of Adorn.
My Sophia Bag pattern came Saturday… I’m going to cut out the pieces today and maybe start some sewing. You’ll have to keep us updated while you work on yours! Have you done the Weekender bag already? I’m thinking about doing that one next (depending on how the Sophia Bag goes). Happy Sewing!
I’d love for you to share your extra Adorn mag with me! Thanks for everything else that you share. You always keep me supplied with fantastic ideas, inspiration & links!!
Pick me, pick me!
Why not?
That onesie is adorable.
I have been thinking of adding the charming bag to my list of things to make. Thanks for including the missing informations! This is one of my favorite blogs . Great ideas and information! Thanks!
I made the Charming Handbag from Amy’s book. It turned out REALLY cute. It’s a great pattern. I think I would consider enlarging it if I made it again, however.
Glad the package arrived safe and sound – didn’t want to ask and spoil the surprise!
Congratulations on your new house too!
Glad the package arrived safe and sound – didn’t want to ask and spoil the surprise!
Congratulations on your new house too!
I would love to be entered into the drawing Stacy, but if you don’t feel like shipping to France, I’d understand!
Hi Stacy,
I have been a lurker for the past few weeks…enjoying your blog from afar, but since you are making a contest out of it, I guess now would be a good time to come out of the closet…LOL!!! I really enjoy seeing your projects and your celebrity style watch entries…if I ever get busy and start blogging myself, I will send you a link so you can spy on me!!! Thanks for all the inspiration…Mary
I would love to be entered into your drawing!
~Committed Reader, Rare Commenter
So glad the new house is coming along…pick me, pick me number generator!!!
Can’t wait to see pics of your “Charming Handbag”. Too bad about the dog vest – it is too cute.
PS I love your blog.
So I might have missed something but are you having a boy? Or was that a gender neutral onsie? One more question, was that from the ottorbre that she gave you? I am in the middle of making a little outfit for my little one for the first time out of Ottobre and really like it so far. I am needing an invisible zipper foot to finish it up. Love your blog!!
Shorty