After all the rush leading up to Thanksgiving, I've tried to lay low this week. So my projects are actually fun and for me! (Not that I don't have fun, but sometimes you stare at something so long you want to just chuck it out a window. That's how UFOs are made)
Anyway, yesterday I decided to just buy the Staple Dress pattern and whip up a dress for the upcoming holiday parties. I had that big chunk of rayon from Joann's and figured that it would be the perfect flowy fabric for the high/low hem. I just have to adjust the fit on the top (it's a bit too big); sew in the facings, hem, and elastic waist; and I'm done!
And, as a side bonus, it was a great test run since I've never sewn with such slippery fabrics and I promised to make my mom a bunch of dresses from similar fabric for Christmas. Turns out it's not so bad as long as you go slow. I'm doing all French seams since I'm nervous about fray, but that's pretty easy too.
This lovely pile of yarn is a sweater I'm making for a friend's daughter. She picked out this yarn and a pattern and said go! I love knitting with it. It's a merino, cashmere, microfiber blend that's braided not twisted, so it's super soft and easy to knit. Also, it hides a Russian join like nobody's business, which I love.
Arms are done, so I'm onto the body. That's my favorite part, because there's a nice cable that takes just the right amount of brain power to do, but I don't have to constantly consult the chart, so I can just zone out in a comfy spot and knit.
My super fun project is the Catvent Quilt-a-long that Elizabeth Hartmann is doing. I love these little cats, and they're super easy to do. I can't wait to see them all together! I've already picked out the spot where this wall hanging will go and warned the husband that he has little choice. Linking up with Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday!
I saw the cat quilt on Elizabeth's blog, how fun to see your WiP! Maybe you could arrange a photoshoot with the pieces and a real cat....?
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I can probably make that happen. I have a large lazy cat that doesn't mind when I put stuff on him and take pictures. He will definitely get a photo shoot with the finished quilt. :)
DeleteLove all your projects!!
ReplyDeleteWhat color palette are you using for the cats? (Now I've had to add those kitties to the list of to-dos, so thanks for that.)
ReplyDeleteI've got charm packs for the Kona Sunriseand Sunset solids and a bunch of scraps from my guild-mate Laura. So between those, I just pick some scraps and match a solid to them and sew.
DeleteAnd you're welcome for adding to your to-do list. At least these blocks are fast!
I love your cats! I think I have to start some too!
ReplyDeleteYou should! They're so fast to do once you gather all the fabric together. I've been doing them really fast in the morning with my morning coffee.
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