Fabric Love

After going through all my fabric yesterday, I noticed I had quite a little stash on my hands and I have more coming home. The stash needed some orgnaization in order to help me quickly find what I want, when I want it. October was quite a naughty spending spree apparently. While I had all this fantastic fabric sprawled out on my bed, I decided I'd take some photo's of each line. Ready for some fabric stack photo's? Here we go..

Mama Said Sew - Tangled Threads in Apple &
Pinking Shears in Apple

Erin McMorris - Park Slope & Summersault

Robert Kaufman - Dr Suess & Metro Circles

Amy Butler - Wallflower Lotus 

Tim & Beck - Oodles & Creative Thursday - In Stitches

Joel Dewberry - Heirloom

Dena Designs - Mirage Taza

Moda - Half Moon

Khristian A Howell - Fizz

 

Sweetwater - Johnny Jacks

Aneela Hoey - Sherbert Pips

Dear Stella-Confetti Dot

Michael Miller - Ropes & ...

Laura Gunn - Painters Canvas

 ..and my absolute favorites, totally in love, hope to get my hands on some more really really soon, and head over heels for..

Heather Ross - Mendocino & Lightning Bugs

Lizzy House - Pearl Bracelets

Designer wishes & fabric dreams everyone! Stay tuned for an upcoming GIVEAWAY ;D.

<3,

Veronica

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! I'm so happy to share my pillow cover with you all today. If you follow me on any of the apps I have to the left of your screen (don't forget to look me up ;D), you know I finally finished my Spider Web Pillow cover. Now it's not traditional Halloween colors, but I'm not much for Halloween anyway. But in the spirit of the holiday, and it being a "Spider Web" block, I thought it was fitting. Here it is..


Spider Web Pillow Cover

TADAA!! It's not perfect, but for me and my skillz, it's perfect ;D. This particular project was a bit scary for me. Lots and lots of firsts. For one, trying my hand at the stripy look, another - tryin the spiderweb block..

..first time I try quilting a continuous square (which was hard for me :p)..



..my first time trying my hand at embroidery floss..



..and my first time trying a pillow cover..

It turned out great! Talk about a confidence booster ;D. If you'd like to try this out, Here are the links for the tutes I used.. {House} A La Mode for the spiderweb block, and Sew Mama Sew for the pillow cover.

What was your first??



Happy Halloween, Have Fun, & Be Safe!

<3,

Veronica

Grey Weather

It's grey, it's chilly, and I feel like bundling up next to my Janome and sewing away. I needed a few more replacement supplies, so I was off to a sewing store near me - Samy in-hand. He got his usual 'he's so cute!' compliments, as he walked by the ladies. Melting hearts with his charming little smile ;) -he really is cute, just sayin'! Here's a shot of my little..



See, cute :). And I'm happy to have my supplies ready for todays projects..



YAY! The ruffler's a generic, but it might work. I test drove it, and it seems to still be a bit tall for the presser bar but it worked. Should I be concerned about that? Maybe I should call and find out? Even so, I still can't believe I found a Mom & Pop Shop that carried these items. I went to one other shop before, but the service lacked in courtesy. Very important to me. Newhoo, Great shop, No shipment to wait for - AWESOME! So now I have almost everything to start my Weekender Travel Bag by Amy Butler, among other projects in waiting. I also received more fabulous fabric..

Lizzy House Pearl Bracelet & Robert Kaufman Metro Living Circles

Moda Half Moon Scissors

Yep, more Lizzy House Pearl Bracelet, because I'm totally addicted to it. Robert Kaufman Metro Living Circles, because it's sweet, and Moda Half Moon Scissors -which is also cool. Now how in the world am I ever going to choose the fabrics I should use for my bag? Hm..

Can't forget about my Pyrex! I finally completed my Pink Gooseberry Fridgie set..

Thanks to one of my Facebook Pyrex trading buddies -Katherine! Now all I need are the lids. I love this set, it's so pretty, and you know how I love me some pink ;). Now, off to work on my grey weather sewing projects! The End.

<3,

Veronica ;D

Busy Little Bee

I've been a busy little bee trying out new sewing techniques. Finally had the chance to dip my toes into some patterns I've loved and had wanted to try for quite some time. These projects turned out pretty good. Especially since it was my first time on all of these. Here we go..

Pretty isn't it? It's a Spider Web Block. I used this tute from {House} of A La Mode. "Easy Peasy" as Heather says ;D. I need to work on getting those seams to match up :), but over all it's adorable! I also made my first Mug Rug..



No tute on this one, but I've seen them all over flickr. I used the scraps from my Spider Web block, and some left over linen from another project (which still needs work). Linen is a really hard fabric for me to work with, as it shifts a lot. I really love the organic feel it has. I just had to use it :). Last but certainly not least, was this little number..

A Cathedral Window pin cushion :), using this tute from My Go-Go Life. Now this little bugger was not necessarily hard, but it was tricky for me. I've been wanting to try this pattern out for a future project. A pin cushion was perfect. Couple of tips if you decide to try it.. take your time with this one. The curves for me were a bit hard to hold, in place. Even with pins. You want to stitch as close to the edge of the fold as possible. Also make sure your fabric is tucked in really nice, even if it means including it in the curve fold. You have to make sure you capture the fabric. Otherwise it'll pop out of the seams, and there's really no way to tuck it back in without having to use your seam ripper and doing it again. Not Good :p. One other thing, make sure you have your decorative button ready OR risk seeing your center seams! I had no cute button and was sad to photograph this one without her jewelry.

Well there you go! My cute tiny projects :). What have you been wanting to try??

<3,

Veronica

When the Cat's Away..

Well, my Huni is long gone ...off on his hunting trip I mean. That means it's just me and my Samycakes for the next few days to fend for ourselves. We'll miss him so much while he's gone :(.

So what will I be up to while he's gone? ..when the Cats away, the Mice will play!
First things first.
It seems it's been such a long time since I've post a photo of Pyrex. I finally took one of my last two trades..

Beautiful beautiful Pyrex! I got these from a couple of wonderful Pyrex-Trading Facebook friends -Katherine, who sent me the 441 Snowflake Garland & the 403 Friendship. Love them!! And Jocelyn, who sent me the Black 503. Love it!! These two ladies are fantastic people ;D. Not because they sent me some awesome Pyrex Goodness, but because they were sooo sweet & were so patient with these last two trades of ours! Believe me, they were phenomenal-I was moving at the time. Thank You Ladies!! Next..



Progress! Only four more rows to go on my VS quilt, whew. It is so hard to sew with Samy (who's 2yrs old btw), trying to push the foot pedal in an attempt to help :p. Oh brother. I put in his favorite move (Wall*E), gave him a handful of strawberries, rushed back to my sewing table, and got my FQs cut for the Color Wheel Swap also..



YAY! Aren't they cute all bundled up like that? I think they will work, and I can't wait to see what I get back :B. Finally, I got this baby in..



Oh Yeah. This will be my very first attempt at a bag. I'm pretty intimidated! Especially after seeing all those beautiful bags popping up at the Sewing Summit. Totally inspiring. Of course I didn't make it to the Sewing Summit this year, but I was with you all in spirit! (and totally stalking everyone on instagram!) None the less, I have the pattern, I have my fabrics chosen, now all I need are the cojones!

Any projects you're doing which need a fair amount of cojones?? Wish me Luck ;D

<3,

Veronica