More Crafty Creations

Well, Jim is crafty at least.  Here's the forced "first day of work" picture I took as we were running out the door this morning.  It's mandatory.  

Here's my new yoga mat bag that I made!  Jim said it looked "un-yoga."  I took that as a compliment.  I used a pattern from a book I checked out at the library: Simple Sewing by Lotta Jansdotter.  One day I may add this book to my collection.  If you can see, there's even a small pocket on the side. 

School House Tunic

I finished my tunic!! It is a little big but I think it will be cozy. I am so proud of myself! The sleeves were the hardest part.


It's slightly maternity in the front. But it's the first garment I've ever made. Therefore I love it.

I realized I haven't given a Trooper update lately. He has been on his new medication since Friday (along with the steroids for one more week) and has barely itched at all. His hotspots are gone and his fur is growing back in the bald areas. He is as silly as ever. The only down side is that he seems to have some loose stool lately.

And may I add that this post was written on the Mac Book. Look at me, exploring new technology. Thanks, Jim.

Sunday Project

I made a tablecloth today! Don't you love this print? It's a Heather Bailey design from fabric.com. I bought two yards of fabric (we have a small four person table) and stitched the sides so that it's a rectangle. Soon I'll be on to pillows and curtains.

Change Purse

I made myself this change purse with the Cash and Carry pattern I blogged about earlier. It's great for beginners. I just need a rotary cutter to make sure I cut straight lines when I cut out my fabric.

Can I tell you all I love getting comments on my blog? Thanks for leaving them :)

Last night I met up with four other gals and tried B2 (B squared) in Crescent Village. The wine was good but we didn't realize they close at 8:30pm on Tuesday. They were really nice and stayed open later just for us. Jim met up with some guys at the Bier Stein. We have been so lucky to have met nice and interesting people since we've been here.

I don't know if I've posted that on Feb 19 I am taking my Little Sister snowshoeing with BBBS! I will keep you posted and let my readers know how it goes!

If anyone would like to run, Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting the Truffle Shuffle on Feb 13! I am running the 4 mile run. You get a chocolate truffle at the end from the Euphoria Chocolate Company! And it benefits a great program!

Sewing and Leaves

One of our Christmas gifts was a lemon tree from my mother-in-law, Karen. It's been sprouting new baby leaves! It will be really awesome if it flowers and grows a fruit. We have to research how it's pollinated. It gets pretty hot in Eugene and there are a lot of bees outdoors, so hopefully we'll have a bountiful harvest.


Last night I whipped up a sewing machine cover! I've been meaning to make one for awhile. I just cut out a rectangular shape of fabric (this is a heavier canvas fabric with a sewing theme; you can't see it but the designs are little scissors, pin cushions, and irons) and sewed on four pieces of ribbon to tie together. It kind of looks like a woman wearing a bonnet.

Now I'm going to make one of Jim's new fave dishes: spaghetti carbonara. Click on the link to read about it! Make sure to read about the guancile while you're at it.

Embroidery

I finished a pillow for my niece, Zelia, who is turning 2 this August. I used a pattern from a book at the library. I look forward to embroidering and sewing more once we are in Eugene.