I've been pretty busy this past week for a girl without a job. My mom and I have been going to the gym together, and we actually make great motivators for each other.
Alyssa loved the pouch I made her, and since my Wednesday was pretty much consumed with her get together I thought I'd post a few (ok a lot) pictures I took.
After dinner at the Chinese Buffet, and on the way to the Bowling Alley; not that any of us knew where it was. Thank goodness for the GPS, and not so thank goodness for Leah's driving skills, yikes!
Alyssa and Leah waiting their turn.
Now for a few action shots:
Alyssa bowling. She liked the big balls.
Me bowling with my side squat approach.
Leah bowling without any technique at all. First time 10 pin bowling. Poor Leah.
Vanessa bowling. She put us all to shame. Pretty sure her score was higher than Leah and mine combined first string... not that it was hard considering Leah got a 30.
(Not so) Pretty bowling shoes. Actually Vanessa's were quite pretty, but she brought her own. My feet are huge, and the picture just makes it worse.
Thursday mom brought me to the store to pick out fabric for a tote she wanted me to make my grandmother. Ever since I made her one for her birthday she's been all about giving them as presents to everyone. I also made another Alyssa pouch for my first Etsy "sale"!! Which is actually a trade. I'm getting
this lovely necklace in return. I am quite excited.
Friday was kind of slow until I realized I needed to get to work on this tote. I finished it in 5ish hours I think? I didn't get started till after dinner (8ish) and worked till a little after 1am. My mom was very specific about how it should look, what size, what pockets... etc. but it ended up coming out very well.
The outside. (My grandmother's name is Rose. How fitting.)
The inside. Notice pockets on sides. This bag also happened to come out totally reversible in case you're in need of a sunny change.
Yesterday was my brother's graduation party with my mom's side of the family. My Grammy loved the bag I made her, Nolan made out like a bandit, there was lots of food, and my brothers and I managed to sneak some time in the hot tub. 8)
I feel as though my photography skills are on the rise. I am now starting to be able to get clear, bright photos that hardly need any editing. They're so cute and easy, I hope they sell well.
After dinner at the Chinese Buffet, and on the way to the Bowling Alley; not that any of us knew where it was. Thank goodness for the GPS, and not so thank goodness for Leah's driving skills, yikes!
Alyssa and Leah waiting their turn.
Alyssa bowling. She liked the big balls.
Me bowling with my side squat approach.
Leah bowling without any technique at all. First time 10 pin bowling. Poor Leah.
Vanessa bowling. She put us all to shame. Pretty sure her score was higher than Leah and mine combined first string... not that it was hard considering Leah got a 30.
(Not so) Pretty bowling shoes. Actually Vanessa's were quite pretty, but she brought her own. My feet are huge, and the picture just makes it worse.
The outside. (My grandmother's name is Rose. How fitting.)
The inside. Notice pockets on sides. This bag also happened to come out totally reversible in case you're in need of a sunny change.
Her favorite color is purple, and since I already did a bag in purple, I already had the fabric lying around.
I think it came out cute, I may have to stock a couple of these in my Etsy shop.
I lined it with the same lavender cotton fabric I did for the wristlet. All I needed to buy was the zipper!
The photos of the black and white bag didn't come out quite so well, it was hard to adjust colors and brightness without washing it out too much.
It's a really good sized tote measuring about 20 inches square when laid flat.
This is my first attempt at applique letters. I really like how they came out. Delta Zeta are the letters for my sorority, and our colors are pink and green, which also happen to be my favorite coincidentally.
I incorporated some of the accent fabric into the handles.
I had such a good time making this! I can't wait to get started on my Aunt's.
I made a few changes to the original design; I pieced and quilted the panels before sewing together, but overall I LOVED the design. SO fun and easy :)
My second wristlet from the same design as my purple one, only there is no pleating. I love the colors and designs together.
I now have the proper cutting equipment for whatever my heart so desires, joyous day!
This is such a pretty rotary cutter. Luckily there was a HUGE sale at JoAnn's or I never would have been allowed to pick this out.
Preview of one of my upcoming projects, a tote/purse for my aunt.
An assortment of colors for future purses, wristlets, perhaps even quilting blocks.
I have a knack for making pie crusts, so I was in charge of the pie
This was my first attempt at the lattice top, which I felt was fitting for the blueberry pie. Just looking at it is making me hungry, I wish I had some left, but it was gone nearly before it had cooled.
Anja made a delicous birthday cheesecake
and some poppy seed bagels.
It is fully lined with a light lavender cotton, and no raw edges. I also started an Etsy shop, so I think this will make a good first item.
First I drew up my idea
Then I cut out the pieces
And before I knew it, it was finished.
I really like how the pleating came out, not too bad for my first attempt.
This is the back.
Probably most of the reason why I'm so excited about the completion of this quilt is that it was just SO frustrating. Trying to piece what my thirteen year old mind was thinking with what I now know was not an easy task.
And yes I'm using scissors to tear apart my quilt due to the fact that I broke my seam ripper earlier in the week.
Finished quilt top
I picked white for the backing because, well, it's cheap. Despite that, I think it gives a certain crispness to the overall look.
Of course I couldn't help but add a little color to prevent the quilt back from being completely boring. I had a few extra partial quilt blocks left, and I really like how it came out.