Crazy quilt vest

Last summer I decided I would like to make some of my own clothing. I started with 2 elastic waist denim skirt. One had a kick pleat and the other just an open slit. I had collected fall fabrics and wanted to incorporate them into a vest. First, I had to fit the pattern to me. I wound up using a combination of 2 patterns but still changed the neckline and the arm hole and adding darts. Sewing on the material with the decorative stitches on my sewing machine was fun. I learned a lot (at least I hope I did) about fitting a vest. The next vest I make will not have a straight hem. I hope to make a number of vests. The next one maybe will be batiks with a tie back. Skirts and vests may be the only items that I sew for myself. I was gifted a Craftsy sewing class "The Classic Tailored Shirt" and I may try that. I have never attempted button holes so it could be interesting. I wonder how many practice button holes I make before I try the "real" thing.

Christmas decorative stitching string quilt

I wanted to try a string quilt using the decorative stitches on my sewing machine I got last year. I first sewed the strips onto a muslin backing and then put batting and backing and quilted each seam. You can see a close up of some the quilting. I hope to use red sashing to connect the blocks together. I have not tried that method so I will see how it goes.

Painting with a Twist

For Christmas my daughter took me to a Painting with a Twist class. The Instructor gave instructions:  painting the background, moon, shadow, tree and leaves. With help from my daughter, my tree looks more like a tree than what I first painted. It was amazing how different everyone's painting was even though we did basically the same painting. They were all wonderful. I have mine hanging in my bedroom.

Infinity scarf

The yarn for this scarf was luscious. You can't tell from the picture but it has sparkles on it. The pattern used only 21 stitches divided into 3 segments, knit and then rejoined. This was a Christmas gift for my daughter which I hope she enjoyed.

Colorful boys sweater

This sweater was a joy to make combining all different colors. I used buttons that are shaped like balloons. Each time I knit a different project I learn something new. The neck and side bands were picked up from existing stitches which is something I have not tried before. 

Funky Four quilt

 

I made this  Funky Four Quilt at a class at a local quilt store, Creative Hideaway.  I fell in love with the Sock Monkey fabric and needed to find material to go with... using 8 different materials. Every square has the Sock Monkey fabric in the same location. It was a very forgiving pattern.  I used red flannel for the backing. I found a "Sock Monkey" to go with it. This will be a baby gift.