Handworks Crochet and then Some!

Kwik Sew 3485 The first time I've ever made a blazer... and it was pretty easy! Not at all what I expected.... so I should be proud, right???? And I would be proud had my dear husband not asked me to make it with yoda Star Wars fabric! I have wanted to make a blazer for awhile... and I really wanted to make one in fleece when I saw Kit's from Project Runway for the men's challenge they did! BUT.... not yoda fleece!!! I mean... just look at it.... And he's so darn happy with it! I guess thats what matters.... and it goes with the yoda hoodie I made him last year and his yoda toboggan! See a pattern here??? From a construction stand point I am really proud of it and want to make him another one in normal fabric! My son has also asked for made of white linen.... to go with his Panama hat! lol!! But really.. I'm just glad at 14 he's asking me to make him anything to wear! Y'all know how teenagers are sometimes! Here's a top I made last year from this Silh...

This is a cute shrug I'm working on for a lady... she's singing in a wedding and wanted a red velvet jacket/shrug to go over her black dress. I finished the shrug, but it looked so plain. So my little knitting machine whipped up this "trim" of yarn to go around the edges. Gives the jacket that "something" extra! So my mom has got me on the weaving band wagon! I went to her house Thurs day and she showed me how to use it... She now has one of those huge looms to work on... so she didn't mind me borrowing this one. Its really fun! I didn't think I would like it when I first saw her weaving ... I was like "there's no buttons to push! its not electric! it'll take to much time!" But it weaves up fast and easy! The hardest, most time consuming part was warping it... its faster than knitting!! Well, faster than my knitting! Below you can see I'm making a scarf... a U.T. scarf for the Bald Man... yes, the Vols suck this year, but the B...

I really had a fabulous weekend! First let me tell you about the Halloween Apron Swap me and my Mom did.... I had signed up to do one on Swap-bot but then mom suggested we just do our own.. to ensure we get a good swap! So yesterday was like getting Christmas presents! She made me a cute little half apron from a Mccalls pattern and I love it! Also in my package was Halloween plates, some goblets, a cute matching towel and some yarn! Thanks Mom!!!!! I made her apron using the 4 Corners Apron pattern... which I love! Easy and super cute! She wouldn't model it for me so below I'm having to to do it! She has always hated having her pic made! Taking her picture is the fastest way to make her dislike you!!!! lol!! Also in her package I made a matching potholder, added a pair of a Halloween socks (I seriously LOVE holiday socks of any kind) and put it all in a draw string bag I made of bat fabric!! So much fun!! Below are some of the things the Barbie Knitting Machine has been making...

I know its hard to see on this red mannequin... but here is the progress of the Rhythm/Salsa dress I am making for a competition dancer here in town.... I have a ways to go on the top and I have to completely cover it in crystals! Its going to be gorgeous on her!!! This is the first time I've made a dress like this!! Its very exciting to me... I go this fabric at the wonderful Gail K's. The Lycra fabric was pretty reasonable at $12 a yard... but the netting I'm using was $20 a yard!! Thank Goodness I didn't have to use to much of it to get the effect I wanted. And I can't wait for Rach to put her bellydance costume on that I made her last week!!!! I want to post it so bad! Punch Needle! Yes, I love to punch needle lots of little designs and I never have any clue what I will do with them! Here's what I'm currently working on.... and here is my new punch needle toy!!! Its seriously cutting my time in half because I don't have to keep putting new thread i...

I got really side tracked from my jeans Friday. This cute knitting machine I won from ebay came in the mail. Its much like the Barbie Knit Magic knitting machine from Mattel made in 1974. This is like the knock-off version I think. It quickly knits little tubes... to make Barbie clothes. How cute is that! I don't want to make Barbie clothes... but I have found a number of projects using this for 'grown folk'! I was on ebay looking at knitting machines when I found it. You see, I love yarn!!! I love knit and crochet items!! But I don't like to knit or crochet. I have learned the basics and can knit and crochet some ... but it takes FOREVER!!! Its not a process I enjoy. I know, I know... many knitters think knitting machines are cheating... but I don't care! I want soft yarn clothing items made by me that don't take SO long! See how the little tube comes out... I can't get over how nice and tight the stitches are! Not one skipped stitch! In less than an hour ...