Handworks Crochet and then Some!

I was shocked to open this Christmas morning.... I mean... I wanted it... But was in no way expecting my husband to go buy it! The Babylock Sashiko machine!!!! Its expensive and I don't need it. But oh how I wanted it!! I had told the Bald Man I would wait till spring and maybe the price would come down during sewing expo time.. When they have lots of specials going... The Bald Man called my buddies at Sewing Machines etc. And they did give him a banging deal! I love those guys... And I really love my sweet husband... Always encouraging my sewing projects and skills.... Now back to playing with my new toy! Its so awesome!! -- Sent from my Palm Prē

Merry Christmas everyone!  Praise God for Jesus Christ our Savior!!! The reason for the season! -- Sent from my Palm Prē

I'm so sorry to all those who check my blog...I have not had time for much internet time. I have been sewing and crocheting my little fingers to the bone! Not to mention ALL the baking I've been doing... I have a trip to post about, a major crochet project finished and many other small ones. Of course this time of year I can't post alot of the stuff I've made because there are presents.. So they have to be after Christmas posts!                           AND I started bellydancing at the Cairo cafe again one or two nights a month... On top of being booked to bellydance at holiday parties... Whew! Well here is a much needed costume... That I plan to have complete in a couple of days.. I really need it for a party this weekend!.. The fabric is amazingly glittery and needs no crystals or sequins... Just something for movement.... Back to work. I hope all of you out there are farther along with your Christmas stuff than me! -- Sent from my Palm Prē

I have finished all 6 of the tops I wanted to complete for Faye's Month of Tops sew along!!!!! Go to the blog to see my tops..... Month Of Tops Blog I have/am making 3 skirts to go with my MOT sew along challege to! I got like a whole little wardrobe outta this!!!

Look how pretty! My mom hand spun this yarn for me! A wool\silk blend... Perfect color match for a lacey shawl or bolero to go with my long black dress! [the dress with the large flower appliques!] Thanks mom! -- Sent from my Palm Prē

I have been on the ball lately in the sewing room and working my crochet hook.... First to see the first 2 tops I made for the Month of Tops sew along click here: My TOPS Now.... I took this pic last week. I actually fished it TODAY! I have never quilted before... not really.... which is kinda wrong since my mom is a quilter! But I've always been more into clothing and I would have never made this if it wasn't our project/class for Pfaff club at sewing Machine etc. here in Knoxville. You know what... I loved making it! It was fun! Relaxing, even!! Here's a closer look at my sad quilting! But its good for a 1st timer!! I think..... lol!! We embellished the pumpkins using decorative stitches, couching, buttons, rhinestones... whatever! Lots of fun! I can't wait till our next class! Purses... I was in much need of purses this year. As you know if you've been reading my blog for long I'm not a fan of making purses... but the purses I want to buy cost stupid m...

I feel in love with this Chanel look last spring.... so instead of making a Chanel jacket I decided to put that time toward knocking this off the best I could.... I am pleased with my results! Fabric from Miami's Rex Fabrics for the top..... and ofcourse fabric for the jacket and skirt... I found a close to perfect match at walmart! Of all places! Add so hip chain belts and here is my knock off! I made the skirt longer than the original.... and no collar on the little jacket... lower neckline on the top... and a bit longer on it too.... I have several other Chanel outfits I want to knock off too... soon as I can find similar fabrics for them! I had fun with this outfit and fun wearing it! Next V8489.... I bought this fabric on a trip to Panama City, Panama. This was an easy pattern and I will use it again in the future. I added a personal touch to the dress but it didn't photograph at all... asymmetrical from shoulder across the waist and to bottom I hand beaded swarvoski crys...