Monthly Archives: February 2012
Mod Flower Dress
I found this black fabric with white barcode-looking flowers all over it at Denver Fabrics a while back. It kept catching my eye for weeks as I looked through my stash – I really wanted to use it, but had no idea what to make. Suddenly, while walking through Cherry Creek Mall, it appeared to … Continue reading
Mardi Gras 2012
Originally I was wanting to use my new serger to hem this festive skirt, but I was still a little intimidated by the machine and my deadline was approaching quickly. I ended up hemming all three layers with my regular sewing machine – long, monotonous, but also therapeutic. I paired the skirt with a green … Continue reading
Bag For Raffle
In August, my friend LT was diagnosed with cancer. Every couple of months friends and family join together for a Poker Night to raise money and help our good friend out. This time Susan is putting it together, and she came up with a great idea to do a raffle along with a poker game. … Continue reading
Look Who’s Here
One day early I got a knock on the door. . .my little Brother (serger that its)! I unboxed it immediately, then left it on the floor as I read through the manual. Now it’s sitting cosy in its place next to my sewing machine. I still need to make a stop at the fabric … Continue reading
2011 Peaks in Review
2011 marked the first Summer of 14ers. Here is a recap of the 9 peaks reached last summer. Peak #1 Mt. Bierstadt *38th Highest Summit in Colorado at 14,060′ *July 5, 2011 After attempting Grays and Torreys the week before, (we had record snowfall in the winter and our snow covered trail took us on … Continue reading
Soon I’ll Be Serging!!
Early Saturday morning my late Christmas present was ordered. . .a Brother 1034D Serger!!! Yay!! I’ve been stockpiling all of my knits waiting for this time to come. I also received 22 yards of single knits from Fabric.com last Thursday on super sale! The whole week has felt like Christmas I can expect my new … Continue reading
SSS 2 The Key Satchel
Super Sew Sunday continues!! I spent the entire afternoon and evening sewing, and it was amazing!! After completing my Floral Dot Dress, I started on this Keys Satchel from the same New Look 6022 pattern. I had a hard time finding 3/8″ cord (with not a lot of time to look), so I settled … Continue reading
Super Sew Sunday!!
It’s finally here. . .the Sunday we’ve all been waiting for (well, some of us for different reasons than others)! While everyone is huddled around their flatscreens this afternoon, I will head to head with my brother cs6000i. My first project was most of the way done, I just had the hem and button closure … Continue reading
Winter Wonderland Outside/Sunset Summer Inside
The snow falling outside has got me yearning for summer!! Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for the snow today. . . after all it did get me the day off of work The weatherman is calling for 12-24 inches and I’m inside stitching away at a colorful sun dress that I’ll have to wait … Continue reading
