Kid playing drums

Is this kid good ? I'd say so !!!

Kid playing drums , posted with vodpod

One GREAT purse Sewing Pattern

News Letter From Indygo junction

Featuring the Grids & Gromment Bag

One pattern....... SO many different looks.

Be sure to look at my pattern review & tutorial by clicking here. :-)

Grids & Grommets Galore! Grommet purses have been the top selling patterns for Indygo Junction this year. It is truly been a fashion trend that is great for beginners to experts. Check out these great grommet bags created by customers and store owners across the country. Click their names to visit their websites or blogs. The Grids & Grommets Bag is a versatile bag offered in two styles. Make the large version as a tote or the smaller bag as an attractive purse. It incorporates grommets for closing and an easy technique to create a comfortable handle. Construct it from a plain fabric using an interesting quilting pattern or piece the bag incorporating your favorite jelly roll fabric (2 1/2" wide strips) coordinates. Double the straps over your shoulder or convert it to a single strap across your body for security and convenience. Small jelly roll bag 10 "H x 12" W x 4” D. Large quilted bag 14" H x 13" W x 7" D. Pattern also includes instructions for small quilted bag 8" x 8" x 9" and large slightly narrower jelly roll bag. The large tote uses the Large Dritz Grommets (1 5/8"). The smaller purse uses the Medium Dritz Grommets (1"). Click here to view all of our grommet designs. Created by Maxine R. Created by Crissy B.

Created by Glenna (above) Created by Quilted Treasures Created by Cherrywood Fabrics

Created by Linda T.

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Sew a Diaper wipe case and Matching changing pad

Diapers to Go! This little pouch holds a couple disposable diapers, baby wipes, and a matching changing pad.

Scroll down to see the matching Diaper Bag which doubles as a purse....or a purse which doubles as a diaper bag!

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Grommet Diaper bag sewn with Amy Butler Love Fabric

Momma has a brand new bag! Lindsay is getting ready for baby Elle Adeline to arrive on the scene (May 2010) and a functional diaper bag is high on the priority list.

This one was custom made with Momma and baby girl in mind.......using the Grids & Grommets Bag pattern by Indygo Junction.

• I modified the interior pockets to hold bottles & toddler cups

• The nice feature about this purse/ bag pattern is the straps.

Woven in & out of the grommets the single continuous circle of strap makes it versatile. It can be worn as two straps over the shoulder or pull the strap into one single length and wear it over the chest to free up Momma's hands!

Matching Diaper Wipe case

More information on sewing this bag can be seen

when you click on the pattern review link.

I'd rather be Sewing! I hate paperwork!

My Goal - My Mission - My duty - to get my bookkeeping in order for filing taxes.

As God is my witness, it is not going to lick me. I'm going to live through this and when it's all over, I'll never be hungry again. No, nor any of my folk. As God is my witness, I'll never let paperwork pile up again!

Fiddle-dee-dee!

West Virginia Winter Snow and Tribute to Dad

Today I dedicate this blog post to my Father, Jim Miller, who died at home during what would be one of the largest snowfall in decades. April 14,1923 - Feb. 6, 2010

His frail heart couldn't take walking to the garage in 2 foot of freshly fallen snow.

Rest in Peace Dad.

Modkid Kyoko dress was quick to sew!

Honestly, I was hesitant in sewing the Kyoko pattern from Modkid because of the bias binding. This was silly of me because it isn't a huge time consuming process to attach the binding.

I used ready-made 1/2 inch double fold bias tape, but you can make your own.

The Modkid pattern Kyoko by designer Patty Young includes a wonderful instruction booklet. If you are like me, you will appreciate the photo instructions in the booklet.

This above picture is of a size 6 made into the provided optional dress length.

From what I can tell, this pattern is roomy and the obi (sash) is wonderful for custom fitting. The fabrics used for this dress are from the LOVE collection by designer Amy Butler.

• Will I make this pattern again? YES

• Skills required : Basic sewing skills. Understanding the concept for the sleeves & attaching the bias binding. The sleeves are set in prior to the side seams being sewn and do not require gathering. No zippers, or button holes required on this top!! Sweet!
  
• The instruction booklet provides excellent directions for making your own binding......or you may wish to use ready-made bias tape.

• Fitting: Personally I think the fit is very forgiving on this top/dress. The Obi-sash is separate from the top. It wraps around the child's waist,criss-crosses in the back and ties in the front. The sash pulls the dress in at the waist for a great fit.

• Design: the design in itself allows for creative mixing & matching fabrics by using two fabrics for the skirt panels. One could easily opt to go with the classic look of making the bodice and the skirt panels from the same fabric.

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matching 18" doll dress pattern sold separtely

ModKid Doll sized Patterns! Brilliant!

Y'all know how much I love the Modkid Frida Top and Dress pattern!

Well......lookie lookie!!

Valerie Haberer created a pattern and instructions based on the original Frida design by Patty Young. Now we have a MINI FRIDA tunic and top for 18" and 15" dolls.

I'm seriously thinking of starting a petition for ModKid to create an Adult size Frida pattern!
Hmmm? What ya think?

To make it even better............ the dolly size Sophia Pants pattern is included in this pattern.
Tell me what could make a little girl happier than for her to have a "Just Like Me" look for her doll?

I'm headed to my sewing room now. I'll let ya know what I come up with soon.

Sew a Purse! Free Purse pattern

pheobe bag 2, originally uploaded by Knitty Nikki.

Isn't this the sweetest bag?

Nikki has a cute as pie blog and this was one her projects.

She used Amy Butler's newest collection LOVE Paradise garden in periwinkle and lined it with LOVE Sunspots in turquoise.


For the pattern and tutorial, visit http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/tutorials/phoebe_bag.pdf

Easy to Sew girls top Modkid Frida pattern review

I've said it before, and I'll say it again........I love the Modkid Frida top pattern!
The pattern includes a dress length version and a top length.

For those liking a longer tunic length, you could adjust the length in between the two versions. The brown floral corduroy version shows the dress length over pants ........ without the cap sleeves.

Instead of the bottom hem band, I made a ruffle to match the double ruffle girls pants.
To see additional Pattern review and tips about the Mod Kid Frida pattern, click here.

Amy Butler Love Shoulder Bag

ab love bag, originally uploaded by gardenhouse.

The holidays are over, the weather is cold and it is the perfect time to think about Spring.

This is a beautiful handmade purse created with Amy Butler Love collection fabric.

Go to http://simonehowell.blogspot.com/ to see more from Garden House.

Amy Butler LOVE fabric is beautiful!

The Amy Butler LOVE fabric collection
is just what the Fabric Doctor ordered to cure those After Christmas Blues!
The mix & match possibilities are almost endless with the Love collection!

I had such a good time stacking the bolts in different combination's for these pictures.

What to sew? What to sew?

In my opinion this is the best collection by designer Amy Butler yet!!!

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Sew a girls Jumper from the ModKid Frida pattern

I used the ModKid Frida pattern by designer Patty Young to sew up a super easy girls jumper.


When made with a lightweight corduroy and the cap sleeves eliminated, it is hardly recognizable to the picture on the pattern cover.
This proves how versatile sewing can be!



This is an easy as pie pattern!

There are no buttons or zippers.

The cap sleeves (as shown on the pattern cover) are sewn without the need of gathering. (love that!)

There are only 3 main pattern pieces to make this top. (yoke, skirt, and sleeve)
Included in this Modkid Frida pattern is a cute little pocket for added detail.

Modkid Frida has TONS of personal design options for those of us who love mixing fabric prints!

• Would I sew this again? Yes

• Are the pattern directions easy to read & understand? Yes

• Skill level required: beginner

• Is the pattern sizing true to measurements? Yes. It is multi-sized and easy to select the proper size for the wearer. Small ( 2-3 T) Med (4-5 T) Large (6-7 child)

When You Come Back To Me Again

To my faithful blog followers,

Forgive that this post is not sewing or craft related.
I feel the desire to share this beautiful song & video with my new and old friends.

Watch,listen and give the ones you love, a very long hug!

Enjoy the Christmas Season and all our blessings.

Amy Butler Sweet Harmony Handbag Pattern Review

Have you seen the new Amy Butler handbag pattern, Sweet Harmony Handbag and tote?

This is my first attempt of sewing it.............with some modifications to the strap.

I always spend time studying a pattern before cutting any fabric. This time I wanted to alter the design. Customizing is the great thing about sewing !


If you scroll back up to the picture of the Sweet Harmony Handbag pattern image, you'll see the differences in the straps.

Amy Butler designed the bag's side panel to also incorporate the strap. I squared mine off and added a longer, standard adjustable strap.


The Sweet Harmony Handbag & Tote pattern includes both sizes. I have not sewn the Tote bag size, but it looks like it would make a great carry all or travel bag!

My bag finished out at about 13 inches wide at the bottom and about 8 inches tall. It includes a cell phone pocket on the bag's exterior (hidden behind the exterior pocketpanel).

This average size bag includes roomy interior pockets as well.
Would I sew the Sweet Harmony Handbag again? YES

• Sewing Skill level required? Intermediate
  

• Were the pattern directions easy to understand? Yes, as with all of Amy Butler's patterns it was written to accommodate the beginner sewer.