Sewing after Jo-Ann’s Sale
Jo-Ann Fabric’s recently began the “Winter Warm-Up” sale and I was there coupons in hand. I purchased fourteen patterns for the price of one (they were only $.99!) and hope to use them soon. I also bought two magazines: Quilting Arts: Stitch and Sew Beautiful.
my new magazines
There are so many projects and patterns in both that I am eager to attempt. The Stitch magazine had two patterns that I completed this past weekend.
Stitch projects
What on earth did I make, you ask? Why, it’s a velvet muff and chiffon shawl, of course!
Every girl needs a velvet muff, but oddly enough, I could never find one in stores.
velvet muff with wool
The brooches on the muff are made from velvet ribbon with the tutorial in my Sew Beautiful magazine.
velvet flower brooches
I think the pins are very pretty and would look nice on a shirt for Valentine’s Day.
The chiffon was interesting to work with, but aren’t the ruffles lovely?
gorgeous
Anyone who knows me knows I adore accessories; the more capricious the accessory, the more I love it. Therefore, I couldn’t help myself when I saw the patterns and immediately purchased the materials to get started. I’m telling myself it was good practice. I worked with velvet, wool, and chiffon. I learned about the construction for lining (my spacial skills are lacking, so this was good practice), the use of different needles for different fabrics, French seams (for the chiffon), and elastic thread (did not master this, but I’ve had a decent introduction).
Not only did I get good sewing practice, but now I have a wrap for my next visit to the opera house and a muff for my next one-horse open sleigh ride.
my finery
In addition to the magazine patterns, I also finally sewed a buttercup bag. I just used fabric that I had from my second skirt and Jeanette’s pencil case.
my buttercup bag
I love its little pleats and think it’s very cute, but it’s definitely too small for me. I’m accustomed to carrying a large satchel. We’ll see if it gets much use.
My next sewing project will be tackling one of my new patterns or starting Mom’s quilt:
fabric for Mom's quilt
I can’t wait to get started this weekend!
Love,
Tiff
P.S. Brendan has shorn his lovely locks. He caused quite the stir at Church last night. I miss his hair, but it is nice to see so much of his handsome face again.
my sweet boy
We’ve got the same look going now.
Feels strange to not have to keep flicking it out of my face
Tiff likes it… I’m not so sure.. it’s been forever since I’ve had short hair, gonna take some getting used to.
Wow, you are very busy with the sewing thing going on. But your projects are lovely. It almost makes me want to start sewing or at least try =)
The HAIR is GONE!!!! Wow I didnt know he could be so handsome. Looks good but did like the other hair too. He must be growing up =) Looking forward to our family reunion in July so my son can meet you and I am sure he would be interested in all your guns. Congrats on your admission to the gun club next month.
Haha, I have to keep my good looks a secret
Looking forward to meeting Ian in July. Should be a great time having everyone under one roof! Probably a learning experience too.
My club is (relatively) close to where we’ll be staying… I’ll definitely take whoever wants to go.
wow, tiff. may i borrow some of your drive, or whatever it is your on? i need to get things done.
i love you tiff and your boy looks dapper.i haven’t seen him with his hair that short in a while. though i still think he should’ve used a bandana, like rambo’s, to keep the hair out of his face while shooting.^_^
I LOVE you BOTH LOTS and LOTS!