Scraps

I get so easily overwhelmed by stuff that is not being used. Therefore scraps have always been a great burden on my mind as they continue to pile up more and more after every sewing project. There are so many pieces left over that are big enough to be used for something but the truth is...I never make anything out of them. They just sit there in their box, which is usually overflowing, and taunt me and I'm left simply feeling guilty.
Thus, a few weeks ago I decided to just cut them all up (saving a select few that I adored for other projects) and I am making a scrap quilt. It really is such a relief to see them all neatly piled in little 3" squares.

I was inspired by THIS POST to simply do squares and sew them together randomly. Saves a lot of headaches quilting could otherwise cause. Someday I may make a more detailed patterned quilt...but for now I just need to narrow down the scrap pile quickly.
And sometimes my daddy brings me home maple bars...which are a necessity when decluttering or quilting...or doing anything really. :)

I will keep you posted as to the progress of my quilting challenge. Hopefully I can get them all cut up before I move....but I'm not going to push myself. We shall see....

Happiness...

...is going to the fabric store and coming out with only what you needed....

I'm working on some Regency stays for a customer and I ran out of thread and binding. It feels so good to come out of the store with exactly what you needed and is going to get used as soon as you get home.

I also picked up some big clear plastic storage bins so I can get all my crafts organized and boxed up. Only 1 1/2 months until I start moving!

the day has come...

I've officially designed my first knitting pattern for fingerless mittens...

I'm so very pleased with it. It took a number of tries and figuring but I finally got it basically written down. I'm going to work on making it easier to understand and then I might sell it as a PDF in my shop if I can figure out how to do that. But for now I'm just having fun making them. Pretty soon I might try some variations with cables and such.

*sigh*....I love knitting. :)

Finally....

I got pictures of this and put it in my shop. See pictures HERE and visit my shop HERE. :)

Masterpiece Theater Oliver Twist

I was just reading a post about this version of Oliver Twist and it suddenly hit me that I haven't seen it. I missed it last year which is quite sad because Oliver Twist was my favorite Dickens growing up as a child. I like the look of it by all the pictures I've seen and I really want to get my hands on a copy of the dvd. Our library seems to not have it at the moment. I may have to ask them to order it. :)
Have any of you seen it? And what did you think?

Pemberley Couture Sale!

Now through February 14 I'm having a huge sale in my shop to help me purchase a car as well as clear out some things as I'm getting ready to move. Be sure to pop on over to my SHOP and check out the SALE SECTION. :)
All my hand sewn costumes are on sale and quite a few other things. Enjoy! :)

Mittens

Here is a peek at the mittens I'm making for Christmas presents for my two lovely friends who are off at college and need something to keep their hands warm.

For the green mitten I used Vanna's Choice yarn (color Fern) using the Cabley Mittens pattern

I made the grey mitten with Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight (color Oxford Grey) using the Cozy Cabled Mittens pattern.

Now I just need to make one more of each. Hmm...mittens are so satisfying to make.