Stitching Along

Major General Clarence Tinker is my subject for the Okie Stitchalong. I was afraid to do a portrait, but I like it so far.

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Quilt

I'm required to wear plain scrubs these days. There was a time when I dressed like a Hospital Weird Al. The prints are horrible and unflattering and I actually agree that solid colors look more professional. I can't believe I wore these scrubs in public. Ouch. I am a crafter, though, and I couldn't throw away 30 lbs of fabric without trying to rescue it first.

There are a lot of memories (not to mention blood borne pathogens) lurking in this mess. (Just kidding about the diseases. I've washed and ironed any and all forms of hepatitis to death.)

I cut the tops into 5 inch squares and did a simple 9 patch. The backing is an old sheet. I am really proud of myself for recycling so well. My dog likes it.

I probably have enough 5 inch squares left to make another twin sized quilt. I also have at least 20 lbs of scrubs that haven't been cut. I have a lot of sewing to do.

Apple candy blanket

A simple blanket for Isabel--thermal knit bound with satin blanket binding.

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Toy soldier

Toy soldier embroidery with handspun wool.

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I made a flannel rag quilt for my bed this week. I'm in love with it.

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Dollface

I took an embroidery class today. I don't have to be so serious all the time.

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Laundry Magic

I'm working on many projects at once right now. I've started working crazy hours and I don't have as much time to do things as I used to.

Instant gratification projects are really making me happy. I felted a pair of slippers for my BFF. I make her the same pattern in a different color every year. These little clogs are quick and easy. Since the original pattern isn't available online anymore, I might write up my modifications someday. I've made at least 5 pairs of these, but never a pair for myself. I can add that to my list of things to do.

Once these clogs are dry, I'm going to give them a haircut to get all of the fuzzies off.

I also made a really fun baby blanket. The technique is all over the internet, so I won't bore you with the details.

(You stack some flannel, sew on the bias, slice the top layers, then launder.)

The coolest thing was throwing the sewn and cut flannel into the washer and pulling chenille out of the dryer. I am so easily amused. I'd recommend a flannel ragg or flannel chenille baby blanket to anyone who is interested in starting a basic quilt. A crooked seam won't matter much and the end effect is really fun.

I've already bought more flannel to make a larger blanket for my daughter. The only thing I'll do differently this time is to sew the bias lines closer together.

In other news, I've decided not to beat myself up for crappy pictures anymore. If I waited for perfect pictures, I'd never blog. I won't apologize for it anymore, either. I'm not a photographer. I do my best with what I have. Perfection is for crazy people.

Completed project

I made a Wisp. I used a yarn my best friend gave me for my birthday. It's Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball. It's more of a sock yarn than lace, but I wanted something soft around my neck. My 6 year old has adopted this scarf, though. It matches her coat.

I've been documenting all of my artsy-fartsy projects at my other blog http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com. Stop by if you're into embroidered weapons and similar nonsense.

TASER, 2009, wool and cotton 11 by 16

Report to Target immediately!

I found Cindi Paige's Christmas Eve pajamas. Don't lie, you think they're hilarious.

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I'm such a proud mama.

Isabel's first embroidered masterpiece.

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Miss Isabel has taken up embroidery.

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Hand carded rolags for spinning floss.

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