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Intro/Announcements:

Finally able to have some fun outside!
PECS food binders for the boys.
Bullet Journal!

Knitting:
WIPs:

Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief – using MadelineTosh Pashmina in the Penumbra colorway, US4 needles. Removed the beads and am nearly finished. Now for some yarn chicken!
My Striped Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Arc en Ciel (rainbow) colorway, and the “Double Gusset on Toe Up Sock Pattern.” I’ll have to rip back to the gusset and make it just a bit larger for my heel.

Sewing
WIPs:

Chambray Shirtdress – McCall’s 7351 – had to get creative with fabric cutting and added contrast fabric to the inner yoke, under collar and inner collar stand.

Purchases:

“Sewing Swimsuits” class on Craftsy. So far, I think it will be helpful!
Floral cotton stretch fabric to make a 50’s style sheath dress.

Intro/Announcements:

We are back from vacation! It was super fun, but it’s nice to be home.
Bullet Journal – still trying out new things.

Knitting:
FO:

Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Love the finished product!

WIPs:

Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief – using MadelineTosh Pashmina in the Penumbra colorway, 2/0 beads, and US4 needles. Left the pattern at home so didn’t get to work on it while on vacation. But at home I did get past the first eyelet row.
My Striped Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Arc en Ciel (rainbow) colorway, and the “Double Gusset on Toe Up Sock Pattern.” I’m already to the under foot gusset so this will probably be a fairly quick project, if I can devote some time to it.

Sewing
I’d like to focus on making Bras and Swimsuits here in the near future so I can really figure out how to do it right! I’ve purchased three more Craftsy Classes: “Sewing Bras: Foam & Lace”, “Adjust the Bust”, and “Fitting Solo. I also bought some pink sweater knit fabric that I need to figure out what to do with.
FOs:

Infinity Scarf – with left over swim wrap fabric. Just made up the pattern
Pirate Costumes – for the cruise. Basic black pajama bottoms for everyone which I then cut off with zig-zags. Then purchased t-shirts cut the same way…Easy!

James did not want to pose for a picture!

Seagull top – V1387
Navy Cardigan – M6996
Pajama Pants – Burda 12-2010-134
Floral Swimsuit – B4526
Swim Cover up – jumpsuit style – M6083 – added 3″ to length of bodice

Swimsuit Fails!

Red Suit – S1374 – not supportive enough!
Mimi G Suit – S1116 – may work but I’ll need to figure out a better way for this to be supportive!

Intro/Announcements:

The boy’s are keeping me busy as usual.
I’ve started a Bullet Journal, and so far, I love it!
I’ll be helping with Cub Scouts this month. It sounds like a lot of fun!

Knitting:
WIPs:

Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Only one heel to go!

Vacation Knitting Plans

I’m planning to make The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief. Possibly out of Mad Tosh, or Dream in Color or something lovely! Beads? no Beads?
A Sock. Which kind, I don’t know.

Sewing
FOs:

M6571 – striped nautical tee – review
NL6147 – cotton eyelet top – review
M6930 – brown shorts
B6061 – white stretch denim shorts
S3796 – Linen-ish shorts – review
B4526 – swim coverup

Upcoming WIPs

I am test sewing the Nita Wrap Skirt for Sew DIY.
Aqua Skinny Jeans
Swimsuits!

Intro/Announcements:

After another long break – I’m back!

Knitting:
WIPs:

Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Nearly finished with the second sock. Need to spend some time on this…maybe it will end up as a Valentine’s gift. It only took 9 months!
Log Cabin Blanket – using various colors of Lion Brand Wool Ease. So brainless, so fun!

Sewing
Planning on sewing a lot of my wardrobe for our Disney Cruise this spring. See next post for details!
FOs:

Fall Table Runner – made up pattern.
Burda 12-2010-134 – Pajama Pants for ME! Hope to make a coordinating robe at some point.
Plaid Shorts for Ben. One more to go.

WIPs:

Christmas door quilt – made up pattern based on photo. Still need to do the quilting and binding.
M6930 – Shorts – muslin for some shorts for the cruise.

Knitting
WIP:

Flixton Tee – my design using KnitPicks Shine Sport in the Reef colorway. At the armhole separation….yay!

Sewing
WIPs:

Butterick 6169 – Moto Jacket. Working on the muslin test-fit…so far so good. Up next sleeves!

Mentioned:

Vogue 8956 – Outlander inspired wrap skirt. Will make this out of a herringbone suiting.
Vogue 9037 – Jacket.
McCall’s 6992 – raglan pullover. I found an awesome sweater knit for this!
MP448 (listed on the website as M7215) – pirate costume for Jimbo.

Intro/Announcements:

Sorry about the long break – I should be back to a normal recording schedule now.
Everyone’s back to school/work and we had a fun summer vacation.

Knitting:
WIP:

Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. This is my third attempt at getting the fit right and I finally did it! It was originally meant as a birthday present (May) but maybe it’ll end up as a Christmas present?
Flixton Tee – my design using KnitPicks Shine Sport in the Reef colorway. Again, my third attempt and I’m nearly at the armhole separation.

Sewing
Planning on sewing my entire wardrobe for our Disney Cruise next year…is that crazy? I’m using the idea of a Capsule Wardrobe (where everything is interchangeable) to achieve maximum efficiently.

I started a Cruise Wardrobe Capsule board on pinterest to keep track of ideas.
I particularly liked the ideas from The Vivienne Files on how to build a capsule wardrobe, and the “One Suitcase” Series from Outfit Posts.

WIPs:

Butterick 6169 – Moto Jacket. I’m so excited to make this faux-leather jacket. I’ve just cut out the muslin to do a test fit.
Ottobre 02-2010-04 – “Zaffiro” Skirt – I’m using techniques from Craftsy‘s “The Couture Dress” class. Its a bit time consuming, but it will be awesome! 
Vogue 1387 – This is looking huge! Not sure if I like it.

Mentioned:

Vogue 7975 – “Chanel” Style Jacket, came with the Craftsy class “The Iconic Tweed Jacket”
Butterick 5277 – Sheath Dress
Butterick 5315 – Peter Pan Collar Dress
Butterick 5426 – Aprons
Simplicity 9122 – “Girls” Size 12 shirt (can be used for boys!)
Butterick 3528 – casual pants/shorts
Vogue 8884 – Trench Coat! I want to make one so badly!

Giveaway!!!
Post on the Ravelry thread if you’d like any of these.

Simplicity 8490– Child’s Pajama’s cut out in size 4
Sew Easy 120 – Adult Golf Shirt
Sew Easy 127 – Ladies Spectator Shirt