2 Small Projects

Hello, clothespins!

We recently (finally!) got ourselves a clothesline. And because I tend to do Ben's laundry only about once a week or so (that kid has too many clothes) there are a lot of little shirts, pants and socks to hang up at once, so I need a lot of clothespins. I wanted something cute to hang them all in, so I made this little bag out of some of the leftover fabric I had from my stupid bag (which I actually use everyday). It wasn't very well thought out, but it came out ok never the less.


These hand towels were a last minute addition to a friends wedding gift (which also included a motion detector hand soap pump, and some Vermont Organic hand soap). It was fun to play around with all the different stitches on my machine, and while they're not perfect, I think that they're cute, and will hopefully be appreciated!

Satan's Handbag

I'm pretty sure Satan inspired me to make this bag.

I had found a pattern online for a bag that I liked and wanted to make, but then when I went to make it, I couldn't find the pattern. So I made one up on my own. My downfall? Deciding to use a zipper. Zippers and I are not friends, at least when it comes to adding them to purses anyways.

It was a frustrating process, and I'm not 100% thrilled with the way the bag came out, but I like the fabric, so I'll use it anyway.

Banner Made for Ben's Room - Pictured in Living Room

Ashley's Apron

I just realized I never posted this! It's an apron that I made for my dear friend Ashley for her birthday. No pattern was used, I just sort of copied an apron I already had. And she loved it! :)

Pillows!

Just a quick post, since my little guys is going to wake up from napping very soon. I finally made covers for our ugly pillows!

This project has been forever in the making (literally. I bought this fabric in like 2006... before I even had a sewing machine), and I'm glad I finally completed it. It was actually very simple; these are just like a pillow case with the opening on the back, and a bit of overlap added so the pillow doesn't fall out.


They're not perfect, but they are much better than what we had!

And One More...

This is a Ninja Squirrel. I painted it on a tshirt for Ben (though I think Gabe will want one too!). It makes him look totally bad ass. :)

I'm taking a little crafting hiatus - Ben and I are headed to Boston tomorrow to see my lovely friend Ashley! Then Ben is riding home with Gabe on Thursday (he's down there for work) and I get to spend until Saturday with Ashley - it's her birthday, so it should be tons of fun. :) Plussss I get to go to Trader Joe's, which I love immensely. yay!

On the project list for when I return:

Covers for the ugly pillows in our living room

This shirt (for me, yay!)

Something like this for Ben's room

More Freezer Paper Stenciling

Hi, My name is Jill and I am a pajama making addict.





Four more pairs of pajama pants made, and 4 more shirts painted to match them for my little guy. I didn't force him to model them this time, but they all look super cute! I really need to stop though - he only need so many sets of pajamas!