Let's get right to it, shall we?
Finished:
In Progress:
The fabrics for my Dead Simple quilt arrived yesterday and I can't wait to get started. I modified my palette just a bit. Here is the original:
So far I have decided to use Azure instead of Sky, and Coal instead of Medium Gray to get a little more contrast. I'm considering switching out the Tangerine for a different orange. The tangerine is quite, um...vivid. But, I may just stick with it and see what happens. It could surprise me.
I'm still working on my Christmas Tree "Pants" for the Sew, Mama, Sew Holiday Sew-Along. Here is what I have so far:
I haven't done this week's sewing yet, but there really isn't much to it so I may just wait and do it when we get our instructions for the next step. I still need to pick out my backing and binding fabrics, too.
I've recently decided to attempt to learn crochet and am diving right in to try this project:
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I got my yarn and a new crochet hook last weekend, so I'm hoping to get started on this in the next few days. I really have no idea what I'm doing here, so any tips would be appreciated.
One thing that simply MUST be started (and hopefully finished) this week is Halloween costumes! I'm one of those weirdos who thinks that Halloween costumes and birthday cakes should both be homemade. Maybe after a few more years I'll change my tune, but so far I'm still having fun with it. Last year we had a frog and a chicken. This year we'll have a skunk, a handyman, and possibly a goldfish if I get my act together. If not, we'll have two handymen, which honestly I'm hoping for. So much easier than a goldfish!
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After preschool pickup this morning I will be heading west with the boys to visit my parents...8 hours (please God no more than 8 hours) in the car with three little boys under the age of 5. Pray for my sanity.
As always, I'm linking up with Lee for WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced. Thanks!
Your little guys are adorable! Great finish, love your colour scheme - depends on how much tangerine you will be using?? and great star blocks. Crochet is great but not sure how to help you from here!?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the goldfish... The kaleidoscope turned out great!
ReplyDeleteI *love* the colors you chose for your Autumn Kaleidoscope. I could just eat it up! Very much like your little chicken, LOL!
ReplyDeleteMaybe they will all fall asleep. It could happen.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects.
WOW, planning a long trip and several Halloween costumes! Impressive! Good Luck! P.S. Really love your kaleidoscope quilt!
ReplyDeleteI do not envy the eight hour trip but I do envy your ability to make costumes!! They look so cute and I REALLY want to see the goldfish ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Kaleidascope quilt! The colors are perfect. And those halloween costumes are adorable :)
ReplyDeleteLove your palette - can't wait to see what you do with it! (& I think Azure is a great choice!) Congrats on the beginning crochet - I'm impressed. Lastly - we must be kindred spirits! I totally agree about Halloween costumes & birthday cakes - isn't it written somewhere! Good luck on the costumes - absolutely love the chicken from last year!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again on the Kaleidoscope finish. Good luck on the Halloween costumes and your trip. I have a 10 hour drive coming up in November... 10 hours with 3 kids under 3... I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the stars!! Can't wait to see how it turns out. The pants...for the tree....that is...
ReplyDeletelove. Love. LOVE! the kaleidoscope quilt. :) I guess I'll have to make one, now.
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I love last year's costumes! :)
ReplyDeleteMy mom always made my Halloween costumes and birthday cakes (even though I wanted an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen every year!), so I agree that homemade is best. They were not complicated costumes though and always were based off of some kind of pjs so my sister and I could just go to bed after.
ReplyDeleteTips for crochet.. hmmm, videos are a Godsend for me. YouTube has so many great how-tos. As far as this cowl goes, as long as you made sure not to twist your chain when you join it, you will be good.
I hope you have a safe trip! We're traveling 7 hours on Friday. No fun. I love your Christmas tree Pants progress!
ReplyDeleteWell I think your sanity is long gone, but have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh how cute is the chicken costume!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????
ReplyDeleteHope the journey goes swiftly with lots of sleeping kiddi-winks!
Love those Halloween costumes!
ReplyDeleteThe autumn kaleidoscope looks beautiful - and the back with the wonky stars standing out against the brown-maroon solids is perfect.
The quilt is fantastic. I am in love with the colors. Gorgeous! Beautiful work :)
ReplyDeleteHoly crud - that photos of your boys is completely precious! I am dying!!! BTW - I like azure. Can't wait to see it all come together...
ReplyDeletelove the kaleido quilt!
ReplyDeleteOo, I love the wonky stars on the back of your kaleidoscope, too! I have been thinking of doing a wonky stars quilt, this is great inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteLove the Halloween photo - so cute! Good luck with the journey, hope it passes quickly!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Your kaleidoscope quilt is lovely! The back could be a front!
ReplyDeleteLove the kaleidoscope, front and back, love the palette(though I'd keep sky). Good luck with your trip! Snacks, matchbox cars, car games(I Spy) and audio-books work great for my boys.
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