Green Christines!

  My friend Christine and I decided to do a little project swap. I asked her to make me this crocheted Katamari ball that I've always wanted but never made because I don't crochet (IT'S AWESOME!!!), and in return she wanted a pair of mittens in green! So I decided on these great Mobile Mittens by Maria Moesby. It is a free pattern through Ravelry and well written. I made them in a couple of days worth of knitting...just not all the days were one right after lol. I tend to make one...wait a long time...then make the second of whatever I'm knitting if it's something like mittens. Anyway, here's how they turned out!

  I love the erratic stripe pattern. I feel like it was fun and fitting for her personality. The yarn I used was called Julia by Nashua Handknits. So soft!

French Press Cozy

  Based off of this pattern from Design Sponge I created my own version of a French Press Cozy. I had to invest in a French Press at the beginning of the summer and love it! So easy, so yummy. 

  Using left over Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids in white, blue and a little pink, plus some buttons from my collection, I was able to make this very cute cozy.

 

Ready to protect and serve my coffee!

Xmas Gifts!

Finally! What I worked on over Xmas for giftings. First is the hat I made for my brother Chris!

Second is the headband and mittens I made for my roommate Lindsay:

Last is the cosmetic bag, key fob wristlet, and travel tissue pack cover I made for roommate Courtney.

Hooray presents!

Knits up!

2 projects in 2 days!

First is the Anthropologie headband knockoff:

Second is the Marian cowl. I wish Lion Brand had a better color selection in this yarn. It's so nice and soft but the pink is kinda eh.

Lots more done but they're Xmas presents! So I'll be waiting till after next semester to update with those.

Reuseable Plastic Storage Bags

After seeing several version of making these environmentally friendly bags, I chose this tutorial:

Dabbled Reusable Sandwich/Snack Bags

Other ways of making them used oilcloth for a lining and a cloth fabric for the outside. Those are great options for making sandwich/snack bags as they're food safe. But, personally, I like seeing what's inside.

I chose the filmy vinyl plastic because it was way easier to sew. It didn't actually stick at all on the foot, which is a HUGE bonus when working with plastic.

I bought the fabric at Hancock Fabrics and it was only about $1.29 for a whole yard! I got half a yard and still have enough to make probably...10 more of the size I made? I made mine a little on the bigger side with finished measurements of 8 1/2"x7 1/2".

NOTE!!! I've since learned that this particular fabric I used isn't food safe. It contains PVC which has bad stuff for your food to be in contact with. This is why it's now a storage bag only.

BIG Boxy Bags!

This one I made for my sewing supplies for school. There's a lot of stuff I need to have with me and I think this will be perfect! Plus, look at the amazing scissor lining!!

Mom made this one with me. Mother Daughter sewing project! It turned out great, love the fabrics!

ON A ROLL!!

I had the whole day to myself so I'm getting a lot of sewing done! This iphone/ipod wristlet was another project by Pretty Modern!

Mine seemed to turn out a little small, but it's the PERFECT size for my iphone with it's slightly bulky cover. Nothing else is fitting in there other than maybe some cash and a card though! It would make a cute little wallet without the phone too.

Looooove it! The only mod I made was doing a zig-zag around the inside so that the lining wouldn't be totally raw. No fraying and it looks pretty good!