So the bf and I are going on a northeast trip.  We will be going to Seattle, Wa and some places around ....Portland, etc. Are there any crafty points of interest or craft fairs in the beginning of May?

I'm starting to plan a trip to Pittsburgh,PA about the second weekend in April. Anyone have suggestions on where to go? (crafty and otherwise) I saw a 2 hour glass work shop at the Pitt Glass Center...has anyone went to it?  

Info can be found here: http://www.centrecountyknittersguild.com/events.html



The Centre County Knitters Guild is pleased to announce we'll be hosting an event on February 3rd called 'I Heart Knitting' dedicated to promoting and celebrating the fiber arts and to raise awareness of the guild and our mission!  Founded in 2003 the guild continues to provide an educational forum for knitters each month as well as promoting community outreach and a yearly charity knitting project.  As we begin 2011 we hope to having the guild continue its growth and spread out even further into our community.

The event is FREE to all!  And you DO NOT have to be a member of the guild to attend.  Raffle tickets will be sold and tables are available for any organization, business or person wishing to rent one!  You can set up your items for display, offer instruction or simply demonstrate your craft!  If you wish to rent a table please contact: Krystn Madrine at klmadrine@gmail.com .  


We invite every knitter, crocheter, spinner, and weaver in the whole of Central Pennsylvania to join us for a night of knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving fun!  

Nothing too exciting, but i proud that i made them! There all gifts for Christmas and a couple i can't show yet due to peeping toms! 



Friend's daughter

For my Mom

For my Best Friend

Button Detail

I made a few totes for my friends kids and my cousin's daughter. I only have pictures of two of them...I made two for a girl at work for her grandkids too, but didn't take a pic  The others ones had longer sholder straps and a fabric velcro closure. I embleished more with iron on initials that i bought for only .20 a piece!


didn't sew up the sides yet

 
I found the tute on here http://fromanigloo.blogspot.com/2010/02/art-bag-tutorial.html

It's that time of year again and my friend's daughter is 4yo and likes to play dress up. So i decided to try and make a few outfits for her.
simple "clean" tutu


Strawberry Short Cake dress



Petal Ballgown Skirt



Holiday Apron..Mrs's Clause, etc.



Little Red Riding Hood

I also have to make a Magician's Cape and maybe a small hat with a felt stuffie bunny. I have purple lining i could use to make a dress too. Oh and a felt crown....how many more days till Christmas?? lol

So i been looking at a TON of dresses and need help finding one that will look good and that i will be able to sew. Since im very indecisive i have come to the masses of crafters to help me out!   Im 5,3" still a lil chubby (i've lost 65lbs since last year!) size 10-14 depending on the cut of the dress and curvy/pear shape. Thanks for the help and if you have any other pics/ suggestions feel free!

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Drop-Waist-with-Side-Split-Skirt-and-Pleats-SAS1222_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-A-Line

http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?search=trish&sfid=50944

http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=1&sfid=50816

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Drop-Waist-with-Side-Split-Skirt-and-Pleats-SAS1222_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-A-Line

http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?search=trish&sfid=50944

http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=1&sfid=50816

http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_detail.jsp?gid=1&sfid=51390

As an adult child it's hard to find a hula hoop to stay up on the hips. I made this last year during the summer. It's made from irrigation tubing and male coupling from Lowe's, gorilla ductape, reg purple ductape, and a stove. Sorry there is no action pics; it's been sitting inside all winter.

Been feeling crafty lately and tried to be adventurous and knit socks first....BIG mistake so i took the easy route and tried a washcloth.

Making Christmas present way ahead this year. I started with having the pattern stretched over the fabric ( fleece scarf) and going over and making an outline. I'm filling in here and there, but should I satin stitch the deer too? Or would it be too much?