6 posts tagged “crafts”

I don't know why this has suddenly become a crafts blog, but it's better than me complaining about my PhD!  So here are more crafts.

Some zippered pouches specifically made to hold peanut butter and jelly sandwiches:

Green Elephants

And some zippered pouches for another June birthday:

August Fields Pouches

I am annoyed that there is some pulling at the edge of those pouches.  I think I should have used a ball tipped needle instead of a sharp needle.  The ball tipped will push the fabric aside instead of ripping right into it and causing yucky pulling, letting the white backing show through.  The fabric has quite a sheen to it.  I should have known!  Oh well.

And finally, something for ME.  I really like this fabric--maybe because I was born in the year of the Rooster?  And...I have a French name?  It's by Alexander Henry and it's called "Le Coq de Granville."  I don't really care for the other fabrics in the Granville line, but I really like this one.  There's also a version in a family of reds, which I have but I don't like as much as the blues.

Roosters!

I know the lighting isn't that great, and them more I use my little Canon point and shoot, the more I want a SLR, but I thought it came out pretty well.  I decided to line it again (like the one I made for Irene's birthday) and this time it was MUCH easier and less of a pain in the ass.  I figured out some more efficient ways to sew things and it made it more of a pain-free process so I think I see more lined box bags in the future.  They are so useful!  I made this one to hold my earrings/limited jewelry.  This way it makes it easy for me to cart them around.

I like the tiny tag I made for the side opposite the zipper pull.  Some how, the stitching came out just right so that it is practically flush with the top stitching on either side of the zipper.  I love when stuff like that works out.

In other news, a plant that a friend gave me to take care of suddenly became INFESTED with tiny tiny thingies.

Creepy

This week was Championship week on ESPN (we have cable now!!).  Awesome sports on TV = lots of crafting.  I made this bag to give as a birthday present for a friend.

Remember this awesome fabric?

Modern Flora Collection

My first bag

There are some parts that really aren't that great.  The first being that I put fusible on the fabric to give it more shape, but I totally messed up on ironing one piece and it got all wrinkly and weird.  The second is that the binding around the edge is really uneven, but my patience was wearing out and I wanted to get it done so that I could give it to her today.

I made the straps long so that you can sling it over your body, which I find to be convenient.  My friend doesn't really like shoulder bags so I figured this way, she is more likely to use it if she can sling it over her head.  I also reinforced the webbing with invisible thread, which is good, and will allow more heavy use.  I put LOTS of pockets all around the perimeter of the inside of the bag.  As well as a key clasp because I am always searching for my keys and I also love pockets.  I have a lot of hair clips and chapstick.  I WILL MAKE WHAT I LIKE.

Yes, I am going backwards, but I forgot to take pictures after I made it.  Using the same Modern Flora collection fabric, I attempted "Potholder Making: 101" which turned out pretty cute:

Front

My mom just happened to have this 6x6 inch piece of special batting/insulation that is specifically for pot holders.  I'll have to look into how to get more.  It would be nice to have a set, with multiple large and small holders. 

Polka dot bias tape

Back

You can see crafty v1.0 here.  A little while ago I purchased some awesome fabric from an awesome online fabric store:

Modern Flora Collection

Project number 3 is a circular needle case using this how-to guide as a reference.

Circular Needlecase

Elastic detail

Yay for craftiness!  (AND organization...)

I have crafted some more felt.  This time I chose a more intricate design.  And do not point out my two glaring mistakes.  I DON'T CARE.  And neither will The Boyfriend when he gets his cool-ass passport holder.

God save the Queen

Put a passport in me

The perfect union:

Felt Passport Holder

My friend got me hooked on making felt things using this book:

Aranzi Cute Stuff

Aranzi Aronzo

So this Saturday during the crazy hurricane leftovers storm we had we watched movies (The Orphanage and The Princess Bride) and crafted and ate Ethiopian food.  This is what I crafted:

Cute Stuff

It's supposed to be smaller to hold business cards but I made mine big enough for index cards, which incidentally makes it the perfect size for an iPod.

And THEN when I got to my desk on Monday morning, there was a TREAT!  Behold:

My very own tissue holder!  With a MOUSE!  And CHEESE!!!  Amazing.  I love it.  I have been showing it to everyone.  Like a weirdo.

So yes.  Crafting things from felt = awesome.

Felt Crafts are Awesome