Where did it go?

I can't believe it has been so long since I posted. I recently got a part time job at a local fabric store,DANGEROUS.  I have less time to sew, but a resource for alot of great projects! The huge item everyone is making right now are the fleece tied blankets. With the fleece on major markdown right now it is really affordable. I have made a couple and have some more fleece projects in the work for Christmas gifts.
My grandmother inlaw gave me a stash of flannel so I see pajama pants in everyone stocking. So much to do and only 6 weeks left. Today is an all day sewing day .... so I better get to it!

Travel and Birthdays

Travel and birthdays have kept me busy for almost a month! we visited friends in Minnesota and attended the Ren. Fest. It was really fun and also went to my favorite mystery book store. Joann Fabrics there is huge so I got in a little fabric shopping as well. Here are pictures of the outfits I made for Myah"s birthday...my oldest grandaughter and for Jaymus..my oldest grandson. I am now working on birthday for Zeplyn ..my youngest grandson. And we have a wedding in Oct. for Matthew's cousin so I will be sewing for her as well. Then Christmas! Wow. The summer went by so fast. I hope fall sticks around at least through Nov. I know I am asking alot from Iowa weather...but.Please?

What have you done for me lately?

I have been sewing away even though my blog is behind in updates. My photographer has been away.  This is a busy time with birthdays and travel plans. We are going to visit friends in Minnesota Labor day weekend to the Renaissance Festival. This year I made a shirt for Matthew since we see them at the festival every year. We have birthdays every month now through December(excluding November) and I have been sewing for the girls... they love the skirts. I just got a new shipment of material for a coverlet for baby Z...Sock monkeys! It will be so cute. Can't wait to show you when it is done. He has a big boy bed now!

going to the in laws this weekend with the 2 youngest kids this weekend ...wish us luck. With all the grandparents I am sure they will be spoiled rotten! Look out parents when they get home. Updates next week!

Hot and Humid

Another fun twirly skirt for tthe grandaughters! The pattern is musical instruments.

Sweet Summertime....

Ah, summer. The sunshine , the rain, the humidity. The heat and the humidity. Did I mention the humidity?
The A.C. ahhhhhhhhhh.
I have finished a new project to show you, a sweet summertime dress. It could be for some lucky sweet girl who will have a birthday soon. Or it could go on Etsy. If the sweet girl's Mama will help me with measurements so I know if it will fit. Cough, cough. You know who you are! If not this one then another one similar. I would love to know what you think of it. Should I make more for my Etsy site? It is sort of my own design. I modified it from one I had seen in a book. Please leave comments!
Summertime also is great time for the farmers market! If you haven't gone you are missing out. Great produce and beautiful flowers, not to mention crafts.
Have a good week everyone 'til next time!

Sewing in the Rain

Well not literally. It has been rainy and cloudy this week so I have been able to keep my mind on sewing. This is a skirt I just finished for Etsy. I posted it today. Matthew is traveling this week so I can make a big mess all over the house and not clean it up until Friday! When I do that in the sewing room he always asks " What exploded?" He should see it now...I can't even work in there. I moved my sewing machine to the kitchen table! So everything has exploded to the rest of the apartment. The cats don't know what are going on LOL. Well, I will have to get it put away soon...it may take a couple days. But hope to get one or two things made first. Have a good week all!

New items for Etsy

I have been sewing skirts this week for my Etsy site and hope to post them today. It is fun to make skirts for the girls! Angelina and Cailey got one of the skirts and I asked Hope to take pictures so I can post them. My 6 mo. size skirt is modeled by a bear my mother inlaw made for me some time ago. Isn't it cute? Sadly all my girls are to big to model these smaller skirts.

Back to it after a week off

Did some sewing and painting today. Altered a dress I made for my grandaughter and made a gathered skirt for etsy. I also worked on a new medium that is painted and layered paper fabric. I don't know that I like the result I came up with on my first piece. I am going to make a purse or small bag of it though. I think it might be cool made into something. I will post pics as soon as I have them. Hope every one has a good week!

Help...I'm stuck!

Fun Week

I have been playing all week! Monday had all 3 of my girls and the rest of the week my oldest grandaughter has been staying with us. I taught her how to use the sewing machine and she made a pillow, then I made her sleep capris to match. We have been swimming every day, she would live at the pool if I would stay. It has been fun and good for me since I have gotten some much needed excerise. Next week my husband is on vacation and hope to do a day trip or two. The Des Moines Art Fair was great. Lots of talent and found some inspriation. We decided we would like to do it some day. Have a good week every one. Turning out to be a busy summer!

Art Tote

I finished this Art Tote yesterday and posted it on Etsy today.
Pretty happy with how it turned out, purchased a new book this weekend on creating paper fabric. I believe that will be my next project.
My mother inlaw brought me a bag of interesting fabrics from her Route 66 travels. So I am sure it will be showing up soon in my projects!
going to the Des Moines Art Fair this weekend to look for inspiration.

Leeya Engel Tea in the Garden Guest Giveaway

Leeya Engel Tea in the Garden Guest Giveaway

Painted fabric sewn on quilted free form fabric.

Art Purse

Art Purses

I've been working on art purses this week. I have done paintings on fabric and made purses with the paintings on the front. One is for my mother in law. She loves pansies and found some material she fell in love with...so had to do a flower lady purse for her. Hope to post pics in next few days.
It is not raining here today. First day in a week or so. The rest of the week there is a chance each day , so we have to make the most of it!

Recovering

this has been a tough week after being sick this weekend. I am not sure what it is or was but wouldn't wish it on anyone. so I haven't worked on any projects. I hope to work on a thing or two today. Will post new pics as soon as I can.

Facebook

Well, I finally did what I said I would never do....joined facebook!
"This just in...The hunt is on for cute boots!" I had no idea how much there is to learn to have a blog and to have facebook. I am learning..bare with me!

Twirly skirts! Don't we love them!

Wonderful weekend

We had a wonderful long weekend , wish it would have gone on for a week! My Dad turned 80 yrs.old and the whole family went on a picnic to celebrate. Matthew got a new camera and took alot of pictures,which I will post some of . He had the kids modeling....the girls loved it! I did finish the dress for my 11 yr old granddaughter. I also made a skirt for myself .This week we have a kindergartner who is graduating and I am making shorts and top for her present. Almost done with those, and then I am on to my artwork purse. I will share pics as soon as I can about the purse. It will go on Etsy. Hope you all had wonderful weekend too and a creative week!

commitment

I am making a commitment to blog at least once a week, starting this week. I have been painting and will have a new picture soon. Painting on fabric and want to explore multi media in sewing. However, I have 2 sewing projects for my 11 yr. old grandaughter that I will work on this week , so the other projects are on hold! I will post pics of those as well. I am also working on getting Etsy Site going. Keep you updated!

Skirt

Skirts

Some of the skirts I have made for my grand-daughters

Dolls

Hand sewn dolls with either hand painted or sewn faces

Recycled plastic sacks

Each of these bags is made with fused plastic sacks, hand painted and then sewn. Some have scrap fabric linings.

Introduction

Here on Creative Soul Crafts I hope to showcase the crafts that I am create with passion and care.