tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56865224441120165362024-03-06T02:50:50.300-05:00Comfort CircleJournal of Creating Handmade Comfort.Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-28081577911536272112014-05-20T14:30:00.004-04:002014-07-21T22:49:53.272-04:00Nana<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My Beautiful Nana passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014.</div>
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She was 94 years old.</div>
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She was an amazingly smart and beautiful woman. </div>
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I would like to honor her by sharing some photos of her and her life.</div>
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This was the photo from the last time I saw Nana at my cousins wedding June 1st 2014</div>
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One of the many sleep overs I had with Nana, we painted our nails and took bubble baths and watched Dick Van Dyke, Golden Girls and Bewitched, she always made apple slices before bed. 1988?</div>
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This is us at our lake house. She loved being out side. 1990?</div>
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Nana's College graduation as a public health nurse from Mercy College in Ann Arbor MI 1944. </div>
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This is the spray of flowers my mother sent for the funeral. She loved spring and loved flowers. </div>
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May 16th 2014</div>
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Her casket with the flowers laid by the family. May 16th 2014</div>
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Dorthy "Nana" Gove was the youngest of 3 children born in Clinton, MI January 5th, 1921</div>
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She and her siblings at the age of 3 1923</div>
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She and her sister Mary Eleanor 1945</div>
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Such a beauty 1946</div>
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1945 </div>
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She became and a Navy Nurse stationed in Chicago and met my Grandfather Clarence Glover at the officers club. He quickly married her and whisked her away from the mid-west and took her to his home of Orangeburg South Carolina. 1946</div>
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She, in black, and my Grandfathers sisters in South Carolina 1948</div>
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They loved the beach and getting tan. 1949</div>
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She raised her three children in Georgia. That is my father holding my aunt's hand. 1957</div>
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Nana is in the black dress bending down in the front of my grandfather's 7 sisters. 1970?</div>
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This is her and her beautiful home in Charlotte, NC where her children spent most of their lives. 1960?</div>
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She loved holidays and having the family together to make sure they were getting enough to eat. 1981</div>
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Christmas 1979</div>
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She also loved her grandchildren and spoiled us so. These are my cousins Carson and baby John 1984</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-57706980321005131032014-05-05T00:14:00.001-04:002014-07-21T22:19:10.749-04:00Awesome Handmade Baby Gifts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know a handful of new mamas having boys this summer. I am always looking for a new quick gift to give my friends and family.<br />
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Here is what I came up with for a dear friend and his new babe. <br />
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I choose one flannel side paired with a cotton quilting weight fabric. These are all reversible. I used Velcro on the opposite sides and opposite corners so the would match up. I had every single item in my stash. So I was happy I didn't have to run out and purchase anything.</div>
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Of course I sent a copy of Where the Wild Things Are. I think I give it to every mama.<br />
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I also made this super changing mat from things in my stash. </div>
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This was a challenge for me but I think it is cool </div>
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It gets folded rather small. </div>
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Then, Ta- Da!! </div>
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Oh, I had to make the matching hand ball with links and threw in a wipes case. Plastic lining makes for easy cleanup and pocket for diapers.<br />
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Here it is all wrapped up ready for it's trip across the country. </div>
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Now what mama wouldn't love those cool handmade goodies. </div>
Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-31262152510473959362014-04-13T14:38:00.001-04:002014-04-13T14:38:45.425-04:00Find me on Instagram<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Did you know I am on Instagram. I enjoy taking shots with my iphone and can quickly post them. I have to spend quite a bit time more creating a blog post and usually have to be at home to get it done.<br />
I think this is just a change in the way we share and communicate. The blog is a great journal for me to share my process. The images for Instagram don't have much explanation or planning but can get the image to many more friends.<br />
I love both, but find myself using Instagram to share my daily <a href="http://instagram.com/comfortcircle">ComfortCircle</a> due to its ease.<br />
I hope my viewers will follow me on both as I try to keep up with the ever evolving life.</div>
Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-71839770627779475222014-04-07T21:48:00.001-04:002014-07-21T22:17:16.391-04:00The Real Washi Dress<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here it is! The real Washi Dress, not from muslin this time. Though I do love <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2014/04/washi.html">the muslin one</a>. This beautiful dress has the feel of a super casual dress but looks like a million bucks! This one will work for a wedding, interview, or just everyday. I loved this fabric when I walked into <a href="http://boltfabricboutique.com/">Bolt</a>, it just lended itself to a dress and to be a true any occasion dress. The vertical vines just pull the eye down the dress</div>
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I spent a lot of time testing out the pattern on my "muslin" and was able to get the fit just right before chopping up my good fabric. I was so glad I spent all that time and waited for the tracing paper.</div>
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The fit of the original pattern <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/washi/">Washi Dress from Made by Rae</a> was very good. I just added in lower bust darts and moved the pleats out so it hung straighter down the front. I hope to try more of her patterns.</div>
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So glad it finally looks and feels like spring here in the Pacific Northwest. I've had enough of the grey rain for now.</div>
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Those sweet tiny sleeves and bit of shirring are the best details of the dress!</div>
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Kuma approved of those pockets in hopes I will fill them with her treats!</div>
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Such a cute little keyhole neck, I loved the simple ease of creating this detail and the yoke behind it so it will stay smooth and crisp.</div>
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I am now thinking this pattern would make a fabulous skirt with some altering. Well, now that I have successfully made my first clothing item from pattern after following every instruction, its only fitting that I would want to make it my own! Oh well. I loved the techniques this pattern forced me to learn. I stepped out of my comfort circle and I love it! Even if I make this exact dress again it will always be different fabrics and handmade by me!</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-11112985310945366592014-04-07T00:37:00.001-04:002014-07-21T22:15:46.899-04:00Washi "Muslin"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I decided recently I wanted to make a dress from a legit pattern. I was in Portland a few weekends ago, and found myself in <a href="http://boltfabricboutique.com/">Bolt</a> fabric store on Alberta.<br />
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I flipped through patterns of all kinds. In my heart this is the pattern I've always wanted wanted to make. Simple dress with nice details that fits well. I sold formal dresses for years and know what looks good on my body. Empire waist. Lower neckline. Darted short bodice. Loose skirt, but not too full.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/washi/">Washi Dress Pattern is from Made by Rae</a>. Before seeing it in Bolt, I had seen many originals and improvised Washi dresses in blog-land and knew that the pattern was well-made and had some options open to adding in my personal style. After being treated so warmly in Bolt, and getting beautiful black with vines fabric, I was giddy on my ride home. </div>
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I read the pattern the next day. I have never made a quilt or clothing item from a pattern, as you know I am a "do-it-my-own-damn-self" kinda gal. I set out to cut out my size and then decided to read some reviews and tips. I set off starting with her website. Then, I ventured into the world of the internet. It is amazing to me how much crafty folks like to share their experiences.<br />
One tip suggested not cutting the pattern, or any pattern ever, for that matter. Instead it instructed to use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Swedish-Tracing-Paper-29-yds/dp/B00E3DG2KW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399609091&sr=8-1&keywords=swedish+tracing+paper">Swedish tracing paper</a> so you have a sturdy pattern that can be altered. All the while, the original pattern stays intact for making different sizes later. Against my normal tendencies, I ordered the special tracing paper and decided to wait. Waiting is hard for me and has been the <strike>downfall</strike> creative nature of quite a few projects. I knew I wanted to make the pattern more than once. I wanted to do it right. Not just fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants like I normally do. </div>
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I waited a whole week while bursting at the seam, no pun intended, wanting to slice up my fabric and pattern and get to the sewing already!</div>
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When the tracing paper came, I carefully measured myself and fell between two sizes. So I traced the bigger size carefully and cut out my pattern from the waist line up only. Focusing on making a muslin of the parts where I needed it to fit the best in the bust area instead of the whole dress, is a must! Another great suggestion. Then, I traced again and made a "muslin" out of super sale blue scrap fabric in the bigger size. The muslin was way to big everywhere, even with my awesome push-up bra on, so I ripped out my basting stitches. I lined up my patterns again and then traced and cut my tracing paper down to the next size and re-sewed the muslin. Still a bit big but under the bust, so I decided to deviate a <span style="font-family: inherit;">bit and add in darts in the waist up to the bust. Another rip apart, tracing of a pattern and trimming and re-sewing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Again, I was glad I reviews suggesting darts under the bust apex. I put on the muslin again and it looked pretty good without the shirring, that would eventually make it fit well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The next morning the blue muslin was put on the table when I cleaned up my sewing area. I realized I really really liked it, I only had bit of the blue cotton I got on super sale. So all of it was used to make the top "muslin" of the dress. </span> It worked well with my Kaffe stripes, this was this by far the best choice. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved the pairing and knew this would be a great go-to casual tunic dress</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love this pattern. I intend on making many more. It fits very well with out a need for major adjustments. Super glad I read the comments and reviews on her website. I hope to buy the expansion pack soon. Lesson of the day: It pays off to make a muslin and if you do it out of super sale fabric you get two dresses!</span></div>
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I've been fighting a nasty bug for a few days. I would have much rather been behind my sewing machine than on the couch. I have have felt a bit bad passing this beauty hanging on the curtains. Today the sunshine came out and backlit my beautiful Kaffe top. I felt inspired to get up and get sewing. I first had hubby take it outside so I could get a proper photo.</div>
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He loves crazy socks and can't wait to play in his now super muddy garden.</div>
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It needed a bit of yellow. So border went on with mitered corners.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-26423372740663196752014-02-10T22:37:00.001-05:002014-02-24T23:12:39.703-05:00Snow Makes Me Want to Crochet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Over the last 4 days the PNW got about 6-9 inches of snow and 1-3 inches of ice, all depending on where you live, of course. I love the snow, however, I HATE ice. I have been seriously injured in the ice. Therefore, I choose not to leave the house when there is even a threat of ice. For two days I didn't leave the house and instead choose to be crafty.</div>
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Kuma, my precious one, loves the snow. She, like her non-furry mom, also hates ice. This is her on the second day of beautiful fluffiness. All she wants to do is play. She did not understand the picture taking. She just wanted me to find her bone for her that was buried in the snow and play with her. </div>
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When the freezing rain started, I settled on the couch to make something pretty. Kuma followed suit, napping under my feet.</div>
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I ve got a large bag of clothing donations next to the door and tub of yarn next to the couch, so the rug seemed natural. I have recently drooled over handmade t-shirt crochet rugs I have seen on Pintrest. I cut up a few t-shirts from the donations bag into long strips. Then started sorting through the HUGE stash of bamboo yarn I have hoarded for years. Most had been used for an awesome crochet granny square blanket. I have long since decided I don't want to make another crochet blanket and need to use up the left over yarn somehow. So the crocheting began. I love the mindlessness of crocheting, especially the single stitch. I watched a movie and a few hours of Olympics and determined that the scrappy looking rug is exactly what my colorless dining room needed.</div>
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I worked on this rug all morning and left it on the floor while I made lunch. I came back and Queen Kuma had claimed it as hers. Out of all the space in my huge house to lay on, she picked this rug, seemed very very intentional. I might have to give into that sweet face. The rug still has a long long way to go, but I love love it!</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-28326707978787061222014-02-02T19:13:00.001-05:002014-02-10T22:34:42.077-05:00Kaffe Log Cabin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have started a quilt. I have many unfinished quilts. I feel conflicted about starting a new one. I was totally inspired by the new Kaffe fabric I purchase and how it fit into my current stash of Kaffe. The colors are so consistent. I have been purchasing 1/2 yards for going on 5 years now. I have a nice collection. I really wanted to use up some of the scraps left over from the <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2011/09/kaffe-quilt.html">Kaffe Quilt </a>and <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2014/01/sewing-bags.html">Scrappy Embroidered pouches</a>. <br />
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Then I spent the majority of my time organizing my scraps. I wanted 4 color sets, so I could create a stair step pattern. I ended up with orange/burgandy, blue/green , then lights and darks.</div>
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Kaffes colors makes this process easy. After sorting my scraps into colors, I then sorted them into sizes: tiny, medium and large. I was looking for strips over 1 inch wide. I knew I could always cut the bigger pieces down as needed. I ended up surveying my scrap selection and then cutting strips off my 1/2 yard stash to fill up my piles. I have a nice selection of patterns; large florals, stripes, small organic patterns and other geometrics. I didn't get too caught up in cutting certain sizes since I really wanted a scrappy look. Setting up the scraps made the piecing part rather mindless. I just tried not to put the same fabrics next together.</div>
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I set up the stacks of scraps by size to work through to build the block. This quilt is a scrap buster and I wanted to have all the small pieces available to use when starting the block so. I didn't want to cut off the big long scraps to start off.</div>
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Everytime I chained pieced I would cut them off the sewing line and keep them sorted by color. Since, of course I wasn't using a pattern per usual, I had to keep myself organized in someway.</div>
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The orange/burgandy and green/blues got paired in blocks and then the darks and lights. I don't use pins when sewing much. I just paid a lot of attention to the colors, and laid all my blocks the same direction to make sure I was sewing the correct sides together.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-89815179215202250452014-01-19T16:49:00.001-05:002014-02-22T21:36:48.337-05:00Sewing Bag Set<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I finally got out my <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2013/03/blog-post.html">embroidered patches</a> and put them to good use. I have wanted bags to transport my craft projects in. This is what I dreamed up. Again, no pattern here. I just have used the awesome embroidered patches as my basis for inspiration. I wanted a little bag for all the the embroidery thread and then a bigger bag for the pieces that I am working on. So when it is time for a ride in the car everything will be together.<br />
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In the small bag I added a piece of red ribbon and added a pin cushion and tie for my ginhger snippers.</div>
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Yes, that is me, giggling at my hubby's face when he takes photos. The front of the big bag has a huge pocket for carrying rulers and large hoops.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-41846315396078281322014-01-19T16:45:00.001-05:002014-02-10T23:04:10.096-05:00My Bag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After quilting the Kaffe zig-zags, I pulled out my stash of vinyl that I purchased from a scrap bin at an upholstery shop. This huge piece of mulberry soft backed vinyl was a whopping $3.00. I knew it was destined for a bag, rather " My Bag". I want to make more projects for me. This bag I had no pattern for, of course. I basically did what I normally do, I used an existing bag I own as a pattern and alter it for what I really want. I decided to use the quilted Kaffe piece as a "flap" for the top of the bag. I wanted the vinyl to be on the bottom since I knew it would hold up best.<br />
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I have decided year 2014 is dedicated to perfecting zipper installations. I have not used many zippers in my sewing, mostly because I make quilts. I am trying to branch out in my sewing. I bought about 10 zippers to try with different projects. I always start my zippers by closing the ends up with tabs, as seen below.<br />
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Then, I flank the zipper and press and top stitch, as seen below in my lining pieces. I chose light grey lining, so that it would be easier to see way into the bottom of the bag. I ended up machine sewing the bottom and sides of the lining and then hand sewing it in the bag, by tacking in the bottom corners and stitching into the zipper edge along the top. I debated over this approach to the liner, but ultimately I loved that it looked great!<br />
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Most of the time took in this project was determining what I wanted to ultimately get out of it. I spent a lot of time with the lining making sure that I would get the pockets I need for the things I carry. I want to use this bag everyday. I think the vinyl looks nice and sturdy while the Kaffe fabric panel helps make it trendy and adds the detail a signature bag really needs. My beast of a Bernina powered through this project with ease. I really love that it handled the topstitching with such precision. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjorQS9Fy2QuA9qn3AVqa6C_iSo_-4P-qdbckV49QLfqWdti8-yHatvmfpqxphfWrcjz5zglHGm3s8BSngNcDuOzvipt_WkJQbEq4EifQmp3hhGpCMg1vTouRJZ9D0XVZ-TIhjoWm5AhW78/s640/blogger-image--1469586953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjorQS9Fy2QuA9qn3AVqa6C_iSo_-4P-qdbckV49QLfqWdti8-yHatvmfpqxphfWrcjz5zglHGm3s8BSngNcDuOzvipt_WkJQbEq4EifQmp3hhGpCMg1vTouRJZ9D0XVZ-TIhjoWm5AhW78/s640/blogger-image--1469586953.jpg" /></a></div>
Boxing out the bottom corners helps the bag stand up and gives it a better bottom to hold my goodies.<br />
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Here this the almost finished bag, sans strap. I made zipper extend a few inches down the side to maximize access to the deep bag. I live in a town that banned plastic shopping bags and taxes paper ones. So I often find myself with out a good bag at the store and shoving groceries into my purse. This bag is perfect, because I can lift up the flap and fill it full. </div>
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The strap was a difficult task. There was blood spilled, cuss words flying and backups brought in. All in all, it was a team effort. Basically, I made the vinyl tube too small and it kept sticking to itself and kind of stalled in the middle, as we tried to turn it. Yes, I say we, it took 3 of us. Lesson learned. Honestly, I learn something every time I set out to make something with out a pattern, I wouldn't have it any other way!</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-73371960584140481082014-01-15T20:06:00.001-05:002014-02-04T22:41:43.684-05:00Fabric Shopping<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, Santa knows what I want. At my age, with no kiddos, I get cash. Cash is my favorite, though it is not very Christmasy. Also, I didn't travel for the holidays and checks are easier to mail. I instead stayed home to clean closets, cook yummy meals, plan spring and summer vacations/ projects and participate in some sale shopping.<br />
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My favorite sale shopping is done at the fabric stores. The worst is that there is a lovely quilting store store is walking distance from my house and it hasn't been raining much. Ive gotten some great deals from Jo-Ann's as well. So, I started piling the fabric up on the table so I could take an awesome photo. I felt like a bride after getting all my gifts on my wedding day.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-53242089429238670312013-12-24T23:49:00.001-05:002014-01-15T19:58:36.801-05:00Peace Crochet Wreath<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I made this quick wreath from a wire coat hanger, floral wire and left over yarn.</div>
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I currently live in a home with huge front bay window. The door is on the side of the house so I wanted a re-useable wreath I could hang in the front window. This is what created. I think the peace part is a bit thin. I intend on adding another color of green, but this is all I got done to it for this holiday season.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-28095359070210414072013-12-16T20:45:00.000-05:002014-01-15T20:00:33.592-05:00Wrapping up All the Elf Duties<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I made these hearts from a T-Shirt of my husband's grandfather. He passed over a year ago, and I felt like I could finally bring myself to cut it up and it would be appreciated.</div>
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Here are the super cute snowmen I made. I love the faces, I am so glad I found the carrot noses.</div>
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Everyone on my gift list will be getting some form of these super cute fabric baskets. I am not entirely sure what folks will use them for, I guess I envision bread or crackers or wrapped candy.</div>
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Here are my awesome cards, I love how they turned out. I enjoy writing cards, especially to the family I don't talk to normally. I also take so much pride in the process of coming up with an idea and then the creativity that comes after that. In this case I was able to carve stamps and get my hands dirty mixing inks which is always a blast for me!</div>
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I also whipped up a few more of these super duper cute and re-usable gift bags. I know you can re-use the paper ones but, I intend on using these for many years!</div>
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So for this year my elf duties are all wrapped up. Happy Holidays to you and yours!</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-64650339152018544492013-12-08T20:17:00.001-05:002013-12-14T00:22:21.330-05:00Snow Days<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here in Oregon we had some amazingly cold days where it actually got to -4 degrees. </div>
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It is not at all what Iam used to but, I secretly love it!</div>
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I love the pattern that ice crystals create on my windshield, even if it takes 30 minutes to defrost the car to go anywhere.</div>
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Kuma certainly loved the 6 inches of snow that came and was still around 5 days later.</div>
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I enjoyed the first two days when I wasn't working. The other days were just a pain! Eugene is not prepared for this weather and the roads were a nightmare. Coming home to my sewing machine and this sweet bear's face made it so much more enjoyable!</div>
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The shut down of town allowed me the time to feel like I could stay home and finish christmas gifts like the <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2013/11/love-love.html">Love Love pillow</a>.</div>
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My beautiful Bernina did a lovely job on all my gifts.</div>
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Including this scarf for my sister In-Law.</div>
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I also finished my snowmen in assembly line fashion. These guys just needed faces and buttons.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-24438242477295426622013-11-30T22:13:00.001-05:002013-12-16T20:18:36.924-05:00Blue Inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is Oregon people talk a lot about it being so green. I on the other hand feel like Oregon is truly land of Blues. Especially, West of the Cascades. In the summer the sky is blue and vast. In the winter, it is the fog and rain that makes the mountains blue. I personally love blue and find myself wearing blue, or some shade of blue almost everyday.<br />
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I wear jeans everyday to work. I adore my chambray shirt with Navy Cords. I recall always loving blue, even as a young girl, where the norm was pink and purple.</div>
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I participated in Small Business Saturday, by doing a bit of shopping in Portland after taking the In Laws to the airport. In a cute shop, this denim chair was in the fitting room. I just about lost it, I would have stolen it if fit in my purse! </div>
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This gorgeous hat was out of my price range, but was such a lovely shade of turquoise. </div>
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Hosting Thanksgiving for 6 seems like a cake walk when I think of the size of other families. My In Laws and Grandmother and sister In Law is coming. All I want to do always sneaks up on me the weekend before. I think Iam prepared and then, it hits me. I painted the chairs, set a table, hauled out all the serving dishes. Of course having the In Laws for Thanksgiving makes me feel like I need to do deep cleaning. </div>
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I have been wanting to make a decorative pillow for my mom to go with the quilt I made for her Big Birthday. </div>
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I knew I wanted it to be " LOVE LOVE"</div>
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This is what my Mama and Sister say to each other, now my husband says it and I am pretty sure a few friends have picked up on it. Because in my family it's not just Love, it's Love Love.</div>
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I started by looking for a certain size for a pillow insert. I went for 14 x14. I cut out the muslin 15 x15 , so that I can quilt the piece.</div>
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I used scrap pieces left over from her Kaffe fabric quilt. I started with the dark colors, by laying them out on the half of muslin.</div>
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I am a very messy cutter. I also have lots of Kaffe fabric and intend to make quite a few more quilts from the scraps. I try to keep the lights and darks sorted nicely, or not so nicely.</div>
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Here are some border pieces. I found that taking a few were not only helpful for my blog but, also to get it back together after sewing and pressing.</div>
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The final Block, LOVE, LOVE.<br />
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I cut the batting 14 1/2 and sandwiched it with the muslin and sewed all sides down with 1/4 seam allowance.<br />
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-67480584190860882352013-11-17T21:33:00.001-05:002013-11-17T22:33:21.639-05:00Prep Work Makes All the Difference<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
These are the two chairs we picked up on our <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2013/11/recycling-awesomeness.html">recycling adventure</a> at bring the other day. I chose the red color because it was what was in the garage from when the house and deck (pictured) we painted back in September. The rusty red is a super thick tough paint that will work well in my living room. I already have some <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-little-fun.html">rusty red upholstered club chairs</a>, I think these will coordinate well once finished. I chose this color over the two carolina blue's and I am very pleased with my choice.<br />
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I started prepping these chairs yesterday with a really good sanding. I used three grades of grit. I highly recommend this especially if you are painting over old paint or stain. I have no idea what lied beneath the poorly painted tan. I quickly discovered it was only one layer of paint on top of bare wood. The tan paint came off really well in some areas and in others it was more stubborn. I wasn't really trying to strip or totally remove the paint but, I wanted to start with at smooth surface. One coat of red paint clearly wasn't going to cut it. I was hoping to get away with two coats.</div>
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I am not terribly satisfied with the coverage of two coats. I have decided to do a third coat tomorrow baring any crazy weather. It is very nice to have a covered deck area to paint on. Even though it gets wet when it rains. I do feel they are protected from the elements in order to dry. </div>
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Today, I also finished up this little guy. I started them awhile back and debated over the type of nose and hat to use to make the snowman look finished. I determined buttons down the body as well for eyes would be lovely. I couldn't see a embroidered nose or mouth on these guys. I flipped out in the button isle in Jo-Ann's when I found the carrot buttons, clearly these are made for projects just like these. I have decided to make four of these guys and give them to my family for gifts. I adore these cuties.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-80546315977274456182013-11-16T20:26:00.001-05:002013-11-16T21:45:41.853-05:00Recycling Awesomeness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Part of my job at the bakery is donating bread to those in need on a regular basis. One of our recipients is this awesome recycling center called <a href="http://www.bringrecycling.org/">Bring</a>. They employ very few and use volunteers and court appointed work release to get it all done. A few weeks ago they sent a stack of coupons to our staff, which is was a great reason to come out and check see what they offer.</div>
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I was so in awe of how it is all set up, and very well organized. There are a few very large metal roofed areas to protect items from the rain, but majority of the space is open to the elements. They used some great times to keep it all sorted, like this train car. The majority of what they offer is home building materials, tools, large cabinets, metal, tiles. The fans along the roof line collect rain water.</div>
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This is a fabulous place for artist too. There are so many materials I can see to use when creating an artful garden, unique home spaces, a lot of decorative items as well. I really appreciate the creative use of recycled materials in the yards I see in Eugene and around <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascadia_(independence_movement)">Cascadia. </a> You will see metal pipes for planting. Many raised gardens are made from scrap wood and mini greenhouses are made from used windows. Often you will find metal piping rain collection and irrigation. Yard art is abound here, most are created using recycled materials. These yards are so different from what I saw in the manicured lawns of the Raleigh and around the South.</div>
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Along the garden side there was this awesome structure that was created by an Architecture class from U of O using only materials from Bring. The back wall was a beautiful welded fence and masonry. I love the lines in the concrete pad. They were giving a tour when I was there, and it seems that in the summer months they host a few events in this space.<br />
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Part of this chain link fence was filled in with PVC plumbing and bike spokes. They also carry new rain barrels, natural paints, and some plants in the summer. We bought some awesome oak chairs that had been poorly painted.<br />
Most of the items for sale were donated. I wish I had discovered this spot sooner. I will be back. Trash is beautiful to me!</div>
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My striped green place mat was just not working with <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2013/10/sewing-machine-cover.html">my new cover </a>so I whipped up this awesome mini-quilt mat for my Bernina machine.</div>
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I as I dreamed up this mat I determined I wanted to make it small and just fit the foot print of the machine base. I don't need extra fabric in my way when I sew. I also decided that I need to make it slip proof. After spending a few minutes seeking the best option from the fabric closet. I noticed a bag of moving packaging junk. This drawer liner stuff in the top of the bag was perfect. Disclaimer: This is not the prettiest thing I have ever made. The bottom wont hardly ever be seen and I need this machine to budge. I have to push hard to get fabric to move through a machine sometimes, and no one wants a Bernina to hit the floor. </div>
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I used a Quilt-as-You-Go method. The Missouri Quilt Company has a nice <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl_OPPpXNLM">youtube tutorial</a>. I have no experience with this simple quilting technique and wanted to start small. I cut the backing attached the non-slip drawer liner and batting the same size as backing then sewed strips on. The first strip is tacked to the left edge face up. Then the next is face down lining up the edges. I smoothed the backing and hand pressed the previous strip over. I also varied the sizes of the strips. I do recommend pinning and ironing if you are making anything larger. This method would make great table runners or placemats.</div>
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It turned out lovely. I think I am getting a hang of this binding thing.</div>
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Oh and I whipped up a pin cushion that has steel wool inside and hair band and button closure. I might end up remaking it. For now I love the collection.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-52630851016337658492013-10-20T05:03:00.001-04:002013-10-28T23:35:39.624-04:00Crochet Christmas Gift Ideas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Another hint, these scrappy strips will help them from melting.</div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-9494487263866522332013-10-20T02:36:00.001-04:002013-10-28T23:33:46.753-04:00Sewing Machine Cover<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I made this awesome cover today for by beautiful new-to-me Bernina. She was missing her original case when I purchased her. I don't feel the need to have a hard case since I don't plan to be moving this door stop often.<br />
Lucky I bought this perfect fabric a few years ago in North Carolina. "Sew Happy" Monaluna for Robert Kaufman was created for my Bernina! I had always wanted to make accessories for my sewing machine. It just took me the inspiration to create. So I set off to make a machine cover.<br />
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I wanted it to cover the attached table, since I always have it on the machine. So the cover need to be an odd shape. I measured the machine twice and wrote down my measurements on a small sketch of the cover. It ended up being three rectangles on the front top and back while the two ends are large trapezoids. </div>
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I even put this awesome pocket on the end. I used a high-loft batting and quilted it to create stiffer plannels so it would stand up on its own.<br />
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I put a simple loop on the top along with a wide trim. I simply wanted to get all the fabrics in there but found the black and white super distracting. I need to cut it up smaller and decided to brake it up with a trim. The stripe down the middle of the front and back plannels came about because the white fabric was not wide enough by only 2 inches. Therefore I threw in the red button strip. I find that working with 3 complementary fabrics are easier to design with than 2 or 4. I am so happy with this awesome item. </div>
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I liked making this cover because I created the pattern and I was able to use many different stitches on the machine and I practiced the free hand quilting. I quilted the black Saftey pin pocket with a simple straight stitch but for the other pannels I used the darning foot and did some tight curly cues around the buttons on the red fabric. For the white fabric with the sewing machines I whent a bit bigger with my loops and curves. I used and awesome zigzag for finishing off the bottom edge. </div>
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The machine did great piecing together the pannels. My old machine would have binded up in the corners. The Bernina never faultered. I am in love. </div>
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Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-34052434209501696442013-10-17T15:04:00.001-04:002013-10-28T23:17:16.324-04:00Stamp Layering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was rather sick to my stomach this morn so I stayed home from work today and made soup. I got a bit bored of my cycle of pintrest, TV and books. I recently admired <a href="http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/2007/11/hand-carved-stamps-tutorial-part-2.html">Genine's stamps</a> and had wanted to carve some up for my Christmas cards this year. Last year, I did <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2012/12/watercolor-christmas-cards.html">the water colored scene</a>. I loved those, but wanted to change it up a bit.</div>
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I started by sketching designs on to a larger index card since that would be the general size of the overall image. I ended up wanting to make a scene that only could be achieved by making multiple stamps to layer to create depth. I went for a mountain scene with moon and trees. I decided on simple designs that I can use at later times, other than for Christmas cards.</div>
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I made the simple triangles stamp first. I free handed the triangles onto the master carve based off the earlier sketches I did. I am not a skilled carver so I started with the basic exact-o knife to cut straight lines into the master carve, trying not to go too deep. I took thin layers of the background off in small sections. I tested it out many times. Cleaning it up as I went along. As seen above, on my test scrap I sketched in the mountains and moon onto the opposite side of the master block from the trees. This master carve block is so thick and expensive ($35 for a 8x11 thick sheet). It helps me get more stamps and I know it will be the same size to match up the images. </div>
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I used a rollerball carver on the mountain side, trying to do continuous cuts in order to keep the lines smooth. As you can see I don't always keep true to the ball point line. The extra bump in the middle mountain felt natural when I carved and looked great when I tested it. The fine tip helped make the fine valleys. I started clearing the sky with wide curve tip with the intention to take it all out. I kept with the line of the mountain I had cut first and created these great curves. I did a test and loved the effect it left in the sky. Cleaning out high spots until I liked it.</div>
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I started layering it up with the triangles. I love the placement. I will say that working with double sided stamp is messy and I now have ink all over. It would be best to have a similar size of cardboard to sandwich between your hand. The ball point ink will come off in the first few stamps but, will soon fade. Also, working with exact-o knives and rollerballs is tricky, always point away from yourself and go slow. The top middle one in the image above was the final stamp.</div>
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I am known to mix inks which eventually dirtys the lighter colors. I always lay the stamp face up on the table and apply the ink pad with my hand. I think most people do it the opposite way. This helps me mix colors on the triangles to look like trees in the above image. Also, I could make the moon or half the triangles a diffrent color or achieve shading in the right spots.</div>
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Here are some awesome triangles by themselves will make nice wrapping paper. I ended up switching colors and getting kind of purple trees. This can be avoided by stamping off all the ink on scraps. I like when there traces and it creates variation. It also allowed me to see that the triangles in a non-Christmas color are an awesome pattern to have as a stamp.</div>
Comfort Circlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04194682556949272718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686522444112016536.post-40597516400610100002013-10-12T17:02:00.000-04:002013-10-12T17:15:29.987-04:00Pumpkin Basket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have crocheted <a href="http://odetofall.blogspot.com/2009/10/crochet-pumpkins.html">pumpkins before</a>. I gifted those cute guys to my Mom a few years ago. I decided I wanted some in my home again. I loved this thicker natural orange in the store more because of its color. When started to make my basic pumpkin and realized that I could create a rather cool basket due to the thicker yarn keeping its shape well. I stopped when I felt I had a good size and created a handle out of the green that was wider at the bottom than at the top. I ended up with a bit of orange yarn left over and decided to make the baby pumpkin, which I stuffed. Of course, I didn't use a pattern and ended up ripping out my stitches when it wasnt the right size. I enjoy this process of figuring it out on my own and making it my very own style.</div>
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I filled the basket pumpkin with candy which made it a fat ole' pumpkin, when it is empty it is a bit floppy which I like. I hope to have these awesome pumpkins for a long time.</div>
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