Trial and Error

 I wanted to make some thing interesting from the donation fabric I was given , that is besides quilts. So  I managed to make 2 little bonnets, I need to test out the size. but they are pretty cute for trials. They are reversible and have a variety of fabric, turned out cute for test subjects.

Everyone needs a bib so here we go another test, I will have to see how we can test this out for size as well.You never know with free patterns how they will turn out

Things happen

Ted put the knee out on these pants a few times of wearing them.
So you know what happened when I went to visit- I got a project.
Lucky for me I had green patches in my kits- they will outlive the pants

quits

I am really getting behind, after our house flood everything is boxed up and I was able to claim a few spare feet that I could make small quilt tops. At the end of the summer I will long arm them. Besides it is too darn hot!

Some times I get into monkey business

One just can't have a  shirt without a little skirt. I embroidered the onesies or Evelyn and then made the tutu

Best $60cad spent

Let me introduce you to my treadle machine made in Guelph Ontario in 1890 by Charles Raymond

I was thrilled to get it, it was not seized up but the machine was just gooped from years of oil and lubricant and not in use

 I was excited to see the Manufacture name on the sewing cabinet when the machine folded away.

I learned a ton from vintage sewing machine facebook groups and got her shinny as can be and Ben taught me how to treadle and he replaced the belt. She glides through fabric and is a fantastic addition to my other 2 vintage singer machines. The decals are a bit worn but I have revived them as best as I can be. I don't want to disturb the decals but also want them to show their age. I actually obtained the machine from the original owners daughter who had no used it. I was advised on how to treat the cabinet to keep it nice and oiled and slick looking. The owners treated this treadle well. I also waxed the treadle irons see how shinny they are!

Can't make something for the grand daughter and not the grand son

I think I may have made  this bunny a wee bit fat?? Not sure I am get him in the luggage

 I saw this pattern and couldn't resist it! Here is the start

Now the hat has it's spikes and the mitts are complete!
I can actually make a lot more things but have to be cautious as it all has to come back home with me and space is a problem!

while I am not near my longarm I am finding other things to do

 The cute little dress is called autumn leaves a quick knit

Baa this sheep sweater was a breeze I am blocking it and now looking for buttons

 This little pink hat is a crochet hat my version as I have no idea what I am doing but it turned out!

 The little pink jacket has a lovely back split and a sweet little bow

All of these might fit Evelyn when she is about 2 but night as well get a start on it early!! LOL

Work in Progress

All it needs is lining and closures. The hood is lined and hopefully tomorrow the rest will be too! Then it is just a case of hemming up the bottom- won't take me long. More mitts and hat have to be made as accompaniment

I decided to leave off the tabs that are to secure the top at the left shoulder. I think it is best if I put buttons or snaps.The tabs looked tacky!

 Have to see what I can find.
I know this is wild too! I have had this in  my stash for awhile as I had purchased it for it's color and now  have a pattern to whip it up.

Keep those ears warm

Have to keep those ears warm with the hair being chopped at the roots! What is more Canadian than a winter hat with a pompom. Have to get mitts to match - better put it on my - more yarn!

wild top

Here is my wild top! It is eventually going to be a kids sleeping bag once I get home and put it on the frame. Should give the recipient wild dreams