Should have been the arabesque top from Anthro

That frankenpatterning didn't quite turn out like I wanted, so I moved on to some other sewing.

Here's McCall's 6031 in a bright fushia...last summer top for now.

I definitely feel this was a sucess and the fit is perfect! I highly recommend this one for a great little top. I want to do this again, but don't have the fabric for it right now.

Next up, Butterick 5387. I wanted 5283, but it was discontinued before I could purchase it at the last Joann's $.99 pattern sale. That darn twisting business at the neckline made no sense to me in the directions, but whatever I did ended up working. All that darn hand sewing made this one a bit of a bummer to make, but the result was good. I suppose since you have to stop and hand sew before you can move on to the next step did make the construction go a bit faster. This I made in an olive cotton interlock, but it seems a bit flimsy. Guess all interlock is not created equally.

I did finish a raglan pajama top and a pair of flannel pj pants, but I figure that's a bit boring. Ya know? Pjs are still on my radar, and I am waiting for another pattern sale. I also need fleece. That is gonna be a hard one to get. I've been on a bit of a sock finishing frenzy so that's the project du jour.

What's next? Frankenpatterning

I don't know about you, but I love Anthropologie. Sigh...if only I could afford to shop there. Since that isn't the case, I browse and drool over their website. One particular top caught my eye, and I have had it in the back of my mind for quite awhile. The hold up has been locating fabric. I found something that I intend to settle for, and today will begin the frankenpatterning. Let the good times begin!
I am still knitting, but am not inspired. I tried to work on Remember, but it just left me bored. I dug out an oldie-Must Have Cardigan-but those sleeves are killing me. For now, I will plug along, albeit slowly, and focus my attention on my new sewing project.

Chambrayish tunic

I got a pattern at the thrift store quite awhile ago for $.22. I held onto to it waiting for the urge to make it. I was gifted this cotton blend fabric from a friend of mine who moved, and I felt it would suit this pattern well. The pattern is McCall's 5942. After searching the web, I found that only one other person has made this. The only problem I had was in the assembly with that stupid back yoke. I hate to admit this, but I ended up having to gather the yoke piece in order to sew on the neck band. Also, anyone who knows me, knows I hate to hand sew, and there's a lot of that on this one. You'll notice the neckband looks pretty sloppy-twisted. I hate that, but it was the best I could do. I had to do that part TWICE BY HAND. The horrors! Anyway, I will still wear it, but where oh where is the cooler weather?r?

Bathrobe To Blouse

Catchy title, huh? This last month I have really, really been into sewing. I am inspired by all the fantastic refashionists, and an idea was born. What if I took a thrift store cast off, namely a Victoria's Secret bathrobe, and made a blouse using a commercial pattern? Well, I did it with barely enough fabric, and I think the result is great. For those who need to know, I used Simplicity 2601, view B. Now, if only I could get the flounce bit to lay back...

Lost my mind for nothing

As you can see, I figured out the whole blogger business, and "panicked" for no reason...duh! I have been cranking out fos on a pretty regular basis. Because of this summer heat, I have switched to sewing, and it is a sweat shop in my craft room. I've completed 3 skirts, a blouse, 4 knit tops and a pair of underwear. As for knitting, I finished Tomato, Radiant, and a pair of Spring Forward socks that was languishing for way too long. However, since I am such a nutcase, I started a That Girl cardi, Groovy socks, and the Panbe dress=which is my current fave. My crochet came to a complete halt after I finished the Abalone top.....sad, too, since I finally bought the right yarn for the Tuscany Tank dress. I only attempted to make this thing after 3 tries and a lot of cursing. Maybe that's why I lost my mojo.
Sounds like a lot of stuff, right? Yeah, I thought so too, so I cleared out 10 bags of clothing and 1 bag of yarn and donated it to 2 different thrifts. Now if only there was a good way to organize the yarn stash....yeah, not gonna happen. Ha!

New Stuff, maybe last stuff

First off, I'm not that computery...I don't understand what this site is going to be doing as of May 1, but I figured I'd squeeze in a post before the changeover....if I can't figure it out, then this very possibly could be my last post. Hey, at least it's with 2 FOs.

Short Sleeve blouson top by Cathy Carron in knit1 mag-love this pattern, and so easy. My fave top down construction, but on size 4 circs. Tedius. If you make this, be sure to down size. I knit it up from LB microspun from an older project I frogged. I figure I gave the yarn a new lease on life.

The next fo is circle socks made from LB Sock Ease on size 1 circs. When you look at them, they appear to be super thick, but they do fit, and I love wool socks for the winter. This is a great pattern for dark yarn when you want to be able to see a design. I would say stay tuned for more, but I can't predict what will happen..so, happy knitting to all!

Crochet Frenzy

Just wanted to update the old blogaroo with 2 FO's for your viewing pleasure. They were both patterns from Patons Spring Style.....and I'd have to say they both turned out exactly as I hoped. I used an E hook which probably came out smaller than what they recommend, but I didn't use Patons Grace=instead I subbed Red Heart Lustersheen.

Now I can't wait for spring!

Poor Neglected Blog

Blogging seems so tedious anymore, and I ask myself why continue? I started this to document my fos, but with the advent of ravelry, it seems pointless. Sometime down the road, I'll probably abandon it altogether like so many others have.

Anyway, I do want to say that I've been super busy. Between remodeling a new home and being crafty, I've been able to finish quite a few wips.
Unphot0graphed, but hope to soon...no camera batteries...:
Forecast
Owls
Anthro inspired pudding pie cardi
beaded crochet top from Patons Spring Style
one Spring Fling sock
Global warming-just a few finishing details
Lush Lace Pullover
sewn 2 new tunic tops-Hillary Duff pattern

Wips I wish were done:
Baby doll top from Patons Spring Fling
Quilt top=machine quilted
Rebecca v-neck top
Rebecca wool dress
Romance
Crochet vest from "Make It Yourself"
Vertical detail top from Patons Fall in Love
Crochet "barn coat"

So, you know how it goes....I started yet another new project! Drops 99-4....will my meandering never cease? Highly unlikely. Hope to post photos soon!