tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51828839990848225522023-11-16T02:46:16.023-08:00weathered pebblesmbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755597697209743003noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182883999084822552.post-10620803413634733982013-12-05T12:44:00.003-08:002013-12-05T12:44:59.928-08:00Elf Yourself!<div style="text-align: center;">
In the past 8 months (thats terrible!) I haven't posted at all! </div>
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In that time we have had a child and moved to a different area, so I have an excuse right? :) </div>
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Our 2 year old just received an Elf On The Shelf Elf from Grandma and we are starting to have fun with her. Since our little girl cannot name her yet we're naming her Holly for this season. </div>
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Holly was very creative the other night and showed her computer </div>
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skills on the OfficMax website <a href="http://www.elfyourself.com/" target="_blank">Elf Yourself</a>! </div>
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Don't you love finding new uses for old things! As I was about to toss the neck part of a turtle neck I didn't use I thought 'that looks like the right size to fit Ava's waist'... Then YOGA SKIRT hit my mind! :)</div>
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Since the top portion was made for me all I did was serge it to the top of another piece of fabric! Keep it even easier and use the bottom of an old t-shirt! I did alter the width of the bottom of the t-shirt I used. But aside from that I kept the bottom of the hem on the t-shirt to keep the look finished! </div>
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As I got ready to sew up the skirt, I put the t-shirt portion (inside out) on the inside of the turtle neck. I then went to my serger and began serging and pulling on the turtle neck material- not the t-shirt. You can see the stretch in the pictures. </div>
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You can see it works out perfect that the hem will be under the waistband, not itching the child. </div>
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**My child is just over a year old, the short pictured are size 12 months- we have room to grow! This may or may not work for older children unless you find a large turtle neck at your local goodwill or thrift store! </div>
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So, round two, we try to determine the sex before we find out officially in a week!</div>
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We did this with Ava when we were 13 weeks along. Now we are trying with our next at 18 weeks. </div>
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Directions say to wait for 5 min, so here is our progression starting with the 2 different </div>
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So what is your guess.... we honestly have no idea! Nor do we think this test is at all accurate. </div>
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Ava's test said she would be a boy. Hmm, do we go with the opposite of what we think it looks like or stick with what it looks like?! :)</div>
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I Pinned this recently to try out. And just tried it today!</div>
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I love how it turned out, no all we weed is a cute sweater and some ruffle butt tights! ;)<br />
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Sorry for the terrible pictures here- I had a couple more through the process but can't seem to find them. Anyway, I had already made the bottom of the dress in December thinking that it would be for Ava's birthday dress. I changed my mind though once I got the bottom done and decided it wasn't as 'fun' looking for a birthday girl. </div>
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I added the pipping and created a top portion for the dress with the same sheer material under the dress for the neckline. I love the look of the sheer at the neckline like some adult dress designs... </div>
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Here is my final outcome of Ava's Easter dress! <br />
LOVE IT!<br />
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My simple clothing label in action! </div>
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She's ready for Easter Sunday in the Lord's house! </div>
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I recently received a roll of ribbon with my initials on it for my sewing labels from my mother-in-law! I had this on my wishlist and was so excited to get it for Christmas. I found the idea on pinterest of course. Someone had pinned <a href="http://www.namemaker.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=89" target="_blank">THIS</a> website and I thought it would make great inexpensive labels for things I make! </div>
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mbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755597697209743003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182883999084822552.post-23706970789428198732013-02-23T18:53:00.001-08:002013-02-23T18:53:36.297-08:00THE NEXT BIG THING...<div style="text-align: center;">
Alright, alright, I know its been forever!</div>
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Ava is loving her kitchen and learning just how to 'pretend' to use it at only 14 months old! </div>
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Some news that brings on ~<b>The Next Big Thing</b>~ project is that we are expecting an addition to the family!! September will start the sleepless nights all over again! :) </div>
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Ava Just turned one and will soon be moving up to a big girl bed. This means I have until the next baby gets here to make her a QUILT for her new bed! I love this design by Steph over at <a href="http://stephpea.typepad.com/stephs_stuff/2011/03/finished-line-art-quilt.html" target="_blank">Steph's Stuff</a> and I think it will be best for my first time making a quilt. I ordered the color scheme below to work with. </div>
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So, if you remember we started with the above cabinets, inspiration fabric, and faucet. <a href="http://weatheredpebbles.blogspot.com/2012/11/kid-kitchen.html" target="_blank">(first post) </a> All, excluding fabric, were purchased at our local Habitat for Humanity. We drew up plans and went to work creating what is one super cool kitchen! <br />
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Papa is letting Ava try to contribute a little work on her kitchen. ;)</div>
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You can see the progress in our slideshow video of beginning to end. Only parts we still have to attach are the towel bar on the sink end and the phone holder on the fridge end. :) </div>
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Details you may not notice from our pictures are lights in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher. We can change out the window pictures and use magnets on the refrigerator door. There are wire closet racks cut to fit as oven shelves, plexy glass for the range with pin striping on the range where the pans are 'heated'. We also used stickers for the microwave buttons and numbers.</div>
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<b>Thank you Papa and Uncle Mike for making my kitchen so GREAT!!! </b> </div>
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So, have you seen those DIY kid kitchens?! They are amazing! Here are a couple of my favorites in case you have no idea what I am talking about. </div>
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My favorite one! <a href="http://roundedoff.com/2011/05/16/diy-play-kitchen-that-belongs-to-matilda/" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Love this too! <a href="http://suttongrace.blogspot.com/2009/06/repurposed-entertainment-center.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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So fun! <a href="http://mirandawalker.blogspot.com/2010/02/play-kitchen-diy.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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Can I say inspiration!? :) Here is my start to making one for my sweet girl- though she isn't quite at the age for this yet I don't think it is too early to make it. </div>
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I stopped by our local Habitat store and browsed the cupboards, night stands, and other small tables. I came up with 2 vertical cabinets that were about 12 inches wide and 30 inches tall, I paired that with the opened face shelf that was also 30 inches long.<br />
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The faucet I had to splurge on because it was cool and it had the words hot and cold on the handles- not just the colors. </div>
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The fabric you see could be slightly on the hideous side, but I am really liking the crazy colors and am thinking of using it for my color inspiration for the kitchen. Maybe a hand towel and an apron? <br />
Some curtains? :) Who knows! <br />
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I will post the process and end product sometime late December or early January.<br />
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I know its early, but I decided to make my daughter a hat, mittens, scarf set for this winter! I was recently in Good Will looking through the tshirts for material when I found this gem! I liked the pattern and didn't feel bad about cutting up a turtle neck... who wears these things anymore anyway!!!<br />
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How great is this table center piece!!! I love it! </div>
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So simple, so much truth, hope, and joy! </div>
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We all have them, shirts that take up space in our drawers, they hang in the back of our closets, and a pile of them we've deemed worthy only for yard work or working out! Can you agree? </div>
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I love finding ways to repurpose items I already have but don't use anymore, and I have oodles of shirts. So I created a document to shared some of my favorite ideas. You can print and share them too. No, I did not come up with them on my own- though I wish I had. :) </div>
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You can check out my t-shirt<b> <a href="http://pinterest.com/mbmarcie/t-shirt-refashioned/" target="_blank">Pinterest Board</a></b> for direct links and even more ideas. </div>
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AND... WE'RE BACK!<br />
Sometimes life just gets busy, right? And it sure has for our family. After deciding not to list our house to sell and wait a few more months, we have seen the pace slow a bit. However, I still have much to do for Bible studies (great ones!!!), and am currently working on a workshop that I will be presenting at church for our women's weekend. I will be sure to post about it and share my info with you! </div>
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In the time being I have a quick share of a fun little project to make a trendy child's scarf, or cowl. When I saw <a href="http://mermag.blogspot.com/2011/10/easy-breezy-kiddie.html" target="_blank">THIS from Mer Mag</a> I knew I had to try something similar for my sweet girl.</div>
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I created this kid style infinity scarf for Ava using an old t-shirt I could no longer wear. </div>
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(1) Find a shirt and cut off the side seams, (2)and cut 2 rectangles- you will need to measure around your child's neck for how loose you want the scarf to be. (3) Cut off the hem, and (4) sew the ends together, doesn't have to be pretty. (5) fold in half so you cannot see your seams. DONE! On to the headband, (6) Cut off part of your sleeve and remove the seam, also remove the hem at the wrist- but save it! (7) Fold your headband fabric in half hot dog style. ;) Then sew closed and turn inside-out. (8) Sew ends together- as I was putting it through my machine I pulled on it and that is why you see so many ruffles before I turned it inside out. This will allow for the fabric to stretch when the child wears it. </div>
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I have been away from the blog for a little while trying to catch up on so many</div>
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We recently had a great little interruption to the week, my great friend just had her baby 6 days early! Babies are so cute and fun! We got their maternity pictures done just in time! </div>
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Can't wait to help take pictures of new little Ashlynn! </div>
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(Have I used enough exclamation points yet?....!) </div>
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Here is a cute one from the shoot.</div>
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Catch you later.</div>
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Why would someone buy tea? Specifically why would someone want to buy
loose leaf tea? I read an article that proposes the health benefits of tea
which I suppose is one of the best reasons to drink it. Of several
people interviewed who made it to the age of 100 (the centennial club),
one thing was in common with all of them. They all drank water or tea
regularly. I don’t know if I buy all of the “<a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/best-teas-weight-loss-pt-1">health benefits</a>" tea snobs
spout but there is plenty of research to show the bad things that go
along with other drinks. The two obviously bad for you and two
surprisingly bad drink are commercial beer, soda, sports drinks and
fruit juice. All of these if drank daily have been known to cause an
increase in weight which can lead to health problems. In addition to
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Water on the other hand is good for you but lacks that good flavor I crave. Tea is my compromise. It’s potentially really good for you but at the least, it doesn’t have the negative aspects most other drinks do. There is a huge variety of types to choose from and is often less expensive than the alternative. If you just want the basic tea, you can get something like 10 cents a gallon. The varieties just go on from there. If you really want fresh tea and the most variety, the natural progression is towards loose leaf tea. I was suckered in the Teavana store by some great tea and cool accessories and thus got my start as a tea snob in training. </div>
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<a href="http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-storage-tins/p/birch-look-tea-tin" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Teavana/30291%20100%20007_d?$cimg$" /></a></div>
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I started with the a tea storage tin to keep the tea fresh. I thought it looked pretty cool and because the seal was plastic, it's not supposed to rust or warp when storing citrus teas like the metal does. I'm a fan of citrus teas so this was an easy sell for the guy. The <a href="http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-makers-infusers/p/large-perfectea-tea-maker-ii">tea strainer</a> he offered also was an easy sell. I'm a sucker for cool gadgets and accessories and this is no exception. Basically it stores the tea until you set it down on your cup at which point the water drains from the bottom directly into your cup. Because of the strainer at the bottom, no loose leaf tea gets into your cup so it's highly effective. Cleaning is pretty easy. I just rinse it out each use and it's good to go. After a few uses, I'll run it through the dishwasher to give it a good scrubbing but in any case, it's simple to use and clean. You don't have to just use loose leaf tea in there. If you wanted to combine some spices or citrus with a packet of green tea, you can do that with no problem. Both my tin and tea strainer I feel were good purchases because they look pretty nice out and are easy to use. </div>
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The tea you put in there is a whole other story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spoke about Teavana but <a href="http://tealux.ca/">Tealux</a> is another store you can look into.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
seem to be a little cheaper and have a good selection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even still, it's not the price I would
like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both claim to have the freshest
tea available but at that price, they better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I bought a groupon the other day to a local store called <a href="http://tinroofteas.com/" target="_blank">Tin Roof Teas</a>
that had some really great prices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
had a bigger selection there and were about a quarter the price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Below you can see a small selection of the
varieties they have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve tried all of
the main types and a few other random ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I still don’t know that I have a favorite yet which is good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to keep trying new and different
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I have a plastic bag obsession sometimes... don't you? I put everything in a bag in the diaper bag so it all stays clean or doesn't get anything else dirty! :) That is what the different compartments are for in your diaper bag- yet I still need my plastic bags! So I decided that I should be a bit more environmentally friendly and make a couple options for myself that did not involve a plastic bag. </div>
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Ok, here are a few pictures to show some highlights of the process. This is my first time sewing with that mesh stuff- its material from a cloths hamper bag, so it is slightly stretchy.</div>
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First things first. I marked off where I wanted everything with pins and then proceeded to create my pockets. You can make pockets for everything if you wish- but elastic is so easy! ;)</div>
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(1)Below you can see how I added the bias tape and elastic at the same time- open your bias tape and lay the mesh and elastic so they line up with the fold of the tape. My mesh was overlapped a bit more- either way. Fold the tape over and sew as close as you can to the bottom. (2)I then ran a few stitches back and forth on the whole end to catch the elastic so I could then pull to tighten it and added stitches to the other end to keep it cinched up. (3) Mark where you want it to be sewn down.</div>
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(1)Next you can stitch down the sides, and then gather! (2)Pin in place, and fold under to sew. (3) Double check the fit!</div>
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If everything fits as of now, you can pin your fun fabric right side facing the pockets, and sew around leaving and opening to turn inside out. Since I did that you can see below I have my biased tape pined and ready to be sewn. I tried a nice zigzag- but my machine didn't like it so we straight stitched. :) But I think the zig zag would have looked nice. </div>
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(1)After measuring for the dimensions I wanted I took my fabric and cut out a base and wall. Right sides together, sew, turn inside out. (2) Next, I attached the base with a zigzag (because my machine wouldn't let me before- I won this time around). I love the look of seeing the seam on this bag!</div>
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(3)Alright, done with the bottom, I had extra fabric on the wall so I trimmed it up and continued with my zigzag up the side.... but hold on, I stopped about and inch from the bottom on my way to the top and remembered that I needed to add the draw strings! DUH! I get too excited sometimes. So be sure to run a stitch around the top to create a casing for the strings. I used some left over bias tape and strung it through once I finished the casing and ends of the casing. ...Now... back to finish sewing up the side. And we are done.</div>
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I am starting to feel a little like I am getting closer to taking a test that I still haven't studied for. Do you know that feeling? Procrastination just keeps winning you over and the dreaded nervous feeling is creeping ever closer! :) I have no tests to study for, thank goodness. But I have a very busy fall! I have been wanting to get back into a consistent Bible study for some time since having a baby almost 9 months ago. So like a crazy person I got overly excited about all my opportunities and now I am doing 3 studies, all with a fair amount of 'studying' (aka hmk). I will be in the Word 24/7. :)</div>
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I have also said yes to leading a crafty workshop at church for a conference so I need to get on making my project examples and directions for everything! Brings out the art teacher in me. :) Slip covering chairs is something I have never done and something I have also committed to for this fall for 2 friends. Should be interesting, I like learning new adventures! </div>
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Brantley and I have also been seriously thinking/planning/praying about putting our house up for sale with in the next month or so maybe. Children require a lot of material things that take up a crazy amount of house space- so we have no room to have more children until we move! </div>
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Christmas is coming up. Can you believe it!? I know its only Sept, but still! Ava will be ONE already!!! Where has a year gone? </div>
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I love halloween, and costumes are not done yet! </div>
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A beach essentials bag...what are the essentials you ask? </div>
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In my opinion the cell, nook, sunscreen, and keys are! </div>
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I was preparing to take a girls weekend trip to the beach with some very lovely ladies from my Sunday school class. Upon seeing <a href="http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2012/06/beach-essentials-pouch.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> beach pouch I decided I had to create my own! </div>
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I first decided on some fun fabric, colorful zipper, and pipping. All of which I had on hand. </div>
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If you are planning a DIY wedding or even just want a couple easy ideas for a party, <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wedding-3/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">here</span></b></a> is a great ebook you can download for free full of instructions on how to recreate the projects! </div>
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Be sure to find my instructable in the DIY wedding ebook, the <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Heirloom-Ribbon-Bouquet/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Heirloom Ribbon Bouquet</span></b></a>! </div>
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We have been under the weather lately. All sickness stemming from a baby and how she got sick nobody knows! But there has been enough snot to go around for a long time. Praying we are all germ free soon! :)</div>
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Have you got your Joanns flyers ready? Apparently September is national sewing month... so there are tons of coupons to use and deals to be found! Can't wait to check it out soon!</div>
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I was in MI again recently, this time to see family and to be in a friend's wedding. :) I had a great time at the wedding and was glad I could share in her special day beside her! Though my husband was unable to attend with me I was reminded of my own vows, the vow I took to God and my husband. Two becoming one. That commitment between one man and one woman is never to be broken. We love each other dearly and see each passing year as better than the last! </div>
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Once the handle is complete, I set it down on the mat and determined how wide a space to sew for the encasing of the handle. I also used the metal part of my sewing machine as a guide to be sure I wasn't making this too wide or narrow. </div>
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So we are continuing with buttonholes and the rest of assembling the playmat purse. If you didn't see the previous post click here <b><a href="http://weatheredpebbles.blogspot.com/2012/08/dirty-looks.html" target="_blank">(part 1)</a></b> for the first part instructions. I do not have step by step detailed instructions- so if you have questions please email me! </div>
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Continuing on, I have my button foot measure the strap to be sure I have selected the correct opening size.</div>
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I sew up my buttonholes with some of the interfacing on the back to strengthen the opening. Use your seem ripper to carefully open up the hole. </div>
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Ok, holes are done on one side, now lay down the blanket and line up the opposite side to mark where the others should be. *Remember I am still unaware that I have messed up so this step should be happening on the bottom(black) fabric, not the fleece. </div>
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With the holes done lay down both the top and bottom fabrics together and pin in place.</div>
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Next, I am ready to turn it inside out and check my edges. I can make adjustments here and there before I close up the playmat. If everything looks good I trim the fleece edge and turn the whole thing inside out.</div>
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And this is what I have so far! I have fixed my error by adding another buttonhole next to the ones I did previously. This allows me to keep the handle on the outside like planned.</div>
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So this past weekend a friend asked me to make some things for her handsome baby boy. They happen to be Steelers fans- does that shed some light on my post title? As I was walking around Joanns with Steelers fabric in my cart I got many dirty looks, and negative comments(all looks and comments were teasing)!!! One man who was with his wife commented, "Of all the fabrics I have to look at while in here, ugh, Steelers fans!" Who knew there would be so many anti-Steelers fan there that day! ;)</div>
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I saw this picture floating around on pinterest and decided I just had to try and make one for myself. Please check out snugasabugbaby.com for a link to her etsy shop so you can get one if you don't sew! Anyway, below I will show you how I made the Steelers playmat purse. </div>
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Awesome right!? Lets get started...</div>
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<b>First things first- Here is what I bought:</b><br />
*1.5 yds of a strong fabric<br />
this will be the bottom of playmat and outside of purse<br />
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*1.5 yds of fleece (I have also used another strong fabric)<br />
this will be the top of playmat and inside of purse<br />
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1 small rally towel for center (I have also used velvet-like fabric on another)<br />
this item is totally optional- I liked the idea of a soft center to the playmat<br />
if you don't use a fabric like the photo above<br />
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1/4 or 1/2 yd of fabric for handles (depends on print)<br />
you can see the yellow fabric I am using below-<br />
I am planning on cutting the fabric so the handles show the words<br />
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small amount of interfacing for button holes<br />
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scissors<br />
rulers<br />
cutting mat<br />
pencil and string<br />
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In the picture above you can see the fabric and some things I am using. I folded the backing fabric in 1/4's (bottom of playmat). Then used some ribbon/string and tied it to a pencil and used that to measure and mark where my circle was to be cut. You can see where I cut the fabric- I will do the same for the fleece material. I also cut out the rally towel circle by measuring 3 inches from the outside edge of the logo at multiple points. The next picture shows the towel centered and pinned on the fleece.</div>
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After pinning the towel I used a very tight zigzag stitch all the way around. You will notice I have some waves going on- This happens to us all as we are learning! I know better now that I need to reinforce the back of the fleece with some good interfacing- noted for next project, I will not<br />
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