I did it!

I did it.  I put a zipper pocket on the inside of a purse!  I've been making these generic side pockets that are just squares of fabric sewn to the lining of the purse.  Let's be realistic - they stink!  What you need is a zipper pocket.  I set out to find directions on the internet. And what do you know?  It wasn't so hard after all.  Here's one I made today that I'll be lining a purse with soon.

Pictures of the finished purse to follow.

A little sewing

I've done some sewing in the past couple of weeks.  I'm kind of proud of this little number.  I made up the pattern myself and here is what I came up with. 

It's a cute little clutch, perfect for a night out to hold your lipstick and things.  I don't know that I'll ever have a chance to use it, so I'll probably give it away.  We'll see.

Next, I have cautiously entered the world of pinterest.  What I found I liked, but I haven't quite figured it out.  I feel totally behind, but that's OK.  I really don't need another reason to sit behind the computer for hours on end.  However, I did see some little felt wallets on there that inspired these.  

Some time ago I made a purse out of my grandma's old cashmere coat.  These are left over pieces of the coat.  I might have to make a few more.  

Then I had an after thought and put a little decoration on the front. Then I wished I hadn't.  Oh well, they don't look so bad. 

The first one inspired a second one.  Not to bad for not really having a pattern!

Here they are together.  I think I'll make a few more.

Happy New Year

Can you believe it is 2012?  I can't.  We spent the New Year at home and went to bed.  We're real exciting people over here.  

Just before Christmas David's mom gave me some material that her mom had been storing for the last 30 years.  I have no idea what I'll do with most of it.  But I did manage to make a few things for Christmas, which I did not take pictures of, and I am kicking myself for.  Here it is all stacked up.

Most of the material has markings on it that would lead me to believe it came from the Provence - France.  I'm pretty sure David's grandma didn't get it there herself.  She worked in a store that specialized in interior decorating and that is probably where it came from.  

This piece still has the store tag on it.

100% Cotton -For those of you who can't read German.

This piece is 125 cm wide and 150 cm long and, at the time it was sold, cost 12 Swiss Francs a meter.

I lined a couple of purses for the grand daughters with some of Grandma's material (forgot to take a picture)  and made these two little things. 

  

Happy New Year!

Stockings

I think I need to make these.  If only I could find some felt on a bolt that didn't cost me an arm AND a leg!

At the moment my sewing room looks like a mad scientist has been up there...and she has!  I'll post some of my things another day.

Christmas

I pulled out our Christmas decorations about a week after Thanksgiving.  Adrian was so excited to put up the tree and help.  We got everything up and then the next morning he asked where the snow was.  Poor kid!  He figured since the decorations were up we would automatically have snow the next day.  

My photography assistant.

Only one more candle to light.  I can't believe how fast the Advent season has gone by.  I had all these great plans to sew Christmas gifts.  I guess I better get a move on!

A three year old

Ryan turned 3 this month.  He's come a long way from the little guy he once was.  Here he is 8 days old.

Now he's a big 3 year old.  Here he is at his birthday breakfast. 

I made him a birthday crown, but he was less than thrilled to wear it.

Oh well.  Happy birthday little guy!  

Thanksgiving

I know it's December.  But I never posted anything about Thanksgiving.  I was able to take a few pictures before the crowd came and then that was it for photography.  

Mom and I set the table for 12 adults and 6 kids. 

Below is the kids table.  I made Thanksgiving hats for the kids.  They were kind of a bomb.  No one wanted to wear them...to bad.  I thought they were cute. 

Ryan kept his on for about 3 seconds.

We had a great time, excellent food and excellent company.