Go SK8 or Go Home!

That's right. I said it.

Back in the day, I fancied myself a bit of a Betty (a skate Betty......not to be confused with:

Betty Rubble


or Betty Cooper

who, BTW are both totally awesome. I sew preferred Betty over Veronica, but I digress.......

Back to being a Betty.......I managed to hold on to the memories, but the hubby still holds on to the style. I seem to think he will be a skater deep down for life, and that's all good with me ;)
With the skate style comes the beloved Skull Skates hoodie from the legendary skater store here in Vancouver PD's Hot Shop.
Sew, I thought I would give something a go with my new sewing skills........

I took the beaten and battered pullover hoodie that the hubby probably had for over a decade, and turned it into a mini-hoodie for the boy Henry! Don't worry, we bought husband a new one before I started ripping the old one apart.......for those of you who are not familiar with the Skull Skates hoodie, here is an example:

And here is the final product revamped for the boy:

What do ya think?
SK8 4EVR!

It's a New Year......

.....Sew, that means I need me a new duvet cover! I know, I know it's still winter, (I know this because it snowed somethin' fierce here on the best coast last night! Well...... fierce for Vancouver) but I am looking ahead to sunnier days and the Springtime! Now that the scary basement is looking more sewing room-y, it's time to work out the Spring sewing projects! I have a few things in mind, but they will need a few more classes first at the wonderful Spool of Thread. Until then, I will trudge along making more things that I already know how to make, and try and teach myself some new things!
One of those the things I want to make as mentioned is a new duvet cover......and here friends is the FANTASTIC material I picked up on eBay from a great seller's store Undercover Quilts:

Isn't the fabric sew pretty? VERY Springtime! Can't wait to get cracking, and as usual I will be sure to show off the final product. Until next time!.....

Happy Holidays to all!

I swear, every year the Holiday season seems to go by faster and faster!......probably went by sew fast this year due to the fact that I spent every spare moment I had this past December banging out a bunch of aprons, pot holders and super pretty pillow cases for my family. I have been so proud of the new sewing skills, I just had to share my enthusiasm with pretty much the whole family! Here are some of the aprons I whipped out.......

YAY! All turned out great! Couldn't post when I was making them in case one of the gift receivers saw what I was making......had to keep the presents a secret!
I will be sure to post the pretty pillowcases ASAP!

Sugar & Spice and everything nice......

Sew, Christmas is coming....Santa's on his way!
I have done it guys! I have made some aprons ALL BY MY LONESOME! Thanks to the awesomely cute pattern that I found here: Bari J. - Simple Apron Tutorial
Taking my newly learned sewing skills from the amazing Lili at Spool of Thread, I have created these FAB aprons for my sister and I:

So cute right!
We will be doing a TONNE of Christmas baking so I thought how perfect for the upcoming delicious treat making days!

Here is another close up of the pocket:

Just whipped together from some extra material I had laying around..............................

Anyways, SUPER excited to make some more for Christmas gifts. Pot holders are coming next! (I hope) :)
Off to make more cute things!

Duvet & matching pillow cases complete!

That's it, that's all kids! The FANTASTIC Woodland friends Duvet & matching pillowcases are finally complete! Thanks to the fabulous Lili & Henry once again at Spool of Thread! (My new obsession) And here she is:

Just awesome! I was so stoked to get this bad boy on the bed! It was pretty easy process actually, and I see many more of these amazing duvet covers and pillows to come in my sewing future. Next time I go through the process I will post it as I go along so you can get the idea. Here are couple more close ups of the pillow case:

Just LOVING my striped contrast material!

And as usual, my trusty boy Henry was around to help with photos. As you can see, he's a bit sleepy!

Such a little pooper!

Well, until the next project! I have a few duvet requests, but I have some gift making first! Aprons anyone?

Sew on!

TTFN!

T 

xoxo

Holiday Duvet Cover

Sew, my next creative adventure will be one that I am VERY excited about! I think I kind of decided to get into the whole sewing thing because I was looking for fun duvets for my bed. Yes, they are out there if you look hard enough, but MAN! they are expensive. Sew, (ha ha! I just can't stop with that!) I decided I would love to make my own duvet covers! And thanks to the wonderful Lili at my new obsession, the AMAZING Spool Of Thread sewing lounge, I will finally be able to create ALL the duvets I want!
It all begins next weekend, and I stoked to present my RAD material for the new duvet:

So cute right??!! Little Woodland creatures? YES! Killer!!!
It's going to be AWESOME and I can't wait to show you the completed project!
Soon I will also post an update on my sewing room. Not such a scary basement anymore........

Spool of Thread: My Inspiration.......

So, here's the culprit of my new sewing obsession:

This new sewing lounge in Vancouver is AWESOME! I've been having the best time gettin' down to my sewing business during a couple of the à la carte classes the amazing owners Lili & Henry offer up. Check out their site and get inspired yo! Who knew sewing could be so rad!

Here is one of the super cute items I have made so far:

Cute for my first bag!

LOVE the birds and trees.....

What's this? Reversible? Indeed!

OWLS!!!

Thanks Spool of Thread! Can't wait to make that Duvet Cover!!! What kind of material should I use for my new cover I wonder? Sewwwwwwwwwww many COOL ones to choose from and sew little time!