More Lisette News

Alert reader Karen let me know that the Lisette patterns are up on the Simplicity website - hopefully they will be available when Joann's has a Simplicity sale in March!  She also suggested I search for the Lisette blog - here is the link - go check it out!

PS - I'm almost at my 200th post!!!  I never did anything to mark my 100th, so I'm going to do something special for this one...maybe a giveaway.........  :)  Stay tuned!  And thank you, Karen!

Craft Book Challenge - February

Whoa!  I completed the Craft Book Challenge for February just in the nick of time!  This is a clutch that I made for a birthday gift for one of my best friends.  I hope she likes it!  I used some of my favorite fabric - the bird print is from Joann's.  So is the polka dot - I have been searching every Joann's I come across for more of that purple dot print but I have had no luck!  This was definitely fun to make and it came out really cute - next time I would probably make it a little smaller and attach a wrist strap to it.  Now I have to figure out what to make in March!

Must Have....

These new patterns!  I read that Oliver + S was collaborating with Simplicity on a new line of patterns for women called Lisette.  I want them all!  Not sure when they are coming out, but as soon as they do...and Joann's has a Simplicity pattern sale....I will be adding these pretties to my collection :)

Flickr Favorites :: 8

1. Lola the Owl Pillow, 2. Cotton Candy Dress2, 3. Ice Stuff Messenger Bag, 4. Living Room, 5. charm school bag, 6. Pop Flower Quilt - detail, 7. pillow2, 8. Pouches, 9. Mug Rug

New Fabric

For some reason, I have lost my motivation to sew. So, in order to jumpstart it again, I did some fabric shopping yesterday! Joann's was have a President's Day sale, so I got some great deals. Plus, I had gift cards, so this little shopping spree didn't cost me a thing! Here's what I came home with......






















The black and blue leaf print will be used for a bag, and I had to replenish my supply of Apples and Pears. The white print with blue and red flowers is a jersey knit that was on the clearance rack. This will make a great summer top - probably using the same pattern as I did here - the striped fabric is a polyester suiting that was also on clearance. I will be using this to muslin some pants (someday!). The print on the right is my favorite - it's a matte jersey and it's so soft and fluid. It will probably make me crazy to sew it, but it was so pretty I had to get it!

I also picked up some patterns. I have always liked the skirt pattern on the right, so I figured I should grab it and add it to my collection. The Cynthia Rowley pattern I grabbed because I liked the simple jacket, although the dress is cute too. The jacket looked relatively easy and would be great for work. Now hopefully I will have the motivation to sew this weekend! I still need to finish off my cowl neck top, that is project #1! :)

Flickr Favorites :: 7

1. Circle skirt, 2. list taker, 3. Another McDonald's mug!, 4. Untitled, 5. Martini in Mustard Mini Curvy Envelope Clutch, 6. do. Good Stitches blocks for Alecia, 7. Rainbow Lazy Daisy 003, 8. zig zag tote, 9. hexagons in progress

New Bag

Finally finished my new bag today - made this one up using Simplicity 0483 (which is listed on their website under a different number).  It was a quick and easy bag to sew up and I'm loving it!   I love bags that are basically totes, but with a more interesting shape :)

Here is a shot of the lining.  The lining fabric is Alexander Henry.  I found this print ages ago at Joann's and it's been sitting in my stash waiting for a partner.  The exterior fabric is Amy Butler, which as I had written about earlier, I had a hard time finding a match for this print.  I'm really happy with the way these two paired up.  :)