Sunday, October 3, 2010

mittens!

Nothing says Fall like a pair of new mittens! When I was at Midwest Stitches I was on a mission to find some soft and bulky yarn to make Bella's Mittens. I picked up a few skeins of Debblie Bliss Cashmerino Superchunky yarn. I love that this is a cashmere blend yarn that is also washable--perfect for mittens.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

getting ready for fall

Dianne Rupp's Sewing Everything Workshop is perfect for a beginner who wants to get the details just right. She guides you through laying out and cutting patterns, choosing the right machine and many other helpful tips. Over the summer I bought some great Scandinavian fabric from IKEA (yes IKEA!) and went straight to Dianne's book to make an envelope pillow. Her instructions are so clear this project only takes about an hour!
SEW book