Monday, June 15, 2009

Got Ravelry?

I've known about Ravelry for some time now, but never joined. Why didn't you twist my arm and make me join? Now I'm super addicted, what a great community. I'm neesypea over there too, so add me ok?

One of the things I've been working is a crochet rag rug....

Crochet Rag Rug

fabric ball for rag rug

It's for my downstairs bathroom, which the is painted a deep sky blue (the people who lived here before us, painted it that color), and I added apple green as an accent color.
I keep running out of fabric though. It took a lot more fabric strips than expected, but I'm determined to only use what I have, so we'll see how it turns out!


I'm working on a rag-rug crochet pattern and video on how to prepare your fabric strips, to share with all y'all as well! Stay tuned!!

Monday, June 01, 2009

Plush Owl Pattern

Hey all, I've decided to add a new segment of sorts to this ol' blogaroo!



I will post a pattern or tutorial for a super sweet craft project every month ( or bi-monthly), just for you!

First installment, a plush owl pattern...:D


Plush Owl Pattern
www.HeydayFashion.com
FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY






Materials Needed

Main Fabric: Faux Fur, Minky, Fleece, or printed Cotton ~ 1/4 Yard
Contrasting Fabric ~ 1/8 Yard
Craft or Wool Felt
Buttons or Doll Eyes
Fiber Fill
Matching Thread or Invisible Thread

Instructions

1. Print out owl pattern onto card stock or paper and cut pieces out.

2. Trace the pattern, with fabric pen or pencil, onto the wrong side of fabric.

3. Cut out main body and wing pieces from fabric, leaving about 1/2 inch border around the traced edge.

4. Trace and cut out eye pieces, these should be the exact size as the pattern pieces.

5. On one piece of the right side main body fabric, pin outer eye pieces in place.
 Place eyes as shown and top stitch.

6. Pin inner eye on top of the outer eye piece, top stitch into place.

7. Sew buttons or add plastic doll eyes in the center of the fabric eye pieces.

8. Place beak in the middle of the eyes, pin in place, and top stitch.

9. Sew the wings, right sides facing, leaving one side open as shown.
Turn wings right side out.
Pin wings in place as shown, match up the raw edges to the sides of the main body piece and top stitch into place.

10.  Match up body pieces, right sides facing, and pin together.
Sew along your traced edge, leaving a one inch opening at the bottom as shown.
Remove pins, clip excess fabric and notch curves, turn right side out. Stuff generously with fiber fill.
Sew up bottom opening with matching thread or invisible thread.

Click the link below to print out pattern pieces
Plush Owl Pattern


Enjoy your cute plush owl!








Thursday, April 16, 2009

Pinafore - Popover

I came across a cute little vintage pattern from a 1970s craft book I collected from a thrift store. I tweaked the pattern slightly and came up with these, it would fit a 12-18 month old. I tried to model it on my 11 month old son, but he wouldn't have it! lol...they are both reversible.

reversible pinafore-popover 12-18m size

purple-pinafore-popover

I thought that maybe I would like to make one of these in a "big" girl size for me, kinda like an apron, and I found this awesome crafty mama's pinafore tutorial here, so I may have to give this a go too!!

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Mary Janes - Shop Update!

Take a walk on the cute side with these adorable Mary Janes!



These Mary Janes are super comfy, light weight, and almost feel like you are bare foot when you wear them.
The shoes are pre-manufactured and come in a range of ladies US whole sizes 6-10.
Made with a black cotton upper, silver toned slide buckle, and black rubber sole.
Adorned with an appliqué made from an original drawing.

I hope you love these Mary Janes as much as I do!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Garden part deux

My little veggie garden is progressing along nicely. I made a raised bed, and will be planting these babies soon.

progress

veggies, more progress!

I added a compost bin to the festivities as well! Yay garden!

Compost: The Beginning

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

starting...


starting
Originally uploaded by neesypea
Well I started sowing seeds. I bought a smallBurpee Green House kit from Lowes. We will see what happens...I've never had a garden before! Wish me luck!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Dutch Oven Bread


dutch_oven_bread1
Originally uploaded by neesypea
My Mother bought me a Dutch oven as an early birthday gift. I christened it by making some No Knead Crusty Bread. It’s cooling right now! I can’t wait to devour it!

dutch_oven_bread2


I'm usually horrible and making bread, it's either too dense or not done enough inside. This bread came out picture perfect and so so delish!!