Grrr!!

I'm having a sewing machine disaster! I'm in the middle of making a needle case and my darn sewing machine stops working. I don't know what is wrong with it. I'll probably have to refund the person's money now since I will be without a machine indefinately. My car broke on Saturday knocking me out of my knitting group meeting and now my sewing machine is broken. I'm having a great week so far don't ya think. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

Temporary Stash Enhancement

Yesterday I made a temporary stash enhancement. I went to the library and checked out some knitting books. One of the books I checked out was The Urban Knitter. I love the little Mary Jane shoes in there, and I am definately going to make a pair! I'm sure I'll squeeze them in somewhere! Who knows when I'll ever finish them though. My work in progress list grows and grows and grows as my time shrinks and shrinks and shrinks. Anyways, I'm sure I will be adding this book to my library. I love watching that grow!

I started a new knitting needle case. The person I am making it for sent the material in the mail. It is quite lovely. I decided to use "invisible thread" on it so that nothing will clash with the colors. I think it was a great choice. The only problem with that is figuring out the tension on my machine. It is an old Kenmore and I don't have a manual for it. It's all trial and error, but mostly error. I finally got it right and I am probably a quarter of the way through it. I'll post pictures of it when I am done.

Third Case

I am working on my third Knitting Needle Case. I tell you what. Sewing is not easy! It really isn't! I'll take knitting and crocheting over sewing any day! I guess I'll get better with practice. I have the hardest time sewing a straight line. I had to rip out my work like six times today because my lines are all slanted. I guess practice makes perfect. Perfect is probably my problem. I am a terrible perfectionist, and I beat myself up over the smallest mistakes. I have always done this, and more than likely I always will. I seriously need to chill out! The cats are all running and hiding! Bring on the Valium somebody and make mine a double! Ha!

Wow!

Some actually bought a needle roll from me! Can you believe? I can't! A nice lady from one of the knitting groups I am on saw mine and asked if I would sell her one. She told me what needles she wanted to put in it and I made it to fit them. I really hope that she likes it. I sent her a picture of it so she could see it before I send it off. I think that I did a great job considering what little experience I have in sewing.

The Needle Case

Ok here is the needle case I made. As you can see it holds sizes 0-19. Now this means two more needles than usual because Brittany has sizes 10 3/4 and 10 7/8. This case is designed for needles 14 inches in length and the pockets are fitted. As you can see I have yet to complete my Brittany collection. Brittany doesn't make sizes 0-3 and 19 in this length so I will fill those spots with bamboo.

All you do is fold the flap over.....

fold it in half and tie the ribbon...

or you can roll the needles up.

It is easier to fit in my knitting bag when it is rolled. I am very happy with the outcome. Please let me know what you think of it. I absolutely love it. It is padded so it protects my needles and it is a great organizer. I am going to make cases for dpn's, circulars, and crochet hooks as well. I'm already working on the measurements for the crochet hook case.

Finished the needle case

I stayed up all night long and finished the needle case. I just got on a roll with it and lost track of time. I couldn't bring myself to stop and go to bed. I wanted to see it completed! That is just how I am though. When I get my mind set on something watch out! I'm not much for patience. The case turned out great. Now I just have to fill it up with Brittanies. I'm still missing a few. brittany comes in sizes 4-17 and so i am going to fill the 0-3 and 19 pockets wiht bamboo needles. Right now I have a mix of Brittanies, bamboo, and a couple of boyes. I wil try to post a picture tomorrow. I need some sleep! I'm going to go fall into a coma now. Goodnight!!

Needle Case

I have been busy the past couple of days working on a case for my knitting needles. I am making one that will hold sizes 0-19, and I am designing the pattern myself. It took quite a bit of time and a lot of measuring to get all of the pockets for the needles the perfect size. If it turns out good I can probably sell them. I have seen ones that hold less needles go for 30-40 dollars. Maybe I could make some up. take them around to my local yarn shops, and see what they say. It couldn't hurt to try right? Well I'm sorry this is so short, but I really want to get this thing finished. I will add a picture of it as soon as it is finished. Until next time...

Cleanin up

Nothing too exciting happened today. I just spent the day cleaning up the massive mess in my living room. It looked like a yarn shop had thrown up everywhere. I still have little peices of yarn everywhere. I had to stop cleaning cause my head felt like it was going to explode. It felt really strange not having to make anything. I am still thinking about what I would like to make for myself. I think that I will finish this really cool striped scarf that I started on a while ago. I found this really interesting verigated yarn at a thrift store a while back. I think it will make a really neat scarf.

If you look close you can see the blue stripe. I wanted it to be very subtle. I think it will turn out pretty good. This yarn has a really neat texture to it. Unfortunately I dont know what it is. I am pretty sure it is a cotton yarn. I almost positive that it isn't acrylic. And by the way here is a picture of the dress I made for my neice. Now keep in mind it is the very first thing I have ever sewn.

I don't think it is too bad for a beginner. We chose a very simple pattern for a starter project. I can't wait to make something else! I think I will make myself a sundress. Rob LOVES sundresses. For now I'm gonna focus on getting my house clean and organize my stash. It is a mess! Plus I really think I need to get off of my butt!!!!