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a zipper a day

I don’t know why I said that,but let me tell you,looking at beads is a lot more interesting than looking at zippers. Which is exactly what I found myself doing on online today. And although they may not be beads,I was into it. It’s amazing how many kinds,weights,and sizes there are of zippers. One for every task,I imagine. Check right here (zipperstop.com) if you don’t believe me. I was looking,because as I mentioned in my last post,I have a sewing monster on my back and gotta either get it off or take ‘em for a ride. I was checking out this awesome Amy Butler weekender bag,and looking at zippers for it.

On another note,remember Murphy’s law? Yup. Me too. I spent Saturday getting all ready to sew two projects today  –a little purse/bag to carry an e-reader,and a skirt. About 1/3 of the way into the first project,the bobbin (lower thread) on my machine just would not behave –quit and was spewing out big wads of messy thread.  Needs a new bobbin case,I believe,after spending a couple of hours working on the problem,failing to fix,and researching solutions. I have ordered the case,via internet,but my sewing day was over at 1pm. Time for a long walk and to make a pair cool pair of metal disk earrings,and time for some cooking with Super Bowl on without sound in the background (No Packers,who gives a ***) Giants,though. Better than Tom Brady,although I did grow up outside of Boston.

Here is the iPad or eReader case I made previously,that I said I would take a photo of today. It still needs the button sewn on,which I procrastinated about for several days,while shuffling it around from one table space to another.  And of course,now that I guilted myself into being ready to sew it on,I can’t find it. Ah well,it will show up. Along with my new bobbin case for my sewing machine.

Oh,and I did make a pair of earrings today. Round brass metal disks,hammered and bright and shiny.

I pad or eReade

sewing

A renewed interest in an old interest has taken hold on my imagination recently. For years,I’d sewed many of my own clothes and then in more recent years,I’ve sewn next to nothing. I suddenly have the urge to get back into this. I used to enjoy it,and it does present a sense of accomplishment. Not to mention,the cost of making something nice can be a lot less than purchasing it ‘ready-made’. A few weeks ago,I made a very cute little e-reader case. I should take a photo –I will tomorrow. I found great tote bag pattern,too,but haven’t found the right fabric or inspiration for it yet.

So,on to bigger. I just ordered this dress pattern,and a lighter weight jean fabric in a dark indigo to make it out of.

I am also contemplating joining a ‘sew along.’Just what it sounds like. I like things like this for a challenge and to also keep me motivated. Presently looking at this one, focusing on updating a ‘work’wardrobe in some very basic staples. Although the faux fur vest doesn’t seem very basic or at all like a staple to me,I’ve found this adorable half vest/ half scarf kind of pattern (free!) that looks fun and doable that I just may try. Ok,stay tuned!

metal earrings

I decided to focus on metal earrings in the studio today and got several pairs in the works. Here are a couple,including a pair of large copper triangles. I like them, especially how lightweight they are. 

pearls

Pearls of wisdom

She’s a real pearl

Heaven’s pearly gates

Cast pearls before the swine

Mermaids tears

Knit one,pearl two -ok,I know it’s ‘purl!’

Still have some classes coming up this Feb,and March. Some of them feature …. pearls!  Check out the classes tab from my home page.

Can anyone add any more ‘pearly’expressions?

crystal heart classes cancelled

These two classes have been cancelled due to not enough pre- registrants so now I’ll never know how it would have gone. If you really want a heart,then check out my etsy listing for the same: Valentine Heart in Swarovski Cyrstals.