Pinafore and Sweater Blanket for Clara

I finally managed to squeeze in some time for a little sewing today. Looking at my last post it would seem it has been over a month since I did much of anything crafty, so sad. This is my tester version and I still have to finish of a couple of seams in the lining but first I need to find some matching thread. I used this pattern from heidiandfinn on etsy, and it went together smoothly and quickly. My mom says that she has seen the same little top many times over the years and I think it might be in a pattern book she has as well. It is technically reversible but I just made the lining from a plain thrifted sheet so I don't think I will be reversing this one. I made the 2T size and it seems to fit pretty well and should continue to fit through next summer I would think.

We are currently in the process of downsizing our belongings and that includes my crafty stuff. At first I had packed up some felted sweaters that I figured I wouldn't have time to do anything will but then I changed my mind and I have cut out enough 9.5" and such to make a little blanket to go in Clara's crib to keep her warm. I haven't figured out exactly how I will sew them together however. I think they may need to be stabilized but I don't know that I feel like messing around quilting each to a square of fabric so we shall see what happens. Maybe I will try hand sewing them together.

A late block and a beanie.

Wow almost a month since my last post and not too much to show for it. I crocheted this beanie for myself (modeled by my lovely cousin and my son) I used this pattern and Ultra Alpaca yarn. Raveled.

I final finished my last quilt block for last month's exchange and wisely chose not to participate this month. I would like to make myself a lunch bag for bringing to school and a catnip toy for the kitty but we will see if that happens. I have two tests next week and a paper due so I have other priorities this weekend.

Busy busy

I have been quite busy lately. Unfortunately for my blog I have been busy with school not crafting. I have been slowly plugging away at this hat. I am using the Fish Hat [Dead or Alive?] pattern by Thelma Egberts from Knitty. I have had this pattern in my Ravelry queue for a while now and after I finished my scarf I decided it was time for a hat. I don't know if it will be for me or for the kids. I guess I will have to see how silly I feel wearing it and whether Layden leaves me any choice in the matter. He is already excited about "his" fish hat.

I was up early this morning so I decided to go ahead and cut the legs of a pair of warm up pants I picked up at Goodwill for self defense. I think I will probably just leave them as is. I am not feeling particularly motivated to do any hemming.

Swaps

A few days ago this beautiful little quilt arrived in the mail for me. For now I think it will live on top of the stereo cabinet, making it look pretty. I have finished 2 of the 3 blocks I need to make for this month. I made the heart shaped block using this tutorial. Now I should finish getting my house ready for visitors and for my little man to be home again.