May Classes: Crochet Edged Bib or Blanket

ePattern for Crochet Edges found at CopyCrafts

Crochet Edge Bib/Blanket Class

Tues May 17th @ 7:30 pm

@ Briana Johnson's Home

Our final crochet class by our Guest Instructor Cheryl Bennett will be the Crochet Edged Bib or Blanket.  Its not too late to learn how to crochet.  Cheryl is very anxious to meet prior to our class with anyone who would like to get up to speed in order to learn this project.  Please contact her for times she is available.

Cheryl has offered to provide the supplies for this class, 

including the bib or blanket ready to be added to.  For this particular decorative edge, it requires a bib or blanket that already has holes punched in it ready for the crochet edge.

This has typically been a smaller class, so you receive lots of personal attention:-), if you are nervous about learning something new.

Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending so Cheryl can have the right number of bibs and blankets ready for the class.

May Classes: Petal Pillow

The Petal Pillow Class

Tues May 17th @ 7:30 pm

@ Briana Johnson's Home

Its been so fun because there has already been a bunch of buzz regarding this pillow.  I can't wait to see your pattern and color choices!

Uniquely we will be pretty much following the tutorial found on Cluck Cluck Sew so I decided that I would save myself some time and refer you to their blog for some of the supplies {the rest are listed below}and the cutting instructions, which are pretty thorough {found a little oops, see below}

{***UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS*** as of 5/16- Found info left out of blog instructions- IF you bought a fabric with width of 60" like she did, such as a home decor fabric, you are fine with her instructions
IF however you bought a quilting cotton with width of 44/45" you need to cut out your pieces at different measurements, trust me:-)  Your pillow form will still fit, it will just be a firmer look, which I like anyway.
Pieces will need to be 18.5" x 18.5", 18.5 x 14.5", 18.5 x 11.5"}

In addition to the supplies listed on the blog, please bring your basic sewing supplies:

Thread that matches both fabrics - 1 or 2 different spools depending

Fabric marking pen {unless you mark your large circle at home}

Machine
Machine manual
Scissors
Tape measure
Straight pins
Seam ripper
Iron
Ironing board (we need at least 1 per 2 people)

If you want to leave with a completed pillow {you can do it!!!}, bring a 18 inch pillow form.

Follow all of the cutting instructions on the blog found here until you get to this photo showing the large circle traced onto the front piece of the pillow.  If you have a bowl you want to use as the large circle pattern, you can either trace it at home or bring it with you.  Otherwise I will have one for you to use.

Please please please come with all of your pillow pieces and petals cut, so we can dive into sewing the pillow first thing!  I think we can complete this project if we can spend our full time sewing.  If you have any cutting questions, please feel free to call me before Tuesday's class.  This is a great beginner's class full of quick gratification.  

As usual, please RSVP to let me know if you will be attending this class!

Sharing a New Addiction: Toddler Shoes

I can't wait to share my new addiction with you tonight, making infant and toddler shoes!  They are so fun and pretty quick.  Here are a few photos of Felicity's new knotted Mary Jane's inspired by my own shoes from Forever 21 seen here.

Of course trying to get a photo of a 13 month on the move proved very difficult.  What can I say, she loves her new shoes:-)  Can't wait to see the shoes you make! Don't forget to join us tonight.  See details here.

Free Darling Crochet Patterns

So if you are looking for motivation to start crocheting, look no further than these adorable FREE* {for 30 days} crochet patterns from Polka Dot Posh.  There are sooo many to choose from, something for everyone.  Read about her promotion here then check out the patterns here.

Come to our Crochet Class tomorrow, TUES., APR 12th @7:30 pm @my house, Briana Johnson, to start on your road to creating some darling pieces.  See details here.

Thanks Amy for sharing this with the group!

April RSVP Giveaway: Bow Cuff

This month's RSVP Giveaway inspiration was taken from this cuff from ModCloth entitled

Irresistible Charm Cuff

I'm not sure that mine will have irresistible charm, but I think it will be charming:-)  Here it is completed, born from a purse I bought thrifting for $.50.

Charming Cuff

I wanted to make sure that I got this posted last night so I could remind all you procrastinators:-)  to please RSVP for our classes TODAY, April 12th @ 7:30pm @my house, Briana Johnson:

Crocheted Washcloths

and 

Infant/Toddler Mary Jane Shoes

See our previous posts for details on supplies.  

Can't wait to see the flood of RSVPs: email, comments, RSVP gadget on the blog, FB, calls, texts, etc.

You don't want to miss your entry for this little cuff, whether its your style or perfect for a girlfriend gift.  Hope to hear from you soon!!!

April Class: Infant and Toddler Mary Jane Shoes

Shoes made by Good Little Things

Mary Jane Pattern sold by Sewingwithme1

So I have been wanting to learn how to make these for a long time!  I am excited to give it a whirl.  I have scoured the internet to find a free pattern and tutorial for us to use.  We will use the pattern found on the blog Tao of Craft but I think we may adapt it a little when we sew.


INFANT and TODDLER MARY JANE SHOES CLASS
TUES., APRIL 12th at 7:30 pm at Briana Johnson's Home


SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Exterior fabric: 1/4 yard of 44" wide heavy weight home decorator or quilting weight cotton 
OPTION- For walkers: 1/8 yard vinyl, leather, faux leather, or faux suede for soles - {needs to be thin enough to sew with sewing machine}
             1 piece felt for cushioned sole insert- any color to match interior of shoe

Lining: For patterned interior: 1/4 yard of 44" wide quilting weight cotton 

OR if you want a solid, soft interior: 1 /4 yard lining fabric wool felt or soft cotton

Interfacing: 1/2 yard 22” wide iron on fusible interfacing

-Recommended Interfacing: 1. Pellon Fusible Thermolam Plus (Thick, soft) 2. Pellon Apparel & Craft interfacing (Thin)

2 sets of sew on snaps OR 1" of 1/2" Velcro

Fabric, buttons, felt, buckles, ribbon, etc. for adornment

2 quart sized Ziploc bags (for separating pieces) - optional

All-purpose thread

Your basic sewing supplies: 
Machine
Machine manual
Scissors
Pinking shears (optional)
Tape measure
Straight pins
Small Binder clips (optional but very helpful if sewing a more durable sole for walkers)
Hand sewing needle
Seam ripper
Iron
Mini-iron (optional of course, but if you can splurge or use your Jo-Anns coupon to purchase you will be SO happy)
Ironing board (we need at least 1 per 2 people)

PRINT OUT PATTERN and CUT OUT PIECES:

Visit Tao of Craft and print out their pattern pieces by selecting the size shoe you want to make.  

Cut out the pieces.  {I believe the pieces include the seam allowance, but I emailed the blogger to make sure.  If not, add a 1/4" all around the outside of the pieces.}

You should have 16 pieces:

Top shoe pattern: 2 Interfacing, 2 Lining, 2 Fabric Print

Sole: 2 Interfacing, 2 Lining, 2 Print Fabric, (2 felt- optional for sole insert for walkers)

Strap: 2 Interfacing, 2 Print Fabric

FOR INSPIRATION:

I have a major shoe crush on Joyfolie shoes.  I have watched her company start on Etsy and grow, grow.  She will be converting to manufactured shoes on April 18th!  Her shoes are beautiful and works of art.  Visit her website and her blog for inspiration for your fabric choice and adornment selection.

GIVE ME A HOLLER:

Please let me know you are coming.  Would love to have you, just email, comment, FB, call, etc to let me know.

See you on Tuesday!

Upcoming Crochet Classes

Photo by IchaPhotography

Within the next 2 months we will be offering 3 crochet classes with guest instructor Cheryl Bennett.  

#1- Intro to Crochet - ATTEND either WED Apr. 6 or THURS Apr. 7 at 9:30 am at her Home.  Contact me for her address and phone number.

Cheryl has supplies for about 5 of you to use, so please let her know if you will be attending.

#2- Crocheted Washcloths - Sewing Group Class TUES APR 12 @ 7:30pm at Briana Johnson's Home {I will list the supplies as soon as I hear back from Cheryl}


SUPPLIES - Cheryl has hooks and yarn that she will provide if you do not have your own.  If you'd like to purchase your own hook, Cheryl's suggests a 'J' hook.

#3- Crochet Edge Baby Blankets - Sewing Group Class TUES MAY 10 @7:30 pm at Briana Johnson's Home

I know a lot of you out there have expressed interest in learning.  Now is your chance!  Would love to have you join us, just please let us know if you will be attending.

Thank you:-)

March Class: RSVP Giveaway- Anthropologie Inspired Shoe Clips

For this month's RSVP Giveaway I was feeling the need to create something quick for our giveaway, so of course where is a guaranteed place for inspiration, Anthropologie. {a store I've only coveted, but never purchased for myself from- one of these days:-)}  I found these darling shoes, love the splash of color and burlap bow.  So I decided to make shoe clips with what I had at home.

I don't know if you've noticed but shoe clips are back!!  I remember as a little girl my mom trying to put them on my shoes and me not being very excited about it.  I was not a bow fan as a little girl or teenager.  I have definitely gotten more feminine in my style as I've gotten older.

So here they are for you to win this month.  Remember its called inspired by, not replicated:-)  I thought they were a great addition to your spring wardrobe and can bring a nautical feel to any old shoe, so I made me some too!

 

Just RSVP to let me know you are coming and which class you will be attending.  The RSVP thingy is back up on the blog-apparently it was just on vacation:-), so if you are a follower of our blog then you can RSVP through that, but please still let me know which class you will be doing.  If you are not a follower and you should sign up to be, I'll give you an extra drawing in the giveaway.

See you guys tomorrow!!!