Just Sew It

I think I’m addicted to fabric. I seem to be buying so much of it lately. Yesterday, I went to get some quilt batting either Warm and Natural or Hobbs Heirloom and some fabric for the backing of my friend’s quilt. I walked out with 1.3 m’s of two different kinds of apparel fabric and 3 m of fabric for the backing of my placemats I plan on making. What happened to the batting? I forgot.

I think I need extra income to supplement these hobbies of mine. My good friend told me that I should sell my quilts. I don’t think anyone would pay what I would be asking. With the crazy cost of fabric and all the time that I put into it, not many people would pay for that. Maybe I should sell Tupperware? Not. I have thought about getting a job in a quilting store on Saturdays but with young kids that makes it difficult.

This week the plan is to practice some quilting techniques including a cat pattern that I picked up this weekend. Cute.

I also want to make some labels for the two quilts I’m making. Saturday night I cut out one pattern for a top that I’m going to make. Oy, I have so much on my plate and not enough time to do it. I have to do a little everyday just to get to it.

I also picked up some paper and stickers for some scrapbooking I plan to do very shortly. It’s for my dd’s Grade three pages. I have already completed one page but her book needs more.

My crochet is coming along. I’m now working on a sample for the half double crochet stitch. Slow but it’s coming. I picked up my third book on crocheting from the library. It’s called Learn visually to crochet. Large colorful photos and very easy to follow. I think this book is the one I am going to buy. The library has saved me a lot of money. I always check a book out thoroughly before spending a dime. Books are so pricey that one has to be choosey.

Why is this curling?

Not bad. I think I see a hole but it’s my first sample. A sample of the single crochet stitch. Addictive little hobbie.

Should I crochet? That has been weighing my mind over the past few days. I’ve been saying no because I love to sew too much I do not want the crocheting to take away from my first love. I love to sew dresses and I love to make quilts. But I’d like to try to make a ripple afghan. Socks? couldn’t be bothered. Little crocheted creatures? couldn’t be bothered. But a wonderful warm blanket is so nice to give as a gift. Cats love them too. Cats are smart.

Meeko felt safe enough to sit on the carpet at the bottom of the stairs. These stairs lead to the playroom I have for my kids and the dayhome kids. The kids were going past her to get to the bathroom and she did not budge. Surprising as cats are so skiddish.

Anyways, I picked up a video tape from the library on “How to knit, crochet and quilt”. Old but helpful. The book “The Happy Hooker” is good but not great. I think I’ll try another one.

On another note, I encourage the kids to use different mediums to create a picture. They loved it.

It’s hip to knit these days and I thought about knitting but have always preferred patterns that were crocheted. I picked up “Stitch N’ Bitch” and The Happy Hooker both by Debbie Stroller from the library. I poured over all the projects in both books and decided that I would give Crocheting a go again. By again I mean I’ve tried it a number of years ago but never really kept going.

What about my passion for sewing. Still there. Unless my arms were chopped off I could never give up sewing. I just love it too much. But variety is the spice of life… right? I’d like to see if I could make a baby blanket. I received a crocheted baby blanket for my daughter and I loved it. I still have it and will not give it up. You just cannot buy these in regular stores.

I went hunting for crochet blogs and found these two sites. One is a blog and one is a forum for crocheters.