WIP 7/29

[cam]

What do you have in progress? Anything you finished? Anything causing you problems? Any random thoughts?

[cam]

I made pattern pieces for most of LO's Halloween costume and got them cut out. I laid them out to determine how much fabric I need also. I just need to decide what size to make the ears and how long to make the tail so I can make the pattern pieces for those parts. I finished the last bit on LO's 4-wheeler cover. That is all I had time for because last week through the weekend was pretty full with other stuff.

An issue I am having at the moment is trying to find the right color thread for a couple of projects. I am not really finding one remotely close. It is kind of surprising because I actually have several articles of clothing that are all roughly that same color, so it isn't like it is some off the wall rare color, just an orange-pink color. So far I am finding oranges and pinks, but nothing really in between. I have a couple of projects I need some shade of orange-pink for.   The options for orange thread are pretty limited too from what I have seen so far, so that has been tricky too, but I did find one at least that is not a great match but not too bad either so I can live with it.

[cmeon]

I made another dumpling bag with the clothespin doll fabric I printed. Other than that, not much- it's been another busy, busy week. I try not to complain- with school aged kids, I do have a lot more time to play once school's in.

[nemomof2]

The only thing I did this week was make DD a pair of flannel PJ shorts and DS some flannel PJ pants. took me all of 30 minutes. I did make a pattern for a nightgown for DD. I have noticed that she doesn't really have any PJs that fit. I need to go get some more elastic to make more.

[MadApple]

I've been sick for over a week, which is doubly sucky while pregnant.The only thing I managed to make was one small crocheted heart that will eventually (hopefully) be part of a book mark.

[rooskie]

I'm still chugging along on prayer shawl 2.0. I'm lucky to get 3 rows done in a week but that's 3 more than I had done the week before so that's something.

[craftcrazymama]

Ok. I've obviously been a bit slow on it. Congratulations MadApple!!! I didn't realise #3 was on the way!! How exciting!

[MadApple]

Thanks craftcrazymama!

[sunfrogger88]

Congrats MadApple !!

I was busy this weekend!

I finished the tree skirt and recovered a lamp shade for the nursery. Lamp bottom still needs to be painted but the shade is done!



Before:
I forgot a real before picture, so after I pulled the fabric off I draped it around the shade LOL





After:



Should I do the bottom in silver? I was going to use Martha Stewart liquid gilding.

[cmeon]

Aug 2, 2015 11:27:30 GMT -5 sunfrogger88 said:

Congrats MadApple !!

I was busy this weekend!

I finished the tree skirt and recovered a lamp shade for the nursery. Lamp bottom still needs to be painted but the shade is done!



Before:
I forgot a real before picture, so after I pulled the fabric off I draped it around the shade LOL





After:



Should I do the bottom in silver? I was going to use Martha Stewart liquid gilding.

Cute! Silver would be fine- or paint it to match one of the fun colors in the fabrics. Little lamps are a great place to be brave with color.

[cam]

Aug 2, 2015 15:39:24 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Aug 2, 2015 11:27:30 GMT -5 sunfrogger88 said:

Should I do the bottom in silver? I was going to use Martha Stewart liquid gilding.

Cute! Silver would be fine- or paint it to match one of the fun colors in the fabrics. Little lamps are a great place to be brave with color.

I was thinking the same. Depending on other décor in the room and the room itself, I would probably lean towards the pink/coral-type color (my device isn't the best for color accuracy), followed by either the green or yellow.

[sunfrogger88]

What do you think about white? It's not bold, but so many other things are bright.. bedding, extra quilts, I think a white base might anchor it.

[cmeon]

sunfrogger88, if the "white" in the fabric is truly white (so many times it's a cream when next to an actual white- so check), white would be fine, too.

[nemomof2]

I am getting my embroider in the mail tomorrow! It is like waiting for Christmas! I can't wait! Any tips would be appreciated. Expect a lot of WIPs!

[cmeon]

I'm getting my new pottery wheel tomorrow, too- FUN DAY!!!!