tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78837459696909473522024-03-18T09:25:53.759-04:00My Handmade HomeBlog for the stuff I've madeJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-15671592359797191302020-12-30T15:55:00.001-05:002020-12-30T15:55:19.778-05:00Crocheting for Stress Release<p></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSI48lLi3zODJ1uJdeksWlmGJxO_ON1q5CP819Uaz9MvHiWen57969fan4wnwgY218yJUNDIaV73iDgnW48PokqgUS96qiAtI_Cq5RT3yeb-v968-nFe0ljDAjdsVwQ7xYdT-_y6E95rQ/s2048/20201229_151956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSI48lLi3zODJ1uJdeksWlmGJxO_ON1q5CP819Uaz9MvHiWen57969fan4wnwgY218yJUNDIaV73iDgnW48PokqgUS96qiAtI_Cq5RT3yeb-v968-nFe0ljDAjdsVwQ7xYdT-_y6E95rQ/s320/20201229_151956.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's been a very long time since I posted anything on this blog. So much so, that I can't remember all the easy tips & tricks. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">2020 has been a year to remember and through it all, I was crocheting. One of my favourite (easy) patterns that can be made within an hour is from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tiny-octopus-amigurumi" target="_blank">Wandering Deer</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy end of 2020!<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not every project needs to be DIY. Store bought goodies are just as thoughtful to make some easy valentine's pencil toppers.<br />
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I picked up some Star Wars valentines and some pencils. <br />
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Then I asked the kids to sign them<br />
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Next step, grab your exacto knife! Make a slit approx 1" apart<br />
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Then slide in the pencil.<br />
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As you send these to school in separate bag, the pencils won't fall out. But if you would like, you can always attach some tape to the pencil.<br />
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Like I said, so easy! Happy (early) Valentine's Day!<br />
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I knit this cowl in one day for my son's "best friend who is a girl". Her birthday was at the end of November and little man wanted me to make her something handmade in addition to her gift. I used the gaptastic (<a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/03/gaptastic-cowl-for-kids.html" target="_blank">like this one I made this past March</a>) and modified it for a child. I cast on 93 sts this time for a slightly smaller fit.<br />
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It's hard for me to believe that it's snowing now and it was snowing 8 months ago when I knit my last one.<br />
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It was such a fast knit and while I was knitting, the kids were reading the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It's funny how their sense of humour has changed over the last couple of
years and they are no longer reading "cutesy" books. We now do silent
reading where we read the same book and giggle at the funny parts.<br />
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My children's newfound independence gives me a bit of a break too and I can knit guilt-free in the daytime!!<br />
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This is the card that hubby chose and it's the cutest!<br />
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Here's what it says on the inside<br />
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Now all I have to do is wrap it up, add a gift card, and I'm done! I love fast knits! <br />
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It was so fun to make and so I began selling custom backpacks online. When I started my ETSY shop 5 years ago, I didn't know where it would take me. Would I be doing this for the long haul, or just while the kids were young so I could stretch my mental muscle? However, as time has gone on and life has gotten busier, my ability to
juggle my time and deliver a reasonable eta on the backpacks has been a
challenge. <br />
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Over the last couple of years, I only worked on custom commissions in the hope that I could continue to sew my one of a kind backpacks. However, the true reality is that I can't juggle so many things at once and need to choose the activities that bring me and my family the most happiness. So I've decided to officially stop taking custom orders and will no longer be restocking my ETSY shop. Thank you to all of you who have stopped by the blog and supported my online business.<br />
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My last custom backpack was earlier this year for a little girl who loves rainbows. I made backpacks for her little brothers (<a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2015/10/superhero-toddler-backpack.html" target="_blank">this superhero one</a> and <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2013/09/so-happy-together.html" target="_blank">these ones</a>) and so it was her turn. Her mom and I worked on the design.<br />
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Which then became this<br />
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And then became this... I made the clouds a little puffy<br />
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Like the bags for her brothers, she also got an initial at the back.<br />
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When I made this, I had a feeling it would be my last one so I took my time and enjoyed the process.<br />
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A shot of the back<br />
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The sides<br />
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View from above<br />
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She provided me with the fabric for the lining. It was so nice to work with!<br />
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Love the initial<br />
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It can hold all of your Shopkins (and more)!<br />
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But really I'd rather put chocolate in there... <br />
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It's definitely the end of an era for my shop (for now). I've enjoyed every minute of it and am so thankful to my customers and to the new friends I have made along the way. <br />
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Last week I shared with you that I went back to a traditional office environment. I thought my crafting days were over however, I soon discovered that even at work, I can find ways to make my day nicer.<br />
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My new company gives us free coffee and subsidizes our lunches (yay!). I love free coffee but I really hated that my hands were getting burnt because the cardboard coffee sleeves kept falling off of my cup. While I know I should be using a reusable cup, sometimes you just don't have time to wash the cup!<br />
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So I brought the paper cup home and made several until I felt that it was right. This one is actually my second cozy. I lost my first one at work. <br />
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Then I started making a bunch of cozies for my co-workers based on their favourite colours. So far, I've made about 8 of these.<br />
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Cozies for everyone!<br />
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I think it makes the brown cup look better!<br />
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But truthfully, I was just happy to be able to get behind the machine and sew something quick and easy.<br />
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Somehow, these are all different sizes...<br />
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The back is just a simple linen from Ikea<br />
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These really are so easy to make and a lot of fun too! There are a ton of tutorials and templates on the internet. I ended up having to design my own because as it turns out, not all paper cups are the same.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-85419994889387365562016-11-18T06:00:00.000-05:002016-11-18T06:00:14.288-05:00Knitting Club 2016-2017Knitting Club is on again!<br />
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There was so much learning from <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/05/knitting-club-update.html" target="_blank">last year</a> that this year's club has already gotten off to a great start!<br />
One of the first things we did was number the needles so that we could ensure a better sign in/sign out process.<br />
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Last spring, I sewed a pouch for my knitting partner and we both had the crazy idea to make sewing pouches for knitting club instead of using ziploc bags. </div>
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This was my prototype. Because my partner in crime and I are kinda like the same person, neither one of us realized how long this would take.</div>
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Hence, we had to revisit the idea of a box pouch and make flat pouches. Both have advantages but either way, it's still better than a ziploc bag!</div>
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Fast forward to the start of school. And a job opportunity fell into my lap. Suddenly the idea of making all of the bags became overwhelming. It wasn't really the bags, it was the whole thing... going back to a traditional work environment and not being the stay at home Mom who bakes and sews. Time for an identity crisis!</div>
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Thankfully L pulled through and once I showed her how I made the bags, she pretty much took over, sewed them all, and even stenciled them!</div>
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And here's where I appreciate her even more... she designed the new blanket and came up with a much better way to sew together the squares. (More on that when the blanket is done!)</div>
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While I am (at this point) finally used to being back at work, I do miss the girls from knitting club. There was no way to be able to work from home and help run the club. So I am taking a big step back this year and doing lots behind the scenes. I gotta say, it's not as rewarding being behind the scenes. I loved talking to the girls while we knitted. </div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-82626548163385349432016-09-21T06:00:00.000-04:002016-09-21T06:00:05.944-04:00Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!This year, summer did not disappoint! It was a hot hot hot summer and it was fantastic! As I write this post, I am a little sad that it's over. But when I look back at what we did, I am so grateful to have had another beautiful summer with my family. This post is my little ode to summertime fun. So let's take a trip down memory lane and go back to the beginning of my summer!<br />
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First up was my school's fun fair. Again, I was doing silent auction but this year, the stuff was at my place. And boy was there a lot of stuff. We raised some good coin for our school!
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I couldn't resist sewing crayon rolls and at the last minute, popped in a gift card wallet.<br />
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Next up was our town's summer festival. The street closes and we do fun things like the duck race for charity, watch a parade, and party on the street. <br />
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On the last day of school, we whisked the boys away for our first camp of the year. I can see this being a tradition! They had all the comforts of home and we made sure there were lots of books to keep them happy.<br />
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My summer sewing was mainly for things that we absolutely needed - like a <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/07/summer-sewing-bicycle-handlebar-bag.html" target="_blank">bike bag</a> for me, <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/08/diy-yoga-mat-sling.html" target="_blank">a yoga mat carrier</a>, and <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/08/diy-camp-pillows-for-Sandbanks.html" target="_blank">mini camp pillows</a>. The kids were so obsessed with baseball, there was no way they'd let me hang inside to sew.<br />
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We went to a wedding. Then jetted off to Niagara Falls for the lavender festival. <br />
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The kids were in soccer again but this year, I didn't go picture crazy. Big kid was in camp so little guy and I went to CBC Kids Days and rode the train. <br />
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Science Centre is a must and we got to see a monster truck up close. <br />
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We watched the Olympics and wished they were in Toronto (like last year's Pan Am Games). The kids cheered for Andre De Grasse every time he ran. It's really cool for them to see a local kid from Markham win Olympic medals. Especially after the year he had at Pan Am. He was also nice enough to come back after the Olympics and be in the parade.<br />
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We saw many outdoor concerts but their fave was a Tswift cover artist. I went to girls cottage weekend and had some nice r&r. I also started kniting a blanket which I dragged all around town. It's almost finished! More on that to come... We did some crafty things like make a sock cat.<br />
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And lots of puzzles<br />
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I finally had zinnias - this is what they looked like in July but by now they've totally exploded.<br />
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We had a great time at the CNE - kids loved seeing the parkour guys.<br />
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I loved the air show <br />
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Little man learned how to ride a two wheeler. I'm happy-sad. They are both growing up so fast!<br />
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<br />They fished at their cousins.<br />
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I think overall, they had a great summer and were ready to go back to school. Truthfully, this is the first year that I didn't cry a little bit after I dropped them off.<br />
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Looking forward to the adventures that fall will bring,<br />
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Summer fun needs to include at least one camping trip. To get a great site (or any site) at the most popular beaches in Ontario, you need to book early. We were lucky to get a campsite at Sandbanks Provincial Park. This place is our favourite because the beaches are amazing! <br />
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Camping with kids seems to mean the kids stuff takes up 80% of our trunk. Hubby and I are left with next to nothing. After last year's camping trip, I told everyone that bulky pillows were not allowed. However, after a year passed, I softened my stance because I had an idea. Why not cut up some old pillows and make mini pillows!<br />
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All you need to do is take an old pillow and cut it in half. Pin the fabric together and sew (or serge) the ends. That's it! You can use an old pillowcase or make new ones. I chose to make new ones and followed parts of a tutorial from <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2013/01/envelope-closure-pillowcase-for-bed-pillows.html" target="_blank">Make it Love it</a>.<br />
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The best part of the pillowcases were that they were enclosed so even if dropped, the pillow wasn't going to fall out. The second best part was using stash fabric that was over 8 years old :o)<br />
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Here are the kids pillows:<br />
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Here are ours again<br />
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Right now because the kids are young, they are living a life of luxury (air mattress, their own tent, all the comforts of home...), while we are roughing it in sleeping bags and roll out mats.<br />
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Our site was great - except for the family of skunks living near our site. Little guy had no idea that while he was wandering around the site, there was a family of skunks behind the tent. Eek!<br />
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The water tap wasn't too far away.<br />
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We ate well every day.<br />
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We visited all 3 beaches - Dunes Beach, Outlet Beach, and Sandbanks Beach. All were lovely but I have a thing for the dunes beach. The sand is so soft and it's so much fun to run down the dunes.<br />
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The kids were never bored, although it helped to bring along some Scooby Doo comics.<br />
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We were sad to go. It's always harder to take down a camp site vs putting one up. But the weather was great and it was a breeze. Goodbye site 71!<br />
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I'm so glad the kids like camping. There's something about being in nature which is very different from staying at a cottage. However, I must say... roughing the outdoors is so much nicer when you have your own mini camp pillow!<br />
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A few years ago, I used to take #1 to outdoor yoga at the bandstand. He was smaller back then and although he was able to handle a one hour yoga class, he wasn't able to handle the walk. Now that he's a whiz on his bike, we decided to go to Yoga again, but on our bikes.<br />
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I had a hard time imagining how I was going to carry two yoga mats, water, snacks, and a light t shirt. Our <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/07/summer-sewing-bicycle-handlebar-bag.html" target="_blank">bicycle handlebar bags</a> solved the problem of where to put our water and snacks. But we still needed to figure out how to transport our yoga mats. <br />
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Lucky for me, I had seen some yoga mat slings at the store
and googled some simple instructions. I had about 20 min to spare and
wasn't about to re-invent anything. <br />
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I used some stash fabric that I had from when I used to sew stroller bags. It matches my purple yoga mat! My tube of fabric was about 80" long.<br />
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We hopped on our bikes and raced to the bandstand. We weren't able to get a spot in front of the teacher, but I like it better on the shady bandstand vs in the hot sun. (no... those aren't my toes)<br />
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Someone was very relaxed and sleepy.<br />
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This was such an easy sewing project, but well worth it! It's so small and easier to commit to vs a yoga bag.<br />
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Here we are with my emergency bag and water bottle.<br />
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We stopped off at the community chalkboard to write a little "hope for the future".<br />
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On the way home, we ran into #2 and Dada. My little photographer took a pic of me wearing the yoga mat sling. It fits really well but was so heavy due to the two mats. <br />
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It is worth repeating again that it was very heavy carrying two yoga mats, but I survived! Unfortunately, weekly outdoor yoga sessions became just one as I now have a bout of recurring tendonitis which could have been aggravated by any number of things (sewing, knitting, yoga, push ups, etc)<br />
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Introducing... the bicycle handlebar bag!<br />
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Growing up, my mom sewed us all sorts of things. We had little pouches and bags for buttons, our dolls, and everything imaginable. I grew up knowing there was a pouch or pocket for all of life's emergencies. When my kids were old enough to start riding trikes, they too got a pouch for their bikes to hold all of their treasures. Here's a link to the original <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2012/05/introducing-tricycle-handlebar-bag.html" target="_blank">tricycle handlebar bag</a> and here's the <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2012/06/tricycle-handlebar-bag-part-2.html" target="_blank">updated tricycle handlebar bag</a> with different strap connectors. <br />
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I love sewing for my boys but when I'm done working on their projects, I don't always have time to sew for myself. This bike bag is all for me and I've been wanting to do this for more than a year! I was thrilled when <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew</a> asked a bunch of us sewing bloggers to create a summer bag using <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/manchester_metallic/" target="_blank">Manchester Metallics</a> by <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman fabrics</a>. I said "yes" right away and waited patiently for the fabric to come in.<br />
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I am so happy with the way it turned out! The applique has such a nice sheen to it. <br />
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Here's a view of the sides. The outer is <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/essex/E014-1242/" target="_blank">Essex linen in "natural"</a> and you can see the <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/manchester_metallic/SRKM-15373-181/" target="_blank">Manchester Metallics Onyx</a> peaking out beside the zipper. <br />
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Here's a view of the bottom. I usually quilt in a diamond pattern but I like quilted stripes as it feels more like summer. <br />
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Here's the back view. I used D rings to connect the bag to the bike but there are plenty of combinations that could be used (backpack connectors, velcro, etc).<br />
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Here's a view of the top. Next time, I will orient the zipper the other way. I am right handed and I would prefer to unzip from left to right.<br />
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Here's the lining. It's so soft... It's called <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/chambray_union/CCCX-14114-62/" target="_blank">Chambray Union "indigo"</a>. Next time, I will include a secret hidden pocket to store loose change and some small bills. You never know when you will need to make an emergency ice cream stop!<br />
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It's a tiny bag but you can put a lot in it! I plan on keeping this on my bike permanently so I have somewhere to keep my phone and other emergency items like bandaids and tissues. <br />
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However, for those times when I need to leave my bike unattended, this bike bag also fits my emergency zipper pouch. I can just pull it out and away I go.<br />
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Looks so nice on my bike. It's the perfect fit and won't add too much weight to my bike.<br />
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This has by far been one of my favourite projects ever :o). Nothing says summer like riding a bike and feeling the wind in your hair... well, the strands that aren't covered up by my helmet!!!<br />
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Check out some of the other amazing designs from my fellow blog friends:<br />
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Happy sewing and I hope you are enjoying your summer!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-79873859876076588222016-06-30T09:00:00.000-04:002016-06-30T09:00:15.193-04:00Summer Bag Sewing using Manchester MetallicsAs mentioned in a previous post, I am participating in a summer sewing challenge sponsored by <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew</a> using <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/manchester_metallic/" target="_blank">Manchester Metallics</a> by <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman fabrics</a>. Here's a sneak peak at what I am working on.<br />
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I love collaborating with Sew Mama Sew. The challenge is summer bag sewing and these are the fabrics that I chose:<br />
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You can't tell by the picture but the Onyx is very sparkly and shiny. It's more silvery grey than black. I decided to use it for the applique for this project.<br />
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I am using shiny silver thread because it was in my stash. I haven't used this thread since I made myself a silvery Halloween costume. <br />
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Here's the finished applique. If you've seen my work, you'll know that I love to applique on everything.<br />
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Look, it's a bike!<br />
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But we are not done yet... time for some quilting.<br />
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I didn't go over the applique, just stitched straight lines around it.<br />
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Were these pictures enough of a hint as to what I am making? Stayed tuned for my next post for the big reveal...<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-8181296473638694922016-06-29T06:00:00.000-04:002016-06-29T06:00:00.178-04:00DIY Gifts for TeachersIt's the last day of school and once again, I am behind on posting about the teacher gifts. I always have so many ideas but find myself sewing or crafting at the last minute. In spite of my procrastination, things tend to eventually get done. <br />
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I am so thankful for the teachers we have had this year. Both of my kids flourished and learned more than I could have ever imagined.<br />
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In no particular order, here's what I did:<br />
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Our grade 2 teacher was given a gift card, crayon roll, and a handmade soap (I'll post more about the soaps another day. So much fun to make and so easy!)
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Our kindie teacher was given a handmade linen bag inspirated by a pattern from <a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/create/2015/05/11/wrap-pocket-tote/" target="_blank">purl soho</a>, a crayon roll, a lotto card, and a soap.<br />
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Lastly our other kindie teacher got a lotto card and soap. She's also getting a wedding gift.<br />
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I also had the kids fill in this <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/keepsake-printable-end-of-year-teacher-gift" target="_blank">template from CBC kids</a> just to make the gift giving extra special.<br />
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Hurray for the last day of school! I am so excited for the summer!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-3355447753773659412016-06-16T01:00:00.000-04:002016-06-16T11:40:36.659-04:00Fun things in the mail and another Sew Mama Sew collaboration on the way...I rarely get anything in the mail but in the past couple of days, I've received a couple of really cute things in my mailbox. <br />
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This one came from my little guy in kindie. So sweet. I really appreciate the small things and his kindie teacher is fantastic<br />
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My crochet needles came in and they are great! I haven't had a chance to use them but they feel fantastic!<br />
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Saving the absolute best for last... another collaboration with <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew</a> is in the works. More to come...<br />
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I love getting mail!!!!<br />
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Summer starts for our family on the night of the school fun fair. Our school holds a fun fair on the first Thursday in June. The first Friday in June is always a PA day so we can all recover from the fun. Then once we have recovered, it's onto Saturday and Sunday for our main street's weekend festival. By Monday, I am usually exhausted and ready to send the kids back to school.<br />
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This year, my two gal pals and I co-led the Silent Auction portion of our fun fair. The silent auction is a key component of the fun fair because it brings in much needed money to support our children's education. Between knitting club and silent auction, things got a little bit nuts at the end of May. <br />
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This is what my place looked like after we wrapped everything. <br />
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Those were just the baskets. We also had gift certificates too.<br />
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Like seriously, look at this yummy basket from Ferrero. So good.<br />
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When I think of summer, I think of breezy linens. So I whipped up some crayon rolls to include in the "craft" themed basket. Linen is such a nice fabric to use but it's not always easy to sew with. I made the crayon rolls above and then made a gift card wallet for the "gift card" basket.<br />
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I didn't have time to take many pictures during fun fair but my guys said they had a lot of fun. So much fun that they didn't mind that Mama was manning the silent auction tables. Unfortunately I had a hard time bidding and trying to keep things organized. I left empty-handed :o(<br />
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The next day, we had a nice stroll down main street and then went back for the craziness on Saturday and Sunday. <br />
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One highlight of the festival was the duck race. Yes, those are rubber duckies. You buy the ducks which are pre-numbered and you have a chance to win some $$.<br />
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The parade was also a hit.<br />
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There were so many fun things for the kids to do: games, sports, food, etc. It was also nice to bump into people we knew from school and the neighbourhood. <br />
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#1 was thrilled to practice his climbing skills.<br />
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He was such a good sport and hammed it up every chance he got. #2 disappeared every time I tried to take a picture. <br />
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It was a great 4 day weekend and it's just the start of more fun. Summer, we missed you!<br />
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Wow, I cannot believe that we are at the end of May and I haven't yet given an update on knitting club. If the picture above is any indication, I'd say we did a pretty good job!<br />
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If you remember, we started knitting club at school towards the end of March. We met every Monday and Wednesday and the kids picked up knitting the garter stitch so fast! Our knitting project was pretty ambitious considering a half hour two days a week isn't really that much time. Overall, this blanket has 81 squares - mostly done in garter stitch and a couple of heart squares for detail.<br />
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I got really excited about the finished product as well and was so happy when we finally finished stitching up all those squares (so many squares....). <br />
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But the job wasn't done until I crocheted a border. As we all knit with slightly different tension, I had to crochet a single chain around the whole blanket first. I tried to keep an even count on all sides.<br />
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Then it was a half double crochet around the whole blanket to finish it off.<br />
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The blanket ended up being bigger than 36" x 36" due to stretch and the border. Next time, I think we'll try 8 squares x 8 squares. Other lessons we learned: 1) Divide the yarn amongst the kids vs giving them a whole skein 2) Work on one blanket at a time 3) Use <i>neutral </i>colours. 4) Consider an all-white blanket with a coloured trim. <br />
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I really enjoyed teaching the kids and learning from them. The kids were amazing to watch and are asking for a club again next year :o)<br />
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I designed a label because it makes the project so much more professional looking. It also lets the new parents know what's in the bag, the care instructions, and who made it. Once we have washed all of the knitted items, they will be packaged in clear ziploc bags and the labels will be placed outside the bag to keep the items clean.<br />
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Here's a last look before we package it up and deliver it to the hospital(s). <i> This picture makes the blanket look a little wonky on the sides but it reality, it isn't! It's hard taking a photo of such a big item.</i><br />
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I am so glad we finished the blanket. I love the portability of knitting as I can do it anywhere! But I am a sewist at heart and it's time to go back to the machine before school lets out. <br />
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Spring has finally landed here in Toronto and I couldn't be happier!!!! Spring means the start of BBQ season and all things fun outside.<br />
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What better way to celebrate spring, than to participate in a sewing challenge over at <a href="http://www.sewmamasew.com/" target="_blank">Sew Mama Sew</a>. The challenge was to sew kitchen linens using the "Whip it Up" line from <a href="http://www.inkandarrowfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Ink & Arrow Fabrics</a>. <br />
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I waited very patiently (not really) for the fabrics I selected to arrive. It was worth the wait! <br />
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I wanted to make something that everyone in my house could use - indoor or outdoors. Hence, I sewed cocktail napkins.<br />
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These were so easy to make and a it's a nice way to showcase different fabrics! I made mine double-sided with different patterns on each side. So depending on my mood, I might use one side and on another day, maybe the other side.<br />
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<b>Here's what you need if you'd like to "Whip some up"</b> - (haha couldn't resist!)<br />
- A fat quarter of fabric makes approx 4 x 5" cocktail napkins (double sided)<br />
- A sewing machine and basic sewing supplies (thread, scissors, pins, and ruler)<br />
- An iron<br />
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Cut your fabrics into 5.5" x 5.5" squares. I chose to use different patterns on each side but you could use the same fabric. Make sure the right sides are facing and sew around the perimeter using a 1/4" seam allowance. Leave a small gap for turning. Press the seams so that they will be super flat after you flip your square inside out. Make sure you clip the corners to reduce bulk.<br />
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Next, turn your square inside out through the unsewn gap. Use a BBQ skewer to gently poke out the corners. Press properly and use steam to ensure your napkins are nice and crisp.<br />
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To finish the cocktail napkin, sew a line 1/8" from the edge to sew the opening shut. You could also stitch a second decorative line 1/4" from the edge and a 3rd line about 1" from the edge. I ended up going with one line of stitching because the fabric was patterned. If I used a solid colour, I probably would have done 3 lines of stitching.<br />
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I've always found cocktail napkins from the store to be flimsy and when they start flying all over my backyard, it's a bit of a pain to chase them down. I'm so happy to have these!<br />
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We started using the napkins yesterday with our afternoon snack. It even doubles as a mini plate.<br />
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A touch classier than what we've been using!<br />
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Today was warm, so we had a chance to use them outdoors again.<br />
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I really enjoyed the #whipitupchallenge and now that I'm done, I'm going to go take a peek at what my blogger friends have designed!<br />
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Don't forget to visit them too - I can't wait to see what they've come up with! <br />
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Cindy Guch of <a href="http://raspberrysunshine.com/" target="_blank">Raspberry Sunshine</a><br />
Dena Wilkins of <a href="http://livingwaterquilter.com/" target="_blank">Living Water Quilter</a><br />
<a href="http://magdalena.langa.pl/" target="_blank">Magdalena Langa</a><br />
Bethany Raymond of <a href="https://sew-not-perfect.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Sew not Perfect</a><br />
Lina Rose of <a href="http://www.sewhappilyeverafter.com/" target="_blank">Sew Happily Ever After </a><br />
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Until next time,<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-44393360709566724942016-04-04T06:00:00.000-04:002016-04-04T06:00:21.542-04:00DIY Sharpie Roll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Introducing the Sharpie Roll!!!<br />
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A couple of weeks ago, I posted some pics of my <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/02/diy-crayon-roll.html" target="_blank">DIY Crayon Roll</a>.<br />
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Then my friend E sent me a note asking if I could turn that into a
Sharpie Roll. Um... yes?!?!?! Apparently Crayola isn't cool for the
tween set (I had no idea) and the choice of markers is Sharpie Brand. <br />
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I grabbed some Sharpies from my sister's stash.<br />
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And got busy sewing.<br />
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I had to make two as my friend has two daughters... <br />
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I used my usual denim for the outside - best way to hide stains.<br />
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You can even put some pens in it.<br />
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Or just leave it full of Sharpies.<br />
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As you can see, the pipsqueaks are much smaller than the Sharpies. But as in life, kids grow and I guess their stuff does too. I hope by then, I can look at a Sharpie and not cringe. <br />
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Happy Colouring!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-79272056932958793402016-03-27T12:00:00.000-04:002016-03-27T12:00:13.314-04:00How to Hide Easter EggsFor years, I have been doing easter egg hunts for my kids and nephews. However, as the kids start getting older, you have to make it much harder.<br />
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Harder for them = harder for me to remember where they are all stored. So the best way is to start with a clipboard and chart it all out. <br />
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To make it harder, put some up high and some down low<br />
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Try to hide eggs with objects that are same colour.<br />
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Definitely keep some in plain sight.<br />
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We had six boys ranging from 4 to 12 looking for the eggs and they had so much fun. We didn't lose any this year :o) <br />
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Time for some chocolate!<br />
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Happy Easter! <br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-64765203289248920552016-03-23T06:00:00.000-04:002016-03-23T06:00:15.541-04:00Knitting Club for KidsI'm so excited! Today is the first day of knitting club at school. I am co-teaching a class of about 20 kids who want to learn how to knit.<br />
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The school wanted us to teach the children to knit so that our creations could then be donated to two local hospitals: The <a href="http://www.sickkids.ca/ways-to-give/gifts-in-kind/donation-guidelines/index.html" target="_blank">Toronto Sick Kids Woolies Program</a> and to the <a href="http://www.tsh.to/" target="_blank">Scarborough Hospital</a>.<br />
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We bought some <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/soft-baby-steps" target="_blank">Red Heart Soft Baby Steps Yarn</a> in white, pink, blue and green. We wanted other colours but <a href="http://canada.michaels.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-MichaelsCanada-Site/en_CA/Home-Show" target="_blank">Michaels</a> had a limited supply. We also drove ourselves nuts driving to every Walmart within a 50km radius to find enough 10" Size 8 needles.<br />
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Our first project will be a baby blanket made of garter squares. By the end, we should hopefully have enough squares to make several 36" x 36" baby blankets. <br />
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The next project will be little hats and booties. They are so teeny tiny. I can't believe my little guys used to be this small.<br />
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I have to admit that I was really enjoying making prototypes.<br />
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I got to play around with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK07PBQMTE8" target="_blank">intarsia style knitting</a> vs <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBPSJB-JH60" target="_blank">swiss darning</a>. I think swiss darning looks a little neater. (Hint: It's the one on the right).<br />
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I also used Photoshop to make little booklets to help them learn how to knit. <br />
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I packed up my portion of the kits that we were giving to the kids. Each bag had a set of needles, yarn, and knitting poem. <br />
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I cannot wait to see how this turns out!!!!<br />
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p.s. I also learned <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki4pX9zJ-qA" target="_blank">continental style knitting</a> for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqua0MP7pF4" target="_blank">knit</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwMhIySwouk" target="_blank">purl</a> because we have a lefty in the group. <br />
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A month ago, my MIL asked me to knit her a cowl. There was no rush... just whenever I could find the time. Then last week, one of my best gal pals invited me to a weekend up north to do nothing. And nothing is what we did. We slept. We ate. We watched TV. I read a book. I knitted a cowl!<br />
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There's a lot of joy in doing absolutely nothing. It was such a nice and lazy weekend. I brought up my needles and some yarn so I could knit a bit while we lounged. My gal pal is great... she is used to me doing my crafty stuff and didn't mind that I totally geeked it out while we watched TV.<br />
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This was my knitting spot.<br />
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This was the view that constantly distracted me.<br />
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It took very little time to finish.<br />
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As for the details... I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Wheat. It took about 1.5 skeins using size 13 circular needles.<br />
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Here's me trying it on for size. I just gave it to my MIL this past weekend but she probably won't be able to use it this year as it's gotten too warm for cowls. However, she'll be ready for next winter.<br />
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While I was gone, the kids tried to enjoy whatever snow was left on the hills and in our backyard.<br />
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The snow is gone now and it's rainy... gotta love the promise of springtime!<br />
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Happy Pi Day and Happy first day of March Break. This morning, the kids and I made a strawberry pie before we remembered that it was Pi day. Pretty cool!!!<br />
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We used this <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2012/03/recipe-lime-chiffon-pie.html" target="_blank">lime chiffon pie recipe</a> which we love and have made many times. We were out of limes but had strawberries and strawberry Jell-o, so we decided to change the flavour. I usually use a pie plate for my pies but when you have two kids competing to stir and pour, corningware seems like a safer (cleaner) option.<br />
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This recipe requires about 4 hours of chilling. <br />
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But since the kids aren't too picky, we chilled it for 2 hours and then dug right in.<br />
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We used chocolate cookie crumbs instead of graham crackers. I almost went into sugar shock when eating it, but the kids said it was "delicious"! <br />
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As for me, I was happy with my piece because it tasted like spring.<br />
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What a nice start to March Break! <br />
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We were not disappointed. To truly enjoy Winter Stations, you must see it firsthand. So if you plan on visiting, do not read this post until AFTER you've been. It's worth it.<br />
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Winter Stations is set up across Balmy, Kew and Ashbridges Bay beaches. Here's a map of the exhibits.<br />
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Flow - this one was so much fun<br />
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Lithoform<br />
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Aurora Borealis<br />
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I loved each exhibit. They were all so unique and functional. I love art that is touchable and accessible.<br />
The exhibits are up until March 20, 2016 so go see it while you still can!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11720539535843651521noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7883745969690947352.post-24514517378540749852016-03-01T06:00:00.000-05:002016-03-01T06:00:04.149-05:00GAPtastic Cowl for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gap-tastic-cowl" target="_blank">GAPtastic Cowl</a> for kids. You knew it had to come to this because I've got the knitting bug. After making several <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2016/02/knitting-gap-tastic-cowl.html" target="_blank">GAPtastics for adults</a>, I wanted to make one that was kid-sized. When my son was invited to his friend's 8th birthday party, I decided to add a cowl to her package of presents.<br />
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I cast on 95 sts and did a seed stitch.<br />
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Last time, I said I wanted to do a stretchy bind on
and bind off. So I did! If you don't know how to do this, here is a
YouTube video that shows you how to do a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n8E3I6Cg2k" target="_blank">stretchy bind on</a> and here is one for the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8aZ7z_ISs" target="_blank">stretchy bind off</a>. As you can see the pink Gaptastic has a straighter edge as a result of doing the stretchy bind on/off. <br />
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When it came to weaving in the ends, I decided to split the yard so it wasn't as noticeable.<br />
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I ended up tying a knot at the base before I weaved in the yarn tail.<br />
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I used one skein for this project and only had a small handful of yarn left.<br />
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The day we gave her the cowl, it was -25C. Although it was beautiful outside, it was very very cold! <br />
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Birthday girl loved her cowl and wore it to school the next day. She was so cute in it!<br />
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Unfortunately, no one was around to model the cowl when I made it, so I decided to put it on. Seems like the kid size can fit an adult too! <br />
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On another note, I am learning how to design my own personalized sloper set through <a href="https://academy.burdastyle.com/" target="_blank">BurdaStyle Academy</a>. When I finish the class, hopefully I'll have something to share! In the meantime, more knitted cowls to follow.<br />
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Until next time,<br />
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Sometimes, the best way to say "Thanks" is with a tip.<br />
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Once, I went for a manicure with my sister and forgot to take out the tip ahead of time. My manicurist had to go into my bag to find my wallet, and take out some money. I almost felt like I had to tip her for getting her own tip. Due to that experience, I usually have my tip ready before I go in for service. I now keep a stack of little envelopes in my car, just in case.<br />
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A while back, I posted about making my own <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tutorial-diy-gift-card-holder.html" target="_blank">gift card holder</a> because Michael's doesn't give you one when you buy a gift card. <i>Again I must comment on how ironic that is considering they sell all sorts of paper crafts and supplies. </i>The process to make a tip envelope is similar to the <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tutorial-diy-gift-card-holder.html" target="_blank">gift card holder</a>, but with a twist: 1) the envelopes are smaller 2) I run them through the printer.<br />
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I like to recycle the kraft envelopes that the kids get from school because they are big enough to feed through my printer. You can use paper too but in the spirit of recycling, I urge you to consider using the other side of previously used envelopes.<br />
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<u>There are two ways to make your tip envelope</u>:<br />
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1) Print out the template found <a href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tutorial-diy-gift-card-holder.html" target="_blank">here</a> but shrink it until it's the size you want it to be. Then trace it right onto the brown paper. Stencil the word "Thanks"and cut out your envelope.<br />
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2) If you have photoshop skills, you could "copy" the template onto a new 8" x 11" canvas and repeat the envelope design on your page. Then insert the word "thanks" in the middle of the envelope, print, and then cut out your envelope. <br />
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No matter which way you choose, you end up with a cute little envelope. Mine are sized perfectly to fit a bill. <br />
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But this size also works great with coins.<br />
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Doing this ahead of time will help make your spa experience even nicer. So make some extra to keep in the car. You'll be "thanking" yourself. Hahahaha - get it?<br />
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DIY Crayon rolls are so great to have around. We have several at home which hold our Crayola crayons and Pipsqueak markers. I've been sewing crayon rolls for many years now. Whenever there's a birthday or a donation needed for school, there's always a crayon roll or something handmade added to the mix. <br />
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Our life has been taken over this month with birthdays (including my own!). Although I did the big trip to Toys R Us, it was time to sew up a few more crayon/marker rolls for the kids that didn't have one already.<br />
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First we had to make sure we had some crayons. I usually get a basic pack 24-pack from Walmart or the Dollarama.<br />
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I also bought some Pipsqueaks. I use crayons if the children are 5 and under. The kids that are 6 and above get markers.<br />
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It's so easy to pop in the crayons or markers.<br />
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I like to use velcro to keep the rolls closed. It's so easy for little fingers.<br />
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Here's what they look like side by side. The crayons are a bit shorter than the markers.<br />
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I like that you can see the patterned fabric peeking out.<br />
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This crayon roll was packaged together with a bunch of stuff, including this cool colouring book.<br />
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It's a nice big book to go along with some fresh crayons.<br />
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Kinda makes me want to colour something too :o)<br />
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