full of craftitude

In addition to my class tomorrow, I'm going to try to find time to whip this up for father's day for Matthew.

accomplished

``Your list of the common extent of accomplishments,'' said Darcy, ``has too much truth. The word is applied to many a woman who deserves it no otherwise than by netting a purse, or covering a skreen.
Bebe's second birthday purse, made from this wonderful pattern out of fabric from a thrifted shirt.

speaking of someday piles

I've been wanting to make myself an apron for quite some time. My current favorite is this one from CraftStylish, followed closely by this one by Frog Creek Cottage. There are pattern options a-plenty here and here; for inspiration and general drooliness I go to Tie One On.

Friday's stitchery is loving and giving

Speaking of giving, my niece's second birthday is coming up in a little less than a month, and I thought this sweet little piggy by Nosey Nest might be just the thing to hold whatever we decide to give her . . .

coolness

I want to make this, like, yesterday. Nownownow would be good too. We go through so much cereal in this house it shouldn't be hard . . .

cool pattern

I have a bit of an obsession lately with patterns for purses. I need to make a post collecting them; until then, this new one from Jordynn Mackenzie will have to stand alone.

add to queue

Oh my goodness. These are fantastic. I want to make one, but I'm a little afraid of the seemingly HUGE time commitment. I mean, I'm sure that people who know their stuff could pop one out in no time, but I think this would take me years. Literally.

But they're so beautiful.