I had to run some errands and found myself at JoAnn's to buy some Insul-bright batting for new potholders (see below).While at JoAnn's, I admit that I purchased 3 more patterns. Simplicity patterns were on sale for $1.99 so I got the new wide pant pattern #2562, a Project Runway vest # 2633 with zipper tape trim (JoAnn's did not have that trim), and a Project Runway knit dress #2883. I remember Christian (I think?) a couple years ago making a denim dress or something with zipper piping or something like that on PR. I think it is a cool look. The brown vest on the left has the zipper trim on the flounce collar and pocket flaps.
My potholders were really getting yucky. I don't know why I didn't throw them out months ago. So, today I made new ones. I had this pretty sunflower print in my stash. This is the closest I have been to quilting in many years. I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out. I love sunflowers and this may inspire me to make some more things with this fabric; I have a yard of it and of the trim fabric.
I need to post progress of the garden soon but today it is raining. Everything is growing really, really well. Raised beds are certainly the way to go.
Doncha' just love new patterns? I hit the Jo's yesterday and bought 5 Simplicity patterns. Nice potholders. Those would make good hostess gifts.
ReplyDeleteI really love the vest in this pattern, but get so angry when I see how cheaply patterns can be bought in the US. We pay over $10AUS for one! That is why I'm sticking with BWOF. At $15 it represents much better value.
ReplyDeleteI need some potholders too. Why don't I just make some? I hadn't thought to do that. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteNew patterns are such a cheap thrill for me, tho I'm really trying to stick with what I have and my BWOF & Ottobre mags. Cute potholders! :-)
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