tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:51:35 +0000Quilts/PatchworkFavorite thingsDear Jane QuiltTutorial LinkClothes SewingSimple ProjectCompleted ProjectRed SoxBooks/PublicationsCrafty SpacesEmbroideryWIPsHoliday CraftsGiveawayMemePregnancySlow Livinghttp://sewandsox.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jen)Blogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-2653400868518845236Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:28:00 +00002009-11-06T21:23:05.112-05:00I finally opened my store on Etsy. I only have a few magazines up there now but I will be adding more stuff over the next couple of days including more magazines, fabric and vintage items.And if you are very interested in seeing/buying the things that no longer fit in my house, you can also find my items for sale on these sites:eBayHalf.comAmazonhttp://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/09/sew-and-sox-now-on-etsy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-9059092431906782641Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:01:00 +00002009-07-18T12:01:55.982-04:00Tutorial LinkHere is my big list of craft tutorials that I have made or want to make but never will due to the short, short life we live. Some are repeats from older posts but I wanted to consolidate this list into one post that I can update regularly.Sites with many tutorials:The Purl Bee (Lots of really excellent tutes. Check out the right column of the blog to find them.)Wee Wonderfuls (Mostly softies)http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/07/tutorials.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-50400899529792453Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:38:00 +00002009-07-18T10:03:35.407-04:00Slow Living(Image is completely unrelated to the below post. But every blog entry needs a picture, right? Why not a cute kitty? That's Izzy.)So we have "slow cooking" and "slow living"...how about "slow blogging"? (Did I just invent an internet term? That would be so cool.) I have some posts brewing...or simmering, if you will...but nothing is done yet. I have been doing some crafty things and even http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/07/slow-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-457212672848344167Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:50:00 +00002009-07-02T20:51:58.241-04:00Clothes SewingTutorial LinkThe Fabric Shopper blog has a very neat post about fashioning your own cool clothes to wear to summer festivals. They give two examples for a rock & roll festival and a jazz festival. But I thought there was one glaring omission...didn't the hippies invent summer music festivals? So here is my suggestion...I couldn't find a good inspiration photo but I'm thinking a long tiered skirt and a http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/07/inspiration-outdoor-music-festivals-via.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-7452199847567188068Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:17:00 +00002009-06-29T21:18:51.357-04:00Library finds...very surprised to see that the Alabama Stitch Book's patterns at the back are still intact. And how cool is it that Julie Jackson of Subversive Cross Stitch did the embroidery design on Heather Armstrong's memoir??:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:Gillian of I Heart Handmade is having a very cute giveaway (ends July 3)! She is in Dublin but will ship internationally. She hashttp://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/misc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-4941585436593013139Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:30:00 +00002009-06-21T19:31:56.784-04:00Clothes SewingCompleted ProjectQuilts/PatchworkTutorial LinkThat is what the weather has been like here for what feels like weeks. Maybe it has been that long. It's been raining or about to rain constantly. The house smells funny from all the humidity. It's been too wet to leave the house much (I really don't like going out in the rain). You would think that I would have gotten more sewing done but, see, I started reading those Twilight books and...http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/dank.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-515110699851695822Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:55:00 +00002009-06-11T10:58:21.011-04:00Help! Where can I find a pattern for a newsboy cap? Preferably free? I know, tall order.It has to be just like this one with the "slouched forward" top. And I'd like to find pattern sizes for both babies/child and adults.Thanks for any help!http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/05/newsboy-cap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-3678589194108435493Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:40:00 +00002009-06-09T20:43:36.507-04:00MemeSew, Mama, Sew is sponsoring Sewing Machine Month. There are prizes to be won!And they've posted a meme so everyone can join in the fun...What brand and model do you have?Singer Stylist, Zig-Zag Model 476 (You know it's a fancy machine when the feature they call out is the zig-zag stitch.)How long have you had it?I have had it for about 15 years. But it was my mom's before that. The machine ishttp://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/sewing-machine-meme.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-4528801848666119092Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:20:00 +00002009-06-07T09:23:24.310-04:00Clothes SewingCompleted ProjectThe first project since the baby was born was to make him some cute little booties. I used the pattern from Amy Butler's Little Stitches book. I liked that they completely covered the foot and held together with velcro so they wouldn't slip off. But they ended up being a little too tight around the ankle and the velcro peeks out under the flap. So I'm thinking of making another pair where I http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/little-toes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-6950465466677261250Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-06-21T20:01:57.923-04:00WIPsWith a baby I now know that you can't expect to get anything done during the day unless you are completely organized. I get 15-45 minutes at a time to do anything and I don't want to spend that time thinking about what I should be doing. (Another tip: multitasking! I'm actually typing this one-handed while feeding him.)This list will be updated with new projects and, hopefully, completed http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/to-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-2866789799374220219Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:12:00 +00002009-06-05T20:22:40.538-04:00I have been using Twitter much more lately. My thoughts are a bit more scattered these days and Twitter's character-limiting posts are perfect for low-stress updates. I always feel like blog posts should have substance...not long but weighty. I've also been using it to note all of the blog giveaways I run across.So if you're up for more frequent ramblings from me, follow me on Twitter. (http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/twittering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-823360324755332965Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:50:00 +00002009-06-01T11:55:38.359-04:00GiveawayCongratulations to pinecone 304. I sent you an email. Please reply with your name and address so I can send you the banner.Thank you everyone who entered or just visited my blog! I had a great time visiting so many new blogs from the giveaway list over at Sew, Mama, Sew. Many of them I know I'll keep going back to.Didn't win anything over the giveaway weekend? Well, The Fabric Shopper is http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/06/and-we-have-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-8212769771176828681Thu, 28 May 2009 13:04:00 +00002009-05-28T09:12:07.923-04:00I need to be able to contact you through email if you win. Some people who have already commented are missing email addresses. The issue is actually with blogger...if you have a blogger or google account you can comment using that "identity" but it does not pass your email on to me along with your comment. I get a link to your blogger profile. But, if you don't have a blog, the profile is http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/05/note-about-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-574507299059131380Wed, 27 May 2009 10:10:00 +00002009-06-01T07:28:24.826-04:00GiveawayHere it is...this is what I have to offer...I can't decide if this more "Viva la France" or "Fourth of July".I've had that red, white and blue floral fabric for a while. I love it but I just couldn't think of what to make with it. I know bunting is so last year but I really like the simplicity of it and how it shows off the fabrics. And I'm really into red, white and blue lately.I think the http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/05/happy-giveaway-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)137tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-355707030359621490Tue, 26 May 2009 13:39:00 +00002009-05-26T16:12:16.505-04:00Books/PublicationsI'm a little disappointed this year. I usually get a parade but this year my birthday falls closer to the end of the week. No matter, I am not one to make a big deal out of my birthday. But since I very rarely buy them for myself, this is one of the two days a year where I end up getting a lot of craft books (the other day being Christmas). This is what is on my wish list:I read that there are http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-birthday-is-coming-up-hint-hint.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-1917993967049159897Sat, 23 May 2009 13:25:00 +00002009-05-23T11:03:05.111-04:00May 27th is going to be a busy day! I will be scouring the list of craft blogs featured in the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day post. AND I'll be participating so be sure to come back and visit May 27-31 to see what I've made for you (well, one of you).http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/05/sew-mama-sew-giveaway-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-4461511823593844923Fri, 22 May 2009 18:14:00 +00002009-05-22T14:17:18.299-04:00I've had a hankering for some crafting and blogging lately but I haven't wanted to put anything in writing just in case the hanker was short lived. I have been catching up on Bloglines (There were just under 30,000 new posts since I stopped reading regularly. Yes that was typed correctly, THIRTY THOUSAND. I know I was away for a bit but I think that large number has more to do with the number http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-1498007756540835289Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:04:00 +00002008-12-08T10:41:53.055-05:00PregnancyWIPsI started making a little something for the babies room a couple of weeks ago:I’m now almost 33 weeks pregnant and have been on bed rest for a couple of weeks now. Nothing is really wrong but I’ve been having abnormal contractions so we’re just trying to keep that baby in there for a few more weeks.So right when I thought I’d start trying to blog more regularly, I have nothing to talk about. http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/11/starting-something.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-733535853413037631Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:14:00 +00002008-11-29T21:29:14.990-05:00Completed ProjectQuilts/PatchworkI have made one thing this fall, a baby doll bed quilt set for my niece's birthday. The doll bed is from Ikea and it came with a little mattress, pillow and blanket. But they were, frankly, ugly and not pink. And they needed to be pink.I made the new mattress out of two layers of quilt batting and some pink ticking fabric. The pillow insert has the same ticking...The quilt is an http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/11/doll-bed-quilt-set.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-1112912641847000786Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:04:00 +00002008-06-30T21:28:16.374-04:00I've been tagged by Four Patch. Good thing too because my mother says she misses my blog. I'm not promising any regular updates now that it's one million degrees outside and five thousand per cent humidity (I just can't wrap my head around quilts and such nowadays) but I'll do my best. I'll start with this tag...I have been assigned to come up with six interesting things about myself. I don't http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/06/tag-along.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-1443329097642646331Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:57:00 +00002008-06-03T20:06:02.846-04:00Maybe it's the warmer weather but I have been very lazy about sewing lately. And I wish I could say that it is because I've been outside enjoying the nice weather but I can't. I did quilt the zig zag quilt this weekend. And I'll be adding the binding this week. (Did you notice I removed the most recent post on that quilt? I had a bad feeling the person it is for might stumble upon this blog.http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/06/lazy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-2745949590419867146Wed, 28 May 2008 14:30:00 +00002008-05-28T10:31:53.156-04:00Quilts/PatchworkI have finally got it together regarding the Crazy Mom Quilts Quilt-A-Long. I knew I wanted to do a red and white quilt since my Dear Jane quilt will not be done for a VERY LONG TIME and I need some immediate red-and-white satisfaction.I had the red and white fabrics but I needed a redandwhite fabric for the blocks with multiple patterns.And here is block #1...Oh, and Happy Birthday to ME!http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/05/crazy-mom-quilts-quilt-long.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-67341839691514384Tue, 27 May 2008 14:38:00 +00002008-06-30T21:01:12.952-04:00Quilts/PatchworkThe zig-zag quilt top is completed. See how I totally copied the original? I think that is helping the project move along...no design questions, no new math to figure out, nothing. The due date for the finished quilt is on June 10th (baby shower day). So I still have two weekends to sandwich the pieces, quilt it, and bind it. Cinch.http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/05/zig-zag-quilt-top.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-3406218909250944517Fri, 23 May 2008 14:30:00 +00002008-05-23T10:31:29.023-04:00Dear Jane QuiltQuilts/PatchworkStill catching up on my Dear Jane blocks. I have a couple that are machine pieced but I have to do the appliqué. To all you Americans, have a nice long Memorial Day weekend!http://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/05/tinker-toy-b-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730122866917883283.post-3753241760519579562Thu, 22 May 2008 17:31:00 +00002008-05-22T13:32:01.794-04:00Quilts/PatchworkI dug this baby quilt since the first time I saw it posted on the Purl Bee blog and I've just been waiting for an excuse to make one. A coworker is having a baby in a couple of months so this will be a gift.I usually will chose a design and then modify it, not to the point of it being indistinguishable, but just enough to make it harder on myself. For this one I am following the instructions tohttp://sewandsox.blogspot.com/2008/05/big-zig.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jen)6