Crafting Hiatus

I have not done much with crafting lately. Between school and work, I have just been really busy. I was on vacation from work this past week, but we were in Austin for most of it so I didn't get a whole lot done. I am still chugging away on my Op-art blanket though. Anastacia was born last Thursday, so I really need to finish it up!

Sewing Fail

Well I sat down last Saturday to work on my sewing and was met with disappointment. The fabric that I got was not as wide as the bolt claimed it was. After I pre-washed it, it was really really not as wide. Since the apron I made is cut on the bias, there is not possible way to use this fabric so I am back to the drawing board.

I then started working on a purse, but my machine messed up. I am having some kind of trouble with the bobbin and it is not wanting to sew. Boo!

Sewing

I've decided that I need to learn how to sew. I asked my mother for a sewing machine for Christmas so that I can learn. She was kind enough to oblige me and get me one.

I picked out a cute pattern for a three-tiered ruffled apron that ties around the waist. It has a kind of vintage feel, so I went on the search for a vintagey feeling fabric that I thought would be cute with it. I found one that I loved that is turquoise, lime, and red. I bought the fabric I needed and took it home.

Following the advice from the pattern, I prewashed the fabric. This particular pattern calls for 45" wide fabric. The fabric I bought said it was 44-45. After washing it, it was 41 1/2. I went back to the fabric store and measured it on the bolt. The actual fabric was only 43 1/2. Since the apron I want to make is cut on the bias, I will not be able to use this fabric. I am really annoyed about it. If a fabric is supposed to be 45, it should be 45!!!

Progress Update: Op Art Blanket

It is really hard to get a good picture of this blanket. It is knit on two circular needles and really bunched up, so it is hard to tell how big it actually it. But it is bigger than it looks in these pictures. I actually only have 3 stripes of color to finish on it. They will take a while though because they are 12,14, and 16 rows respectively. Plus, each row adds four stiches. I am really pleased with the progression thus far. I love love love the color combination. I am dreading weaving in all of the ends though!