Autumn

The trees are on fire. Absolutely one of my favourite seaons. It is like a breath of fresh air.

Baltic coast...

The houses on the baltic coast were really pretty, almost too pretty. Everything is white spit and polished. Then again it is a holiday area. It must be awful in full summer and in winter when no-one is there.

Some really gorgeous old features- I love all the details... and might I add facing the sea.... good direction!!

The old sea bridge- looking towards it. (and a random German woman in there too....)

This little honey was a bit more in the village.

We took a trip to the wind mill...

Since we were so close to Poland we skipped over the boarder ate fish, drank beer.... had ice cream and then took a huge wonder about....

This would be the smoked fish stand that my little one ate his own weight at....

 How absolutely great is this place??? For sale, by the way.

(Fish)

To finish, some random snaps. Phew, what a day!

Typography and distraction...

So the typography challenge is going really well but I don't believe I am going to finish it in time!! There are a billion other things I have my hands working on and not to mention the bug (aka monster, shark, and beast) doesn't give me much free time.

Ok, so far...

 I found the solid colours with the letters too much so I trimmed them down and added some white.... I did actually sew them all together and now it is one nice solid side. The back side will be the numbers. I suppose I am making nice headway!

But distraction, distraction!

Looky! trimmings! So I started messing about....

Oh dear.

And then I have this project...

Picking apart military clother is harder than it looks. They are really well sewn- I know, I know, must be but seriously well sewn. I think I have seam ripped my fingers more than the pants and shirts! I could just cut them... maybe I will in the end but it is working.

What I find interesting is all the different camoflage types... I have desert, German, American and I think air force? Really amazing how they all differ. Shame I can't get more forign ones but they cost a lot.

 Look- a pen pocket! On the sleeve? Hmm, but still, love it. Great feature, keep that one.

Then if all that messing about wasn't enough...

I am making this one shirts- have a planned pair of camoflage trousers for him and I made that shirt. Need to make some more...

GAH! No time!

upcycling or is it recycling?

Sometimes the cost of Fabric is just too much. I have some adorable patterns for kids but the really nice stretch fabrics cost a TON!

But since I am no expert and need lots of practice.... not to mention screwing up expensive fabric is not an option.... all hail my husbands pile of old t-shirts!!!

 Yeah! I was able to get a whole long sleeved shirt out of one t-shirt- 

Tip: the back of a t-shirt is bigger as the neck line is not so long so you can get sleeves and a front/or back out of it.

AND! I was also able to re-use the neck collar. Damn that was an unpicker job from hell.

As for stitches I have read zig-zag at varying heights and strengths.... pretty much tested all out on each hemming area. Yup, an overlocker (serger) would be great but this has to do and will do.

 The shoulder side button worked really well. The pattern was for a front button but I like the shoulder ones so I juat adapted the pattern from studying a shirt we already have.

Stay still bug!
  Happy bug in new shirt! Happy mama doesn't need to buy one, and it was fun making it!

So next project....

One Pair...

 Two pairs....

8 pairs!

I have a really great idea for these. I think I have enough. I got them from an army surphlus store cheep as pie because of holes and faulty zips. I just wish I had been able to get hold of more types- you know the desert combat, or the snow, navy... or even combat from other countries--- but no.... well, I suppose it doesn't work. Still... the worked ones have slight variations in colour.

Ha. Apart from looking absolutely insaine.. this will be good. Stay posted for what will come of them.... it will be good. This I know! =) 

Pleased as punch at this idea.

Moving...

I moved my art space from it's own room to the living room... CRAZY I know but I rather like being in the middle of things. Also it means we have a nice spare room.

  I have left a few things in there- my printers tray is on the wall looking like some fantastic piece of art and I have some art things here and there too. A friend of mine told me once never to have a guest room too comfy or the guests will never leave. Sound advice.

 

 I really need to tidy it up a little more. It is always the little bits that make it looks messy... also will probably have to loose the cork board since it covers the pictures... rats. Might stash it under the desk when I have guests and pull it out when in use.... hmmmm....

 What a mess.... but it is a happy place....

 Beads... I have a whole chunk. Really need to learn how to thread them nicely.

With the baby sleeping I have time to post lots of pictures!
These are some shoes I made up- here is the link to find the pattern and tutorial- baby shoes.

I think the elastic needs some tweaking as it was quite loose... but my little monkey liked them. (or was thinking 'What the devil has she gone and stuck on me now?')