Sew Dance

Didn't get much done this week. I made a few more ruffle scarves but probably spent too much time on my computer and not enough crafting. I did however get a nice picture of Onyx and my first pumpkin of the season.   I spent today walking around Times Square dressed in a sari for a promotion of Diwali at Times Square at the request of a friend of mine. Took pictures with a lot of random people. I think I've spent more time in the sun this year than the past 10 combined.

It can take over even if I know I'm not going to execute it right away. First my progress on Grand Ball, then to explain the latest diversion my brain seems to be preoccupied with. Almost done with the first 25%. Tried to finish it today but couldn't. If I hadn't made a few scarves this week and been bothered by a cold, I probably would have done it. Also ended up cutting some fabric strips for my first quilt earlier. Anyway, recently I got a whole bunch of patterns. Of the costume patterns I picked up, one was based on 'Brave' and two were based on 'Once Upon A Time'. Now combine this with the fall season starting up, a show on Syfy I've been watching called 'Heroes of Cosplay', and the fact that I look bad in white, I ended up wanting to make one of the outfits the evil queen wears on the show. So, take this pattern: Which when compared to the screenshots from the show, are pretty close to what she's actually wearing, and th...

Not enough time. First up, my progress on Grand Ball. I have some more heads that may or may not be attached to anything. Now for some crazy reason, I've decided to add quilting to my already long list of crafts that I do. I picked these fabrics up at Joann's labor day sale.   I think the cats are cute and I'll probably use the other packet in conjunction with a safari panel that I picked up months ago. As for the jelly rolls. The multicolored one will be used, with black to create the basketweave-ish pattern below on the left. Minus the flowers of course because they don't go and I don't have enough fabric. I also picked up fabric to create the Halloween wall hanging quilt and two of each place mat. Is there a AAA for crafting addicts? On a non-crafty update, school started again this week. One more semester, three classes and I'll have a Masters. I should start looking for a job... Onyx was being cute. My comforter had skewed off my bed...

But first, I finished my dress. As I was putting in the zipper, I realized it was way too big on my dress form and apparently, I need to adjust the bust on it because I'm a tad smaller than it was set to. But it's done and wearable. Of course it made me buy the craftsy course on fitting. Next bit of craft updating is my cross-stitch. The disembodied heads now have bodies. But I'm still not even 1/4 done with the design. But now for the patterns. Joann's labor day sale included Butterick, Mccall and Vogue patterns on sale. So I stocked up. m6740 m6801 m6610 m6817 m6818 m6819 b4136 b5498 b5601 b5749 b5757 b5818 b5824 b5852 b5292 v8908 v8814 v8896 v1250 v1275 v1341 v1359 v1365 I accidentally bought another of these. Patterns of not returnable so I'll sell it if someone wants it. v1342 Also picked up some presser feet for my machine, quilting supplies, some more lining fabric...

But first my cross-stitching update. I got tired of the white, black, and gray of the tigers so I got a random number and it became the Grand Ball. Which at the moment is part of a balcony and some floating heads. But I went fabric shopping. First up, a pink lace and poplin. Picked for a dress with a peplum. These next two cotton fabrics are for a jumpsuit.    I loved this glittery ombre. I think it's chiffon. Definitely a mesh. I also picked up a plum stretch for a few tops, a royal blue jersey for another dress, and a couple of lining fabrics. I will get back to the purple dress. I just didn't feel like ironing this week.