Archive for October, 2010

ALERT: Calligraphy Giveaway

October 29th, 2010
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I hope you’re not getting sick of all these giveaways I’ve been doing on the blog recently. If you are, you might not want to be around next week, as I plan on giving away something awesome every day!

If you’re interested in some calligraphy by yours truly, specifically a 5×7 piece with you & your loved one’s names ornately calligraphed on it, Check out Jemma Coleman’s blog. Jemma just launched her new look (designed by me!) and is celebrating by giving oodles of awesome stuff away. CLICK HERE to enter. From how it stands right now, your chances of winning are pretty good. So GO! Do I have to beg you some more to enter this giveaway? While your there, browse her archives. She’s got some awesome photography up her sleeve.

Orange Cashmere Gloves

October 29th, 2010
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So Sew Word of the Week: ORANGE

Sandy’s Project • Krista’s Project • So Sew Flickr Group

Since it snowed for the first time of the season earlier this week, I thought I’d make some mittens for Penelope. We’ve had terrible luck with mittens for the Nels. They’re either too bulky for me to squeeze her hands into, or they’re not warm enough. I need a pair that are easy to put on AND keep her hands warm.

On a whim I went to D.I. to see if I could find any sweaters that would work for felting. Amazingly, I found a 100% orange cashmere sweater for $3! Can you believe it? I was so thrilled. Oh my goodness this sweater is incredibly soft. If it weren’t for the disgusting 90s shape of the sweater and my enormous belly, I think I would’ve kept it for my own. Instead, I machine felted it (twice) and sort of made up a pattern for some Penelope mittens!

Sadly, Penelope hates them. They’re just right in the thumbs, but not in the fingers. I may try to make them a tad smaller to see if that fixes the problem, but Penelope just may be an anti-glove wearing gal. Who knows. I do know she appreciated how soft they were, just not while they were on her hands. Oh well. I tried. Here are some resources I used for felting & making up my own pattern:

Machine Felting Tutorial • Fleece Mittens for Kids • Making Mittens from a Sweater

Did you make something this week inspired by the word ORANGE? Please share! Add it to the So Sew flickr page.

Hand-Calligraphed Quote

October 27th, 2010
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I just finished a little quote for someone. I’m so happy with how it turned out, I had to share.

So Sew Word of the Week

October 27th, 2010
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This is the last word of the So Sew challenge & the word that I chose:

ORANGE

I’m pretty sure I know what I’m going to do, it’s sort of a gamble, because I don’t really have a pattern for it. If all turns out well, it’s going to be AWESOME. Did you do something for last week? Are you going to participate in this week’s word? Add your projects to flickr! I wanna see!

A Few Random Things

October 26th, 2010
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Have you been following Project Runway? I have! I’m super jealous that Denver peeps can watch the season finale with my Project Runway fave: Mondo. He’s the best! While I won’t be bumping shoulders with my favorite designer, I will be with some of my favorite people. Susan’s having a Project Runway Season Finale party down in Provo. You should totally come. It’s free, but pace is limited. R.S.V.P. via email to suezpetersenATgmailDOTcom if you’re planning on coming. It’s going to be awesomel!

Remember my awesome headboard from my old dungeon of a room? Well, sadly it doesn’t fit in our new place. Our bed is a queen & the king-sized headboard doesn’t fit snugly in the bay window as I had hoped. I’m trying to sell it, and I’ve listed it for a steal of a deal: $35. Check out the listing or Contact me if you want it!

Also, remember the deal I got on my Mid-Century Modern Urban Outfitters couch? Well, we’re getting rid of it, too. It’s perfect for an office or formal living room, but not quite right for cuddling up & watching Modern Family on. As much as I like it, it’s got to go. It’s in great condition & totally rad. It’s listed for $250. Check out the listing or Contact me if you want it!

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