Summer Camp 2012

Summer Camp information is updated and ready for sign ups!  If you click on the the "Summer Camp 2012" tab at the top of this page you will find all the information you need.  Below is the a quick summary of what you will find there...

Where: Lubber Run Park

When: July 9-13
           July 16-20
           July 23-27

Time: 9am-12pm and/or 1-4pm

Camp Classes being offered:

• Intro to Sewing
• Modern Quilting
• Using Sewing Patterns
• Open Studio

Hope to see you at one or more of these fun classes!
Take care mucho!
-Natalie

School of Crafts goes scouting!

 I was asked at the beginning of the school year to come up with a fun sewing activity for a local Girl Scout Troop.  I jumped at the chance!  I always wanted to be a brownie or girl scout, but for some reason my parents never signed me up.  Must be that by the time the third one (me) rolled around they were just getting a little tired, haha. 

Since they only had an hour long meeting the month of September I thought fun felt pillows would be a great hand project that could be conquered by all.  I created small kits with different colored felt, needles, and colored DMC thread.  

The girls were able to choose any design they wanted to give their pillow.  My example was made with the girl scouts symbol.  

Many of them were able to finish embellishing their pillow tops, but only a few started their whip stitching all around to actually put their pillow together.  It was all ok because they were able to take home their kits.  Many of them later on told me they were able to finish them up later that evening.  

It was so much fun to see the girls at work!!

Thank you Girl Scouts for letting me be a part of a fun Girl Scouting adventure :)

Take care mucho,

-Natalie

Fast & Fun Newborn Hat Pattern

To go along with the knitting theme on this blog lately I thought I would share a very simple Newborn Hat Pattern I made up.  

 

I used some left over Outer Spud & Chloe yarn I had, but you can use any bulky weight yarn and still come out with one cute little hat.  

Needles: size 13 dpn

CO 30 stitches (10 on each of 3 dpns) and work in the round for the entire project.

Row 1-5: *K1-P1*

Stockinette stitch (K every row when working in the round) until hat measures 4 inches

Next row: *K4, K2tog*

Next row: K

Next row:*K3, K2tog*

Next row: K

Next row: *K2, K2tog*

Next row: *K1, K2tog*

Next row: *K1, K2tog*

Cut leaving about a 6 inch tail

Using a tapestry needle thread through remaining stitches on needles.  Pull tight to close the hole and weave in all ends from the inside of the hat (wrong side).

Ta da!! You have a cute and soft little hat for your little one.  You can whip so many of these up in no time.  So why not make one to match each outfit? :)

Hope you like this Fast & Fun project.

Take care mucho,

-Natalie

Knitting some more...

As I mentioned in my last post, I have been having a great time knitting for my little guy who can be making his appearance any day now (Yikes!).  Here are a few sweaters I have created for him to keep him cozy during the winter months.

This one is a Spud & Chloe pattern, Buga Baby Bunting.  It was just so cute I couldn't resist.  Plus I have been a fan of Spud & Chloe for a while now.  I loved their yarns and now I totally dig their patterns too, because this one clearly written and easy to follow.

 The pattern for this one I found on Ravelry.  I love the little old man feel to this one.  It reminds me of something my dad would wear.

And some cute little mocasins to keep his little feet nice and warm when we are out and about.  The pattern fro these were purchased on ebay but you can find the link on Ravelry here.

I have a few more knitted goodies, but just haven't been able to get a picture of them.  I will try to post them on to my flickr page as soon as possible. 

If you have any other suggestions of patterns I should try out for my little man please let me know.  I have really enjoyed these quick projects.  

Now only to see them on him.  That is going to be exciting!

Take care mucho,

-Natalie

Knitting up a storm....

So on top of all the fun Camp fun I had this summer I have been knitting like it is going out of style!  This baby news really makes crafting SO much more fun!  Making little things is exciting and instantly gratifying.  For some reason I am more into knitting for this baby than sewing, but I think it works out since he is coming in the middle of very cold weather.

 It all started with making some fun little hats....

(Pattern for this one coming soon )

Why hats?  I am sure you asking yourself.  Well......

  I am fortunate to have an awesome family friend, Maria, who is an AMAZING photographer.  I am always talking to her about creative endeavors.  The moment I found out I was expecting I "booked" her to take his newborn pictures.  I hope to use these hats during the photo shoot.  I just love how babies look with knitted pieces and naked bodies!  Check out Maria's pictures at her website Papillon Photography.  I am sure you will LOVE what you see! 

I am getting so excited to see what this little guy looks like in these little creations.  

More knitted items to come soon... after all I told you I have been knitting up a storm right?

Stay tuned :)

Take care mucho,

-Natalie

Sewing Camp 2011

School of Crafts Summer Sewing Camp was a great success!  I was a little nervous venturing on my own, but I knew that I would be starting a family soon and wanted to make sure I would be able to stay home with my kids.  So...  School of Crafts Sewing Camp came to be!

  For the first go around I am super happy with how well things went.  I had so much fun with all my students.  They were all so fun and I loved seeing their personalities come out in their projects.  Here is a nice photo recap of the AMAZING creations everyone made. 

There are so many more, but I figured I would just highlight a few :)  If you would like to see all the pictures taken please visit our Flickr page.  You truly will be amazed with the modifications and projects some of the students came up with all on their own and only after 1 week!

If you are interested in taking some classes with School of Crafts I will be posting Summer 2012 dates in February.  So be on the look out :)

Take care mucho,

-Natalie

Whoa...

I can't believe that it has been so long!  Summer has come and gone, back-to-school time past... where have I been?    I have been quite the slacker on my poor blog, but I have had some great things to catch you guys up on.  

*Summer Sewing Camp was a great success and my students have blown me away with their talent! 

*I have also been busy knitting and sewing away things for my little guy (YUP... that's right another mini crafter is coming to you sometime in November).  Crafting for babies is just way too FUN! 

*I was even able to fit in a short but relaxing Key West getaway with my husband for one last hurrah before the baby comes.

I know I am such a tease but I just had to post a little something to get the ball rolling here on my poor abandoned blog.

So hold tight and check back, I promise not to leave you hanging like I did this summer.

Take care mucho,

-Natalie