Summer = Fair, so when the fair is over does that mean summer is over?

This year the Teen and I submitted some of our handmade awesomeness to the Fair.  My photos are kinda blurry as I only had the camera phone w/ me when we went to the fair.

 Lol, we got Red Ribbons straight across the board.  Don't know if they equate to any premiums (cash) yet, but it was fun seeing them hanging up at the fair and having friends and family go see them.

The judges actually commented on each item so we have an idea of what to do to get a Blue ribbon next year....we'll see.  As the Teen says, "I don't believe in re-dos.  Once is good enough."

I love that the Teen submitted this dress she made from her dad's old shirt.  It looks absolutely cute on her!  Her sewing style is...unique to say the least.  More of - eye it and hand sew here and there, then any great seamstress skills.

This photo is of my friend's felted hat that won the Judge's Prize. She just started felting this year!  She learned so she could teach her GS Troop, and now she's an artist.  She also submitted a beautiful scarf out of silk, but that photo really looked too bad to post.

Too bad the photo is fuzzy, because the hat is gorgeous!

The Teen's BFF is an amateur photographer.  Here is the photo she submitted:

...and now the fair is done and gone.  Time to start thinking about school shopping.  Ugh.

Another one down

Here is the jacket I made w/ that beautiful fabric from the Sewing Fair.

  I made this pattern from a jacket I bought a year or so ago.  When I saw this fabric, I knew it would be perfect!

I even lined up the back pictures...pretty well!


And I added cute little ties to the sides.

I love this jacket!  Might wear it every day this week :)

Where have I been and what have I been doing

OMG, can't believe it's been so long since I last posted.  I've got to come up with a better game plan to stay on top of things.  I have been very busy crochetting away.  I love to crochet :)  It calms me and provides the creative outlet I seem to need....every day!

Here's what I've completed while away:
First up, my very first QUILT!  I am so excited!  I used the applique I purchased at the Sewing Expo from Hawaiin Applique.  I can't believe I actually made a quilt with a backing and hand sewn border. This will be a Christmas wall hanging that I seriously thinking of giving to my sister-in-law as a present.  She is my quilt sewing buddy in that she inspires me :)

Next up, a baby blanket (afghan) and matching hat.  This is to replace the hat I made for my nephew's new baby, but was way too small.    I had a small problem with counting....I didn't... so its not exectly square, but I'm hoping the baby won't notice.  The pattern is my own, one row of double crochet, a row of single crochet, a row of bubbles, a row of single crochet, repeat until reaches desired length.  I love how the back side came out smooth and consistant :)

And third,  a large afghan for my hubby!  Yeah, I'm pretty proud 'cause afghans take like forever to make and that's usually way past my attention span, so for me to actually FINISH a project that I started months ago, was pretty awesome :)  And hubby loves it!  He is so happy I made him an afghan.  Apparently it's the first and only one he has that he can call his own.  Kids...not so happy, they were looking forward to it as well.  So on to more afghans!

Ain't it pretty!

I wish I could take better pics.  I think taking them outside helps, but its usually nighttime by the time I get around to taking pictures.  Oh well.  Here is the finished apron from the Sewing Expo.  I LOVE this green print fabric and wish I could think of other projects for it.  I added the flower at the last minute, think its just the right touch.  Now I'm not convinced that this is the best style for a "full sized real women" (note there are no pics of me wearing it) but the teen seemed to think it looked nice on me.  I might try it in the summer over  a tank top...we'll see.  In the meantime, it will be a nice accessory in my kitchen :)