Boog Bites

Lots of Pockets Purse

2009-04-18T17:56:00.001-07:00

There's not much better to do on a Saturday afternoon than sew purses and watch old episodes of Felicity. My newest purse was created with Keyka Lou's Lots of Pockets Tote pattern. I changed the interior pockets, and added a zipper pocket as well. It was a great pattern, I recommend it - pick it up on etsy.com.

Wallets

2009-03-08T19:49:00.000-07:00

I found a great tutorial for these wallets and now I can't stop making them! Each wallet has 2 large pockets, 6 credit card slots, and a zipper pocket for change. It doesn't take much fabric to make them so they're great things to make with leftover scraps from other projects. I used heavyweight cotton for the outside and mid-weight cotton on the inside with interfacing on both large pieces. The closure is a magnetic clasp.

Phil's Shirt

2009-03-01T20:48:00.000-08:00

My boyfriend is really tall (6'7 to be exact) and also thin as a rail. he has a super hard time finding clothes that fit well, generally settling for XXLs to compensate for the length but which end up being super boxy on him. So here is his belated valentines day gift - a homemade shirt that is tailored to his measurements. It was pretty hilarious to make: i used the medium size and added 3 1/2 inches length to it. needless to say, i think i opened up a can of worms because it fits so well!

Weekender Bag

2009-02-26T19:11:00.000-08:00

I've finally finished the exterior of my Amy Butler Weekender Bag and I just love it! It was the first time I made piping, worked with heavy stabilizer, and created a bag from a pattern. I still have to finish the lining and put it in but here are some pictures of the outside of the bag. Now I just need to figure out where I want to go...

Softie Chicken Wings

2009-02-03T07:03:00.000-08:00

I made these this year during the super bowl.... my response to the alleged national shortage of chicken wings.

I can set zippers!

2009-01-28T17:57:00.000-08:00

I finally learned how to set zippers... the right way. The first pouch is more of a pencil case and has a traditionally set zipper, the second one has an invisible zipper (a bit trickier, for sure!).

Happy New Year!

2009-01-03T18:37:00.000-08:00

Happy new year, crafters! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays as much as I did. I got two new wonderful toys for my craft room this year, a serger from my boyfriend and a dress form from my parents. Both have been set up and are ready to use, and I can't wait to get started on some projects for myself, after having finished up all of my homemade Christmas presents. Here are some pics of my new and improved craft space.

1950 Suburban Station Wagon Softie

2009-01-01T11:55:00.000-08:00

This is a model of the 1950 Plymouth Suburban that my dad is restoring. It's all hand sewn and made of felt and embroidery floss. (Note: not to scale!)

Mom's Apron

2009-01-01T11:47:00.000-08:00

Here's an apron I made for my mom for Christmas this year. I added the pockets and lining, which were not part of the pattern.

Mom, modeling the apron.

Knitting Needle Roll

2008-12-24T19:19:00.000-08:00

A knitting needle case for Phil's mom, who knitted us a beautiful afghan this year. The outer fabric is from Ikea.

Lavender Sugar Scrubs

2008-12-24T18:49:00.000-08:00

I made a set of homemade beauty products for presents for my friends this Christmas. This is some lavender and brown sugar body scrub made with olive oil, vitamin E oil, and raw sugar for exfoliation.

Christmas Ornaments

2008-12-07T10:27:00.000-08:00

My Christmas tree is a little empty now that I have a full size one, so I'm dedicated to making an ornament a night. So far they've all been out of felt.

Coffee Sleeves

2008-11-19T18:22:00.000-08:00

I made a bunch of these reusable coffee sleeves over the weekend and I'm thinking about selling them around Santa Cruz at some of the independent coffee shops. They're reversible, quilted, and much more comfy than those cardboard ones

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An owl softie and a wedding pillow.

2008-10-15T19:23:00.000-07:00

The pillow is for my friend Feliz who is getting married this saturday. Their colors are different shades of purple. The owl is to celebrate Fall!

The pillow is for my friend Feliz who is getting married this saturday. Their colors are different shades of purple. The owl is to celebrate Fall!

Crochet hook roll

2008-09-21T18:34:00.000-07:00

This crochet hook roll is for my first swap on Craftster and I'm excited to send it tomorrow. I hope my swap partner likes it.

My First Morsbags

2008-09-13T18:47:00.000-07:00

I decided I need some grocery bags. I've got a few random Trader Joe's canvas bags and a Chico bag for my purse but after going to the fabric outlet and buying 6 yards of this cute polka dotted fabric for $3 a yard I decided to sew a cute matching set of my own. I used the Morsbags pattern, which was super easy to follow. Here's the first one!

Alien Tulips

2008-09-11T22:31:00.000-07:00

That's what these little flowers look like to me! This is only my second handbag, made with help from the wonderful instructors over at the Crafter's Studio. I sewed in my first zipper AND used a serger!

Leopard Handbag

2008-09-07T18:59:00.000-07:00

This week I took a workshop at The Crafter's Studio, a great new space in Santa Cruz, on how to make a handbag. The workshop was fantastic, but I was a bit sad that we didn't finish our projects in the first class and that I have to go back this week to get it finished. Rather than trying to finish the project on my own (there were zippers and other tricky things I'm a bit intimidated by) I decided to make another one this weekend. I partially used an Amy Butler pattern but changed the handles and added a magnetic clasp and some partitioned pockets on the inside. I'm loving the finished product!!

Willamena

2008-09-07T18:57:00.000-07:00

Meet Willamena the Whale... from the book Softies.

Harrison Bear

2008-08-31T22:47:00.001-07:00

Harrison likes to read books and wear scarves.

Citrus Baby Blanket

2008-08-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

Here's a second baby blankie I made for our wonderful Assistant Principal, Allison: Citrus cotton on one side and polka-dotted flannel on the reverse.

Tree Pincushion

2008-08-24T13:53:00.001-07:00

For Jenny's birthday coming up, inspired by similar projects in Softies.

Dad's Old Toolbox

2008-08-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

My dad bought a fancy new toolbox recently and gave his older one to my brother, who thus passed down to me an even older one that had originally been my dad's. After a good thorough cleaning and degreasing it is now filled with my kind of tools, the crafting kind.

Learning to Quilt

2008-08-24T13:42:00.000-07:00

I bought the book Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts this Summer to learn the art of quilting. So far I've made two things from the book, a roll-up cozie for my crochet hooks and a set of quilted coasters I gave my parents for their anniversary.

Chair Covers

2008-08-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

My parents gave me their dining room set when we moved into our new place in Soquel. Along with the chairs came cushions that were custom made to fit, but were in a country style pink and white gingham that I was not fond of (you can see it on the chair in the background). I made these covers to fit the cushions, they have a beautiful flower print on one side and are plain black on the reverse. Both fabrics are organic cotton.

Pirate Baby Blankie

2008-08-24T13:22:00.000-07:00

Here's the first of two baby blankets I made this summer for some friends who are due this fall. It is pirate-themed for my friend and her boyfriend who do shows on the local pirate radio station. The back is red minkie.

Quilted Coasters

2008-08-03T18:59:00.000-07:00

I made these from the pattern Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts for my parents for their anniversary. My first attempt at quilting!

Baby Ugg Booties

2008-07-03T19:48:00.000-07:00

I knit these several years ago for a pregnat co-worker. Don't they look just like mini uggs?

Argyle Camera Cozy

2008-07-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

I made this for my old ipod but it just happens to perfectly fit my new digital camera!

Bride and Groom Zombies

2008-06-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

I crocheted these for Ken and Callie for their wedding.

Melvin

2008-01-03T21:01:00.000-08:00

I crocheted Melvin a few years ago around Christmas. He's my first softie and amigurumi!