Konza Creative

It's the last day of March and I promised myself that I would post my accomplishments for the month. It seemed like I didn't get much done but I realized I spent a lot of time on Lynda Maynard's Craftsy's class "Sew the Perfect Fit". I made a muslin skirt using her techniques for pattern alternations. That made sewing the first and second skirts so much easier!!! Donated two aprons for a local fundraiser: And I made some paper flowers for a Easter wall display: I also spent an entire day putting together the top of a t-shirt quilt for a good friend's daughter! (Pictures to come later) I have big plans for next month, let's hope I am successful!!     Posted with Blogsy

I was asked by my good friend and hair stylist if I would make a apron for a bake sale they were having for Earth Day. I had fabric in my stash that I had purchased specifically for aprons but hadn't taken the time to make them. These are my two favorite patterns! Aside from the aprons, I've been busy learning how to alter patterns to fit me better. Sarah Gunn of "Goodbye Valentino" is a blog that I recently discovered and have found her to be very inspirational. She had a great post on a Craftsy Class that she was reviewing "Sew the Perfect Fit" by Lynda Maynard. On her posts she gives a pretty good review and is offering a 40% deal. I had already joined Craftsy but hadn't really been interested in any of the classes. After reading Sarah's post, what did I find in my inbox but a coupon from Craftsy for any online class for $19! Well I took advantage of that coupon and purchased the "Sew the Perfect Fit" class!! Rather than u...

I'm pretty new to the whole blogging think but I am finding that I don't have much time to do any actually blogging. I thought that if I tried to do this from my IPAD I might have more luck. It's been busy and I have lots to post. I spent some time in New York City visiting my daughter. While we were there my husband was kind enough to spend the morning with me in the Fashion District. I got some great advice from "Shop the Fashion District" on where to go. It was extremely helpful and it was nice to know that "Mood Fabrics" wasn't your only choice! I think I managed to find something in every store I shopped and I scored some pretty great pieces! Some of them were only $5-$7/yd!! The challenge was finding room in my suitcase! I did make this cute little number to take with me on this trip. It's the third Amy Butler Weekender Bag that I've made. I did make some adjustments to on the bag to make construction a litt...

I tried (and I tried very loosely) to make this little number this past week.... Vogue 8815   It was a horrible disaster. I am trying to see if I can salvage it but I am not sure. Meanwhile I have learned that you must always always make a muslin!! It just saves you so much time. And you should have a dummy of yourself! While it may not be pretty and you may not like how you look, it is essential in getting the perfect!       With a little padding here, a little padding there and a favorite bra....let's hope this helps out in some better fitting garments!!     Posted with Blogsy

It is Friday and I can hardly wait!  Been  a little busy lately, trying to get things done an trying to organize my huge sewing to-do list.  Where do I start?  What do I do?? Joann's had big sale on Vogue and Simplicity patterns, so I loaded up this week.   I have this lovely piece of black double knit that I've been waiting to sew.  I picked these little gems and hopefully I'll create something.  So let's see what I come up with! Vogue 8873 Vogue 8886, perhaps make the top a dress      

Guess what this little ball of yarn will create? Two sets of these!! One ball of yarn from the stash is gone.... and yet hardly a dent has been made.   What's the next stash bust? Baby UGG Booties!!   "Mo m,  wh en I have a baby they are going to wear one of these with a pair of tights and a little North Fa c e jacket...just saying..."   And since she is only 17, I think I need to find a baby to model th ese .  It will be awhile before she has one of her own for me to use as a model! Now to just get that ETSY site set up....oh wait the knitting needles are calling.....

Well this blog has been around for quite awhile and I've never posted on it because I never really new how to start...well here goes. You can read about me by checking out my profile. My blog is called KnitSew4Hope because I have my own little non-profit.  I've realized that my need to craft/create isn't because I necessarily need or want the end product but it is because I love the process of creating.  I call it my "therapy".  What do I do with all those things that I create? I sell them, usually by word of mouth.  I've also sold thing at our local hospital gift shop with all the proceeds going to the hospital.  In the beginning the donations were sent to the Susan G Komen Foundation.  But then I had a change of heart and decided to keep the money as local as possible.   I've thought about opening an ETSY shop but haven't quite made that step yet.  My goal for this year is to clear out that stash of stuff that I've been collecting ove...