Konza Creative

I've been working on an Etsy Order... another navy Farm Quilt. For this quilt, the customer did not want buttons for the eyes or nostrils since it was for a baby.  I knew I could applique the nostrils but wasn't quite sure about the eyes.  Then I as I sat there contemplating what to do, I realized I could just use my embroidery machine and embroider the eyes. I ended up using a ".", enlarging it a little and there it was... two eyes!  I may have to use this method from now on!! I was particularly happy with the FMQ on this quilt.  I am not sure why but it just looked better.  I did adjust the stitch length and shortened up the meandering. It is off to the new owners so hopefully they will enjoy it! I finally bought a new iron board and this one is a little wider than the standard size.  I love it!  I also realized that when I set up next to my cutting table it helps expand my work surface just a little bit more. ...

I am finally getting around to blogging about my latest sewing creation... another Style Arc Estelle Jacket!  This has been cut out for a few days just waiting for me to find some time to put it together.  I decided to make this jacket one size smaller, a size 10 and I like the fit a little better.  It seems like the shoulder area just sits on me better. In the photo it looks like it is more of a beige/brown color but it is actually an olive green (I really need to work on taking better pictures): I got so many compliments on the jacket when I wore it to work.  The olive green is such a nice color and it works for all seasons.  I love, love, love this fabric.  I wish it came in more colors because I would buy every single one! Currently I am craving a nice light pink for spring!  Last week when I was at my doctor's appointment (out of town), I thought I would kill some time by stopping at Joann's.  That is not always a good idea. ...

It's been a busy couple of weeks!  The oldest came to visit for a week so not much sewing/knitting was done.  However there was lots and lots of baby time!! Oh my gosh those cheeks and those eyes! Aunt Sarah just couldn't resist giving her so many kisses!! Never interrupt a sleeping baby! Uncle A.J. sure got her smiling! And she loves her Gandpa! We did take a break from baby adoration to take in the KU-K-State basketball game.  Despite the loss we had a wonderful time cheering on our beloved Wildcats! It was a wonderful week of making memories!

Well it's finally February and everyone on the APQ Challenge has been anxiously awaiting the release of the the next UFO number.....drum roll please....#8! My #8 on both lists is so lame, so once again I made some additions to my list: I have a feeling I'll be doing that alot!  Aside from that list here my other February items that I would like to get done: Finish the green ponte knit Style Arc Estelle Jacket Finish blocks 1 & 2 of Leah Day's Machine Quilt Challenge Do something with my purple Mood Fabric  Do something with my Sarah's Fabric grey knit It's a pretty bold list considering I'll be gone for the last week and half of the month and Sarah will be here visiting so I'll lose the first weekend.  Basically I only 2 of the 4 weekends this month to get things done... ouch. January was productive so I will stay optimistic!  As I said, I got so much done last weekend!  On Sunday night I decided I would force myself t...