Hello there!!!! Ok, let's start shall we? LOL.
My first BWOF. I did it. I had a lot of reservations about trying these patterns, then I made this one. While it wasn't difficult (I picked a pretty easy one lol) when I finished it I was not happy with it. I walked away and came back, and now I really like it!!!
And one with the jacket closed....
Jaelyn was a little off on her camera game today, but still pretty good for an 11 year old.
This is more than likely how I will wear this. I love the look with a jacket. I think I MIGHT make this again, in a knit this time. I took a chance and used a charmeuse. The pattern calls for knit fabrics only but I really wanted a silky-type tie front blouse. I made my muslin first to make sure it would be okay using a NON-KNIT. Everything was fine, so I continued. I did french seams for the first time and it was NOT hard!!! It took forever because the fabric was slippery but for the most part I really enjoyed making this top. It is my first BWOF but it will NOT be my last. Thanks everyone for all the encouragement while I was doing this! LOL
I promised some cool linkage, so here we go.
Check out this post about Ravelry and blogging....what do YOU think???
How about this REALLY cool MINI COBBLESTONE!?!?!?
A couple of my scrapping buddies are wanting to learn to knit....I rounded up some great links. Maybe you guys can use them too!
How about some scrapbooking. Ok, I am SURE by now you guys have seen the new cover of Creating Keepsakes Magazine.
This does NOT look like a "typical scrapbook magazine" Try Domino even Blueprint. I mean look at it lol. NOT a scrapbooking magazine. Now, this is a great marketing trick. MORE people will pick this up, thinking that it's not a scrapbook mag. But that is just what I think.
Y'all should know by now that I am SO Not into scrapbooking kits anymore. I used to get SO MANY, it was insane. Now, I avoid them like the PLAGUE, but in case any of YOU are looking for some....Here are some that I think are awesome. :-)
The TOP one on my list (if I was going to get a kit, OR design for someone lol)
Noel Mignon HER KITS ROCK! Just PACKED. I have been SO good at not giving in to temptation...but it has been a HARD THING TO DO! LOL
The Scarlet Lime *gasp*
Scrapologie *sigh, swoon* Their presentation is SUPERB. I mean, you can HATE the kit, and still want to get it because of the way they present it.
Little Red Scrapbook This is one kit that I can say, I have liked since the beginning. Of course some kit's may not be your taste, but they have a really good design team, and they always work the kits. Seriously.
Jenni Bowlin I think I just like her products lol.
**NO ONE ASKED ME TO PLACE THESE HERE, THIS IS JUST MY OPINION**
I have been scrapping, but I am submitting some, so they shall not be seen yet lol.
Lastly lol...I will leave you with this Caramel Lattee Recipe
I made this the other day because I am now HOOKED on Panera Bread Coffee. IMHO, it is SO much better than Starbucks, AND it's cheaper. Dang, now I want one!!! LOL
Ok, back to the recipe....I kinda made it like it said, but I kinda did my own thing lol. Instead of using evaporated milk I used 2% milk and instead of using instant coffee, I brewed my own.
IT WAS VERY GOOD!!!!! I even added whip cream to top it off!!! Try it!
Ok, that is it guys!!! I have a great knitting interview for you guys tomorrow!!!
Toodles!
