Hammer Time...The Remix

So I did a little Remix from this morning's DISASTER....

I love the fabric intended to be PJ's so I decided to give it a new life

Step One: I selected a few of my favorite movements in the fabric

Step Two: Moved em around a bit till I found the design I liked

Step Three: Pin those babies in place!

 

Step Four: Sew in place. I like to use a contrasting thread color sometimes. Today, I chose to use ORANGE for this apron. Also, don't get hung up on whether you stitches go perfectly along the edge...I started to panic because I couldn't get it perfect, but then I realized it looks better a little edgy.

And then you are done! What do you think?

I really like this new apron style with the ties which wrap around the front! I won't lie...I kinda love this one.

But guess what??? That's right...it's going on a road trip to hopefully bring a smile. Bye! Bye!

Moral of Today's Stories? Don't let a train wreck project ruin your day! Remix your creativity!

Uncle! Uncle!

Uncle! Uncle!

I GIVE UP!!!!

I really have no choice to be honest...These "PJ's" are officially unfit to wear. 

Unless you consider half your butt crack attractive (due to modesty's sake, I will not be showing this feature) and your thighs feeling like they are being squished in a Panini press.

Back to drawing board...

I mean really??? 

I thought these would be SOOOO easy! 

Sorry Heath....it's going to have to be an apron....

Hammer Time!!!

Lets take a walk down "WORST SONGS EVER" memory lane; shall we? 

So if you've been following my blog, you know I've been battling a pair of pj's  (if you've forgotten, just follow the "pj's" link) 

Today I woke with fresh energy and inspiration to finish the pj's for a bestie's birthday gift which I am about 1 month past due!!!

I was cruising right along and finished the casing...

SO PROUD

I put them on to give em a whirl

INSERT DISASTER

AND so I ask you...What song does this picture remind you of????

A dreaded MC Hammer song....

I  have to admit, I'm caught somewhere between unstoppable laughter and SHEER madness &  frustration, BUT I think I have a solution.

...and I guess I should mention a bright side...the pj's fit great otherwise!

Stay tuned.......

Well, Well, Well

And this is why I have fallen in love with sewing.....

Taryn's face says it all!

Last night I received four ADORABLE, and I mean CUUUUUTE pics and two INSANELY FAB movies from my cousin Ryan {if you haven't guessed, is Taryn's pops}.

Insert Ryan...

{left to right: Tim (aka husbando), fler, RYAN, and my brother Michael}

Ryan happens to be Aunt Drin's son....Remember Aunt Drin??? My amazing Aunt who can sew virtually anything.

So grab a few kernels of popcorn and be prepared to watch something cute!

Part 1: "Well, Well, Well"

Part 2: Hippo Song

I mean, what more is there to say after that???

The pure joy giving brings to my family and friends....

One of the main reasons I sew!

Taryn, Cuz Erika Loves You!

xoxo,

fler

Oh...and P.S. 
Doesn't Taryn look like my friend Kera's daughter Emery???
In fact, Tim thought at first the photos were Em!!!

Cookin 'N' Style

Today at lunch I went surfing...

Not ocean surfing, but Blog surfing.

I was completely in awe and ready to play!
Tonight...I went to work

 

I had these ties from a gift given to me from Anthropologie which had all these FAB buttons on them. 

I saved them because I knew they may come in handy with a little imagination while sewing a new project.

I have had this fabric for a while from WhipStitch which I TOTALLY love!

I needed some "Flair/Fler" with my project and then I remembered...

THE ANTHRO TIES!

I attached them to the bottom of my project and ultimately left the edges floating and just sewed the buttons to my project.

Any guesses of what I am making???

Those of you who know me best probably have already figured it out....

But lets see how it all turned out!

TA-DA!!!

I really love this one, but alas, it's about to take a trip....

{compliments to my patient husbando for taking MANY pics because I kept wanting something different than what he was taking...Love you Babe!}

Why does it look like I'm stabbing my bowl with a spoontula???

A little up close and personal!

Can't wait to hear how this little something fun is received!!!

Swing over to Kara's Blog @ Look What I Made for more fun ideas!

xoxo

FLER

Mailbox Excitement!

Tim and I just got home from Washington DC.

We saw family and friends, enjoyed AMAZING food, and indulged in all the sites the city had to offer. Had a GREAT time!

When I got home a package had a arrived from Texas.

Aunt Drinda sent me a MINI QUILTS book!!! 

I've blogged about Aunt Drin before...my entire life I've watched her talent. She is probably the most influential person in my life who has planted the sewing seed in me.

If you look close behind the cute book, you will notice a quilt. She made this quilt for Tim and I as a wedding present. The stitching is like the ocean because she knows we LOVE the coast and surfing. The pattern has flamingos...long story but a family joke. This quilt from Aunt Drin is BY FAR our favorite and each evening you'll find one of us snuggied down in it on the couch!

This is a picture of my mom and her sisters (left to right: mom, Aunt Drin, Aunt Trish).

These three women are creative, inspiring, fun loving, and gorgeous sparkles in my life!!!

Aunt Drin, I'll make you proud with this book...though I'm a little intimidated! I'll have to start small but I'll blog as I go to keep you posted!!

xoxo,

pooh

Crafting with the Stars!

There is this really great competition going on right now over @ Sew Dang Cute.

They are finding expensive items from Anthropologie et al and making them for UNDER $50!!!

Check out this adorable lamp below from Anthro for $198 and see how the stars have created same thing for less on the link above!

Heather and Ash...I see you competing in something like this! You're creative and have great ideas!

You can also access Crafting with the Stars via button on side of blog.