An "easy" pattern + Some hearts

Hey all!...its kinda in the middle of the night over here in my neck of the woods but similar to my other sewing and crafty buddies; we never hardly ever sleep...we are either sewing, thinking about sewing, talking about sewing, researching something about sewing, etc...you get the idea...If you didn't know I am also completely obsessed with sewing magazines...I have every volume of SewItAll and snatch up any other one I can get my hands on...My most recent finds were stitch|craft create Winter 2013 and Better Homes and Garden's Sew Fresh 2012; found 'em in Target the other day....
I whipped up a new shirt for myself earlier (did I ever share that I am kinda sorta a selfish stitcher? well I am but only a little wink-wink) but I still wanted to sew something else...My sewing magazines to the rescue...they are chock full of sewing ideas that can be modified to fit anyones fancy...I always make anything I make my own...that is one of the reasons I love sewing; it is so personal....
You know I will start to ramble so I'll get to the sharing of the photos...Today's/Tonight's projects include my pretty, sparkly new blouse (made from a pattern this go 'round) and some abstract hearts...
P.S. I do want to share that my hearts are GREEN; I made them from some of my scraps and the filling is t-shirt (my daughter was so kind as to slice one up I had in my stash) instead of fiberfill...they came out so darling...my bowl is beautiful tooooo!...oops, I rambling again LOL...okay, here are the pictures! (smile)
XOXOXOXOX
~~MsKRS~~

reference material (this line of patterns is very frugal; they dont have a bunch of complicated instructions or pattern pieces...very beginner-friendly....

front shot of my new shirt...Pink Cookie is such a good model...;)

a shot of the back.....

Bowl bliss....

MsKRS' abstract hearts...LOVE

MsKRS sews stuff

Happy Holidays everyone!...I am not into the holidays these days, I just don't care for all the hoopla...however I do enjoy the lights and other people's genuine happiness...its just so commercial that it drains the meaning out for me...I have still been sewing though, I don't think hardly anything can put a damper on that.....I made my daughter and myself a new wallet...My baby girl had one of those wallets that are really hard; she overstuffed it and it started coming apart...I just wanted a new one with pretty fall colors....when Spring rolls around I will probably "need" another one...I made my baby girl's with some pretty, bright colors though...she picked them out of my stash....talk to you all soon...photos of our new wallets are below...
I almost forgot I also whipped up a pair of wrist warmers for myself and my huny's mom...I forgot to take photos of hers but mine are shown below...I'm sharing my new envelope clutch below too made from my own pattern I drafted....my skills are improving nicely if I do say so myself.....
xoxoxoxox
MsKRS

My babygirl's new wallet...

another shot of my babygirl's new wallet...kinda crooked, these two photos were taken with my phone because my camera battery needs to be charged...

my new wallet...

another shot of my new wallet....

MsKRS' new envelope clutch...

Wrist warmers!

Black and White

Bags created by me, MsKRS

Okay hey yall HEY

Hiiiii!..How is everyone this evening?...I hope good; as I am doing okay these days as well....the terrible stroke of luck seems to have subsided (at least for now) which always makes me feel much, much better....And with my good mood ALWAYS comes sewing and crafting....I cannot explain how much I love sewing...I never thought I would but my life is very much wrapped around it...I always look at my replica of a Pound Puppy I completed in high school and my sewing now; everything really does come back around...when good stuff comes back around its always the best and I thank God that sewing was one of them for me....I made a dress the other day and it came out super cute if I do say so myself...I didn't use a pattern; I tried I really did but they just irritate me so much...patterns, that is....they are just always such a big deal....Even the "So Easy" ones...what I came up with was perfect for me, especially since its my first sheath dress....I must admit though, I will have to suffer through this one sheath dress pattern because the cowl neck is just too cute....Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi...of course I will share some photos like I always do of my latest creations....Talk to everyone soon!
XOXOXOXOX
~~MsKRS~~
**Okay so apparently I didn't post this one so im doing it now...LOL...:)**

My new dress and obi belt

My new houndstooth skirt..I just made this one tonight!

My new clutch...I had been hoarding the studs for quite some time....

A pouch inspired by one I saw on Pinterest...and it gave me a reason to break out my fabric paint and brushes!  My daughter has already claimed it!

A foldover clutch I whipped up...have I shared this one before? :)

Sewing gives me LIFE

Hey y'all!  I have had some crazy days lately but like everything else, they have seemed to be passing on by...If it weren't for my faith and everything that goes with that along with sewing I don't know what I would do or how I would feel...its just good that I in particular have those things to lean on....whew!...
Anyway, as mentioned earlier, no matter how I feel I still must sew....or at least a refashion or something...my sewing room has to be involved...I will share photos at the end like always...I must say CONGRATULATIONS to my new friends Jake and Nicole on the birth of their twin girls!...I am so excited for them; the girls have some great, loving parents...I am happy to have met em...I snuck in some sewing for them too.....Sew It All Mags come in handy once again; I made the new little ladies some shoes!  I have to make my little cousin Lula a pair too!...My favorite recent piece of life was my visit to Britex Fabrics!!!!!..That is the Mecca of fabric stores in my neck of the woods and it did NOT disappoint...Four floors of sewing goodness..while there I also may have met the next big thing in women's fashion...His name is Abraham and he is currently working on a new women's line...im excited for him and hope he is prosperous...
I started a project last night (a fold-over clutch; blame it on Pinterest) and I'm going to make myself a couple more skirts....I am a skirt and tights girl!...and I love my boots...but I cannot stand Winter or cold....but there is nothing wrong with looking cute in the mean time! (wink-wink)...I'm trying my hand at one of those infinity scarves too...that may lead to a dye job and other craftiness...I just love it!
Here are those pictures of my latest projects
XOXOXOXOXOX
~~MsKRS~~

the Mecca

and they have houseplants in there too!  I am home....

the first pair.....

the second pair....

for the twins....:)

"Skirting" my issues

Hi everybody!...I'm happy to report that I am in a better mood....I started my courses with minimal issues although there is a huge bill waiting for me in 8 weeks....and I mean huge....but I will cross that bridge when I get there I guess...there is no way around it anyway.....
I have been reading a ton about sewing and different techniques and I don't know where to store the endless information....there is so much to the art...so, so much...
I have been sewing a bit too lately...my huny and I have gone to the mall several times recently and I have wanted nothing but shoes...maybe a couple of printed jeans but that is about it...accessories I will love forever but I even have someone personal to go to for those as well....all I ever want nowadays is fabric!...just when I thought sewing could not take over any more of my life, I notice it has claimed another place....I would rather shop for fabric...Shoes and accessories will be my favorite forever though....Shoe and accessories hunting should satisfy my need for shopping...
I have sewn a couple new skirts that I absolutely love btw...the first one I actually "lined" the first one and I say the term lined very loosely....let me just say I have learned that even lining is a task that should be taken seriously...LOL!...the second one has the cutest little mushrooms on it; I had been hoarding that fabric and when I got ready to sew with it I knew why...very easy to work with...I love fabrics like that...only some have that feel....both skirts are very cute and can be dressed up or down...very cool....
Totally random*****
My huny just pissed me off very bad right now...I am just waiting for his company to leave to talk to him about that....
Well, let me share the skirts and I will talk to you good people soon....
MsKRS  ;)

this is the "lined" one...perfect for Autumn...

 

This photo isnt all that great...but it does show my super cute new skirt....this fabric is sooo soft...Pink Cookie is the perfect model...

And the crash happens NOW

Hey everybody!...as you might all know I am always feeling something and today is no different...my full moon is slowly dwindling and my energy is trying to follow....I have two courses coming up and remember that huge bill I had?...well I negotiated and the end result was that I pay 10% of the bill and its a go...now you might be saying that's good, or go for it but of course there is always a catch....I don't have my book money...this last stretch is giving me the blues but it always seems the hardest right before it becomes easier....I may just withdraw and resume courses in the winter....even writing that kills me because I hate to be stagnate when I want so badly to go full speed ahead...but I just may have to do that....(super sad face)...
my huny saw my poor state and took me to Hancock's....of course that made me feel better....it always does....I went looking for two certain kinds of fabrics but I ended up getting something else I had been hunting...well, not exactly...LOL....I got a couple things too but of course if you left anything behind, you didn't get enough.....
I may whip up something tonight, I'm up doing laundry and watching one of my all time favorites~Frasier....I have some unfinished projects I can work on too...I have an idea for one bag that has been unfinished since I started sewing! geez.....well I have a few photos to share and I will talk to you good folks later!
**MsKRS**

Super cool Autism awareness ribbon...I wanted fabric but this will do for now....

These were free!!!!!...so many ideas for clothes....:)

my regulars....

Full Moon = Happy ME

Hey all!...there is a full moon tonight and I am full of energy like always when there's one...I am supposedly a moon child and I believe that to be true....I always seem to feel my best when the sun shines in the daytime and the moon shines at night.....now of course with all the good feelings comes a buncha sewing and crafty ideas so I have been creating like crazy....
anyway, does anyone watch Project Runway?...I had never watched it before this season (Season 10) but I guess there comes a time for most things...I have been really enjoying this season a lot and always keep myself up to date...now remember my girl Pink Cookie? (my dress form)  well since I now have her I have been wanting so badly to learn draping techniques...Project Runway is so full of other fluff that I hardly get to see them work but I do notice some of their techniques...they do a sketch of what they are going to create before every project...I need to learn that too...One of my back issues of Sew News had some information on draping and sketching but I have a feeling that those techniques are going to be like all the others I learned...all of a sudden!...I read and read but I learn the best by just doing it.....
**Off subject** my huny just came home with a shirt from his friend...He told his friend that I can put his button back on his shirt....I don't even like his friend!!!!!...but I will put the button back on his shirt; just because I'm nice like that...(wink-wink)
I also started a new window treatment for my bathroom but that will be a WIP (work in progress) because I did NOT realize all the ironing involved....I wasn't ready...LOL....
well let me share my projects I have completed this week and stop rambling...talk to y'all soon! :D
XOXOXOXOX
~~MsKRS~~

Mug Mat...pattern from Sew It All Volume 3

 

(without the mug) ;)

A coaster I created for myself....this is my pattern and one of my excuses to use rick-rack...

I may create a tutorial for this one....

More mug mats but with my own patterns.....these are so fun to make and they are so useful too....these are going to a good friend of mine over at Bella Card Creations...find her on facebook by searching that name...she has any card you can possibly think of....have a looksee! :)

Multi-purpose roll....this pattern is in Sew It All Volume 2...this one is going to one of my childhood friends....

MsKRS' pencil skirt....so easy and cute....wearing it this weekend....:)

my new slippers....I may make a few pair of these for Christmas presents....

 

On a Sunday afternoon

Hey everybody!....this may turn into another vent post so beware....anyways, the bad news first then...my school situation is dire and I have a huge bill that I have to take care of before I can even take my next two courses...I am completely and utterly tripped out about it but I do still have my faith that things will work themselves out....I am also equally frustrated with my job situation.....If I would be able to finally get a job, my school situation wouldn't even bother me in the least...I usually don't talk about these things because it just seems like I am a wet blanket but I am about to burst at the seams with irritation...
My "friends" aren't really cool anymore, even the one who seemed to really understand...such as life right?....they may have never understood me anyways...I don't even visit them anymore and they don't visit me...I have some new friends that are just my style but I don't want to bog them down with this kinda mess....although they may be needing some venting time too...I kinda feel bad using my blog as my diary but it seems that I am comfortable writing my thoughts down here...and plus I need a new diary anyways...the others are chock full...
The good news is I have still be sewing though...I truly believe that sewing came into my life for a very good reason...I NEED to sew at times as it may be the only time the negative thoughts are invisible and I don't feel them at all....The days are still absolutely beautiful with the sun shining every morning....sunshine makes me happy too....I may have seasonal depression (S.A.D) because when the sun doesn't shine and they days are gloomy, so am I...of course my doctor has a wonder pill that promises to make me feel better but I don't believe in stuff like that...just bring the sunshine back and I will be just fine.....Well enough of my rambling and time for some shots of my latest creations....ttys
XOXOXOX
~~MsKRS~~

Whoo me?

Blooms on Chocolate Purse

MsKRS' Mug Mat

MsKRS' Roll-O

MsKRS' Mug Mats X's 2....:)

Cool Coaster by MsKRS (this one's mine)

What would a honey badger do?

Hey all!  I finally was able to dress Pink Cookie up in her first outfit...(well the outfit is mine but she got to try it on first LOL)....my huny went through his t-shirts and gave me a bunch of em....I refashioned one into a halter top and embellished the halter with fabric paint...I have since fell in love with yet another thing crafty: fabric paint...its awesome and it lets me make personalized stuff which is another thing I love...I also made a lightweight knit skirt....the combo was super cute together and so comfy.....on another note, only two weeks of class left and I for one and glad...I have had enough of these particular courses and instructors....ttys!
XOXOXOXO
MsKRS!
P.S A honey badger will do whatever he wants because he just doesnt care....I must admit at times I just feel that way....Yesterday was one of those days....LOL!...(shrugs shoulders)

Pink Cookie all dressed up!

Me! :)

Late night hype

Hey all!...another late night for me but it wasnt filled with sewing...I guess this post is more a vent post than anything as I have been sewing but not much....I do however have some photos to share of my latest stuff...I feel very "out of sorts" right now...Im sick and tired of school and I am sooo ready for it to be over....I have been in school for four straight years with no breaks....it is really getting to me lately too.....I have 5 courses left and they are dragging like nobody's business...I am also kinda down because I dont have a "real" job still, yet......its kinda depressing because I need a job to get my sewing thing up and running like I want to....I guess I will keep trying...it seems that is all I have been doing and all I can do...my family is supportive constantly telling me that things will happen when they are supposed to but I cant help wanting it to happen NOW....I am not patient nor have I ever been and its very, very hard for me to be when I have to....I know that may not be a good thing, to have NO patience but its me and I have been this way since I can remember.....I wanted to sew something this evening but im in pain right now too, feeling bloated and irritated with these monthly lady problems.....I just have a general down feeling right now....well I guess I will share my latest projects and talk to you good folks soon!

Finally got a dressform!...Her name is Pink Cookie! (Given to me by my huny's Mom)

one of my pair of favorite Mudd jeans I refashioned into "skinny" jeans...(they were very wide-leg at first)

I refashioned this men's shirt given to me by my huny!...it is a Wrangler shirt which means it has those cool snaps!...I love it!

Reversible green shopper!...How green is your sewing room?

Sewing bug steady biting

Hey yall!....been sewing just a bit lately.....going to vent about school now....I have been kinda irritated because on my last writing assignment I received a low score....now anyone who knows me knows I love to write and low scores and writing don't go together with me...no low scores except for in math for me and then it is to be expected....Make a long story short my instructor ticked me off because I specifically asked him what content he was requiring and he was very vague; almost like he didnt want to explain...then boom!..a low score...geez...anyway, vent over, I guess i'm over it and tomorrow's a new day...I of course sewed my blues away and created a few little items....im super full right now too writing this (that's why i'm not sewing)...I made spaghetti, garlic bread, and a simple green salad.....very good I tell you what!....well let me share these photos and I will get with you lovely folks later....
XOXOX
~~MsKRS~~

Used some old pillow cushions to create these pretties...Just what that little space needed; a little color....

Whipped up this off-the-shoulder shirt for myself the other day....I love it....its patternless

Created this pouch the other day too...not to toot my own horn but its really cool...I may try my hand at a tutorial for this one...its that nice! LOL!

MsKRS' new TextTotes...you saw them first HERE!...originally created by me, MsKRS!

A new halter top I made for my babygirl..:)