Comments on: In Stitches January Project http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/ Majoring in Domestic Engineering Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » In Stitches Theme: February http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-4694 AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » In Stitches Theme: February Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:20:38 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-4694 [...] Dear Finny, Have such a good time skiing this weekend! I am slightly envious. As you know, I don’t really do snow, but I love me a lodge! Anyway, I hope you have lots of fun with your hubby on the slopes. When you get back, we’ll have to chat more about the projects you have selected for the February In Stitches theme: the bathroom caddy and the eye mask. Ooh la la! Just think how fancy my guest bathroom will look stuffed full of supplies for Spring visitors? And that eye mask? Did you know that there is a rather annoying street light just outside of my bedroom window and four nights out of five I sleep with a pillow covering my face? An eye mask seems much more Jackie O — and therefore, I’m in love. [...] [...] Dear Finny, Have such a good time skiing this weekend! I am slightly envious. As you know, I don’t really do snow, but I love me a lodge! Anyway, I hope you have lots of fun with your hubby on the slopes. When you get back, we’ll have to chat more about the projects you have selected for the February In Stitches theme: the bathroom caddy and the eye mask. Ooh la la! Just think how fancy my guest bathroom will look stuffed full of supplies for Spring visitors? And that eye mask? Did you know that there is a rather annoying street light just outside of my bedroom window and four nights out of five I sleep with a pillow covering my face? An eye mask seems much more Jackie O — and therefore, I’m in love. [...]

]]> By: AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » Shabby Chic Japanese-Style http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-4654 AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » Shabby Chic Japanese-Style Fri, 02 Feb 2007 19:53:59 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-4654 [...] Dear Finny, Man, oh man, how I wish you were here. I need you, a pitcher of Ace Pear, a veggie burger and about four hours on the patio of Four Peaks. And of course, a cab. Rather than drinking away this crazy week, I’ve taken to some Butler therapy. Me + In Stitches + a pattern June says is “easy” + a bunch of shabby chic fabric. And lookie what I made? [...] [...] Dear Finny, Man, oh man, how I wish you were here. I need you, a pitcher of Ace Pear, a veggie burger and about four hours on the patio of Four Peaks. And of course, a cab. Rather than drinking away this crazy week, I’ve taken to some Butler therapy. Me + In Stitches + a pattern June says is “easy” + a bunch of shabby chic fabric. And lookie what I made? [...]

]]> By: Melanie Taylor http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-4387 Melanie Taylor Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:21:18 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-4387 I would love to join. I found out about your In Stitches-Along from Beki, and I would love to jump in. I have been working on the bedside organizer for the last few days but I may jump on the document duvet, I need something to carry my lesson plans to and from school in. Thanks a lot for this SAL. I would love to join. I found out about your In Stitches-Along from Beki, and I would love to jump in. I have been working on the bedside organizer for the last few days but I may jump on the document duvet, I need something to carry my lesson plans to and from school in. Thanks a lot for this SAL.

]]> By: AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » Document Duvet? Check. http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-4272 AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » Document Duvet? Check. Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:23:20 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-4272 [...] Dear Finny, After a whirlwind weekend of rock climbing, biking and sewing (ha ha, I’m not kidding), guess what? I got the January In Stitches assignment completed. Viola — I present my document duvet and photo file in valentine colors no less. What do you think? I agree with you — the grommet is not my favorite tool. But, I did figure it out and I am happy to have learned a new technique. I’ve added my photo to the flickr set. {If you are sewing along, feel free to drop yours in the set too.} Let’s pick a winner by January 31st. I’ll send out the prize this month. Deal? This is going to be such a good way to clean out my studio. I’ve got piles of fabric, yarn and ribbon that I’d love to send to a new home. Now Miss Finny, since I picked this month’s project, it is your turn to pick February’s. I’ll select the theme. Sound good? [...] [...] Dear Finny, After a whirlwind weekend of rock climbing, biking and sewing (ha ha, I’m not kidding), guess what? I got the January In Stitches assignment completed. Viola — I present my document duvet and photo file in valentine colors no less. What do you think? I agree with you — the grommet is not my favorite tool. But, I did figure it out and I am happy to have learned a new technique. I’ve added my photo to the flickr set. {If you are sewing along, feel free to drop yours in the set too.} Let’s pick a winner by January 31st. I’ll send out the prize this month. Deal? This is going to be such a good way to clean out my studio. I’ve got piles of fabric, yarn and ribbon that I’d love to send to a new home. Now Miss Finny, since I picked this month’s project, it is your turn to pick February’s. I’ll select the theme. Sound good? [...]

]]> By: laeroport http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3555 laeroport Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:36:04 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3555 Okay, I'm taking my 30% off coupon over to Borders on my lunch hour and using my $2.08 in Holiday Rewards and what's left on my gift card and finally getting that book, since no one gave it to me for Christmas. (I got Sew U instead) I look forward to playing along as life permits. :) Okay, I’m taking my 30% off coupon over to Borders on my lunch hour and using my $2.08 in Holiday Rewards and what’s left on my gift card and finally getting that book, since no one gave it to me for Christmas. (I got Sew U instead) I look forward to playing along as life permits. :)

]]> By: bekka http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3515 bekka Mon, 08 Jan 2007 03:10:14 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3515 what cool projects! can't wait to see how your document duvets come out! what cool projects! can’t wait to see how your document duvets come out!

]]> By: AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » The Real Timbuktu is in Mali, by the way http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3511 AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » The Real Timbuktu is in Mali, by the way Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:45:37 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3511 [...] In my weak defense, if you are playing along to this In Stitches Sew Along, you see that the project requires a grommet. I did not know what a grommet was until this afternoon. Now, I am the proud owner of a grommet tool, to which I applied my 40% off coupon. [...] [...] In my weak defense, if you are playing along to this In Stitches Sew Along, you see that the project requires a grommet. I did not know what a grommet was until this afternoon. Now, I am the proud owner of a grommet tool, to which I applied my 40% off coupon. [...]

]]> By: jess http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3505 jess Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:12:06 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3505 I am totally on board with your decision to not buy any new art materials for four months... as it turns out, I rarely purchase and use things on the same day anyway, so why not avoid a trip to the store altogether. Here's to using it up! I am totally on board with your decision to not buy any new art materials for four months… as it turns out, I rarely purchase and use things on the same day anyway, so why not avoid a trip to the store altogether.

Here’s to using it up!

]]> By: melissa http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3502 melissa Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:17:05 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3502 great idea, Kelli. I'll be following your creations with interest. :) great idea, Kelli. I’ll be following your creations with interest. :)

]]> By: Aimee http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3485 Aimee Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:44:47 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3485 Love that the first project helps us get organized! :) I think it's cool if you can use what you already have too, what a great way to conserve materials and make something pretty in the process. Love that the first project helps us get organized! :) I think it’s cool if you can use what you already have too, what a great way to conserve materials and make something pretty in the process.

]]> By: joanna http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3482 joanna Sun, 07 Jan 2007 04:45:41 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3482 I'm in on this one! But with the way things have been going around here, it might be Feb. by the time I get mine done. Fun, fun, fun! I’m in on this one! But with the way things have been going around here, it might be Feb. by the time I get mine done. Fun, fun, fun!

]]> By: EH http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3475 EH Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:35:19 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3475 oh, what a great idea! i've not been much for sewing of late, but can't wait to see how it all unfolds! oh, what a great idea! i’ve not been much for sewing of late, but can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!

]]> By: Shelley - At Home in Rome http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3463 Shelley - At Home in Rome Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:23:39 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3463 Oh, you ladies and your crafy project! This Lumberjill is going to have to sit it out, but I will live vicariously through you guys, enjoying the virtual margaritas and admiring your crafting prowess. Your photos look great by the way, they look like they came out of a Pottery Barn catalog or something (which is a compliment because I love their design and look!) Oh, you ladies and your crafy project! This Lumberjill is going to have to sit it out, but I will live vicariously through you guys, enjoying the virtual margaritas and admiring your crafting prowess. Your photos look great by the way, they look like they came out of a Pottery Barn catalog or something (which is a compliment because I love their design and look!)

]]> By: gracie http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3461 gracie Sat, 06 Jan 2007 16:06:59 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3461 It sounds like a funny and very useful project!! It sounds like a funny and very useful project!!

]]> By: claudia http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/comment-page-1/#comment-3451 claudia Sat, 06 Jan 2007 09:08:51 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2007/01/05/in-stitches-january-project/#comment-3451 I ´wish I had this book, looks lovely! I´m getting stuck into the Crafter´s Companion right now. I ´wish I had this book, looks lovely! I´m getting stuck into the Crafter´s Companion right now.

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