WIP Thursday - Sick Leave

I guess it was time again for a mandatory break!  My body decided that with all the weather changes and the way I've been trying to get stuff done, the only way to slow me down was with a head cold.  I'm starting to feel mostly human again (kinda), so back to it!

Sneak peek of the pattern testing!

I really wanted to finish up at least one purse this week, but unless a miracle happens (and I get super sewing speed), that is not going to occur.  I'm working on a fun new pattern for a test, using some of my gorgeous De La Luna Tula Pink fabric (finally, the cameos!) and deep purple cork.  I love working with cork, but the price is so high for the good quality that I am usually too afraid to cut into it.  I need to get over that fear and use it more, then obviously I could buy more...

Gravity Falls was an AWESOME cartoon.

I did get to finish up another teeny backpack, or I guess it's just a teeny zippered pouch since there are no 'backpack' straps on this one.  I have so much fun fabric and not enough time to play with it all!!

 

Next week is going to be so much prep for a graduation party, but I'm hoping to have a little free time to finish up the last orders and maybe even sneak in some fun sewing!

Current Projects and Orders:

• Annette in Michael Jackson fabric
• Add zipper to existing finished bag (my tiny screwdriver wandered off.  I need to put a bungee cord on that thing.)
• Quick blanket order for a kiddo 
• Zippered pillow (sword in the stone) 
• 2 minky blankets from my toppers
• Pattern test bag - One of my favorite designers is releasing a new pattern soon, so that snuck in!
• The One with the Baby diaper bag in Hobbits (Changed pattern) - Fabric is washed and ready to cut, pattern printed, just killing time until the heavy duty machine is done at the spa because I am going to need The Doctor for this one!
• Pegasus in Stranger things and waffles
• Summit Sling bag - Disney themed - waiting for awesome rainbow mouse zipper pulls
• ~~~~June Orders~~~~
• NCW with Disney tattspiration fabric 
• Honeysuckle Hobo Bag - Tula Pink again, different colors
• Siren Tote - Chipmunk
• NCW-HP
• ~~~~~ waiting for preorder fabric~~~~~
• India Hobo (Wizard of Oz)
• Minky Disney blanket
• Floral Wars Lunch Box
•  ~~~~No deadline/stuff for the kids/myself~~~~~
• Minky Science blanket for my son
• 'normal' hoodie for youngest daughter, leggings (going to make her cut out the pattern and pieces, but I'll probably run the serger...good sewing lesson tho!)
• Sew Along Factotum- started sewing, but put aside again for orders.
• Sandra Saddle bag - back to dragons, which is why I haven't made it yet  (minion order) 
• Bandana purse - have the materials, just need time to figure it out  

Current Small Item Orders:

These are items that don't take long to finish, but since they are also handmade, I squeeze them in between the more complex items to give my brain a little break. ;)

• More mini backpacks (12/12)  -  I think I finished these, losing count!
• Even more teeny backpacks (1/7)
• Fairy Lanterns - 1/2 finished, need to bug my friend again for which fabrics she wanted, but no rush on the order since it's local

Current Embroidery Projects:

• Inhaler cases - 0/3 (somehow these never got on the list!)
• Graduation table runner 

Current Crochet Projects:

• baby blanket with Boho style Racoon- 90% done with applique pieces, carpool project, but getting too warm out to work on blankets!
• Unicorn Weebee - already to the head!
• Dragon scarf - worked on it a bit, need to finish it up!
• Cotton coffee cup cozies - add buttons and felties, keep making more...
• WeeBee baby doll  - Just needs some face details, and maybe a swimsuit to wear when she's not in her tail...bikini sort of works...made up my own pattern and it's interesting...
• Chunky Unicorn Blanket - almost finished up to the hood, then just ears, horn, and fringe! - This got stashed somewhere, so I need to remember where the 'safe place' is.
• C2C (corner to corner) baby doll blanket crochet with some random scarfie yarn - Need to figure out what hook I was using...
• Mermaid tail towel, need to dig this back out.
• More crochet cowls to stock up for the fall shows! 
•  C2C blanket for my son, on the third skein!

UFO list:  

Fast finishes (hopefully)

• Crayon Rolls - time to cut more and find the pre-cut ones!
• Embroidered Fox pillow cover - just needs the back cut and sewn!
• 3 clematis clutches - Just need sewn! 
• Mermaid morning glory pouch (half cut out! just for fun project so no rush)
• Toothless professional pouch (cut out and ran out of time to finish)

 Ready to go, but will take a bit more effort projects:

• Doctor Who Pick a Pocket - Now that I've made several of these, I should be able to finish this one quickly, if I ever pull it out
• Goldfish Lovey - fish is made, bowl is mostly made, needs put together
• Dragon Lovey - pieces and the blanket done
• Wisteria Wallets - 2 cut and ready to be assembled 
• Bella II in Tula Pink Foxfield - outside is done, inside is cut and waiting for me to finish
• Sea turtle crochet lovey
• Crochet Worgen 
• Alice in Wonderland Bonnie 
• Tulip pouches - have some cut out (pattern)
• Crochet Giraffe photographer  
• Replace connector and rivets on Alice in Wonderland Daryl's Drive
• CL hats - have maybe 3 or 4 cut, sewing them together should be pretty fast

Want to make - list:

• Hobbit Bibs
• Legendary Quilt pattern pillow
• Pokemon quilts with custom fabric
• Shirts for myself using the custom knit
• Shirts/pants/leggings for my kids with the custom knits
• MORE Purses with the custom knits - try out some of my purchased and never made patterns
• Embroidered kitchen towels
• Peeker hooded towels  
• Giant vintage star quilts - Star Wars and Princesses
• zip around crayon rolls 
• custom knit leggings - Harry Potter marauder's map, maybe some 'exercise' ones?  
• Tote bags using my coffee panels - India Swoon Pattern or Siren Tote?
• Baby quilt - Jungle Path pattern
• Ruched Shirt
• Baby mermaid gown
• snuggle/lap quilts using reading quotes and flannel backs
• French Terry PJ shorts for one kid (and me)
• hoodie for me
• Princess aprons