Wednesday's Works

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This week my work has been centered around getting ready for Back to School night tomorrow night.  I also had the unique opportunity, however, to create this set of bowls for a returning sosorosey customer.  She sent me a gorgeous set of queen sized sheets, and this is what they produced.  The largest basket here is 9" wide by 3" tall.  The smallest is 3" by 3".

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I've also been hard at work getting our Craft Challenge post together.  Be sure to come back tomorrow to see all of the treasures that have been created!

Wednesday's Works

I've done a slight wording change on my Wednesday title.  The perfectionist in me feels that it is more proper this way, since I plan to show you the works I've worked on AND the works I'm working on.  Now that I have you sufficiently convinced that my neurotic side is still present and accounted for, let's get down to business!

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You may recognize this gray and yellow fabric from a coaster I made not too long ago.  That went off to live in a new home, and I hope this one will soon follow suit.  These colors together are ultra modern, and the basket is a good size at 8" across and 3.5" high.

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I finished my makeover project from Monday, too!  Donna, we were on the same wavelength with the shape- thank you for weighing in with your opinion.  This basket is the largest I've made in a long time- 15" across and 4" tall.  Perfect on a coffee table holding magazines and remotes.  Or on the floor with a precious pup or kitty curled up all cozy!

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Now I'm working on destickerizing (yes, I did make that word up) and cleaning my recent thrift finds...

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...folding some special bridal shower favor boxes from vintage gift wrap...

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... and preparing to crochet this dark teal fabric into something special for a certain Pez collector I know!

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How about you?  What have you finished lately, and what are you working on now?

Makeover Monday: 12/19

You know me and tie-dye.  Loooooove it!  This is a thrifted small square cotton tablecloth.

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And this is the gorgeous basket it produced!  It has a batik feel to it, and the colors are just perfectly bright without being overpowering.  It's about 4.5" wide and 3.75" high.  It works really well as a clutter keeper for a desk or craft area since it's wide enough for post-it notes and tall enough for pencils and pens!

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Can you believe that at this time next week Christmas will be over?  I have loads of presents to wrap, a house to clean, guests to prepare for, and food to buy and make.  It is sure to be a week full of hustle and bustle of the very merry variety! 

Makeover Monday: 11/21

Sophie's school colors are red, white and black.  I have been looking for a sheet in those colors for a very special project!

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On December 1st, I'll be taking part in the annual Holiday Shop and Craft Fair at Signal Hill Elementary School!  Having only done one other *in person* selling gig, I'm super excited and a little nervous.  The entrance fee goes directly to the school, though, so even if I don't sell anything I'll have donated to a great cause.  Each vendor is asked to also donate one of their items to a PTA basket which will be auctioned off later in the school year.  This bowl will be my contribution... I wanted it to be in school colors but still "neutral" enough to have widespread appeal.

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Happy almost Thanksgiving to my American friends!  We'll be celebrating with a big feast at a fancy restaurant with my folks.   There will be plenty of Scrabble playing and football watching, too!  Do you have special holiday plans this year? 

Colossal Bowlee

A nice new customer saw THIS listing in sosorosey, and asked if I could make it a bit bigger. The original bowlee measures 4" across and 3" high. This mammoth beauty is 11" across and 10" high! It will be used to house either a wastepaper basket or a large houseplant. Isn't that fun? Off to find the right size box...

Makeover Monday: 7/12

I've been working with nothing but yarn for weeks! While I do love yarn, I have really been missing my fabric crochet work. I chose this tie-dyed shirt for its interesting mix of colors.

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The ochre really pops in the final product, and I like how the rim ended up with a lilting ripple to it. This is perhaps my favorite thing about crocheting with fabric; no two items are EVER the same!

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Happy Monday to you! How is your week looking? I am finally back to a *normal* routine after the post-trip recovery. I have to go to the dentist tomorrow, so please send good thoughts my way... it's one of my least favorite things to do in the world. And did I tell you that I broke my foot? No? Well, it's true. A stress fracture in two places, and now I get to wear a (black, heavy, hot and oh, so fashionable) boot for a few weeks. Could be worse, right?