Grapefruitprincess ReLoaded: Weekend Recap Linkup // Sewing Projects

Monday, October 6, 2014

Weekend Recap Linkup // Sewing Projects

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing weekend? I've worked a lot, because there was the "Music Fest" downtown El Dorado. I didn't get to spent that much time with my husband cause of that, which made me a little sad.
Since he is at the police academy now Monday thru Friday, we try to cherish our weekends and having a whole bunch of quality time. But this weekend it just didn't really work out.

We already know we will go to Little Rock next weekend, so that is definitely something to look forward to!

Since I have trouble sleeping lately, I get up during the night a lot, reading or working on some crafts projects. I just recently bought my very first own sewing machine! I'm super happy with it!



I've learned some basic sewing stuff back at high school, and my mom used to show me a few things as well. But I'm not lying if I teel you: It's been at least 17 years since the last time I was using a sewing machine! So I have to get back into everything.

Here are my 2 first "real" little projects. Beginner level of course.

The Buttercup Bag




It's safe to say: This is a Pinterest classic!I never thought I would be able to make something like this. But the pattern is very easy, and Rae made a BRILLIANT job putting together the instructions. I did a "light" version - as you can tell the magnetic snap and/or buttons are missing. But I will definitely make some more, now that I know I can do it!
Please check out Rae's blog and the tutorial HERE!


Pillow Case




I like it, M hates it! I did a combination of sewing & knitting. My mother in law gave me 3 balls of different mesh yarn. Since I am not a huge fan of the way these scarves turn out, I wanted to try something different. I like the neon colors on the dark grey!
It's a 14"x 14" - feel free to shoot me an e-mail if you would like to buy it!

What did you do this weekend? Leave a link to your blog posts, so we can come visit :)








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11 comments :

  1. I want a a sewing machine to do crafts like this. That bag liner is adorable.

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  2. That purse is awesome!! You could start a whole Etsy store just off cute fabric purses with fun and funky liners!

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  3. I love the purse! Such an inspiration. I love to sew and just haven't found the time. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I love that buttercup bag....that's just adorable!

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  5. Love the bag and the pillow looks really cute! I spent the weekend cathing up with my blogging.

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  6. Nice things! i fasted and then my daughter turned 10.. it was a great weekend!

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  7. I love how that bag turned out! You can't even tell that it;s been so long since you've used a sewing machine!

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  8. I've always wanted to try out a sewing machine like this. It is so cool! Anyways, on the weekends, we had movie nights with friends and family at home and it was simple but feels great :)

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  9. Great stuff. I have a sewing machine that is gathering dust! I need to get some crafting done

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  10. Looks like I'm too late to add my link. Hopefully I'll catch the next one

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  11. The buttercup bag is so cute!! I love the way you made it :)

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I love reading them all and will try my best to answer all of your questions. If you would like to contact me for a quicker response please feel free to tweet me at (@grfrprincess), message me on Instagram (@anni_s) or email me. ~Anni

Weekend Recap Linkup // Sewing Projects

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing weekend? I've worked a lot, because there was the "Music Fest" downtown El Dorado. I didn't get to spent that much time with my husband cause of that, which made me a little sad.
Since he is at the police academy now Monday thru Friday, we try to cherish our weekends and having a whole bunch of quality time. But this weekend it just didn't really work out.

We already know we will go to Little Rock next weekend, so that is definitely something to look forward to!

Since I have trouble sleeping lately, I get up during the night a lot, reading or working on some crafts projects. I just recently bought my very first own sewing machine! I'm super happy with it!



I've learned some basic sewing stuff back at high school, and my mom used to show me a few things as well. But I'm not lying if I teel you: It's been at least 17 years since the last time I was using a sewing machine! So I have to get back into everything.

Here are my 2 first "real" little projects. Beginner level of course.

The Buttercup Bag




It's safe to say: This is a Pinterest classic!I never thought I would be able to make something like this. But the pattern is very easy, and Rae made a BRILLIANT job putting together the instructions. I did a "light" version - as you can tell the magnetic snap and/or buttons are missing. But I will definitely make some more, now that I know I can do it!
Please check out Rae's blog and the tutorial HERE!


Pillow Case




I like it, M hates it! I did a combination of sewing & knitting. My mother in law gave me 3 balls of different mesh yarn. Since I am not a huge fan of the way these scarves turn out, I wanted to try something different. I like the neon colors on the dark grey!
It's a 14"x 14" - feel free to shoot me an e-mail if you would like to buy it!

What did you do this weekend? Leave a link to your blog posts, so we can come visit :)








get the InLinkz code



footer
 
Check out my amazing sponsor:

11 comments :

  1. I want a a sewing machine to do crafts like this. That bag liner is adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  2. That purse is awesome!! You could start a whole Etsy store just off cute fabric purses with fun and funky liners!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love the purse! Such an inspiration. I love to sew and just haven't found the time. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I love that buttercup bag....that's just adorable!

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  5. Love the bag and the pillow looks really cute! I spent the weekend cathing up with my blogging.

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  6. Nice things! i fasted and then my daughter turned 10.. it was a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love how that bag turned out! You can't even tell that it;s been so long since you've used a sewing machine!

    ReplyDelete
  8. I've always wanted to try out a sewing machine like this. It is so cool! Anyways, on the weekends, we had movie nights with friends and family at home and it was simple but feels great :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. Great stuff. I have a sewing machine that is gathering dust! I need to get some crafting done

    ReplyDelete
  10. Looks like I'm too late to add my link. Hopefully I'll catch the next one

    ReplyDelete
  11. The buttercup bag is so cute!! I love the way you made it :)

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I love reading them all and will try my best to answer all of your questions. If you would like to contact me for a quicker response please feel free to tweet me at (@grfrprincess), message me on Instagram (@anni_s) or email me. ~Anni