Sunday, August 30, 2009

cocktail time!

I'm trying to bring crafty back into my life, and oh how I've missed it. My sewing skills are sub-par, so in an attempt to refine these skills I made fancy.free cocktail coasters for Jenna's birthday. Sandra Lee would be so proud of me. "Cocktail tiiime! Yummy!"

Makes: 8 cocktail coasters

Material:
● scissors
● 2 1/4 yds fabric
● iron & ironing board
● sewing machine, or needle & thread


Step One: Cut sixteen 5" x 5" squares and iron each.


Margot wanted to help. While utterly adorable, she's nothing but a nuisance.


Step Two: Place two squares together with the correct sides facing inward. Sew around the perimeter of the square, leaving a 1/2" seam. Leave center 2" of one side unsewn.


Step Three: Trim off corners and 1/4" on all sides. Turn fabric inside-out, making sure to make the corners as square (unrounded) as possible.


Step Four: Iron coasters flat.


Step Five: Sew design around border for decoration and to close opening. If no decoration is desired, simply sew a straight line across opening. A design is less distracting and makes it appear as though there is no seam...and let's face it, it's just cuter.


Step Six: Enjoy with desired cocktail and hors d'oeuvres. To make cocktail napkins, which is what I was attempting to do until I made these too small to be napkins, start off with larger squares of fabric. 6" or 7" squares would be appropriate.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

baby

Elbert came with me to pick up my freshly-spayed baby and bring her back home with me. Hung out for a couple hours watching L&O:SVU and getting kitty acclimated to her new palace. Right now she's curled up in a ball atop my records. She and I napped for a couple hours this afternoon, all cuddled up together. It's great having a kitty friend. Something tells me I'm going to need her a lot this year.


On a side note, I think I solved my phone problem. Thanks for nothing T-Mobile.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

that feeling

Today has been going exceptionally well. Almost too well. Makes me worry a bit. Head to the SPCA with Brooke to find the feline of my dreams. A cute tabby was adopted from under my nose, so we walk all of one block to Animal Care & Control. Here is where I found her. Lazily sleeping in her cage, only to awaken when I walk up and affectionately call her "poo." Take her into the visiting room. She's perfect. Immediately hangs out with Brooke and I, not afraid to climb up and down our legs like the rad kitten she is. She melts our hearts; I know she's the one. Fill out paperwork and pay the adoption fee. My new bundle of joy has to be spayed, which means another couple day's stay in the shelter. Lady kitty castration. Poor thing. Kiss her goodbye and walk to Atlas cafe for lunch and discussion of new friend with amazing, kitten-aunt friend. Yam sandwich is yum yum yummy. We part ways, I shop in Thrift Town. Immediately find shoes I've been looking for, and basket I've been needing for new friend's lazy days bed. Saw this craft on Martha's website. We're so tight now that she allows me to refer to her as Martha. That tight. Walk out and run into Nicki and friends. Good day gets better. Say goodbye, grab craft items from fabric store, and head home. Talk with the ex. Sporadic updates are awesome. Now at home nesting for new feline lady friend and watching L&O. Or maybe Dead Like Me. I haven't decided. Got all evening to myself. I need, no, I crave these nights. Things going well, one after another. That's a damn good feeling.

Monday, August 10, 2009

inspiration

Sometimes I wish I were cooler.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

travel bug

Recently I traveled to South America. Met Jenna in Buenos Aires, traveled with her throughout Bolivia, and returned to BA. I now have the travel bug, which must be fed with money, money that is not from savings. But how is the question. Looking into fast, easy, and nontaxable options. Enjoy photos from my travels.