Chubby Little Legwarmers

OK first of all let me say before I start this that I got this tutorial from Samstermommy.blogspot.com and you should really consider just pressing on the link and learning how to make these cute little legwarmers from her. However, if you're choosing to stay then here we go.

Materials needed:

A pair of women's (or men's) socks

Rotary cutters or scissors

Pins

Sewing machine

Step 1. Lay out your socks (I got these beauties from Target for $2!)Step 2. Make 3 cuts. You want to cut the toe off and the heel off.Step 3. You should now be left with two pieces. The main sock piece and the part of the foot that was neither the heel or the toe (see I told you just should've gone to samestermommy.blogspot.com) You want to take the foot piece and fold it in half.Step 4. Place the folded piece around the main sock and pin.Step 5. Sew. Be careful not to pull your fabric.Ta-dah! Little legwarmers for the chubby little legs in your life.My Chubby Little Legwarmer model.

Fun Projects

So like many that craft, I love Craftstylish.com. I get so many great ideas from them, including this one; taking a simple fleece blanket and crocheting around the edge, you can find the tutorial here.
I am really having fun looking for ways to reuse and restyle items. I would have never thought to do this before, but it took a very plain blanket and gave it a new feel...or an old feel, doesn't it look like something your Grandma would have had? Love it!

Bags, Bags and more Bags

So in preparing for the craft show in March I have been crocheting and sewing like a mad woman. I do have other projects finished, I just haven't taken any photos yet. But here is the first of many bags I am making (all different) for the show. It has been really fun making up patterns and just letting things come together as I go. This bag I was calling the "Mama Bag" because it is pretty big. It is crocheted with 100% cotton cream yarn. It is lined in some of the fabric I bought at goodwill and the strap is crocheted fabric strips (in the lining fabric). I think it's pretty fun.
The lining with two pockets.
The crocheted fabric strap. I tied the ends in a bow and then sewed it closed.
My attempt at a handmade label. I stitched "New Millie" on felt and then sewed it in.
I have more bags to come...to be continued.