Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Star Wars Costume continued again
Dracula (Van Helsing) Costume Part 3
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Star Wars Costume continued
Simplicity Pattern 4450 Here's a picture of some of the fabric I bought for his costume. Went to a fabric warehouse(called Fabric Warehouse in Auburn,Maine) where they sell mostly upholstery fabric. The sales associate was awesome as she helped me pick out the fabric I needed at 99 cents a yard. Yes , you read that right-99 cents a yard. She was super nice and helpful. I'll send them a pic of the end costume when I hopefully get it done tomorrow or Friday.
Dracula (Van Helsing) Costume Part 2
Monday, October 27, 2008
Star Wars Costume
Halloween Items
Are you ready for Halloween?
Need something?
I have a few items for Halloween.
Including Cloth diapers, cloth baby wipes and a cool Halloween pillowcase made by my son.
Where you ask?
Why here @ Erika's Chiquis
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com
Halloween Belly Ball
Had a great time and so did dh. Didn't have time to do the mermaid thing so ended up doing a Circus belly dancer-?? Like the Blue Hair? Anyway, got to wear my modified Hakama pants and one of my older costumes. I even got to wear Natalie Brown's hand beaded Head piece. Beautiful piece she made for me awhile ago.
Yes, I made everything in the picture-skirt, pants, top, jewelry,feather head piece, hip scarf, arm bands except the shell head piece. Next ball is planned for Feb. to which dh and I not only plan to attend but bring even more food.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Van Helsing Dracula Costume Part 1
New Pooh Bear Pillowcase
My son sewed up another pillowcase with Pooh Bear and Friends on it.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16382703
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Indiana Jones Costume continued
Found this hat at Goodwill for 2.00 dollars. Just Perfect!!! Just finished the bag and even used the button foot to sew on the button. Bought the shirt at Goodwill for 2.00 dollars and the pants my son already had. Below is the picture before I dyed them in Rit Dye. The before picture before its dyed. My cat Butter wanted to help.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Warm Knitted Hat
New hat up at Patty's Place on Erika's Chiquis.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16214401
Its getting cold and you need to keep the head and ears warm.
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com
Knitted Hats
Mom had been knitting lots and lots of hats. She gave me a new batch of pretty hats to put up for her at Patty's Place.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5450178§ion_id=5462565
I'll be putting them up later this week but here is a preview of them.
Friday, October 10, 2008
New Flowers
Crochet scarves
I've been crocheting a lot lately so I wanted to show you what coming up soon on my etsy store. I have one more that needs to be done but I am hoping to put them up this weekend.
www.erikaschiquis.etsy.com
Monday, October 6, 2008
Paul Newman
The world has lost a Great Man!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/28/movies/28newman.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Crochet Scarf
I had a fun making this crochet scarf. Pretty fallish colors. Long enough to wrap around and wide enough to cover. Come see it here
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15892199
Friday, October 3, 2008
Tranportation Diaper
New diaper up at etsy. A cute transportation diaper.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15863513
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Peyote Stitch Bangle
Project level-intermediate
Project list-
4mm round beads
11 seed beads Nymo,
size D Thread Heaven(I didn't use it but its good to have)
Size 12 bead needles
I know I promised this last year but hey-its up now. I made only one so far since I have to go and buy more beads to finish the other one I started. Its really fun but it takes time to make. This bangle can be worn for any style of belly dance. I have directions directly from class. I think I confuse you more if I tried to say it.
click on links after reading instructions for pictures.
Peyote Stitch Bangle Picture of Professional ones http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/2a88bb90-fff1-4509-9247-c84c761fda04
Materials 4mm round beads Size 11 seed beads Size D ,
Nymo Size 12 bead
Needles
clear nail polish
scissors
1. Cut 1 yard of Nymo and stretch.
2. Thread needle.
3. Pick up 1,4mm bead and then 2 size 11 seed beads 3 times.
4. Join into a circle and tie a square knot, leaving a 6 inch tail.
5. Seal knot with nail polish. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/79d1fef2-0a94-48c0-ace8-16c1a2b110be
6. Go through the next bead [a 4mm bead].
A http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/c3da5e12-9cde-4631-8046-4f6833718ba9
7. Pick up 1, 4mm bead and go through the next 4mm bead B. Repeat through C. Repeat through A. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/9e288872-5abf-4dbc-af5f-ccc21c248682 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/fa201991-f847-42c4-9315-cca43ad78ce4 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/d86e85e6-e107-446f-8a1c-7db576e2e33f
8. Step up by going through the next 4mm bead without adding a bead. D
9. Next row. Pick up 2, size 11 seed beads and go through bead E. Repeat through F. Repeat through D. F .A- Next row.
Add 1. 4mm bead between each of the 3, 4mm beads that are on the last row. STEP UP B.
Next row. Add 2, size 11 seed beads between the 4mm beads. Repeat rows A and B until you have achieved the desired length. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/77dbda03-d818-434a-b4fc-dc4d9059ccae
Place end A against end B and stitch together so the 4mm beads fit together between each other. Weave through a couple of rows and knot the thread. Seal with nail polish. Weave through a few more beads and snip thread. You have a bangle ! How to make other Peyote bracelets http://www.whimbeads.com/cart.asp?pg=classroom-freeform_peyote http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/Arts_and_Craft_Idea/even_count_peyote_stitch_instruction.html http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/nfreeform.htm
Patterns for sale http://beadbugle.com/html/projects_bracelets_seed_t3.html
Vendors sascutsis.com/Jewelry.htm Sat, November 10, 2007
Project list-
4mm round beads
11 seed beads Nymo,
size D Thread Heaven(I didn't use it but its good to have)
Size 12 bead needles
I know I promised this last year but hey-its up now. I made only one so far since I have to go and buy more beads to finish the other one I started. Its really fun but it takes time to make. This bangle can be worn for any style of belly dance. I have directions directly from class. I think I confuse you more if I tried to say it.
click on links after reading instructions for pictures.
Peyote Stitch Bangle Picture of Professional ones http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/2a88bb90-fff1-4509-9247-c84c761fda04
Materials 4mm round beads Size 11 seed beads Size D ,
Nymo Size 12 bead
Needles
clear nail polish
scissors
1. Cut 1 yard of Nymo and stretch.
2. Thread needle.
3. Pick up 1,4mm bead and then 2 size 11 seed beads 3 times.
4. Join into a circle and tie a square knot, leaving a 6 inch tail.
5. Seal knot with nail polish. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/79d1fef2-0a94-48c0-ace8-16c1a2b110be
6. Go through the next bead [a 4mm bead].
A http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/c3da5e12-9cde-4631-8046-4f6833718ba9
7. Pick up 1, 4mm bead and go through the next 4mm bead B. Repeat through C. Repeat through A. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/9e288872-5abf-4dbc-af5f-ccc21c248682 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/fa201991-f847-42c4-9315-cca43ad78ce4 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/d86e85e6-e107-446f-8a1c-7db576e2e33f
8. Step up by going through the next 4mm bead without adding a bead. D
9. Next row. Pick up 2, size 11 seed beads and go through bead E. Repeat through F. Repeat through D. F .A- Next row.
Add 1. 4mm bead between each of the 3, 4mm beads that are on the last row. STEP UP B.
Next row. Add 2, size 11 seed beads between the 4mm beads. Repeat rows A and B until you have achieved the desired length. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/77dbda03-d818-434a-b4fc-dc4d9059ccae
Place end A against end B and stitch together so the 4mm beads fit together between each other. Weave through a couple of rows and knot the thread. Seal with nail polish. Weave through a few more beads and snip thread. You have a bangle ! How to make other Peyote bracelets http://www.whimbeads.com/cart.asp?pg=classroom-freeform_peyote http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/Arts_and_Craft_Idea/even_count_peyote_stitch_instruction.html http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/nfreeform.htm
Patterns for sale http://beadbugle.com/html/projects_bracelets_seed_t3.html
Vendors sascutsis.com/Jewelry.htm Sat, November 10, 2007