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Kitchen Redecorating and a Sewn Accessory

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

 
We are in the middle of a kitchen re-decorating project.
While the painters are painting my outdated, golden-oak cabinets
with a new, bright white lacquer finish,
I’ve been busy sewing up a few little items to add some sweet details to the whole look.
 
 
 
I used the toaster cover tutorial from Sew 4 Home as my guideline.
Mine is not a toaster cover, but rather a food processor cover.
 
 
 
Four squares bordered by ric rac serve to accent the front.
 
 
Self-made piping is sandwiched between the edges.
 
 
It may seem an oddity, but I enjoy making piping. 
 
 
 I chose to use my serger this piping go round.
So easy, so quick, and beautiful finished edges.
 
 
 All fabrics are Early Bird by Cosmo Cricket.
That cute cheery cherry lining makes me smile.
 
Updating and brightening up a room in my home
by adding new, handmade details is such a satisfying endeavor.
Are you making any home or wardrobe changes to welcome in the new season?
 
I’ll be sharing some garment projects shortly – stay tuned.
 
 
 
 
 

Pint-Sized Crochet Cape for A Pint-Sized Girl

~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ 2 Comments

Can I just say how much fun it is to crochet cute little things for cute little people!
Okay, I’m a bit smitten with my grandchildren.
This cape is from the Winter 2013 issue of Love of Crochet magazine (pg. 81).
I love that the neckline is ruffled.
The fit can be adjusted with the drawstring.
 
 

A button just below the ruffled neckline
adds additional security to prevent slippage off the shoulders.

 
 

The yarn is Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend in gerbera daisy.
The magazine version is done up in garnet red with a matching hat for Christmas.
I chose to crochet a spring version.
After all, most spring dresses for little girls feature short sleeves or no sleeves.
It’s chilly in Utah in the spring.
Need I say more?

 
 
 
The icing on the cake (that truly is what it looks like)
is the white trim that is worked on the front loops of three rows.
In looking at the magazine photo, there are four rows of trim.
The pattern calls for three rows.
I like it best with three rows.
The pattern sizing is child 2-3 years.
My granddaughter is 3 (almost 4) and it fits beautifully.
She giggles as she twirls to show off her new cape.
 
Have a wonderful weekend, my friends.