Adventures in Doll Dresses - Oct 2015

In my attempt to make something slightly bigger, I realized I didn't have enough yarn left in this ball to finish it... so, I decided to make something different.  After toying with some ideas in my head I remembered this little doll (13 inches tall) and her identical twin sister.  A little dress seemed appropriate.  Once the dress was finished, I realized it still needed something, then it dawned on me that a little embellishment would be great!  Finally, I brought out my tatting books and found a pattern for an adorable butterfly.  Perfect!  And the gold thread just works beautifully with the brown.  So now that it's all finished, I couldn't be happier.  More little dresses and shawls and other doll clothes will be made in the future!

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Blessings and Peace!

Tabitha

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Adventures in Quilting - Sept 2015

Yet another wonderful product I will be gifting this Christmas.  Hold your questions because I won't be telling who's this is just yet!  In the meantime, however, I am more than happy to share my photo.  

I really fell in love with this material for a certain someone I know, but I didn't have any clue what to do with the material at first.  After some thought and a few reorganizations of all my material I finally decided on a quilted purse/bag.  It is complete with a little pocket inside and two over-the-shoulder handles.  Perfect for daily use or special trips out and about, I hope the recipient will love this as much as I love her.

Many Blessings and Much Peace!

Tabi

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Adventures in Sewing - Sept 2015

So, for all the sewing I've accomplished, I haven't posted much.  There are several projects I have started but still need something else to finish them.  For now, these sewing projects are complete.  I gathered inspiration from my adventures in Washington state as well as random thoughts I've entertained.  Any way you slice it, I enjoy my new branchings out.

  

Water Goblet Markers are handy for those get together using stemware.  This simple red and white marker was made using some left over materials from other projects.  Personally, I think it came out nicely.  I should make even more in other colors, too.

On this one, I entertained a random thought.  I am also getting ahead of myself.  Alex is only a few months old right now, but he already has a Tooth-Fairy Pillow.  His sister will, too.  (Alex and Nicole are my nephew and niece, by the way.)  Isn't this a great idea for a little boy?

Speaking of great ideas for little boys...

... I had enough material to make two Tooth-Fairy Pillows.

And... another gift-project is this lovely scarf.  Believe it or not, this crocheter-and-knitter sewed a scarf instead of using yarn.  I'm not telling who this one is for just yet, but I am super excited about how well it turned out!

Needless too say, I have my Christmas box already stared.  If you're looking to start (or finish) your Christmas shopping, check out my Facebook page or send me an email.  I'd love to help!

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Blessings and Peace to you all!

Tabi

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Adventures in Sewing - August 2015

Tabi's Creating Adventures is all about having fun with fiber arts.  Everything from tatting, knitting and crocheting to sewing and embroidery are undertaken to make practical items with an aesthetic flare.  Since I recently began sewing, along with quilting and tatting, my first products are basic but a great addition to any home.  

First off, these Team Spirit Bath Towels with pockets are great for those overnight trips or dorm days when you just need a place to put your soaps and toiletries between the bedroom and the bathroom.  With three functional pockets, this is a great option for quite a few little things, and even accommodates full size body wash, shampoo, and conditioner.  Don't need the pockets?  Team Spirit Bath Towels without pockets are great for showing your guests what team they should be rooting for while they stay at your place.  

Above: Team Spirit Bath Towel without pockets

Below: Team Spirit Bath Towel with pockets

Below: Water Goblet Markers

Alternatively, if you like to go places or host gatherings these water goblet markers are great for keeping up with which glass belongs to which person, not to mention it's a built-in coaster to protect those delicate surfaces even at home.  It's also perfect for that winding down time of day when you just want to feel pampered.  With a variety of designs from which to choose you can't go wrong.

I hope you can see the practical and pleasing sides to all of my products.  Remember, all the items I make are customizable, so don't hesitate to ask!

Blessings and Peace!

Tabi 

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Adventures in Quilting - Aug 2015

Throughout the last couple of years I have really wanted to branch out from knitting and crocheting.  One of the areas where I found enjoyment is quilting.  At the Loving Stitches shop in Marysville, Washington, I learned a few techniques and acquired some materials and supplies.  My first few independently quilted products are these below: two hexagon hot pads and one squares hot pad.  Using remnants from previous products, from even before Tabi's Creating Adventures, I was able to pull together some great little products.  I really enjoyed the process of matching materials and deciding what I wanted to make.  Surprisingly enough, the materials I had fit together amazingly well.  

Until next time!  Blessings and Peace!

Tabi

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Adventures in Personalization - July 2015

While we were in Washington state, I had the opportunity to work with the Wednesday night worship group and learned to play some basic guitar.  I enjoyed the experience and wanted to thank the group for letting me join them even though the didn't have to.  I found a couple of things for a couple of the people that fit them (drum sticks for the main drummer and guitar pick earrings for the lady on guitar), but I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to do for everyone else.  Finally it came to me that I could make personalized keychains.  With that in mind, it only took a couple of tries to make a good keychain.  It was a cinch from there!  So, the last Tuesday night rehearsal I attended, I shared my appreciation through the gifts I found and made.  

Above: Personalized Keychain for Rick

Below: the back side of the keychain above.

Each of these keychains was made with love 

for the group that took me under their wings.  

I greatly appreciate each and every one.

Blessings and Peace to you all!

Tabi

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Adventures in Jewelry - June 2015

In my creative endeavors I dreamed up ideas for jewelry and asked a jewelry making friend to make my earring designs into earrings and put a clasp on my necklace design.  The results are these lovely pieces.   Admittedly, seeing the finished products is refreshing and satisfying.  

For the earrings, I used a steel hook and crochet thread (pink) or sock yarn (blue) stitched through a small jewelry ring as the base and expanded downward with double crochets and a variation on the shell stitch.  I like how they came out.  The pink are simple and elegant while the blue are fun with a little bit of color variation peeking through.  Each pair measures about an inch across.

On the necklace, the pennant heart I found in my shopping about meshes well with the color pattern of the yarn.  As for the fit, when I tried it on myself it hung loose with the pennant just below my collar bone.

Enjoy!

Tabi  

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Adventures in Spirals - February 2015

I think I speak for all of us when I say that at least on occasion we all like quick, cute projects.  At least, I do.  They're encouraging because they work up quickly so progress can be seen.  Here, I came up with these cutie products: a spiral hat and matching fingerless mitts.  The spiral hat can actually be worn as a beanie with a cuff or as a slouchy beanie making it versatile as well as cute.  The matching fingerless mitts also worked up nicely with the same spiral concept.  I used Lion Brand Homespun yarn for quickness and light and dark blues for contrast.  

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Tabi  

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Adventures in Tatting - January/February 2015

One of my desires from several years ago is to learn how to tat.  It's amazing how things work out.  I had been involved in social embroidery and appliqué classes at a local quilting shop in Marysville, WA last year and as we were in the process of moving back to Port Orchard, WA there came about a tatting class through the quilt shop with a guest teacher.  Of course I jumped on the opportunity and learned to tat!  Here are the first few little products I made with tatting.  

Above: A small ring which was supposed to be a circle but I read the pattern wrong.  I think it will work well for a doll halo, though.  (I have some 18" doll models and a pattern for making 18" doll clothes.  I'm excited!)

Above: This red and pink heart worked up nicely.  It is about 4" at the widest point and would work well as a bookmark or a decoration.

Below: This red and pink 6" bookmark also worked up nicely.  I am very pleased with how these came out.

Above: My first three products in tatting with the ends all weaved in.  I sent the heart and the bookmark to my mom and sister for Valentine's Day.  

Above: For the last class I learned how to incorporate beads into tatting and made a beaded Christmas wreath, it's about 2" across.  

Below:  As a variation on the beaded Christmas wreath I made this using shimmering gold thread without the beads.  

Above: I liked the Christmas wreath pattern without the beads so much I made more of them and strung them together to make a bookmark measuring 6" in length.  As of this writing, the Christmas wreath bookmark is available through my Facebook page in the "Available for Purchase" album.

Below: A coworker of my mom and sister sent me some tatting supplies and a book.  One of the patterns in the book is a cute edging I think works well as a bookmark.  So, I made a 6" bookmark from the supplies she gave me and sent it to her as a thank you gift which she appreciated very much.

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Blessings!

Tabi
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Adventures in Christmas - November 2014

I don't know about you, but my family has requests of me on occasion.  Yup... sometimes those requests are big or even short notice.  My sister asked for small dog sweaters and my mom asked for a cardigan.  In the end they both appreciated the gifts I made for them.  

I found the pattern for the small dog sweaters (above) in a Google search.  I really liked the Grannie Square pattern and the contrast between colors.  I used the same variegated purple in each of the sweaters, but in one I used a light purple contrast (right) and the other I used a pink contrast (left).  I definitely want to make more critter apparel because it's fun and quick.  Not to mention there have been plenty of people asking about pet accessories.

For Mom, I finally found a pattern I liked that fit her description of what she wanted in a cardigan.  It is light and airy for the feel and she even picked out the color.  After searching online, printing a variety of cardigan/sweater patterns, and looking through my stash of other patterns, I finally decided on the star patterned cardigan from the back of a skein cover of Lion Brand Chenille yarn.  Of all the places I could have found a pattern for this I was actually surprised that a skein cover would have the pattern I needed.  Needless to say, I'm glad I searched all my stash and found all those patterns.  Maybe someday I'll be able to make some more from those patterns I found.  

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Blessings,

Tabi

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Adventures in House Boots - November 2014

I was given a pattern for some super cute house boots and then immediately the person requested a pair.  From that, several other people wanted similar pairs!  Let me tell you, there was a good while where I had a pair of house boots hanging off my needles!  Also, it's always fun to find colors people specifically request... especially when the colors are not labeled specifically how I'm looking for them.  None the less, I found all that was needed and everyone was ecstatic over their house boots.  

Above: House Boots in cobalt blue wool with reflective buttons.

Below: House Boots in cobalt blue wool with matching buttons (and different lighting).

Above: House Boots in periwinkle acrylic with white buttons.

Below: House Boots in Angel Hair pink with reflective buttons.

Above: House Boots in purple wool/acrylic with white buttons.

Below: my very first pair of House Boots, the prototype of learning how to make them.

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(Note: I cannot share the pattern here because it is not my pattern to share.  If you would like more information on this product or the pattern you are welcome to contact me by email or Facebook message.)


Blessings,
Tabi

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