Ottoman Slipcover...

 The ottoman slipcover is pretty easy.  I still have the original slipcover.  That makes it just a matter of taking the time to measure the various pieces and re-creating them.  Of course, the piping has to be made and that is always not looked forward to because I do not like making bias binding.  Here is the finished result:

I did write down dimensions this time.  I looked up to see when the last time was that I made a cover for the ottoman it was almost exactly 20 years ago.  I do not have a picture but I did find one on pattern review.

Oh, happily, I was looking at the wrong side of the fabric when I was calling it denim here. 

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New Itch to Stitch Top Pattern...

 I see Itch to Stitch has a new top pattern and it is good for year round.  Here is the line drawing:

This is the Itch to Stitch Venado Top pdf pattern.  This pattern is designed for knits.  Here are the features:

• Regular and full bust options for a customized fit (full bust with bust darts)
• Long and short sleeve options to suit different preferences and seasons
• Mini shawl collar integrated with a front placket and a button closure
• Designed for light to medium-weight knit fabrics

Be sure to check out the blog post so you can see the variety of tops made by the testers.  It is a wonderful collection of short and long sleeve versions.

This pattern will have a 20% discount through April 22, 2024.  Plus, remember that the volume discount still applies – you'll get 15% off your entire cart if your purchase totals $20 or more, or 20% off your entire cart if your purchase is $30 or more.

I am an Itch to Stitch affiliate.  If you purchase anything using the links above, I will receive a small commission.

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Grief Shopping...

 Why does shopping make you feel better when you sad?  I have been trying very hard not to purchase much fabric this year as I just do not have space to store it anymore.  With the loss of my kitty, fabric shopping seemed to distract me for a little bit.  Fabric from fabrics-store.com:

I purchased 12 yards of this natural linen to finish my loveseat.  Fingers are crossed that 12 yards is enough after washing.

This is a waffle weave linen/cotton blend.  I purchased 6 yards to make a robe for my husband.  Hopefully, 6 yards will be enough and shrinkage occurrs.

This was a doggie bag purchase.  One yard of a grey pearl linen.  This will be a top of some sort for the hot summer days.

This is a doggie bag purchase.  Three yards of an asphalt linen.  This will become some sort of an outfit - pants with a matching top, a dress, or a skirt with a matching top.  Yeah, I try not to purchase anything without a clear idea of what I am wanting to make but I had been eyeing this color for a long while and it is rare to see a piece this large in the doggie bag.  

I have not purchased this amount of fabric in a long time.  I have my eye on another piece of fabric but I do not if I will get it now.  Although, it is possible that I may need another distraction.  My kitty that passed was like a baby to me.  He was the first one that I had raised from a kitten.  Believe me when I say that adults cats are much easier.  He never seemed to outgrown that kitten behavior and was still bouncing off the walls until about 2 days before his death.

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Saying Good-bye...

 Early this morning, I had to say good-bye to my sweet little kitty, Rocket.  I always referred to him as "Demon Spawn".  This reference goes back to the day we found him in a neighbor's yard being attacked by birds.  He was a wee little thing at about 12 oz with no mother or siblings in sight.  It was just before July 4th and I could not let him be outside during that time.  It took two days to catch him.  Then, it was now what do we do with him?  The obvious answer was keep him.  Here he is on day one:

He is hiding behind the toilet because he was not sure of us at all.  I did ask neighbors about him and others had attempted to capture him but he was a biter.  

He had a love of boxes, paper bags, and baskets.  Here are a few pics:

Making the bed will always be a reminder of him as he loved helping:

He loved getting water from the bathroom sink:

 or just sitting in the sink:

He loved the men in his life as long as he could sit at their feet as lap kitty he was not:

He just wanted to be nearby.

He sent me to urgent care many times because he loved biting me.  I suppose I tasted good to him because I was the only one he ever bit.  He loved my sewing room as it was the only off-limits room in the house.  If he got in there, I turned the lights out and left.  The room became undesirable at the point.  He also mostly loved his buddy JB:

Good-bye my little friend.  I can not believe that you did not make it to your fifth birthday.  I really thought I would have you another 10 years or so but life is much more fragile than we realize sometimes.

New Itch to Stitch Jean Pattern...

Itch to Stitch newest pattern is an on-trend jean.  Here is line drawing for the Bellville Jean pdf pattern:

The jeans offer the following features:

• High rise
• Above-ankle length
• Darts at knees and front hem
• Classic five-pocket design
• Pocket stay to keep pockets in place and trim the tummy
• Designed for non-stretch bottomweight fabric

Check out the fabulous versions of the jeans made by the testers on the blog.  The pdf pattern will be on sale through April 8, 2024.  The volume discount still applies. 

I am an Itch to Stitch affiliate.  If you purchased through one of my links, I will receive a small commission.  Thank you!

Hope you are inspired to create some new jeans.

Happy Stitching!