I feel like I got a lot done this weekend!! Got a lot of knitting in, got back into my Voyager audiobook (3rd book in the series by Diana Gabaldon) and am really into it again, started and got about halfway through another skirt, bought a new sewing chair, and even did some closet purging a la Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.
First, I worked a lot on Bounce and actually finished it except for sewing in the elastic at the waist.
I also finished the second sleeve on Drive Thru but don't have a picture, as I didn't start the yoke yet (so nothing of interest to see yet.)
I am almost done with the first sleeve of the Cabo Hoodie and am really liking how this is looking now. More of the white streaks in the second skein of Malabrigo are coming through on the sleeves and it looks more balanced now.
Here's my second skirt from the same pattern I'm using for my class project - the first one just needs to be hemmed as I finished the facing on that yesterday too. I'll show that one then. This one needs a facing and hemming.
I bought a new sewing chair today as mine was being shared with the computer and also doesn't work well for sewing (back is not close enough, seat is not short enough to be comfortable for that.) Here it is - it is super comfy on my back (which was hurting every time I would sew for awhile in the old chair.)
I worked on my closet as well, "purging" a number of things that were OK but weren't fabulous and/or I hadn't worn them in a while. The big Container Store bag is all the giveaway clothes; the Ulta bag is the giveaway shoes and the garbage can contains a number of dead sandals that had outworn their lifespan.
Overall, I got a lot done and am happy with my weekend!! I just don't want to go back to work. Thankfully it is only a short week: Monday through Wednesday (at 2 pm.)
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Bounce is looking really good! I love your chair! I need to get another one and a cutting table! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | November 18, 2007 at 09:42 PM
I love Bounce in the solid color..looks great. Cotton Fleece?
Posted by: Shannon O. | November 18, 2007 at 09:57 PM
I love the fabric for the skirt. Oh, and the chair looks super-comfy!
Posted by: Kristina | November 18, 2007 at 11:24 PM
Bounce is soooo cute! Love the pink and i agree that the cabo hoodie is looking balanced. It looks great! I need a chair like yours...mine is broken and not good on the back. Still looking forward to seeing drive thru!
Posted by: Lara | November 19, 2007 at 02:25 AM
Bounce is adorable. I think my 7 year old needs one (sadly, my 10 year old will say no because it is adorable...).
Isn't purging great? If I look deep enough into my closet, there's always something that can go.
Posted by: Silvia | November 19, 2007 at 06:45 AM
What cute skirts!!! Don't you just love the Guide to Style show/book? Tim's so funny, and he's full of good advice. And damn does purging feel good!
Posted by: Melanie | November 19, 2007 at 07:58 AM
I think you need to try out for the next Project Runway! Seriously! How cool would that be?!?
Posted by: gina. B. | November 19, 2007 at 08:44 AM
Your sewing chair looks sooo comfy. Mine is so not! Must invest in a better sewing chair.
Your drive thru looks great! No yoke?
Posted by: Robyn | November 19, 2007 at 08:49 AM
Oh never mind, the green piece is not your drive-thru! I can't wait to see your drive-thru. The green sweater looks super cute too!
Posted by: Robyn | November 19, 2007 at 08:55 AM
What a cute skirt and sweater! I like how the blue skirt turned out. Very handsome indeed. I adore your new chair! Looks like a briliant investment to me :D
It's a damn pity that we live so far away from eachother! We would love to invite you guys for a nice fondue to us!
Posted by: Kasia | November 19, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Ooh, nice productive weekend! I also did some closet purging when we were unpacking. It's funny what doesn't fit anymore after just a few blender drinks! ;)
Posted by: Jenny | November 19, 2007 at 11:01 AM
wow you were busy! I really like that new chair, it even looks comfortable!
Posted by: Bobbi | November 19, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Oh I so need to do some closet purging. And I want a chair like that. It looks so comfy, you could sew all day.
Love all the knitting projects especially the hoodie.
Posted by: ruby | November 19, 2007 at 04:06 PM
Do you sleep at all on the weekends or spend any time with Jim? ;)
Posted by: Suz | November 19, 2007 at 04:57 PM
OH I Love your new chair, where did you get it? I need a new one, as the one in my sewing room squeaks, and is uncomfortable too!
Love the pink on bounce, and the cabo is cute!
Posted by: Michelle | November 19, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Great chair. Your projects look great (as always). That pink skirt is so fun and flirty.
Posted by: Katie J | November 20, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Oh, I love the flouncy little ruffle! Exquisite job, as always.
Posted by: Kim | November 20, 2007 at 08:27 AM
That knitted ruffle is so cute--can't wait to see the modeling shots. A good chair is a blessing. I don't have one for knitting or sewing, and so my back does get stiff (and I need to stretch every hour or so), but I did splurge on an expensive computer chair when I started to work at home. It has been worth every penny.
Posted by: marjorie | November 20, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Wow. What a productive weekend. Bounce is CUTE!!!!
Posted by: Jeanine | November 20, 2007 at 04:08 PM
So glad you are making progress on your Christmas knits, but I know you're probably itching to get back to adult-sized things! I hope to do some more cleaning out too -- it always feels great to purge, doesn't it?
Posted by: Debby | November 20, 2007 at 06:37 PM
Bounce is super cute and my gosh that sweater is looking yummy!
Gurl is that all the purging you got going on?? You need to come over here! LOL
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | November 21, 2007 at 07:47 AM