My sister in Denmark gets to ride one of these awesome bikes, I want one too!!
Click the above link to find out how to win one!!
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Baby Boy Quilts
Posted on July 3, 2009 by Sarah
This quilt now lives in Denmark with my adorable little nephew, Ethan. He is only 6 weeks old, and let me tell you, he’s a doll!!
It had been in the works for awhile, but my sister-in-law reads my blog so I had to keep it hush hush!
It was made from 2 charm packs from the Arcadia line by Moda. I sashed it with a linen/cotton blend and stipple quilted it. This time I didn’t prewash any of the fabrics, hoping that it would get that lovely crinkly look. It worked so well and I loved the way it looked when I took it out of the dryer. I had so much fun making it knowing that it would be something that little Ethan would have forever.
I also made a quilt for my dear friend’s adorable baby, Ulysses. Unfortunately I totally forgot to take pictures! My friend posted this picture though, which will at least give you an idea. It was so fun to make two totally different baby boy quilts! I think that each one suits the mommy as well as the baby boy.
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Damask Purse
Posted on June 28, 2009 by Sarah
I finally finished making a purse for myself. I bought the materials the last time I was in California, in the LA garment district. The black damask is an indoor/outdoor fabric, perfect for a bag that needs to withstand all types of weather. The lining is a lovely hot pink satin. It sewed up really well and I am so happy with how it turned out! It only took one day to make, so I definitely see some more of these in my future!
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Simple Apron
Posted on June 24, 2009 by Sarah
For my friend’s birthday, I bought her a gift certificate to my favorite fabric store and an apron pattern. The plan was that I would take her to pick out her favorite fabrics to make her an apron. It took us awhile (ok, 9 months!) to synch up and get to shopping, but we finally did it! She picked out some lovely Amy Butler fabrics and I got to sewing.
Here she is modeling her finished apron:
And a close up of the cute pocket:
This was a fun, quick project and my friend loves her new apron!
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Welcome!
Posted on June 21, 2009 by Sarah
Welcome to my new website! Have a look around, stay for awhile. Come back and visit?
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News!
Posted on June 20, 2009 by Sarah
You might notice a few changes happening around here in the next couple of weeks. All starting with the official domain change! Welcome to….
www.comeandseetheseitz.com
(no more .wordpress.com!) Please be sure to update your reader if it is not automatically done.
Next, I have ordered some fabric labels and am opening my first Etsy shop (link to be posted soon) in hopes of expanding my hobby into something a bit more legit (don’t worry, I didn’t quite my day job). I’m super excited about this, so bear with me as I transition.
In other news, I made this cute shirt following Made By Rae’s Spring Top tutorial:
I wasn’t loving how it looked at first, but then I realized that I just needed some belt love. I had this white belt on hand, but I think I might make a simple linen belt using the same white fabric I used for the sleeves and shirt top.
In keeping with the theme of Made By Rae’s patterns, I also whipped up this cute orange Buttercup Bag for a dear friend who just graduated from college:
A couple weeks earlier I made this Buttercup Bag (which I totally forgot to photograph until I got in the car on the way to gift it to the recipient, sorry for the cell phone pictures):
These little purses are so much fun to make, I am definitely considering become a licensed reseller! I can see a ton of customization in the future too (larger, zippered pockets, different strap configurations, etc).
It is now after 2pm and the husband and I are still traipsing around in our pajamas. Time to let the day begin!
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Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
Posted on June 18, 2009 by Sarah
The best thing since sliced bread is…well…sliced bread!
I recently purchased this book, thanks to the recommendation of my friend Bethany, and since the day I bought it about 3 weeks ago, I have not once been without fresh baked bread when I wanted it.
The secret to this recipe is a high-moisture dough that can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. You mix the ingredients together to create enough dough for four loaves, let the yeast do its thing for about 2 hours, and the dough is either ready to be baked or ready to go into the fridge for whenever you’re ready for some fresh bread. Pull off enough dough for a loaf and bake it at a high temperature (I use a pizza stone). And this stuff is DELICIOUS ! This bread is a perfect mixture of crusty and soft, light and airy, yet thick and hearty. It is infinitely adaptable: we’ve already used the same dough to make pizza, bacon and eggs in toast, naan bread and several varieties of the traditional loaf (sandwich bread, rustic boule, ciabatta, baguette).
My husband likes to tell me that I should be on an infomercial, because I have evangelized this book to so many people, but it is just too good not to share! I hope I’ve convinced you to buy the book, because, seriously, with just 5 minutes of active time (the rest of the time is just letting the dough rise/settle) you can have a delicious, homemade artisan loaf of bread whenever you want one!
Ok, so I know you’re all dying for the recipe. You can find it here, but support the authors and buy yourself a copy!
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One Pretty Thing
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Sarah
My digital quilt tutorial was featured on One Pretty Thing, check it out! And, if you haven’t already added One Pretty Thing to your blogroll, I highly suggest doing it! Rachel pulls together a daily DIY post which takes a sampling of the days tutorials and posts and combines them all into one daily feed. I love the convenience of finding everything in one place.
Thanks, Rachel!
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Fantasy Fat Quarter Pack
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Sarah
The Fabric Shopper is having a fun fat quarter giveaway, thanks to Whipstich Fabrics on Etsy. They’ve asked us to create our fantasy fat quarter bundle using the fabrics available in Whipstich’s shop. I titled mine “Into the Wild” and ended up with the following choices:
1. Widlflowers in stone, from Ginseng by Joel Dewberry
2. Lush by Erin Michael Wood Grain in sky
3. Alexander Henry All Cotton in blue
4. Neptune by Tula Pink from Moda, Tortoise Shell in deep sea
5. Neptune by Tula Pink from Moda, Mermaid’s Tail in storm
6. Anna Maria Horner Good Folks, Fortune in sea
7. Arcadia by Sanae for Moda, Retreat in turquoise eggshell
8. Anna Maria Horner Good Folks, Cathedral in Dusk
9. Amy Butler Daisy Chain Sweet Jasmine in forest
10. Eco-friendly bamboo fabric in sky, from Robert Kaufman
11. Joel Dewberry Black Eyed Susan in Deep Water
12. Neptune by Tula Pink from Moda, SS Pink in algae
Aren’t these lovely? Hope I win!
Head over to this post at The Fabric Shopper to enter!
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My Sewing Space
Posted on May 31, 2009 by Sarah
Since we moved about 3 weeks ago, I’ve been trying to perfect my new sewing space. It’s definitely large enough! I’m so lucky to have a whole room to myself. I’m still working on a couple of projects, including recovering my desk chair, finding suitable frames for the old photographs I currently have on the walls (or at least re-matting the photos – does anyone have any good ideas for a creative and cheap way to display photographs?) and making pillows for the futon (I borrowed these from our living room couches).
Click on photos to enlarge:
I bought my curtains from Target online, and I absolutely love them! They were a splurge, for sure, but ultimately worth it. The tall bookshelf is from Ikea. My sewing desk is probably my favorite piece in the room, and we found it at Cost Plus World Market for a steal. The cutting table and futon were both craigslist finds, and my antique mirror and lamp were given to me by my grandma but originally belonged to my great-grandmother. The small damask boxes (2 on the floor holding fabric and one on the bookshelf) were bought at T.J. Maxx for $10.00. Not bad for a tight budget!
I am so enjoying spending time in my new room. As you can see, I have the most beautiful view from that large picture window. It definitely helps me be more creative! Now if only I had the time to use it more often!
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