Still Not Knitting
Yeah, I know. I said there would be knitting. I fibbed. Soon. Kris is feeling lazy-ish tonight, so we’re probably going to be watching movies. I’m going to get back to working on the Mystery Stole.
In the meantime, a FO, some planned projects, and a kickass gift.
First, the FO:
What I believe may be the single-handedly most obnoxious Hawaiian shirt ever. This is the same print that Amanda gave me that I used for my first Frenchy bag. I was in JoAnn fabrics the other day and stumbled on a bolt of it. I bought all they had, because I knew that it HAD to become this shirt, and that I could find something fun to do with the rest of it. So, on Thursday, when I would have been at Barnes and Noble for knitting but was instead at home waiting for my yoga clothes to dry because I forgot to put them in the dryer (D’oh!), I made this for him as a surprise. He even wore it to work on Friday, brave soul. 
ETA: Per Courtney’s request, it’s Butterick #2149. If you use it, definitely look at the finished size vs. intended wearer. I used an XL, which should have fit, but I think it’s a bit too big, and I’m going to pick up a copy in the L size for the next ones.
Today, Carrie and Maryanne took me on my first trip to G Street Fabrics. Holy CRAP that place is huge. I found lots of fun prints, but narrowed it down to four, to make more shirts for my very appreciative hubby:
The camera print was a no-brainer, really. And the poker one was just fun, but I about died when I found the buttons to go with it. The chili peppers and fortune cookies are mostly just for the silliness factor. Kris seems to like all of them, though.
I got a PM on Ravelry last week from Valkryie. She was going through some things to prep for a garage sale and came across something that made her think of me, so she wanted to send it to me. On Thursday, this arrived in my mailbox:
Is that not awesome of her? I have to decide what I am going to do with it, but it’s definitely going to be something REALLY special. I think there’s 3-1/2 or 4 yards there, so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks, sweetie!!!
So, now I’m off to settle in with clue #4 of the Mystery Stole (unless I feel like tackling beads, at which point I can work on clue #2 on the second end, since that still hasn’t exactly progressed) and Indiana Jones. Apparently, Kris is in a “Raiders of the Lost Ark” mood. 
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September 27th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
That’s a fabulous shirt! Great work! Can I pester you to tell us what pattern you used? I think that would be a big hit at my house too…
September 27th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Ooh, I want that fortune cookie fabric!
September 27th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
AW, you’re welcome!
I’m just glad you like it!
September 27th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
And totally love hubby shirt.
LOVE IT!
September 27th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Holy cow woman! That is an awesome shirt and you’ve got some great new fabrics to make more! Lucky Kris!
September 27th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
Love G Street Fabrics!
Also was told by one of my patients that this is the place we need to road trip to:
Mary Jo’s
So much fun going on around your sewing machine!
PS – I am spreading the word about the Special Olympics scarves
September 28th, 2008 at 7:05 am
check you out – sewing up a storm! Yeah, pattern sizing has virtually no relation to what size a garment actually ends up. Trial and error.
September 28th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I’m impressed as all heck! A buttoned down shirt already! I’ve got all the pieces cut out for one for myself but haven’t started sewing it up yet. So many pieces! I hope mine looks as good as yours.
September 28th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
That is very impressive! And isn’t that what Hawaiian shirts are supposed to be – obnoxious?
September 28th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I’m very jealous of your local fabric stores. Sigh. Jersey needs a good injection of these.
I swear my mom used that same pattern to make some obnoxious shirts fo rme too!
September 28th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
So cute, the shirt and the model. Hawaiian shirts are fun to make. Try one in a rayon or a silk next time. The drape can really do things to a basic shirt pattern.
September 29th, 2008 at 7:17 am
HEY…I only live 15 minutes from Mary Jo’s So………….You guys have a place to stay…love jr
September 29th, 2008 at 9:32 am
It came out GREAT!!! Go you!!
September 29th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
OMG! I LOVE that sushi shirt!!
September 30th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Love the shirt!! Great job!! And love the new-soon-to-be-shirts!