Crafty Mama Monday

It's been a while since I've done a Crafty Mama update!

Recently, I have been in a bit of a sewing rut, with my sewing machine in the repair shop, and the part that's needed BACKORDERED for 6-8 weeks. . . the repair shop finally offered me a loaner machine, so I've been catching up on sewing projects that have been sitting around for a while, cut out but not sewn up.

To the left, you can see my growing pile of cloth napkins from scrap fabric. This has been an on-going project, and I'm planning on sewing napkins and un-paper towels for my Silly Bear Handmade shop after I finish the ones for our house. 

I've also finished the "subway art" project that I started back a few months ago. 

I decided to go with the "paint over" method after all. . . but I didn't want to lose the pretty background that I had painstakingly created - so I decided to go with a slightly transparent cover layer, and I think it actually turned out pretty cool. I like the fact that it's not super easy to read. What do you think?

I finally made a Toadstool Baby Rattle, but I knitted it with larger needles and yarn that I had in my stash, so it is one big rattle! I plan on making some more soon, though. They are super cute and fun to knit! Joseph loves his.  

I'm also still in the process of knitting and sewing up beanbags for my niece and nephew in Texas. . . this was supposed to be a Christmas present (ha!) so I really do want to get that finished as soon as possible.

And of course, I'm still sewing diapers. 

Right now, I am working on AIO (all in one) versions of my pattern, which so far are turning out great and working really well. I'm also learning to use Lastin clear elastic. It's wonderful because it's really stretchy and makes fora  good fit and it's resistant to pee so it won't wear out over time in a diaper. BUT it has a learning curve for sure. You can't just do the easy-peasy tack and topstitch a casing with Lastin. More on that later!

Do you have any Crafty projects going on right now?

Do you need some inspiration or moral support to start a project that you've been wanting to try?