Tuesday, September 27, 2011

getting out

hi lovelies
last friday i needed to get out of the house as cabin fever was setting in and i feared it would permanently damage some of my brain cells so tom and i headed out to berkley to my favorite fabric store to pick up some much needed supplies. i picked up some really awesome stiff lining which is just what i needed for my bike bag! will show you the finished piece tomorrow :D
i also picked up a hooded poncho pattern which i am SUPER excited to make!! i have been DYING to have a hooded cape, they are sooo much fun to ride in! my plan is to find a old XL pendleton and cut it up to use for the cape outside and use an old sweater for the inside, gonna be AWESOME!
also found some really awesome 70's looking trim which i will be making a camera strap with for our new little camera. i am definitely going to extend sew september as i have so many projects i didn't get to do!
we grabbed some sandwiches and road around a bit admiring the really awesome houses. we found this little park and sat for a while and soaked up some vitamin d. it felt really good to be in the sun, my soul needed it <3

xo,
cb
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26 comments:

  1. ShewearscrazywellSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Ohhhh that poncho is gonna be adorable! I looove it...just like everything you make...you got killa style!! Hearts, Janna Lynn

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  2. aliciaSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    it sounds like you had a beautiful day! i can't wait to see all your finished products! <3 <3 <3

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  3. Kelley KronicSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I feel the same. i need more september!!

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  4. TreesSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Yah! Making stuff! I bought some fabric today to start a new frock. I can't wait to see what happens with the 70's trim:)

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  5. JuliaSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Your sewing projects/ideas sound great! I hope our renovating is done soon, so i´ll have a little more time to sew and knit, too... btw i love your flower tattoos, they suit you really well!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I'm excited to finally see your bike bag!! Love the camera strap to-be. I'd love a piece of that to make a guitar strap with! =) x

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  7. LynnSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I want to take a sewing class so badly! Id love to be able to use a sewing machine and make cool stuff for myself.

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  8. shannon*bearSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I'm SO glad you were able to get out for a while! I hope you're feeling 200% now! I'm excited to see your bike bag, I know it's going to be totally rad, sweets!

    xo Shannon

    PS: Best camera strap ever award goes to: YOU!

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  9. LoSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I totally know what you mean! I felt like that this past weekend! That pattern is really just what I need...hopefully my patternless hooded poncho will come out as nicely as I'm sure yours will! The pendelton fabric sounds so amazing for it! Your toast is up! :) -Lo

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  10. claireSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    you are going to look so cool on your bike in that poncho!!
    i have one but it hasn't got a hood :(

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  11. Let It Be RawSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    That poncho is going to be awesome looking while you're riding.

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  12. cArLaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    i can't wait to see your poncho - so excited over here!!! xoxo

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  13. AmberSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    oh man you are gonna look so cool riding in a cape, just like a biking superhero. Cant wait to see the finished product.

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  14. KristiMcMurrySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    so glad you got to get out in the sun for a bit! And...umm...how much would I have to bribe you to make me a cape? haha! Oh and the camera strap will be cool too!

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  15. andreaSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    can't wait to see these new projects! I have been working on a cape, too : ) great minds are always thinking alike! xo

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  16. SaraSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    That trim is wonderful. I get the feeling of sometimes just needing to get out and into the sun and fresh air. It always seems to help put things back in place.

    -Sara-

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  17. A Bird Out of WaterSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    All your projects sound awesome. Glad you're feeling better!

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  18. Some Korean Website HighjackerSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    cb, this sounds like the most refreshing kinda day...complete with all the things you're passionate about. what better! love the fabric you found for that camera strap idea, it'll be brill for sure. it looks so sunny and warm where you are, today was scarf, coat, cardy and tights for me : ( miss the bare feet sun soaks total. i was really glad that Lo wrote such a sensational post featuring you, it reminded me to pop on in and get caught up. ♥

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  19. StephanieSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Sewing is fun! Patterns are too, except cutting them out annoys me ;D
    Lovely. Looks like it was a beautiful day!!!

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  20. MoniqueSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Lovely photos! I especially love the bikes and the tree...you look amazing in the last sundrenched photo...love your tattoos, perfect dress for them

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  21. Lindsay Fisher-CollieSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    aren't you adorable! :) that 70s trim will make an amazing camera strap!! and can't wait to see your fancy poncho!!!

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  22. LyndallSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love that poncho pattern! I like ponchos but I'm not sure if I can pull one off... I might try knitting one for the baby because everyone knows babies can wear anything and make it cute :)

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  23. RacheleSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Glad you are feeling better! You look like you are soaking up the sun in the last photo - like a re-energizing robot! But pretty, tan and tattooed and not at all robot-like :)

    Love the camera strap. You have inspired to look for prints like that when thrifting. But I never find anything. Someone else must beat me to it every time!

    Can't wait to see your finished sewing projects <3

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  24. JordanSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    I love the photos of you at the park, so pretty! I can't wait to see your new bike bag and that trim is so pretty!

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  25. LaurenSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    That poncho will be amazing!! Especially using pendelton! Can't wait to see the finished product! Oh and that trim reminds me that I need to make a banjo strap!!

    Lauren
    Sparrow & Urchin

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  26. Poppies and SunshineSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Excited to hear you have extended sew September! It seems like the start of September was just yesterday. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations!

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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