Still, heavily involved in farmhouse talk around our place-making lists, estimates, and other fun stuff. Trying to figure out if we are going to put our bid in or not. You have to put the bid in at the courthouse, in person! What a pain. Drive 5 hours just to hands someone a giant check. We may put in our highest bid and then just let whatever happens, happen. If it was meant to be, then we'll get it. Thanks for all your feedback and ooohs and aaaahs. I did put a few more photos on Flickr. Next week I may actually craft something!
June 30, 2006
In the last week or so I've seen a few of the fabric balls around and some kind readers have also spotted a few patterns and such. I thought it'd be nice to post them all here for you, in case you want to make one. I'll post a few tutorial-esque photos in a day or so if anyone needs it.
First, if you haven't been to HeatherBailey's site. Go. It's pretty and she can make flawless pretties, including a perfect fabric ball. She also has patterns for headbands, and baby booties. Two Straight Lines made this cute little pea (basically a ball with a face) to go with "The Little Pea" children's book here.
Here are a few links to the wedge shapes used in the balls. Pattern and instructions . This is pretty much how I made mine. One other, this is a MS pattern for a fabric covered ornament. It is the pattern I used for mine though. There was one other that Laurie sent me but I can't find it now! Laurie? She sent it to me. It's here.
June 30, 2006
