Mid Week Listings At GoofingOff Sewing

It's mid week and almost July. Has anyone else noticed how fast time flies the older one gets? I spent my youth wishing I was older, couldn't wait until I was 16, couldn't wait until I was 18 and independent....now I know better than to wish my life away. I learned to savor each and every minute, especially the anticipation and build up of special events...after all, the events go so fast.

Well, enough of that. Got to get to work. 

Here's a few patterns recently listed in the GoofingOff Sewing Shop on Etsy. The patterns are Stretch & Sew from the 1970's. They were designed for stretch fabrics (hence the name) and have all sizes in each pattern. All are uncut and never meant to be cut. The purchaser would trace the pattern onto paper and use the tracings to cut the fabric. Two great things came from that.....complete patterns that were uncut. Woo hoo!

The styles were often classic looks (OK, not all. Safari jacket, anyone?) like cardigans and sweaters, T-shirts, tabbed collar shirts, etc.

Stretch & Sew No. 200 Raglan Sleeve Top and Sweater, Size 28-42 

Stretch & Sew No. 770 Classic Blouse Sizes 28-30-32-34-36-38-40-42

Stretch & Sew No. 350 Ladies' Shell Size 28 -42. Includes four collar variations.  ..... Love the do!

Stretch & Sew No. 300 Set-In Sleeve Top and Sweater Sizes 28-44

 Here's one for the guys so they don't feel left out. 

Stretch & Sew No. 1750 Set-In Sleeve Tab Front Shirt Chest Sizes: 34-48

Remember to use the coupon code BLOGGIN for a 15% discount. It's exclusive to blog readers and followers. 

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Winnie the Pooh in the Nursery Plastic Canvas Pattern Books

Here's a cool find I came into recently. Winnie the Pooh and his friends in Plastic Canvas needlepoint books. Perfect for the nursery, a baby gift, day care wall.

Pooh Wall Decor Plastic Canvas Pattern Book

Winnie the Pooh Tissue Box Covers in Plastic Canvas

Tissue Box Covers in Plastic Canvas

Pooh So-Quick Long Stitch Pattern Book for Plastic Canvas

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New in Stock Counted Cross Stitch Patterns At Miss Eileen's Vintage

Merry Mug counted cross stitch pattern with Amaretto Cocoa Mix Adapt this pattern  and make napkin rings,  kitchen towel tops, coffee mug sleeves.

Pat Rogers' Counted Collection The Strawberry Sampler

With My Needle by Just Nan....includes beads and silver thread, Counted Cross Stitch

Ivory Hearts Sampler Pattern by JBW Designs

Fruitful Mugs for Counted Cross Stitch

Pat Rogers' Counted Collection The Lily Sampler

Pat Rogers' Counted Collection Alphabet Garden 

Alphabet Garden

New Fabric and Pattern Listings On GoofingOff

I added a few more patterns and fabrics to the GoofingOff Etsy shop. Here's a sample:

Nautical fabric Sailing Ships fat quarters. Yardage available, too!

United States Marine Fabric in fat quarters. Yardage available, too, on request. 

Lots of costume patterns.

Simplicity 5403 Poodle Skirts.....I have poodle skirt patterns for girls, too!

Simplicity 9769

Simplicity 3809

Simplicity 9966 

Stop by and check them out!

Peace, love, and Happy Stitching!

Christmas in July

Like so many other crafty people, I like to make stuff to give to family and friends during the holidays. However, a lot of times I wait to the last minute to get my act together and don’t shop for that special pattern or kit until the last minute. Well, if you are like me, I am here to help you avoid the last minute holiday rush and put some crafty stuff on sale now giving you time to get the work done. Starting July 1 all the patterns and kits in the Toys, Decor, & Kits section of Goofing Off will be 30% off. That’s right, 30% off. No coupon codes, no passwords, just 30% off. I’ll do the markdown, you just save money. Too cool. Here’s a few things that will be on sale:

   $17.50    BUY

Christmas Stocking Kit Feltworks by Dimensions 18 inch - 46 cm long Complete

  $20 BUY

Vintage 1964 Barbie's Wedding Gown Sewing Pattern McCall's 7428

  $9.90 BUY
Vintage Crewel Embroidery Kit Owl Mates Pillow Kit
So, check out the section. I’m listing more so there’s a lot more to see. Don’t wait ‘til the last minute because the very thing you love just might be gone. Remember the cool kite pattern? OK, enough said about that.

So, Merry Christmas, in July, that is.
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Friday Freebies Free Knit Socks Pattern

While going through an old magazine, I found this knitting pattern for a pair of knee highs. Cute! I thought I’d post it now to give followers a chance to play with the pattern. It’s looks like a good project to take along and work on while sitting at the beach, riding in the car, or even in the doctor’s office. Here’s the picture:

It’s a one-size-fits-all pattern, calls for 8 ounces of 4 ply worsted-weight yarn, and 1 set of No.6 double-pointed needles (English needles no. 7). Here’s the pattern:

Gauge: 5 st = 1 inch; 8 rnds = 1 inch

Note: work in rounds with right side facing you; mark beg of rnds.

Starting at top, cast 9 sts onto 1st needle, 18 sts onto 2nd needle and 9 sts onto 3rd needle (36 sts). Work even in k 2, p 2 ribbing for 2 inches.

Pattern: 1st and 2nd rnds: P 1, (k 2, p 2) 8 times; k 2 p1. 3rd and 4th rnds: (P 2, k 2) 9 times. 5th and 6th rnds: K 1, (p 2, k 2) 8 times; p 2, k 1. 7th and 8th rnds: (K 2, p 2) 9 times.

Repeat last 8 rnds for pattern until piece measures 22inches from beg or 1” less than desired length to toe.

To Shape Toe: 1st rnd: Across 1st needle work k 7, k 2 tog; across 2nd needle work sl 1, k 1 psso, k 7 (32 sts). 2nd through 6th rnds: K around and dec 1 st at end of 1st needle, dec 1 sl st at beg and end of 2nd needle, dec 1 st at beg of 3rd needle (12 sts). Break off, leaving 10” strand. Draw strand through remaining sts and pull tightly. Fasten on wrong side.

Good luck with with socks. They are cute and would make wonderful Christmas gifts. Maybe stitch someone’s name on the side and use one to hang on the fireplace mantel? You’d definitely be creating an heirloom (not to mention not having to worry about knitting the right size sock or non-chalantly measuring the intended gift receiver’s leg….”Why do you want to measure my leg? Making something?” “Er, no……Just checking to see if the length of your calf is proportionate to your arm. What makes you think I’m making something?” See what I mean?

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Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns
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Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and metal work

Monday Morning Stuff

Hi, all! Yes, it’s Monday once again. Got plans for today? I am back to work after a week of family fun, grandkids, and creating. I did yoga with my daughter (kept up but couldn’t quite wrap myself into a pretzel like she did), made “Big Bro and Big Sis” T-shirts (tutorial will follow now that I ironed out the wrinkles), made a diaper cake (so cute and so appreciated), and went to a Pomegranate Guild Meeting (Judaic Needle crafters….I am sooo inspired!).

New listings in the GoofingOff shop….just click on the picture for information:

Fabrics:

More fabric listings coming, even new Judaic fabrics.

                                                           Vintage Wool Fabric, 2 yards, 60 inches wide.

                                                               Vintage Concord Farmland, 2 yards, 45 inches wide, all cotton….Great for quilting.

Sewing Patterns

Here’s a few of the sewing patterns I listed this week. More coming.

Crochet Patterns:

Here’s a couple of the crochet patterns I listed. I am making a couple of my own, too. They’ll be ready for purchase soon. I’ll keep you posted.

Notions:

I am now carrying Schmetz sewing needles. Just add them to your order and get free shipping.

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Friday Freebies Plushies from Pantyhose Patterns

How’s your week going? I’m still going through my stash. At this rate it will take me a few years. Anyway, I found this clipping from Family Circle, 6/21/83 for soft sculpture made from pantyhose I thought I would share. I love recycling and these creations are so cute.


        

Hope you find time, and pantyhose, to give these creations a try. Happy crafting!
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Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns
GoofingOff Artfire Sewing patterns, plus size patterns
Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and metal work

Slow Cooker Potatoes and Beans

A while back…November, to be exact, I posted this recipe for beans, ham, and potatoes on my blog. I got a bit of a surprise when I found a very similar recipe posted on Allrecipes.com. The lady changed it a little but it still looked pretty good. Might be a good idea for those leftover ham bones from Easter Sunday dinner.

  Here’s the link to my post: http://misseileen-aka-goofingoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/thrifty-crockpot-cooking-taters-n-beans.html  Cheap, easy, and good tasting.

Sorry but I took some time off blogging for a bit to work on some projects. Still working on them but here’s what I’ve done so far:

Doo Rags: Not the most original idea on the planet but good for my biker-gear head-man cave loving hubby. Good way to use up fabric scraps.

Baby Sunbonnets: Had to do these. Just too cute.

Scrappy tote bag: Found this fabric on the way to the trash heap. A true rescue.

 

I haven’t been a total slacker, just working and refining. Have a happy Easter and Passover everybody!