Hats!

I have a thing for making crochet hats. Probably because they are the quickest thing to make and I have no project patience. I want it done in one sitting. So here's a hat I made a while ago and had in my shop, but I didn't love it. Something about the colors, or the hat part was too masculine for the the flower. So today I split them up, and I like it much better.

Here is the hat I started with. I folded it wrong, picture the flower further over to the side.

I took the flower off and added it to this one. So cute for a tiny baby girl, right?

And made this one into a football! I never would have thought of that myself, my other sister-in-law gave me the idea.

                     
                           Both are now for sale in my shop: marquittashop.storenvy.com

Wreath Night: Chevron & Pom Pom

I'm not going to lie, I've considered wreaths with just a thin layer wrapped around wreath forms to be a bit wimpy and weird looking. I prefer the big, poofy ones. But, I gave these two a try with the help of my mom. My friend Danielle had a wreath making night so I joined in. Can't go wrong with patriotic chevron.

And here's my pom pom one with directions found here. I attached the bow with a glue gun. Now I wish I would have just pinned it so it was interchangeable. Plus i glued it a little too high for my liking. Oh well.  Still, it's one more wreath than I had before!

Glittery Texas

I guess I am a girl at heart. I love glitter! When I saw this crafty décor I thought I better try it. Plus I was hosting a craft night and wanted to try it out before I offered to be the purchaser of supplies and answerer of all questions about it. I had an inward debate on what state to do- my home state? my birth state? the state my husband and I were married? lived longest in?.... well, decided on Texas. After 5 years I admit that famous Texas pride is infiltrating me and the rest of the family. Heehaw!

The blog tutorials I used as guides for this project were from Effortless Chic and Two Twenty One.  The site I found for the perfect sized states (these fit into an 8x10 opening, frame from IKEA)  was http://www.theus50.com/outlinemaps-state.php .  I printed out 7 different states and all fit just right!

Jungle Quilt

I started quilting and crochet in 2013 and I am still learning. There is a LOT of trial and error in my life! One of these days when I do the laundry I will post a picture of all the wonky dish cloths I crocheted when I was learning. I kept them and use them to remind me that practice makes perfect! This quilt is not perfect, but it's a lot better than my first one, that's for sure.

                                                     The back is my favorite. I love dots!

Crochet Baby Booties

Part of the reason I wanted to learn to crochet was all of the precious little newborn shoes. Turns out, they don't stay on very well (hardly any baby shoes do), but they are pretty quick to make since they are so tiny, and they're just so cute!

                                                   (I adapted the pattern from this site.)

Hello, and a crochet basket

Oh hi! My name is Allison Jensen (just like the original owner of this blog, ha!) and I have recently joined forces here on Allison Made It. We are excited to post things together here and stay connected through our crafting.

Here is a crochet basket I made for my bedroom. It holds....diapers:) And wipes and bum cream. Glamorous, I know. It matches our room perfectly and has been most useful.

2013 Creations

Some creations I made....
I didn't take pictures of all projects but I like putting these all together to see that I have been able to take some time for myself and craft/sew on occasion.

Burlap Circle Wreath

used this tutorial from little birdie secrets

Car Seat Canopy. Bought this fabric 2 years ago. Finally made it. Might at bows later.

Used this tutorial on the Ribbon Retreat

Got this Love Plaque idea from here which was inspired from Pottery Barn.

 Materials were easy:

bead board from Home Depot, big craft letters, white paint, sand paper & hot glue.

Just recovered my sewing table stool. I still count it as a project I've made. Been wanting to make it cute for awhile.