I knew it would come to me
October 10, 2007
I took that fabric and made a belt.
I have some other plans for those scraps, too. I hope to get more sewing in this afternoon. I might get sidetracked, though. The mailman just brought these:
Oh boy. Which one first?
Very cute! I love the fabric combo. Well done!
Kimberlie
Posted by: Kimberlie | October 10, 2007 at 11:12 AM
I love that! makes me wish I were a belt kind of a girl.
I have LMKG and I love it - I have knit several of the patterns. I haven't gotten my hands on the new one yet so I'm looking forward to your review.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | October 10, 2007 at 11:18 AM
um, is that for sale? cuz i LOVE it. ;)
Posted by: leslie | October 10, 2007 at 11:21 AM
love the belt, and that cute tortoise buckle!
start with patchwork and quilted gifts...i want to know what you think.
Posted by: leslie | October 10, 2007 at 11:23 AM
I love all your belts. And those books are on my birthday wish list.
Posted by: Anina | October 10, 2007 at 11:25 AM
I too have been eying the patchwork book. Tell us what you think!! Cute belt, I love tortise shell.
Posted by: Libby | October 10, 2007 at 11:25 AM
The belt is cute!!! I have been through LMKG via the library and Patchwork is on hold waiting for me to come pick it up. Can't wait to hear your thoughts.
Posted by: southerngirlmusings | October 10, 2007 at 12:43 PM
PLEASE give instructions for the belt.. I love this!
Posted by: Alicia | October 10, 2007 at 01:06 PM
I love the belt! What did you use in between the fabric layers to give the belt substance?
Posted by: Jenny | October 10, 2007 at 01:09 PM
Your belt is fantastic - you are so clever.
Heather
Posted by: Heather | October 10, 2007 at 02:13 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: Jessica Hood | October 10, 2007 at 02:15 PM
Love that belt and the buckle. And what a conundrum - knitting or sewing.
Posted by: Sonya | October 10, 2007 at 02:34 PM
oh for that kind of distraction!! how cool!
Posted by: heidi | October 10, 2007 at 03:01 PM
Sweet belts!!!
Posted by: sally | October 10, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Very nice (to is all!)
Posted by: Robyn | October 10, 2007 at 03:58 PM
I am sensing a belt tutorial!
Posted by: Rachel | October 10, 2007 at 04:36 PM
I was just stopping by to BEG for a belt tutorial! Your tutorials are fantastic, and I would love to make a belt. I've never really worn belts much before, but all of a sudden, I need one!!!
Posted by: Callie | October 10, 2007 at 04:58 PM
Love it. All the fabric combinations are fantastic.
Posted by: Teresa Alber | October 10, 2007 at 05:15 PM
Oh! That belt makes me giddy!! I always have to wear a belt, as I crouch and kneel and sit in tiny little chairs as a Montessori teacher ... and nowadays it's impossible to find a pair of jeans that are NOT low-cut! But, unfortunately, I only own one belt. I hope to change that ... if only I could get my hands on a cute belt buckle down here in Mexico!
Posted by: Meg | October 10, 2007 at 05:36 PM
That belt is great! Also, I recently requested "Last minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts" so I hope it is as good as it looks!
Posted by: emily | October 10, 2007 at 06:18 PM
oh, boy, those books are so wonderful I wouldn't know which one to pick first either! enjoy.
your belt looks fabulous!
Posted by: amandajean | October 10, 2007 at 07:04 PM
i love your belts, and those books! I am jealous. I think i need to pick up some copies. Don't you just love the inspiration?
Posted by: katie | October 10, 2007 at 07:31 PM
wow, adorable belt! -kb
Posted by: Kelly | October 10, 2007 at 08:10 PM
Those are very cool, E! Where do you find those cute belt rings? All I've ever seen are the boring metal d-rings. :( Maybe I should learn how to do patchwork first huh?! ;) Do you fusing any fusible fabric inside the belts to make them stiffer?
Posted by: jennifer at pink ric rac | October 10, 2007 at 11:30 PM
I'm always a sucker for your belts - you put together such great color and pattern combinations. And I like this buckle a lot.
My vote on the books is the Patchwork and Quilted Gifts one... I love what you do with a sewing needle!
Posted by: sulu-design | October 10, 2007 at 11:32 PM
These books are so popular. I just got mine too and so many people have commented that they have them too. Can't wait to use mine.
Posted by: Dragonfly-Crafts (Fiona) | October 11, 2007 at 12:46 AM
Oh please, please show us some pictures...
Posted by: celine | October 11, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Oh, I love belt... the colors are great!
Posted by: julie | October 11, 2007 at 07:52 AM
I love the belt the colors are very fall like and by the way where is the picture of the finished sweater I have been dying to see it
Posted by: Jennifer | October 11, 2007 at 09:06 AM
I love it, Erin!
I'm about to make a book purchase myself - I'm so weak. Never mind that I've already made 2 fabric purchases today.
Posted by: beki | October 11, 2007 at 10:42 AM
so pretty! the buckle makes it perfect.
Posted by: linda | October 11, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Your belts are always so bright and cheery! The buckle definitely adds the finishing touch!
Posted by: erin s | October 11, 2007 at 02:46 PM
oh my goodness, erin, that belt is gorgeous! are you still thinking about selling them? please do!
i haven't been up on my blog reading lately because i've been busy, and i've missed your blog so much. you've been doing so many cute projects!
that's neat you got to see the book before it came out when you went to purl patchwork. when i went there in july, i really wanted to talk to joelle. i was way too shy though! :)
Posted by: jenny | October 11, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Oh that belt looks wonderful! I think you should read the patchwork/quilted gifts one and give us a little review:) (It's on my wishlist...)
Posted by: Chara Michele | October 13, 2007 at 10:11 AM
the colors your chose for your belt appeal to me on so many levels! great choices.
Posted by: bekka | November 05, 2007 at 04:37 PM