Just a plain boring thing, a reversible tissue box cover, but made in fabrics that will make me happy seeing them scattered around the house. The orange/light blue one is going to a friend’s house for a housewarming gift. Next project will also be mass produced.
Archive for June, 2009
mass production
Posted in small things on June 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »
today was brought by the letter m
Posted in embroidery, toys and dolls on June 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
M is for madeleines, especially those embroidered on linen.
And M is also for monkey, made from cuddly fleece. He’s not completely symmetrical but I’m fine with it, because he’s got a cute expression. Abby loved him (or possesive, I’m not sure), she got mad when I took him away to take some pictures.
sew connected – may
Posted in quilts on June 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m waaay overdue for my Sew Connected block, so this one is for Tine. It’s a disappearing nine patch (sort of), if you notice the mini four patch in the middle is all the same.
quiet
Posted in embroidery, everything else, quilts on June 12, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Things have been quiet around here because I broke the last machine needle that I have on hand. I blame some thick fleece that I was sewing to make this. Crap! I am waiting until Sunday to go to JoAnn’s to pick up some fresh needle just because they’re having sales on other boring supplies [...]
2+2 blouse + other things
Posted in clothes sewing, quilts, stash on June 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Another Oliver + S pattern, which I don’t have so much to rave about this one, just because the front gathers were giving me a lot of trouble. I’m still not satisfied with it. At least it’s pretty when you don’t look inside, and the sleeves are perfect. Lovely rounded shape and no puckers at [...]
every day in may – the finale
Posted in clothes sewing, small things on June 1, 2009 | 5 Comments »
First, happy birthday to my girl who turned two on Saturday!
And these are the sights of the small corner of our front door. The two are final products for May, framed Echino fabric and a nine-patch doorstop. I just need to add a small table between the two and it would be perfect, sigh…
the winner is…
Posted in everything else, tagged giveaway on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
… my neighbour in Columbus, twopeasinapoddesigns! She said,
I am oh so very very far away from you…by like 30 minutes. I’m from Columbus : ).
My grandfather always gave my Dad elephants for gifts and said it was because an elephant never forgets. Sweet.
My favorite project at the moment is clothing for me and my kids. [...]


