I recently purchased this cute little stamp
from Kawaii Things on Etsy.
I’m going to use it when I write my thank you notes to my great Etsy customers.
I may also stamp everything in my house with this!
(To learn more about “kawaii” – click *here*)
Jenn : )
…make me happy!
Even the selvages are cute:
Leaves
Skulls
Butterflies
Ladybugs
Jenn : )
I recently discovered a new use for taskets =
holding baby accessories!
Until now I’d never thought of how a soft, portable basket could come in handy in a nursery. But they sure do. I’ve been keeping this one right in the co-sleeper. It stands on its own, but it’s soft, so no worries if baby bumps it.
I think I’ll be making a line of baby tasket sets in the future.
I’ve already gathered these sweet fabrics from Superbuzzy:
Bright and colorful elephants, owls and deer.
Cute airplanes, balloons and forest friends.
LOVE the colors of this one!
This one is subtle, with sweet forest animals.
Now I’m off to find some dotty cottons and rick-rack to match!
Jenn : )
1 1/2 feet of new fabric from Superbuzzy.
Tiny cotton feet from Petit Bateau.
“Pantalon à Pieds” = “Trousers have feet”
Slip-on Converse All Stars – my feet’s new best friends!
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P.S. Thanks to everyone for all your well wishes!! : D
Jenn : )
No longer a wip – these three hotpads/trivets are finished!
Machine quilted with hand sewn binding.
Washed and pressed.
With a twill tab on the back.
Now to get some really good photos,
and then they’ll be in the shop.
Jenn : )
So, what’s been going on with those Japanese fabric scraps I blogged about awhile ago?
Well….
I got out my favorite Clover pins.
(Technically these are for light/sheer fabrics,
but I’ve used them for many fabric weights.
You can buy them on Superbuzzy, but I’ve also found them at Joann’s.)
Did a little chain sewing…
…see how you can save thread if you’re
sewing lots of pieces together at once?
Gave them a good ironing with my Clover Iron.
Stitched them all together with a bit of linen in the center.
Ironed on a little teapot sketch.
Got out my smallest embroidery hoop.
And embroidered this steamy little fella.
Time for a tea break!
Be back soon with the finished piece!
Cheers!
Jenn : )
Well, readers, if you haven’t already figured it out,
our regularly scheduled Two Spoonfuls post has been delayed this week.
My foodie partner is neck deep in boxes, so we’ll skip this week and will post again on the 22nd.
Now unpack those pots and pans, Ginny!
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We’re enjoying a lovely sunny day here.
Josh is out for a bike ride with the guys and I’m going back and forth between the kitchen and my studio. Yesterday I was inspired to start a new project for my shop, after receiving the latest issue of my favorite Japanese craft magazine: Cotton Time. (I’ve been stalking Superbuzzy like crazy waiting for the new issue to arrive!)
I had to get just a bit of this Matryoshka linen blend, too.
Last night I collected my scraps of Japanese linen and canvas fabrics,
gave them a good wash and ironing, and started cutting.
I’ll have more photos of what I’ve got in mind for them as I get more done.
In the meantime – here are some photos from Cotton Time that might inspire you:
The little sheep pouch…..*sigh*.
Isn’t this purse pretty? I’d be afraid to spoil it by using it.
Have a great day!
Jenn : )
Hi there – I hope you all had a nice weekend.
Josh and I went to our new favorite sushi place for dinner on Saturday and then drove downtown and saw Paula Poundstone at the Moore – she was very funny.
Yesterday we stayed in. There was an America’s Next Top Model marathon on,
so I camped out infront of the tv and finished embroidering a flurry of these little guys:
I recently got my November issue of Cotton Time magazine.
Here, I’ll give you a peek inside!
Tiny ornaments – I may have to make these for next year.
An interactive felt book for kids – fun!
I think we should all take a day off and make fuzzy hedgehogs - who’s in?!?
Have a fabulous day!
Jenn : )
