testing

1.2.3.

Always good to test a pattern out before it goes to print. Saves a lot of tears.

sometimes

A new embroidery project is emerging. This is how it came about...
When you are a crafty type a lot of people you meet start off sentences like this - 
'You know what you should do...' insert advice here about a project they think is a winner.
At this stage I smile politely and try to stay focused. You never know, someone might just have a gem to share, but usually not (help me out here other designers, you KNOW what I'm talking about).
Last month I worked for six days at a Craft Show in Melbourne. If you met me on the first 4 days you were lucky. If you met me on the last 2, I'd have to say a big sorry. My passion for life was snuffed out on those days by PMS and being interstate without my kids.
Back to the story. It must have been in the first few days when I met a crafty lady, who after looking at my matryoshka dolls, shared a story about a hand embroidered doll she had when growing up. Thank you whoever you are, I told you I'd do one. It's in the works now!

the challenge

My goal was to make a baby quilt using only fabrics and trims that I had at home. I pulled together some red, chocolate & blue handprinted fabrics, but was most excited when I found 6 metres of spotted red bias tape bought recently at a craft show! I don't usually buy things without a purpose, but I knew this tape had my name all over it.
This quilt will go to a newborn baby boy tomorrow (if his Mum makes it to church, otherwise I'll have to make a special visit).

the dress

I can't stop making this pattern. This is my fourth version. Longer this time, perfect with footless tights and a cardi. I'm pretty sure this will become my uniform for winter (when I'm not in jeans).
Dress: very modified version of dress J from Japanese "Stylish Dress Book", sand-washed indigo linen/viscose.
Brooch: Finders Keepers.

snowflake

It's feeling a little chilly around here these days.

Idea.

Under construction.

Round-up

Here's a great write up of the Show in Melb last week, via two friends who write for handmadelife.

at the show

While at the recent craft show I did some stitching...