via comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk these are gorgeaus!! Continue reading

I have thought about this for a good while and come up with the following method of making small but sturdy (and pretty) little loops to hang up my quilts with. Strong enough to take the weight but discreet enough to remain elegantly hidden should you decide to pull them off the wall and snuggle up in them instead. via comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk i came across this tutorial for hanging a small quilt using embroidery floss. This would be great for my Sailor Mouth Swap piece on flickr. Aneela is a genious!! Continue reading

1. Painfully pretty, 2. Saco roxo, 3. Marie Claire idées, 4. The Mushroombrella, 5. Fisher skirt, 6. _MG_2410 Elephant Festival - Jaipur India, 7. AMH Quilt, 8. camera cosy, 9. Fabric Portrait Whilst doing a little brainstorming for this pattern, I decided to put together a few mosaics for some inspiration. I'm feeling bright saturated colors, bold prints, something that gives off a really "gypsy or bazaar" style. I love this style for summertime. I'm seeing it everywhere. Hope you like my collections from these great flickr users. 1. lovely sofa, 2. pelas mãos da Paula, 3. sunshine and shadow,... Continue reading

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This is my latest, a fold over clutch from a Keyka Lou pattern and a tiny change purse made with natural linen and cotton polka dot prints. This is my first run through with this pattern and I think it came out pretty well. I used a "sew in" interfacing instead of my usual fusible stuff. The sew in may be my new fav as I can press the clutch more without worry of making the interfacing bend and crinkle up. I think I will add the little purse as a free gift to whomever purchases this clutch. It is... Continue reading

So, what do you think of my new lovelies? I am really enjoying sewing this pattern up. It turns out great every time and it's quick. I can see twenty more of these in my shop in every color and print I own. So cute! If you would like one please visit my shop. Thanks, Jill Continue reading

just a "before editing" sneak peak at what's coming to my etsy Continue reading

just a bit of inspiration from xperimentl. Continue reading

I just posted this wristlet in my shop. It started out as some fabric piecing. I have been playing around with some different fabric combinations lately. I am trying to go for a more zakka style but I am still loving the nautical style of colors and it definitely shows in my projects. Thanks for reading, Jill Continue reading

Here is our little guy coming home from his first day of school. He is so tiny that this backpack looks huge on him and is almost toppling him over, but he wanted to carry it like the big kids. He is becoming so independant and I feel like I am losing my "baby." He qualified for an early pre-school program due to his delay in speech and language. It's a great program here and there is another "peanut" in his class with him. The teachers are wonderful and hope to have him catching up with his peers by next... Continue reading

I've been wanting to do a post on this subject for quite a while. *Zakka* Definition of zakka from squidoo.com: all the small, various products used in everyday life are commonly called zakka. A term which encompasses household goods, daily necessities and sundries. However, zakka has also come to represent a style of art and craft that is simple, charming, and of Japanese esthetic. This is definetly a fashion and design phenomenon spreading in the United States. It's not just sewing either, knitting and crochet can be zakka as well. I, like many others, have been drawn to this style... Continue reading