Sewing for Pleasure
I’ve taken a bit of a break from all my custom work to sew a little for pleasure. When Alien Sunset posted this pattern the other day I just knew I had to stitch it!
I chose the colors to coordinate with this Alexander Henry print. I’m going to make it into a decorative pillow for the shop. I just LOVE the colors in this print!
So, about the give-away, last check there were 74 comments! I am flattered and beyond amazed that there are that many of you out there! I’m so glad you want my vintage trims, because I cleaned out the garage this week and found even more! I think I’ll have enough for 2 boxes! (I just realized each sentence ends in an exclamation point-note to self: learn to properly punctuate.) I think I’ve heard the masses loud and clear- you want more tutorials. Am thinking of more to add ASAP!
One of the things I wanted to use this blog for was to spotlight artists and creators whose work inspires me. Today will be my first of many artist/product spotlights. While clicking around etsy I found something that made my heart swoon! The sweetest vintage looking notebooks.
The Paper Princess sells a set of 3 (a bird, cowboy & elephant) for a mere $6.50. Don’t you think they would make super cute baby shower invitations? A little bit bigger and you could print the shower info. on the inside.
All of her illustrations and images are so sweet with a vintage-y modern feel to them. I’m highlighting her work today because her products inspire me! The illustrations she has on her not-so-frequently-updated blog are really fun too, she is an amazingly talented artist!
February 28th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I’m oohing and aahing over the embroidery and the fabric. I just did a similar embroidery piece, but haven’t decided what to do with it yet.
February 28th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I am also partaking in the “ooh”ing and “ahhh”ing. Can’t wait to see the final product.
As for the Paper Princess, Leslie’s stuff is SO CUTE! In fact, she just designed a custom birth announcement for me (a little in advance). It turned out better than I could have even imagined!!! She’s such a doll and so talented.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I just copied off the embroidery picture - must add that to my ever growing to do pile! Thanks for sharing it with us and also for the cupcake pattern link. Anne
February 28th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Thanks for the tip-off on today’s post topic: Great fresh color combo in the Alexander Henry fabric: I’m going to hunt that one down for some little girl garments!
ERB
February 28th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I’m so glad you’re getting such a great response to your giveaway - I had no doubt you would because your blog is so wonderful!
I love the way you plan your embroidery colors to coordinate with the fabrics - it really comes through in how professional & finished your items look. Looking forward to seeing this latest project completed!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
This may very well be my all-time favorite combination of fabric & embroidery pattern creation of yours! Darling! : )
February 29th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Wonderful job. I printed this pattern out but have not used it yet. You are making me itching to do it.
February 29th, 2008 at 8:24 am
I have that same AH print waiting to be made into a dress for the the girls … LOVE the colors! Can I be so bold as to ask for a basic tutorial on how to embroider? You know my skill level … it hasn’t gone past the very basic stuff you and I made years ago for MC. You do such amazing work!!