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Christmas is coming

With Christmas round the corner, I've been busy sewing cushion covers of the holiday theme. I just love the festive colours of red, green, white and gold. I've 3 sets done. The first is a commission from a friend for a pair of 14" x 14" cushions.

The next 2 sets are for 16" x 16" cushions. This one right below is from lovingly pieced back scraps! Can't afford to waste Christmas fabrics... they not only cost a bomb but are difficult to find at the local fabric stores. There was not a single bale in sight this year :(

This set was a UFO from last year. I had done the tops but just had no time to sew up the covers. A blessing in disguise since I needed these quickly as I will be visiting friends when I go down to KL later.

Yup! That's about it since the school holidays started. Of course, there were the bags... and 2 unfinished quilts which I have yet to post :) Hope to do that when I come back from my hols. Meanwhile, I'm off to prepare for my 2-week well-deserved break :) :) :)

Labels: 2012 Cushion Covers

Posted at 1:35 PM

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Bags made this hols

Managed to finish 3 bags last month, with the first and the last already dispatched to their new homes :)

Patchwork denim tote

Approximate measurements: 35 x 29 x 7cm

Inside of tote with denim pocket on one side

Patchwork and lace mini tote

Approximate measurements: 28 x 22 x 6cm

Patchwork pockets on both sides

Vintage gold button for loop closure

Crazy patchwork tote in peach

Approximate measurements: 35 x 29 x 7cm

White button for loop enclosure

Lined & padded interior with pockets on both sides

Labels: 2012, Bags

Posted at 9:39 AM

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Always keeping you in prayers

A TPR mini album to keep a friend going in times of strife.

3 TPR (toilet paper rolls!) holding a tag each.

The front and back of this tiny album are actually mini photo frames.

Inspirational verses from scripture adorn both sides of each TPR.

2 metal rings hold everything together.

What better verse is there than this to close the album.

The first tag proclaims...

The second tag promises...

The third tag encourages...

It is my prayer that this little album will encourage you much as you walk through this difficult time, J. Be strong and know that you are not alone... for with God, all things are possible.

Labels: 2012, TPR Mini Album of Inspirational Verses

Posted at 12:11 AM

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Altered Photo Album

This photo album will be altered to become a memory keepsake album for the WMCAS 50th Anniversary events.

I decided on a similar design for both the front cover of the album as well as the box holder.

Added 2 extra pages for the guest speakers to sign...

This is the other page...

The rest of the plastic sheets (for photos) will be left as they are.

Labels: 2012, Altered Photo Album

Posted at 2:39 PM

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Thank you cards

Printed out some designs for making Thank you cards.

First of two that I made.

Intend to leave the inside page blank.

The second card...

The inside page again will be left empty.

Labels: 2012, Thank you Cards

Posted at 3:41 PM

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Hari Raya Cards

Some handcrafted Raya cards for my Muslim friends.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Labels: 2012, Hari Raya Cards

Posted at 3:43 PM

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10-Minute block quilt

10-minute blocks (it's a myth!... or maybe it's me that's the problem!) all joined up... minus the folded curves of the centre squares (too tedious & fiddly!