Sunday, December 11, 2011

Upcycled bags

These are the denim totes I upcycled for my two nieces in Singapore. Can't tell you the exact size (I forgot to take down the measurements before giving them away) suffice to say, it's big enough for major shopping sprees! **GRIN**
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Back

This is the other, same size but the design is different. I did not pad up the straps here but couldn't resist using the same giant buttons I stashed up from my Malacca trip.
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Friday, December 2, 2011

Need to replenish stock

Started off with this much Christmas fabrics but stash is depleting fast! Have been working up a storm the last 2 days. A friend "commissioned" a set of six cushion covers last week & I'm pleased I got that done in time to pass to her last night. A really satisfying thought as you can use Christmas deco for only so long, then all your stuff gotta go into cold storage until the next year! I wanted her to maximize the use of her cushion covers since it's already Dec :-) so I'm glad I did "overtime"! I hope to sew up a table runner for her later... THAT ONE will be on me - a Christmas gift. But I'm keeping that under wraps of course in case I have other commitments and can't deliver! LOL!

Of course you will want to see the finished project. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the camera (wait... let me finish my sentence *lol*) and had to rely on my handphone... and unfortunately I don't know how to unload the images from there (hang on *lol*) so you'll have to make do with these for now!

They are cushion covers I completed last week. They come in pairs and if there are no takers, I will use them as gifts later.

I  promise I'll get those in my handphone downloaded and posted later (after I come back from my 1 week vacation). Meanwhile, do enjoy these eye candy :-)

Well, until the next post, have a great week.. and thanks for dropping by.

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

ATC swap

Oooops! Christmas cushions gotta wait! 

One of my gals could not make the ATC swap we had committed ourselves to. I decided to stand in for her so I made another set of 4 ATCs.

This one is based on the letter B.  For the design, I have used orphaned buttons, faux flower buds and butterfly cut-outs. If I had more time, I would have splatter on some brown beads. As it is, this will suffice :-)


Off you go then, my beauties, one to each home :-)
Well thanks for dropping by again. Have a good weekend everyone.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Christmas cushions

Remember these? 

I have decided to make them into cushion covers for Christmas. This is my first one.

Not a bad idea, right? I hope to come back with more in my next post. So till then, have a great weekend.

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Owl key pouch

One of those projects I made some time back but never got to post. Cute little thing, ain't she? She's a keeper of keys :-) I was inspired to make one when I saw it on someone's blog. As usual, I forgot to note down the blog... sigh... anyway, whoever the creator is, thanks a zillion  :-)
There was no tutorial so I just experimented. It didn't turn out exactly how I wanted - too stiff. So, the next time (if there's a next time! lol!) I'll skip the interfacing. I just might try another, but in some other shape. Some time ago, I actually saw someone using one in the shape of Sun Bonnet Sue and thought it really cool. Maybe I should try that? 


Once again, thanks for dropping by ;-)

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

ATCs, anyone?

The first time I heard about ATCs was when I asked a friend what she had been doing on the crafting scene lately and her reply was that she had been fiddling with ATCs. She then took the trouble to explain and sent me some pictures and links.

That’s how I learnt that ATCs or Artist Trading Cards are basically just miniature works of art. These 2 ½ inches X 3 ½ inches (the measurements are mandatory) cards can be created in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, papercuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or cloth. Finally, these cards are to be traded or exchanged and NOT sold.

All this being new, I was naturally piqued and pestered my friend to organize a swap...which she did. I didn't mind doing a bit of publicity and pressuring persuading my friends to join :-) After all, the theme suggested (Alphabets) was so general and the technique was like… anything goes! Hah!!! Easier said than done :-( because finally only 4 of us took up the challenge!!!
Still, I was not discouraged and I've actually finished my part of the bargain :-) Here, enjoy…

 Thanks for dropping by again.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Red, green, white & a sprinkling of gold

Time to get started on Christmas gifts so out comes the stash.

 The double hour glass block

And here's another

Right, now what? How should I finish these up?

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Too cute!

  
Couldn't resist bringing her home :-) I've never owned a teapot with legs so this is kinda cool... matches well with my mini teacups too.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Isn't this pretty?

Hmmmm...Whatever is that? You may wonder. Well, move down one picture and you need not tear your hair out :-)

A nifty thrifty bookmark out of ribbons and one of those jumbo paper clips! This is where I found my inspiration http://thriftyninja.net/2011/06/thrifty-crafts-paperclip-bookmarks. With a brief tutorial thrown in, I had no trouble making it. 

As you can see, I've adapted the all-ribbon bookmark and added cords and string beads... rose buds too, both in front and at the back to cover up my untidy knots!!! LOL!

First, you see 1, then you see 2..... :-)

Now you see 4! LOL! Thanks for dropping in again. Have a great week!

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Friday, September 2, 2011

2-slash Pinks & Greens

When will I ever sew up a man's quilt? I just realized that those I've done thus far have all been on the feminine side. You know what I mean? In terms of colours and fabric choice... Don't get me wrong. I have no qualms about sewing pinks and florals till eternity! It's just that this thought came to my mind when I was sewing for my nieces. You see, it's high time I start on something for my nephew and THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT IT!



Truth be told, I started off with my nephew in mind but when I looked into my fabric stash, something else "lit up" and I started picking out this combo of colours and fabrics.

Not that I'm unhappy with the result (I'm totally in love with this latest quilt top!) but I guess I really need to work harder if I'm to get anything done for a guy.  For a start, I must put a ban on all floral prints and all shades of pink (and stick to geometric designs and shades of blues).

I know, I know... easier said than done. Well, we'll see.... Meanwhile, thanks for dropping by. Have a great weekend!

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Gift for Niece 2

Here's the other quilt, all done up and ready to be delivered to its new owner...

I had worked this one in peach and browns using the Disappearing-9-patch technique. With the patchwork done earlier, all I had to do was just sew up the borders.













As for the back, I wish I could have used something more matching but I was hard pressed for time and this blue and purple toweling blanket was the only one stashed away at home at the moment. Still, it turned out well.
So, that's it for now! Over to you, girls :-)



 

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Gift for Niece 1




The quilt tops I made earlier on (and I do mean EARLIER) are now being finished up... at least 2 of them are. My brother & his family will be back for a few days and I do want the quilts done up for my nieces. I have no idea if these 2 trendy girls will appreciate my handmade stuff but like I told my brother "Hack! I've only 2 nieces (on my side of the family) and I better sew for them when my eyesight is still good and my hands are steady! I've got one quilt done and the other one is still in the process. So while I take a breather, let me show you the completed quilt.

If you remember, this quilt is a single and it uses the stack & slash method to produce the crazy patchwork effect. The finished size is about 61" X 67".

My finishing technique is slightly different this round. Instead of the usual hand-knotting, I tried stitch-in-a-ditch. Turned out so well that I'm going to repeat this for the other quilt too.What's also different is that I did not do any "sandwiching". For this quilt, I bought a toweling blanket and had that replace the batting and backing fabric. Since our weather is hardly ever cold at night, I thought this would suffice. Cost is a little higher but saved me huge on time :-)

I also looked up an online tutorial on quilt binding and that really paid off. I am really pleased with how this quilt has turned out. And before I rush off to finish up the other, here are a few more pictures for drooling! LOL! Enjoy!

 



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