My almost Martha Stewart Adventure

My almost Marthe Stewart Adventure involves bunnies. Cute bunnies. Drawstring bag bunnies.
If you have been following my blog for awhile, you probably know i'm not one to be overly excited about things when they are not yet sure to happen. In this case that was a good thing. All though i must say i did have some butterflies in my stomach.
What happened?
Well, i was contacted by one of the producers of the Martha Stewart show! To possibly do a craft on the show! Next to Martha! Whoooo. You understand, even if something like that isn't sure to happen, you will get excited about the thought.
There were some doubts in my mind though. Was i ready? Guess i could be. Who am i to think i could teach Martha something? Well, we would together be teaching the audience something. Was my craft good enough? I think it was, but then again, it didn't feel 100% right. You know, if you ever come on the Martha Stewart show, you want to be on with something you totally love yourself too, that represents you to the fullest.

We, the producer and i, had discussed a couple of possible craft projects and ended up with a variation on my furry drawstring bags. I transformed and updated the design a bit and turned them in a perfect Easter craft; drawstring bunny bags! Perfect to keep your eggs warm at Easter breakfast or to fill up with Easter candy as a treat bag. I also had to do a video tutorial so the producers could see how the project (and myself) would come across on camera. Then the wait began. Unfortunately this morning i got the news my bunny bags won't make it onto the show. Not because they don't love them, or not want to work with me, but just because it didn't fit the schedule/their plans for the season at this time or something. Hm. Too bad. But we're in contact. So you never know what the future might bring.
What is sure, is that i will post the video how-to tutorial of the bunny bags on my blog when Easter is a bit near. So if you love them, you will be able to make your own!

And they are not the only one re-thinking things, i have been pondering the whole second Etsy shop thing and i came to the conclusion that i would rather just place everything in my original first Etsy shop. So i'm currently transferring all items. If you have hearted items from my new shop and can't find them anymore, pls check the other shop, if it hasn't sold, it is probably there! Sorry for the inconvenience!

Now i'm off to file my and my husbands taxes. Keep your fingers crossed for some sort of a refund!

Pay it forward; Bunny Dolls

I made two cheeky bunny dolls. The purple one went to Jenavi as the Pay it Forward craft. My other Pay it Forward crafts have been sent out too, but haven't received word they arrived yet, so pictures will follow soon!

Ever tied a tie?

It had been a looong time ago since i last tied a tie. When i was a young kid someone showed me once. I must admit i fumbled around a bit at first. But when you figure it out, it's not that hard.

I made these three kids' neck ties and i think they came out real cute! I think i will be putting some labels on the back and get them ready to be put up for sale one day. For the light blue tie i made an applique of a flower that i drew in Illustrator, printed on felt with some vliesofix on the back, and ironed&sewed on the bottom front. Gonna make some more pretty appliques! You could wear the ties as an adult, but then they are verrrry short! A bit weird. But possible. but weird. hehe.

The crochet hat was very much a trial project. Size is for kids around 2 years or so. I used yarn i had laying around which i wasn't going to move with me. That explains why the colors are all mixed up and not really color coordinated. Frugal thinking! Use what you got. Maybe i will pretty it up with a flower brooch or something that i first still have to make. ;) Now that i've at least figured out how to do it, i have already put some pink yarn aside to take as carry on luggage. I should be able to make another during the 7,5 hour flight!

Oh yeah, i'm also working on a sew along with Nico. Had i mentioned that already? I think we both had planned to have it finished by now, but both of us had to re-prioritize! My version of the cape is almost ready!

it's a dress!

I'm no fashion designer. Don't claim nor aim to be.
I know my way around my sewing machine.
It would just be fun to be able to make some basic clothing. So i'm learning. Basics about invisible seams and stuff.
Meanwhile made a summery wrap around dress.

bag 'buttons and shapes'

i should really measure and pin more. at least for me to be more satisfied. it would just look better if i would have sewn that see-through front pocket on more straight.
or left it out all together.

I do love how the combination of shapes and colors worked out. there's a lot going on without being too overwhelming. or is it.

New longneck friends!

Skyes the giraf has found some new friends to play with in the playground!

More info and pictures (there are two more!) will follow tomorrow!

Patchwork blanket done!

It missed a couple of set deadlines, but then it did get finished.
Cozy on the bed with the already done pink version.

I think i can never wash it since i wasn't thinking and used many different types of fabric. Next time i'll go for one type only.

Fabric Collages

Very much inspired by the fabric wall art i had in my room as a little little girl during the seventies. I remember it vividly. It wasn't padded like the ones i made, it was a heavy off white/yellow fabric with loops and a stick on top to hang. It was lovely decorated with scraps of fabric shaped as a sun and two playing kids. I wonder where it's gone.

The one i like the most is the one on the right, and that's double good since that was the last i made (always learn and get better each step you take, love your last work) and it's good since that one i want to give to my girl who is pregnant right now. It might look cute in the nursery. (i'm guessing she currently has better things to do and other things on her mind than to read my blog, hoping it stays a surprise) The little one might even play with it. Don't know what she could do with it, but there are no rough parts or parts that can come off, everything is stitched very securely. And best thing is the soft back, done in supersoft white flannel. Still my original purpose for them wasn't to end up as a baby drooling pad but to be put on the wall. Baby's first piece of art. ;)