HI there! Is anyone still reading? I have completely fallen off the face of the blogging world lately, and to be honest it's been nice, as if this's what summer's for... But I feel the guilt and separation growing, so here I am, back at it before I forget my typepad login completely.
On the sewing front, my charming little students and I are making trees strait out of Amanda Soule's book. It's a great way to use some precious scraps and Finn went nuts when he saw the one I am making for him, as in grabbing it, running away screaming "mine!" and then placing it lovingly on the floor to sit by. This is the first time since Finn was born 2.5 years ago that he has shown any interest for something I handmade for him, apart from blankets. So this is HUGE.
Here is a peek of the WIP:
I also talked myself into buying Larissa's new pattern. It's a decoupage with painstakingly detailed instructions.
Here is a picture I lifted from her blog:
I like everything this woman creates, which makes me a silly groupie I guess, oh well! She is very nice too, did I mention that?
Because I am in full blown link mode I want to share another great creative find, via Larrissa: Karen Larsen is a illustrator with the funiest/cutest style. You can read her blog Box of Birds here and admire this felt squirrel brooch from her shop.
If you are still reading by this point, may I also point out a fashion redo project from my com-padre at The Sewing Republic? An adorable Shirt Dress that would look amazing with leggings. I am making that one as soon as the husband is diverting his eyes from his closet! (edit: I think it would be fabulous out of a flannel shirt in the winter!)
FINALLY! let's end this epic post on the song that has been living in my head as of late. Maybe I can plant it i yours. Wink!
:-) Thanks for the kind words. Welcome back! The WIP pillow is really cute!
Posted by: larissa | July 09, 2010 at 10:28 AM
what a cute post -love the tree & how awesome that finn loves his so much!! --i love m. ward so so so much (siigh) & i love this video so so much (siiigh) & i've been thinking of posting it on my blog for a while but ah you beat me to it! ;)
Posted by: erin | July 09, 2010 at 01:56 PM
Thanks for all the great links, and I love that pillow in progress!
Posted by: Erika Sews-it-all | July 09, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Hi I'm a new follower, mad keen scrapbooker, novice smocker and sewer. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tree project. Fogive my ignorance but what does WIP stand for? I'm enjoying reading your ichives also!!
Posted by: Emily Turkalj | July 09, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Oh dear, please forgive my spelling error!!
Posted by: Emily Turkalj | July 09, 2010 at 08:29 PM
What a wonderful pillow! I am new to your blog and wanted to say I have been enjoying reading your back posts - you do such beautiful work!
Posted by: tasha - the nerdy owl | July 10, 2010 at 08:05 AM
Larissa's pattern if fabulous! I love the 3 dimensionalness of it all. Can't wait to see what you make with it!
I'm so excited that Finn loves his Mommy's work. What a great affirmation for you. I love when my kids love my work. And it's no wonder he loves it because it's adorable!
Posted by: Lisa | July 10, 2010 at 08:26 AM
Finn's 2.5?? Crikey - where has the time gone?? Of course we're still reading - you're a crafty treasure!
Posted by: Saffy | July 12, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Still reading and I Heart your blog! Thanks for the wonderful song...
Posted by: Eunhwa | July 13, 2010 at 09:37 AM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tree! What a wonderful pillow top, no wonder Finn is running off with it!
All of the projects are great, I can see why you enjoy Larissa's style!
Thanks for the song!
Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 14, 2010 at 06:05 AM
CUTE! I love your tree!
Posted by: erica | July 23, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Thanks for the lovely shout-out about this video. I had a great time making it with my friend Joel Trussell and M. Ward is awesome to work with.
Eric/aka DJ Bunny Ears
http://djbunnyears.posterous.com/
Posted by: Eric | October 26, 2010 at 12:08 PM