Monday

A few hours home alone in the kitchen.

I enjoy the hand sewed part of the needle books.

Every single stitch.

When the needle book is done, I will go for a walk, alone.

This Monday is a damn good day.

A month of giving

My friend, Vibeke, celebrates March with

"A Month of giving" and she invited me to join.

Todays blogpost is about me - 

and you can even win some of my work.

I hope, you see you there!

A Butterfly in my Hair is one of my favorite blogs -

it's worth visiting.

Scrappy-Happy-Summer-Quilt

Blowing in the wind -

cheerful colors and prints.

The quilt top is done, so far so good.

I wish, you could see the fabrics IRL.

It's warm and sunny in Denmark, but I have spent 20 hours

by the sewing machine the past four days.

It has been worth it.

Now I have to choose batting and fabric for the back.

#1

Patchwork
Sewing
Coffee with my sweet Heart
all in 1½ hour after coming home from work

Soon dinner with good friends
Thursday
Love

Scrappy-Happy-List-Takers

 

It started with a pile of tiny  fabric scraps -
and suddenly it was a fabric patchwork puzzle.



I'm unable to throw away fabric scraps -
I love scrappy-happy projects.


 

 

I want to go through my fabric stash and do a spring clean,
but I'm not sure, that it will be an easy project....
I started my fabric collection, when I started to work back in 78.
I often wish, that I wasn't a person,

 who get too attached to things like fabric and yarn.
Many of my fabrics are held onto for sentimal reasons.

I have already given yarn to a local second hand shop

- it was great!

I want to know, that my treasured fabrics go to good new homes.
Maybe I should make some fabric bundles for sale

 

wip monday

 

 

Scrappy triangle, nine patch, linen and lace -
that's my kind of Monday off.



 



Working on a coffee cozy for french press.



Quilt - Scrappy Triangles

My second selfish-sewing-week was a success.

Yesterday I finished this Scrappy Triangles Quilt -

and I'm pleased.

When I start a quilt, I usually know,

how I want it to be, but not this time.

I knew for sure, that I wanted to make scrappy triangles,

but I didn't want a quilt full of triangles.

I started out by making the "triangle trees" and then I builded the rest of the quilt with pieces of light colored fabrics.

I choose the wrong side of some of the pieces to get the right expression to the quilt.

The size is app. 110 x 115 cm.

Patchwork-mania

I have been doing a lot of sewing since last weekend.
I have enjoyed every minute of my selfish craft time.
It's been so long, since I allowed myself to forget everything and just sew.



 

I made six patchwork purses, app. 20 x 11 cm.
I like to use fabric purses for needle books, thread and so -
it's easy to bring with you.

The cheerful cotton prints make me happy.
I enjoy, that we finally got some snow,
but all the colors make me think of spring.

I hope next week will be a selfish-sewing-week too!

 

All for now - I better rush to my patchwork triangles.

 



Zakka Saturday

 

I haven't touched my sewing machine for a very long time.

I really miss it.

I have been thinking of many good things to make,

but no sewing has happened.

 

Todays first zakka project is a pencil case.

 

 

 

Linen, vintage embroidery, retro apples and a mix

of cotton prints from stash -

leftovers from this quilt

January is always a good month for me to de-stash.

 

 

 

 

I have bought a new book

Modern Quilts from the Blogging Universe

I bought it mostly because of this lovely quilt

by Blue Elephant Stitches

I'm a big admirer of her quilts.

 

 

 

 Photo by Blue Elephant Stitches

 

I have an idea for a new quilt,

but it includes this Butterfly fabric from Moda.

I found it on Etsy, but the shop doesn't ship to Denmark. 

 

Happy Saturday. 

 

 

...with a twist of yellow

Today I finished my latest sewing project

and I'm pleased the way this quilt turned out.

I love the texture, that free motion quilting creates.

I recommend you to buy a pair of quilting gloves,

if you wanna try free motion quilting.

The gloves make it much easier to quilt.

The back of the quilt is white with a stripe of gingham.

It's such a pleasure to see a well done project blowing in the wind.

Sunday and finally vacation

Hanging over breakfast Sunday morning and

 I suddenly realize, that my best quilt ideas

have been my vacation quilt projects, 

like Rosy Summer and Blue Sea

(the only vacation quilts I still have).

It came to me when I got an idea for a baby quilt. 

I forgot all about my breakfast and had to find

fabrics to match the quilt. 

It took me only two minutes to find the perfect fabrics.

It's a bit scary to see, how easy it is for me to craft,

when I'm on vacation.

Even if it's scary, I'm glad to see, how easy I relax, when I'm off.

I only wish, I could have a more creative - and maybe - 

crafty job.

I wish you all a lovely Sunday,

just like mine.

I think, I will invite my family to east fish by the sea tonight.

How to make easy Dresden Plates

Todays garden life

Liberty, 19Q4 by Haruki Murakami,

cherries, peas, flowers, sun,

and a new quilting tool.

Last week when I was surfing on the internet,

I found this Dresden Plate template.

I was lucky to find it in a local fabric store.

I love stuff, that can make your sewing life easier.

Two days off and then back to business,

I'm longing for vacation thursday next week.

I need a break and time with my family.

Everyone else seems to be on vacation already.

I have a dream......

.....of free hand stitching and cross stitch.

As a teenager I did a lot of cross stitching,

but it seems like ages ago.

Inspiration is everywhere,

like Pinterest, here, here and my collection of

books and Japanese magazines.

 



 

Yesterday I took a step and made

an embroidery sewing case for myself.

So far, so good...

I know - it's the usual mix of vintage, prints and linen,

but I like it.

 

When I visited Stockholm a couple a years ago,

I bought an embroidery book Karins broderier by

Karin Holmberg.

 



 

Recently when we visited Malmö

 my hubby gave me Karin's second book

Små och stora broderier.

Karin's books are very different from the other

embroidery books, I have, but her books inspire me.

Beside that her work is lovely and true handwork.

The sewing case is inspired by a project

in Karin's latest book.

 



 

... just practicing! It's fun.

Do you like stitching and embroidery

and where do you find your inspiration?

 



 

(...remember that you still have time to join the giveaway)

Zakka Handmades blog tour + giveaway

 I'm a big fan of the Japanese zakka world,
it can hardly surprise anyone....
I was very exited, when Amy Morinaka invited me
to join the Zakka Handmades blog tour.

Amy's book with 24 projects is inspiring for beginners

as well as more advanced sewers.

It's hard to choose which project to make,

but I decided to start with a rice therapy eye pilow.

The eye pillow is filled with uncooked dry rice

- you can heat it in the microwave.

You can replace the rice with beans and

add lavender buds.

I skipped the embroidery

- not because I don't like it!

....I was a lazy sewer that day, that's it.

If you like Zakka too, you have to buy this book!

...but you have a chance to win a copy of Amy's book.

All you have to do is to leave a comment to this post

by Friday July 19th. The giveaway is open internationally.

 I will announce the randon winner on July 20th.

Until then you can visit the other blogs participating

in the blog tour. There's a giveaway at every stop!

6/24/13 - Kerry verykerryberry (interview post)

6/26/13 Jeni In Color Order

6/28/13 Sachiko Tea Rose Home

7/1/13 – Amber One Shabby Chick

7/3/13 – Kristen Feeling Stitchy

7/5/13 – Hiromi Harujion Design

7/8/13 – Amy nanaCompany

7/10/13 – Lisa and Sarah A Spoonful of Sugar

7/12/13 – Mette Erleperle

7/15/13 – Sarah and Rachel Roxy Creations
7/17/13 - Anna Noodlehead

Happy Sewing!



3 x 2 = 3 sets of zakka coasters

Honestly I find coasters unnecessary,

but I like to make them.

It's a pleasure to choose colors and prints,

but must of all it's a pleasure to sew them.

To see how they grow and and finish in a hurry.

...so, coasters are not unnecessary for me.

It's relaxing therapy.

It's time to remind you of this post.

So stay tuned - I'll be back soon.

In the meantime you can read the other blog posts

about the Zakka Handmade blog Tour.



linen and squares

11 x 18 = 198 

red, pink and purple

cheerful colors and prints for a new quilt

to our youngest daughter.

Hexagon and linen dish towel

- a new linen towel made as a gift

for another happy homebaker

Just a few glimpse from my crafty life.

My monday off

A glimpse from my sunny monday off.

It's a good day and it's mine alone - at least until my family gets home.
Dinner is made - indian meatballs with lots of spices.

 

Massage and yoga were my best friends last week.

Just what I needed to get more energy.

I promise myself to make a few yoga exercises home every day.

 

I have spoiled myself with this lovely yarn reminding me of raspberries.
 



 

 

My friend, Vibeke, has inspired me again. This time with the very lovely Levenwick.

I had planned to knit a yellow one,

but since yellow were not in stock that day, I choose this very summerish colour.

(I was unable to leave the store without yarn.....)

The colour reminds  me of sweet summer raspberries -

which I bought to make muffins today.

 

...I better finish this one,

before I start a new knit project.....

 

I just have a teeny weeny problem -

my tension headache gets back, when I knit.

I really try to breathe and relax my shoulders, but....

One of the reasons that yoga home is a great idea.

 

 

I will continue enjoying this wonderful day.

Bake, make yoga, sew. knit in the garden and tonight hanging out with

one of our best friends. A friend we don't see very often,

so his unexpected visit is a joy.

 

I hope, your monday is good too.

 

 

 

Zakka news

Amy Morinaka of chick chick sewing has invited me to join
the Zakka handmade Blog Tour 2013.

Thanks for inviting me, I'm flattered to take part in the blog tour.

My copy of Zakka handmades just arrived.
It's a lovely zakka book. with many projects suitable for all levels.

Kerry - verykerryberry - kicks off the blog tour
on June 24th posting an interview with Amy.

We will have a giveaway at every stop,
so make sure to follow along with the tour.

I hope you will join the giveaway, when it's time.

Picnic Quilt

It took me one year to finish the Picnic quilt,

but now it's finally done.

 

I'm pleased with how it turned out.

 



 

This is the quilt collection so far -

Picnic quilt

Blue Sea (inspired by our vacation in Portugal 3 years ago)

Rosy Summer quilt

 



 

 

This photo reminds me of the Spring time, we all need so much.

Cheerful colours and sunshine.





 

A mix of vintage sheets, embroidery and new fabrics,

just the way I like it.

 

The back is made of light green and white gingham.

 

....do you like quilts too!?

 

 

 



Easter break

 

I need cheerful colours and prints

- and these tiny projects reminds me of easter and spring.

A perfect colour theme for my crafty spirit.



Many of my crafty friends are passionate tea drinkers.

I think, this small an easy idea is a great way to re-use the tea tin.

I use the tin for needle pins, when it's empty.



 

...all you have to do is to make a fabric flower and glue it on the tin.

Happy crafting!



My hubby and I started the day with a long walk in the forrest round a lake.

We brought tea and enjoyed the silence.

A great way to start the easter break.