Long time no see.....

 A scrappy-happy-pincushion project.

...not much to say about that.

(......but it's like therapy to me).

  

  

 I have bought tree fabric scrap packs here.

It's so fun to mix the tiny bits n bobs.

- and I bought a new crochet book too!

I can't wait to get a better look inside the book tonight.

 

I have a small pincushion giveaway on my Instagram profile

@metterobl - so drop by if you wanna join it.

 

 

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.



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. 

 

 

It's time for a winner

 

The winner of the book Zakka Handmades....

..... is Madame Plume

- congratulations, Marianne, email me your address.

Thank you so much for all your comments

to the Zakka Handmades blog Tour post.

 

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.

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.

de-stash project

todays sewing project

matryoshka dolls in different colors 

these dolls are perfect as gifts

now I just need to stuff them all

the Matryoshka print is designed by Mikodesign

..and now it's time for a walk in the snow.

....wish I didn't have to get back to work tomorrow.

welcome to 2013

 

 

...you made it and so did we

a new year full of opportunities

I'm looking forward to share 2013 with you

thank you for all your kind comments and inspiration

 

 

#1

 

 

 

 

my first knit project this year

 

a small scarf in a mix of wool and cotton

this project has been meditation for me

a much needed break with a minimum of thought

 

 

 

 

reunion with an old zakka project

I have forgot all about this hexagon bag

now I have filled it with woolie yarn and knitting needles

ready to a new meditative scarf project

 

Happy New Year

 



Liberty, linen, love..

saturday - and it's finally holiday time

we are ready for a break

we have to enjoy every single minute of this holiday

our youngest daughter leaves us in the beginning of August

she is going to Idaho for ten months

the pictures show the beginning of my holiday



a modest stack of linen needle bags

some years ago I bought a bundle of loveliness here

linen in the most beautiful colours



the linen is even more beautiful with the mix of Liberty fabric

I love needlebooks

I love linen and Liberty

so I'm very pleased with my modest stack





zakka style sew along

did you get Rashidas new book....!?

Lindsey and Amy have put together a sew along

I'm so exited to see how the projects will turn out

- especially my own delightful linen bag

purple for my Ipad

this time I made a linen bag for my Ipad

a mix of linen, Liberty, lace and vintage embroidery

scrappy happy project

I love scrappy happy projects

playing with colors, prints and fabric

this time I made a scrappy organizer

the house tag on the back is from my talented friend, Anna
(she also made my winter banner)

find a tutorial here if you want to make
your own scrappy organizer

for you

eight linen bags done

hurray!



I feel very grateful for my life these days

and I want to celebrate the beginning of 2012

I want to give one of you a linen bag

tell me how you take time to do good things for yourself

leave a comment to this post before end of Sunday

maybe you are lucky and win this one

don't forget to enjoy this rainy and dark January day

2012

a brand new year has arrived

a year full of promise, hope and opportunities

grab it and let it be yours

I wish you a happy new year

not least those of my loved ones who really need a good year

the first day in january is a good day

I have fulfilled a promise to myself

to take time to sew

time to immersion

my first work this year



 

small vintage linen bags

you find instructions in this book

- in case you want to make your own linen bag

for my Danish visitors - the book is available here

wip

I finally managed to find some time to sew

it pays to do something good for yourself - I know



....do you remember to make time for yourself...!?

I will find my planner and schedule time for myself

- you should do the same!

it worked for me in 2011