cute pouches

i've gone into
production mode,
making pouches.
i really love them.
they are great for gifts -
and i always have
people to give gifts to.
i am committed
to making them
with hand printed,
natural materials.
and though i didn't
add embroidery
to the pink one -
i think i would next time.
it is fun to match up
the fabrics,
and thread,
and floss,
and zippers,
to make them look cohesive.
i made these 3 -
and gave them to
alanna, katie & saige
and i filled them with
a bunch of goodies.
they seemed to like them.

a covert robin

i signed up
for another swap.
it is kind of exciting
to received something
in the mail.
i need to be careful though
not to get too carried away
with these swaps.
the deadlines
can be stressful.
i can't reveal
who it is going to -
yet.
but, it is completed,
and was mailed out
two weeks ago.

i made a cute pouch
with some of
my hand printed fabric.
i used a coordinating zipper
and lining fabric,
and i embroidered on the linen.
i used this free pattern -
which is awesome -
and easy.

and what pouch 

would be complete

without some goodies inside?

i hope she likes it.

a trial run

i have signed myself up
for another swap.
this time it is
something handmade
that i need to send
to someone.
so, i decided
to use some of my
handprinted fabric
to create a bag.
this is just a trial run -
i need to
iron out
some of the quirks.
but, i quite like it -
and will keep this one
for my very own.

i have also 

signed up for 

a handprinted fabric swap -

so i have been trying 

to figure that out too.

a needle & thread

i haven't
done much embroidery
in the past.
but it is kind of a relaxing
little project to take on.

a love day

today is
love day.
we have spent
the last couple days creating
some fun stuff
for today.
i think i got all of my ideas from
pinterest.
(which is my newest love)
here is what we've been up to...

tonight for supper
we are having yummy
chicken stew.
and for dessert these lovelies.
happy valentines day everyone!

a few things

every year in about november -
i get to thinking
that i should make gifts.
time is usually a problem -
but, i've been trying to
use my time more wisely.
so this year i have managed
to crank out a few things
that i actually completed.
and that is good enough for me.
i made my mom a knitting needle case.

she is a new knitter -
and i don't think she has many needles,
but it will help her corral them
all together in one place.
i am making this 'love' pillow -
for my sister.

and a gorgeous moebius scarf
out of mohair,
for my friend kerry.
and one for sam,
and one for belynda too,
and probably one for myself.
i also completed
a cozy little vest -
for my new great nephew.
(who hasn't arrived quite yet).

it's almost here.
and i'm almost ready.

a refashion

i made another dress.
yesterday.
it only took me about an hour.
i got my inspiration from
another blogger -
that i adore.
http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/
it's not exactly like cheri's
but, i'm really happy
with how it turned out.
and it was a cinch to make.
here it is...

i used the bottoms of
a bunch of old t-shirts.
layered them up -
and attached them to a new shirt -
from old navy,
that i cut the bottom off of.
sewed the layers together at the waist -
on the right side
so it gives the little fringy, layered look.
i hope no one thinks that was a mistake.
it was totally on purpose.
now to go find a baby girl to try it on.