Sweet dreams!

This is the first time I've bought fabric that's printed with crosshairs for a specific size cut. There were actually two prints, this and another one where Kiiroitori is in a strawberry but I couldn't figure out what could be made out of it except for small boxy cushions.

Anyway, I like this very much. The material was just enough to make two pillowcases and a cushion cover. It was a tad tight for the cushion cover so I used two purple resin snaps to keep the opening closed.

Have a blessed day!

In case you're wondering

middle - Rilakkuma

left - Kiiroitori

right - Korilakkuma

Something old, something new

Made this fruit sticker book a while back. The cover is the cover of a stack of cardstock that I have. It was too pretty to throw away so I kept it. The plastic pages inside were part remnant, part new stock from what I use to wrap DS' and DD's books.

This fruit sticker collection started 'cos DD's friend stopped collecting stickers. We used to contribute to her collection and when she stopped, we decided to start our own. We even had a fun time at the supermarket picking those 'discarded' stickers, to the dismay of DS. LOL!

This was supposed to be a milk carton wallet. We don't have any milk cartons at home. There's a granola carton but I made the flap too thick that the resin snap's prong was too short to secure it. This was made from the annual report of CapitalMall Trust. It has 4 slots and a resin snap. 

DS' using this! Yippee!

Have a blessed day!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!

This is a simple pouch with a squared off corner base. I've made such in the past but decided to try a new method of sewing to see if the finish can be improved, and I'm happy to say, this looks better than the past ones. I like it that it's less cumbersome to sew, even for the top-stitching which you can't quite see but it's there on the lining. Estimation of size is easier though I made this on the fly with no intention of putting anything inside.  One side is also less bulky. DD has claimed this after putting resin snaps on. Fabrics were chosen for the Chinese New Year mood :-)

May you be blessed with new insights and opportunities to try something new. May you also be blessed with an abundance of quality family time, happening fellowship and amazing discoveries. Good health and lots of laughter always.

Have a blessed day!

ps: I seek your patience 'cos I'll be taking a break for a few days. Your orders will be coming along very soon. I'll also be at KKH next Thursday. See you there!

In a flurry

I'm still here.
Listening to the Chipmunks and Chipettes on youtube while I type this out. Lots of distractions so I've not been consistent recently in blog updates. These are some behind the scenes pics.

Bought this brown suede-like fabric from Arab Street because I like the texture. Used this as the prototype for DS' mouse pouch. Wonder if he'll prefer this instead. Fits my digital camera as well. DS wanted one for his mouse so that the tail won't be tangled up when he dumps it in his bag. Maybe I should make a larger one with 3 compartments, for the mouse, charger and earphones. Lots of wires running all over the place.

 Made these about a fortnight ago but didn't post pics. These are the WIPs. There are some more that have been completed and given away. Yup, it's fun to give away stuff...sometimes :-)
Can't decide whether to sell these at the KKH Bazaar in Oct. I should be working on clearing orders.

Found my Cascade yarn (50% superfine alpaca, 50% wool). The colour looks so washed out 'cos it's actually a rich grape colour. This will be another garter-stitched throw that will hopefully be completed by the time it gets colder towards the end of the year. I only have 10 skeins of this so it won't be as big as the orange one.
Have a blessed weekend!

Beware of imitations!

I first saw something like this months ago. Can't remember where though, either on the web or at one of those Korean stationery shops. I last saw something similar at a pushcart outside NTUC Bt Merah about a week ago. It was pastel pink/white plastic with metal snaps. Whoever thought of this is surely a fun person :-)

This is my version, no copyright infringement intended. Made from green quilting fabric from Australia and resin snaps. I interfaced it for a bit of structure. DD's new samosa :-)
Have a blessed day!

Hey baby!

I must be getting old. It seems that the people I know are having grandchildren. LOL!
I used to be sewing gifts for friends' kids and have recently progressed to sewing for grandkids.

Made these 2 pouches, whether for diapers or clothes or any of the barang barang that is needed when baby travels. Resin snaps on the flap closure and zip for the wet bag behind.
Have a blessed day!

Cross-stitch

I didn't know that my sis likes to cross-stitch. Just like I didn't know she likes to drink coffee. But I do know one thing, that she'll always be there for me :-)

I used the criss-cross longstitch again to sew 6 signatures onto the PP sheet cover. First signature is a 5mm grid, not white. Others are pastels as shown. The translucent cover is secured with a green resin snap.
Have a blessed day!

High heels

DS says high heels look nice but are not practical. He was referring to this pencil case when he said that. While it's huge with a large opening to be able to see your stuff clearly and retrieve them, he considers the snaps too troublesome to manipulate. DD calls this the lunchbag pencil case.

Flap's made from Wilmington's Bunny's Day Out border with linen body. Interior is fully lined with Korean import white polka dots on lime green. Two resin snaps at the corners for closure. What do you think?
Have a blessed day!

Keying in

Managed to complete this before the GE2011 election results program on TV. I hope that all who get elected will deal with the key matters at hand without disparaging nor prejudice.

Made from linen and cotton and resin snaps for closure. Antique look metal key rings for 6 keys.
Have a blessed evening!

Sweets for my sweet

Circular candy tray with snaps at four corners to snap into a square. Put candy if you like. DD put Cherry inside. Linen exterior with resin snaps fully lined with calico.

Have a warm blessed day!

Travelling light

When DS and DD were younger, they used to have their EZlink cards in a slip in plastic pouch with a lanyard that they carry round their neck. Most of the time it ended up being me who carried and tapped them on buses and trains. As they grew older, they started carrying more stuff like library cards, library receipts (good for Quest exchange!) and some cash.

While DS prefered a simple zippered pouch, unlined, un-interfaced (is this a boy thing?), DD likes this new purse I made for her. It has 2 slip in pockets and 1 zippered compartment for her coins. The flap seals with a resin snap. I don't like the colour of the snap but DD chose it. I think she's trying to be nice 'cos all I have are pastel colours and won't be buying anymore till I finish these snaps. So peach it is :-)
Made from AU fat quarters inside and out and bound with Korean import cotton. Lightly interfaced for that puffiness.
Have a blessed day!

In a snap!

Snaps are here and they're so fun :-)