Sewing what??? Covers.

My ironing board had seen better times.. it was really sad and plain and something you dont display or show your guests, or anybody... But instead of putting it out in the rain, I found a super easy makeover tutorial that might and could extend the life of the plain ironing board here and here.

 

And tadaaaaaa... My ironing board is now the centre of attention.. hehehe

And while I was at it, I made a sewing machine cozy for my Singer using similar fabric (my favourite). I got my inspiration from here, here and here.

Happy Monday!!

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A trip to the library

Do you still visit the public library? My girl and I do, every week. I LOVE the library - Never thought I'd say that, in college library was a sleeping spot, warm and quiet.. In the town where I reside, there are two public libraries nearest to us, one is located next to Sofea's school and the other next to her piano school - very convenient indeed.

I made a book bag (more actually) for our visits to the library. A simple bag, lined, expandeable pockets with bright colourful buttons for closure. Sometimes I'd make a matching bento bag with drawstring to go along with the book bag or a bento bag with zipper.

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A video post

It's cold and windy outside, and I'm too lazy to move from this comfy spot, so I thought I'd share a video of my girl Ice skating

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Love U

Fabric - Love U panel by Deb Strain for Moda

Projects planned using this fabric:
1. ABC book
2. Baby quilt
3. Diaper stacker
4. Crib padding

*I may have gone overboard when purchasing the panel, and ended up with some extras (me and fabric = no restraint what-so-ever!!) So if you are interested in the panel, drop me a line..Pin It

Kitchen Goddess.... NOT!!

I'm hopeless in the kitchen..

 I can cook and I do the obligatory cookings..

But I don't bake or try new recipes when I'm bored.

Instead I make kitchen goodies like oven mitt, placemats and potholders.

I made this using moda fabric, I have the fabric in light brown as well. I made placemats, potholders and matching tissue box case.

Another placemat set with matching coaster using japanese cotton.

The oven mitt was part of a set I made here. My first ever mitt *happy*

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Hello Kitty and Doraemon and other cute fabric

I have been on a cleaning-organising mode of late..mind you only of my small sewing studion that is.. *sigh* And I stumbled upon these - Hello Kitty and Doraemon fabric. They are of medium weight cotton and would make a lovely tote or backpack or bento bag for the lil ones..

Will update once I've made something out of either fabric..

In the meantime, I got this blue truck, and red girly fabric in Nippori textile town recently. The material is soft and the print so vibrant.. What should I make.. Any suggestions?

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Aiman Bag

My aunt came to visit last summer and she purchased a beaded bag with drawstring. She loved it sooo much that she insisted I copy the pattern and make another. Although at that time, I felt the bag was a bit 'grandma-ish' but I have since changed my mind. I named it Aiman bag after her.

I find using a sturdier cotton gives the bag a better shape. It is similar to making a drawstring bento bag, you just need to make the body bigger and add handles.

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New Year Resolutions for Quilters

I make the usual resolutions every year - eating healthier, 30 mins exercise daily, spend quality time with family..some of which I adhere to and some..well not so much..ehem..

But this year in addition to my personal resolutions, I also wanted a set of resolution that geared towards my sewing and quilting. I promise to finish 4 UFOs - 2 baby quilts and 2 single bed quilts by March, learn to sew clothes in 2010 and not buy fabric until I use up at least half of my stock *gulp*(definitely impossible - currently finding cure and on medication).  I want to make sure I stick to my resolutions and I found this list from Quilter's Connection Magazine, hopefully it will help me stick to my promises. Take a look:

1. Be honest with yourself. That quilt that has been sitting in your closet for five years - you really don't like it. Get rid of it. Give it to a quilting friend to finish, or donate it to your guild. And don't feel guilty about it. Someone else will love it, and you are contributing to the good of quilting! (Don't think I can do this)

2. Make a pact to not purchase any new fabric or patterns until you have finished one (or all) of your UFO's. (This I plan to follow)

3. Set aside time to work on your UFO. Even if it's just 5 minutes a day, that is 35 minutes a week that you would not have dedicated otherwise. You might find once you sit down for your 5 minute session, it can turn into an hour and you'll have accomplished so much! (Good Idea!! I have to try this)

4. If you have numerous projects, create an assembly line. Do all the piecing for all the quilts at the same time. Quilt all of your quilts together. Same goes for binding. I machine stitched the binding onto two quilts, and took them with me to finish the hand stitching over the Christmas holidays. They are both finished now, and I can enjoy them! (I do this with my bag projects)

5. Quilt with friends. Get together once a week, or once a month, for a stitching session. You'll easily find the motivation to work on projects if there are others doing the same. (Any quilters want to get together for a sewing sesison?? I'll make tea)

6. Don't try to tackle a large project all at once. If your resolution is to clean out your sewing room, do it in stages. Give yourself 15 minutes at a time and do one thing - like separating all your fabrics into similar colors. Organize your thread drawer tomorrow when you have another 15 minutes. (How true. Will try this with my notion and supply box)

7. Multi-task. Do your hand stitching while watching your favourite TV show, or on the train while commuting to work. (I love doing this!!)

8. CELEBRATE! When you have completed your goal, reward yourself with a visit to your favourite quilt shop, register for a class, or purchase that new quilting tool you've been dreaming of. You deserve it! (This is the best part.. can't wait for the reward part *grin*)

The post looks soooo plain without any pics.. this is the view from my living room window..

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I 'HEART' baby blanky

Happy Monday everyone.. How was the New Year celebration? New Year came and went in our house with us quietly hibernating indoor.. it was cold, windy with lots of snow.. we stayed indoor glued in front of the TV watching the many special programmes that was on.. Hubby starts working today after a week's off, but my girl and I still have another week of holiday, give us an excuse to walk around in our jammies whole day.. *grin*

I made this baby blanky awhile back (you can still see clear and sunny sky at the back) *sigh*

The finished blanket was about 75cm x 75cm. I used soft Japanese cotton for the centre piece and border. I added a heart applique in the corner and used some white ric-rac to decorate.

The blanky was backed by soft gauze. I topstitched with a simple embroiderry pattern available on my Singer Computer 7900.

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End of year SHOPPING

Happy New Year!!

We just got back from our trip to Tokyo. Thought I'd show the things I bought whilst there...

And of course my 'compulsory' purchase.. FABRIC

I manage to get KOKKA, Moda , Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, Nani-Iro, IKEA and loads of Japanese cotton for my stash.. *HAPPY*

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