Yay! I'm back! I can't believe how boring of a blogger
I must have been for the past month. Sorry if you happen to
have visited here multiple times and got disappointed
by no new posts and Thank you for not forgetting about me.
I really missed you and writing in my blog.
Now that I am done with the spring semester,
I have been spending lots of time in my sewing space
and am excited to share what I've been making!
At the end of this post, you'll find a giveaway, so don't miss it!
This is a reversible tote bag that I completed this morning.
I just LOVE the bird fabric! I bought some of the fabric
in Japan last year and had barely any left until I found this
Etsy shop! They carry lots of fabric from the collection
(My Folklore by Lecien) at such reasonable prices. Interestingly,
the imported Japanese fabric is less expensive at the
Etsy shop
than buying from Japanese fabric online shops. What a deal!
I admit I like working with scraps the most.
I really enjoy grabbing some random scraps and
laying out to see what I can come up with.
So much fun. I think this is going to be a drawstring bag.
Is my scrappy stash getting smaller? Nope, not even a little
bit. It keeps multiplying so fast that I can barely catch up
with them. haha. One day though, I'll attempt to make them all
gone by putting ALL of them into use. I really will!!
Here comes another project with scraps.
What it is will be revealed soon. maybe with a tutorial.
Cool thing about this is...
It's reversible! I am really in love with this thing,
so I can't wait to show you guys..but not this time..
Finally, I'm glad to announce that giveaway gift is ready!
It will include this handmade drawstring which is about
9" x 9" in measurement. Pretty much most of the fabrics I
used for it is Japanese fabric. Pink Penguin's blogiversary:
there has to be something with penguins and something Japanese
because lots of my readers love Japanese fabrics.
The reversed side is Japanese linen that I really adore.
A winner will receive this penguin drawstring bag filled
with fabrics and other things including...
this iron-on patch!
I promise you'll receive lots of fun stuff.
To enter for this giveaway, simply leave a comment under
this post letting me know what you've made recently.
It could be really anything! Anything that involved some
creativity. I'd LOVE to hear this ;)
Please leave one comment by the midnight
of May 30, Saturday (Pacific time). I'll pick
a random winner and will announce the result
here on this Sunday.
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 357 Newer› Newest»Hi!!!!
I recently finished Teacher Appreciation gifts. Now I'm onto Aprons!!!!
I've followed your blog for a little while now. I love it!
what a fantastic giveaway!! i only recently found your blog, but i am in love!! i adore your fabrics, and creations...i recently made a coin quilt,which i loved doing...next on my list is one of your beutiful fabric baskets...wish me luck!!
thanks for the great givaway : )
I love what you do! It's so beautiful! I hope I win, because it's my birthday! What I've been working on lately: lots of projects from Simple Sewing for babies. A little softie, cloth diapers, bloomers, a shirt for my little one, and something for father's day but shut... It's a secret!
I am working on binding a quilt right now. then i am moving on to piecing a backing for another quilt.
Great giveaway.
I missed reading your blog, happy you are back.
happy sewing
I love love love that drawstring bag!!! I've been working on products for an upcoming craft show, so lots of crayon rolls and zippy pouches. Nothing terribly fun lately. But I did get some fabric to make my son some dishtowels and potholders for his play kitchen!
Oh my goodness sakes this is adorable! I have been working on painting. Next I have to do a teacher gift! What to make what to make! LOL!
I have been making amazing reusable shopping bags--using a plastic bag as the pattern--they are amazing!!!!
I LOVE your creations!
I'm working on a special order baby quilt. It had to have turtles, so I'm machine embroidering those. Glad to see a posting -- and love the giveaway!
just put swap block of month in mail today, and 2 sigges and fabric for 100 wish quilt. Daughters purse for Birthday present
Love that bag! Especially the "abc" strip. I've been working on a bunch of quilts - some made from old sheets, and some other ones for kids.
Congrats on finishing up your semester, and I hope you have a nice relaxing break!
The most creative things I've done recently involved making centerpieces out of vintage milk jugs and lanterns out of Mason jars, votive candles, wire and ribbons for my daughter's wedding two weeks ago. So much fun! I also created a photo book with her and her fiance's engagement photos for her guests to sign at the reception. No sewing lately, but I'm planning on it when things slow down after my son's high school graduation this week.
That bag is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the link to that etsy shop! Are you making a sewing machine cover? Right now I'm playing with some solids I got in the mail - doing improv blocks. Fun giveaway and glad you are back!
Your bags are gorgeous! I love your use of scraps..inspirational! I recently finished a few baby quilts. and finally bound my mod sampler. I have several quilts in the works and a couple fun projects planned. THanks for the chance to win!
WOW ! i would love to win something of yours, i love your blog and are happy to see you are back!
Your things are great. I just this minute finished binding a quilt that is a commission for a new baby. Thanks!
Oh my goodness - what an amazing giveaway!! I found your blog through Homemade by Jill around Easter - I actually made little easter baskets for my boys inspired by your patchwork basket tutorial!! All the gorgeous bags you make have been so inspirational to me, and have really helped to motivate me as I get my sewing needles warmed up a bit :)
Lovely lovely lovely stuff here!!!
that bag is so cute - i've collected penguins for years and years, so i have to comment! i am a photographer, so i mostly "make" photos. and scrapbooks of my kids...
ooh... what have i made lately??? nothing... we're 2 weeks from finals and i'm swamped :-P buuuuut... i have been "making" lots of research papers, and i have been cooking and baking for some quick stress relief. :)
Hi!!
I have only just found your blog and I am so inspired by all your beautiful projects. I am new to sewing and have just finished a sewing machine cozy and now I am working on cushion covers for the outdoor chairs - I'm ready for some sunny weather :)
I am currently all about aprons. I can't stop making them. :)
Your giveaway looks really fab, thanks for the chance to win.
What a wonderful giveaway. I follow you on Google Reader and always enjoy your posts!
Welcome back! I'm working on two quilt tops with blocks from quilting bees and some nine patches. Your bag is so cute!
Your blog is so inspiring (: always something beautiful here to look at
I've just finished some pop-up cards that are like a mini garden in an envelope
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
alyssacritt at gmail dot com
I sewed a ton of baby items for a friend's shower. Thanks for the giveaway!
Since school let out for me this spring, i have made: a pleated tank top, a summer dress with elastic runching at the waist, pillow covers and a table runner for my new living room, and i just started my first quilt! School really supresses crafting time :)
All of your projects look great. Can't wait to see what your making next. I recently made a couple of fabric baskets using your tutorial. I am working on a quilt right now. Love your blog!
Hi there! Welcome back! I'm learning to machine sew and have been working with my Mum making little ballerina tutus for a dance recital!
You have such a fun blog and your crations are so lovely! I love love Japanese fabrics(I was born and raised in Japan)and I miss them a lot! I hope I will win :)
I have made bags and your reversible patchwork bag. I love this for giving gifts away. Your give away is appopriate. Congrats on getting through the semester. Way to go. I am sure you are happy with your free time, right now. Hugs.
What springs to mind and with no relevance to each other at all. A red and white polka dot lined swim bag for daughter and skull and crosssbones swimbag for son. Waterproof lined. and then a tulle veil with with rosebuds for daughters communion and confirmation!!
love your blog and your creations! i would love to win the giveaway.
i made a baby quilt before my first baby was born in april. this was my first quilt and i loved doing it!
wow, the drawstring bag is awesome - I love all your quilting, its very inspirational and I hope mine looks as fantastic one day! At the moment I am working on a dress for one of my daughters but the last project I finished was a teddy bear.
jrecklies@yahoo.com
Hi Ayumi, Today I just finished a huge quilt (my bigest ever) a king size grandmother's fan it turn way better I expected and I am so hapy I feel I have accomplish something big (I mean a big step on my crafting life) I love your tote and admire your ways of design and mixing fabrics (I am quite bad) happy bloggersary, It has been about a year ago that I found your blog and it is always a treat to see what you have make.
I am also excited to see your next tutorial.
Have a great day!
Erika
I'm so glad you're back! :D Missed all your lovely sewed stuff.
I haven't worked on sewing projects for ages because I don't have a sewing machine here, so mostly I've done stuff with recycled/reused materials... And I post all of them to Flickr.
Thanks for having the giveaway!
I love the bag!
I just finished up a dress, I will be donating it to be sold in a silent auction for the Stollery Children's Hospital :)
Since I love your patchwork drawing bag and fabric basket, I just know I am going to love your secret project coming up! I love your new drawstring bag for your giveaway. You always match up scraps in the bestest way!
You ALWAYS have the cutest fabric!!! I don't have a clue where to find such cute stuff. We just recently sold our house and are living with my parents in the meantime so I haven't done any sewing since the move, but the last thing I made was a Simplicity skirt using Arcadia by Sanae fabric. Great giveaway!!!!!!!
I love your fabric choices!! Your sewing is always so neat!
Hi! I've been making glass beads, of course--and knitting!
What a fabulous bag! I've been lurking on your blog for a while now, but I think this is my first comment (nothing like a giveaway to make us come out of the woodwork, huh?!) I haven't worked on much lately because my puppy chewed up my foot pedal for my sewing machine and I just got it back today! But I plan to finish up a baby quilt and then start working on a quilt for my mom. Congrats on your blogiversary!
Hi,
I have been a follower of your blog and recently made your basket. Right now I am working on a calico cat so that my son can take it to school to let his classmates put their signatures on it as it is his last day at school.
I love your totes - wanted to buy it but someone beat me to it! LOL. It would be so great to win something of your beautiful creations. I wish that I knew how to match scraps together, that is my one biggest hurdle!
Thanks and look forward also to your latest tutorial.
Fantastic giveaway! I am working on a 9 patch quilt along right now. I have just started sewing again after a long break and I just love it!!
I just love your little patch, and of course all your scrappy goodness! I am working on a quilt with appliqued butterflies and re-hemming my sons school shorts..
This is fantastic!!! I am working on a new quilt with my new moda fabrics. :) I am in love with the fabrics you have been using.
I follow your blog and was pretty excited to see you've done a post. HHmm just name one thing! I've been on a roll, I finished a quilt, 3 PIF gifts, scrapbooked, 2 stitcheries and still there's more to come! I love those fabrics you've used. Think I'll go Etsying!!
Thank you for this fantastic giveaway! I recently finished patchwork drawstring bags following your tutorial and also a carry case with neck strap for my iPhone.
Hope I win!
Hello!
Right now I am working on a braid quilt using Michael Miller's Ginger Blossom fabric. It's looking soooo pretty! It will adorn the wall of the hair salon I am opening. :)
Cindy
creativecards@shaw.ca
I'm so envious of how crafty you are with scraps! recently I've made (am making right now) a picnic blanket!
I am making my son and daughter in law a quilt consisting of all the fabrics they collected during their 3 years in Japan as English teachers.So many lovely fabrics and scenes. I love your bag! Thanks for sharing it and all the other great blog stuff!
Hi! I recently finished a baby quilt that I have been working on with too many to count projects in the works. I love your giveaway and all of your projects! Have a great week!
I sewed a little tool belt for my son, filled with little thrifted toy tools :) Up next: tomorrow I'll be sewing a tree skirt from a bridesmaid dress!
I love your blog - you are so talented! =)
I've just finished a cute curvy clutch bag with a lovely japapnese fabric.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
lucy(at)alittlebitofsugar(dot)com
I made a COUPLE OF YOUR FABRIC BASKETS,A BABY QUILT AND 3 SIMPLE SHOPPING TOTES FOR MY STEP-MOM! Sorry about caps lock!
I recently finished knitting 2 cowls to keep my neck and a friends neck warm this winter in Melbourne. I think your blog is lovely and the things you make are so kawaii.
Welcome back!!!! Did you know that Thimblecreek in Concord sells Lecien fabrics. They just got a whole bunch of new fabrics in.
I've been working on finishing up quilt tops that have been sitting in my "to be finished" pile and a couple of birthday presents for my daughters. I'm getting there.
You make such gorgeous bags. I've recently made a couple of doll quilts and a cot quilt for a friend's baby. You can check them out at my blog.
waterfallcascade.blogspot.com
Those bags and patchwork bits are beautiful! And happy blogiversary! And I haven't really finished anything lately! But tonight i'm making a red skirt to wear to work tomorrow (with yellow shoes, orange top, blue leggings, green sweater, and purple headband!)
very cute! i'm working on my first full-sized quilt right now... it started out as a bento box pattern but i've added a series of borders and now its a bit of a jumble! i also am making a kid's map quilt, a small applique flower sampler, and a just-for-fun paint by number (yep. i'm not ashamed!).
Thanks for the chance to win the great bag! Love how you use all those little scraps! I have made a cute pin cushion lately and a new bag for a friend! I also have some plans to make s drawstring bag - but haven't found the time to get it done yet.
~Ariane
Last week I finished the the Joy of Life top. I look forward to start quilting it, but right now I am little bit tired after have been at the nordic quilt festival for almost a week.
Your blog is truly great. I've been sewing quite a bit lately but the latest is a small tote and knit organizer for my own giveaway. I'm putting you in my google reader now. :)
Welcome back to blogland. Your bags are great!
Glad to read your blog again! I've been sewing up a cute patch work quilt for my new baby girl coming in July! So excited.
Love that bird fabric, I have a small amount of it in a rosey pink colour, gorgeous. A couple of nights ago I made myself a new handbag. Not my first bag attempt but my first that I designed and made all without a pattern and I did it in a suede. Test drived today and love it!
Hi Ayumills, I'm always interested to see what you're up to. I've just completed a quilt for myself...sort of a bento box pattern from a jelly roll. Welcome back!
just wanted to say- i mentioned your gorgeous work on my blog, and also borrowed a picture of your drawstring bag and fabric basket...hope you dont mind : )
Yes, missed seeing your creativity in action! Lately, I've just been trying to keep my head above water with all of the swaps & VQBs I'm in - my goal is to sew for myself soon!
My mom and I sewed two memory quilts this month. My sister passed away last July, and these two quilts, made from her clothing, are for her son and daughter. It was so special to do this together.
I am so glad to see activity on your blog. I check everyday, (sometimes twice a day) so I don't miss anything!
What a wonderful giveaway...I've recently made a prom dress for my daughter, and I'm catching up on a lot of quilts!
Super adorable bag.. but then again, everything you make is adorable :) I've been making flower clips like the one on my blog recently. They're about the only thing I've had time to make! :)
Wonderful bags!!!
I've currently made a couple skirts, a little tote, and an apron. :)
Heya. :)
The last time I made something was sadly almost 2 months ago!! Too many ideas, too little time. :(
I made a small handphone pouch for my sister's birthday and used a fabric sample she got from Hong Kong as the main inspiration.
It's so cute that you're giving a drawstring bag away! For my birthday picnic last year, I made little drawstring bags as party favours haha. Loved the massive number of pictures in that tute.
Please count me in for this giveaway, thanks!
Glad to have you back! I subscribe via Google reader, so sometimes I don't notice when people don't post for a while, but I had definitely been missing Pink Penguin lately!
Actually, I recently made two fabric baskets using your nifty tutorial! But overall I haven't been able to sew much because I have been working SOOO much. Hopefully, things will let up soon because I really want to work on some dresses for summer!
oh - so glad you are back!!
I have made a necklace, a broach, a shirt, a wrist cuff and some stickers!
in progress - baby sweater for one of my friends who is expecting.
I recently completed a knitted Moebius shawl for a swap. The theme was science and my partners preferred science was enthomology. So I overdyed some yellow yarn to create an orange yarn with a few darker dots to mimic a monarch butterfly. The border of the shawl was also done in black yarn.
A fun knit and it fitted too :-)
Hi,
it is a lovely bag. I have made several - 9 in fact... - of your reversible bags last year for my kids' teachers, and they all love them. I also have several pink penguin baskets :-)
Now I am working on quilt made of a moda jelly roll and a charm pack, and on a selvedges something, maybe a mini quilt or maybe a basket, I have just pieced the selvedges and the white strips last night and haven't decided what to make of it.
Kristina
priscillacraft.blogspot.com
I'm working on a new project "cow friendship quilt" for a very special person now. I'm going to put cross stitched blocks together, which were made by some friends.
It's great to have you back here, but well in know everybody needs "time off" sometimes.
cheers
Hi!
What a beautiful bag!! I just love the bird fabric, and the penguin fabric!
I'm still in quilting mode. I've joined two quilt-alongs. Just looking to get myself into trouble :)
Wow! You make really beautiful things- things that I would actually use and put in my own home. I don't often think that! Love it :-)
I'm currently working on something a little less crafty than I'd like: my website. Poo. I hope it turns out even remotely as pretty as your goodies! I've become a follower so I'll see you around :-)
xx Sandra
littlemisspepperberry AT gmail DOT com
http://pepperberryandco.blogspot.com
I am so inspired by your patches - I do make some of mine but yours are fantastic.
This giveaway is beautiful and so generous.
Lately I've just been making messes. And relearning to crochet - making myself a scarf. Haven't sat at the sewing machine for way too long now!
I'm having a giveaway on my blog, if you'd like to have a look.
I am glad you are back as I just love what you do.
I have recently worked with your tutorial for a reversible patchwork bag, but changed the size to 12 inches to make a back pack. I liked it so much that I made a couple more for some friends!
Thank you for the inspiration and the giveaway!
I just recently made two little versions of reversible market tote bags for my two little girls. But according to my oldest girl, her doll is in desperate need of a bag too... so I allready know what I'll be doing this weekend in my free hours! :)
What a fabulous giveaway!!! And I liked the bag you made too... gorgeous fabrics!
I've been thinking of making a little drawstring bag with flower seed packets to put in, I think that would make a lovely gift for anyone. Haven't got around to that yet, but packaging little gifts for teachers is what I've been doing lately :). It's a lot of fun!!!
Welcome back! I love seeing what you've been doing. I'm currently working on a t-shirt quilt, but I wish I were tackling my scrap pile!
fab giveaway!.....not much stitching happening here but I have made my family room into a kitchen (if that counts!)...we are renovating the kitchen and had to move everything out..I have had to use my creativity to make the family room into the kitchen.....LOL....on a stitching note I made a bag for my daughter to take to work....and a quilt that has been in progress for over a year is done as well......!
hi
i recently completed a tea cosie and apron for a kitchen swap. i love all of the fabric you use - looks so cute together
MM xx
I've just finished a cushion in reds and white with stitchery.I've also finished 3 blocks from three diferent BOM's I'm doing..... I've nearly also finished that little reversible bag (the turorial that you have on your blog )in lovely pinks,greens and blues.I'll post a pic on my blog when it's finished and pop back here to let you know so you can have a squiz at it if you want :) Barb.
Welcome back:D
What a superbe giveaway!!!
I made my Quilting debut in March, my Sewing debut in April, my Rag Rug debut + Appliqués debut in May and I plan to make my Machine Embroidery debt in June.
This is what I've made recently:D
I have been working on a quilt, but got stuck and not sure how to continue....I have also started with crochet and am having lots of fun making pot holders. Glad you have a break from your studies. Love to see the things you make when you have time for yourself. : )
I am so glad you are back. I started subscribing a little over a month ago because I love those baskets you make (found you through another blog). And a giveaway...a double treat!
I sadly have not sewn in a bit...it is starting to wear on me. I am in between several projects: skirts, crayon roll-ups, nursing covers, aprons....maybe I have to much on my to-do list.
thanks for the giveaway!
spondah(at)aol(dot)com
I recently made a birthday card for my godson. He will turn 5 next week. As my son too ! They were born at 17 hours from interval. It's funny because we used to make a party with all the families together to celebrate these two boys ! When I look at them (my sn and my godson) I can't believe they were so little and so fragile few years ago. Now they become real boys, or little men LOL
Oh, I love your fabric choices, very inspiring. Can't wait to see what your special project is when it's revealed.
I've been bitten by the softie bug so I've made two robot bears and a puppy this week.
Hope I win!!
I was so happy when I saw you in my reader! I missed your posts!
I most recently made a tote bag for a friend's birthday, and a princess hat for my daughter's birthday...and i'm also working on some teru teru bozu dolls because it just rains every day!
Yes, I missed you! I have been quilting a babyquilt for DD12's teacher. The top has been totally sewn by children from this teachers group, between 10 and 12 years old. It was so much fun!
Hi!
You are back. Great!
I finished my shrug two days ago and now I´m sewing a shirt from Burda 05/2009. If you like to see these things visit my blog...
Greetz from Germany!
Elke
Hi! Welcome back ;o)
I'm in for the giveaway!
I recently made brooches for a fried and a cute girly dress for my daughter (Oliver + S pattern).
You can view all on my blog
http://mydaruma.wordpress.com
Amélie (from France)
Ps: i know international shipping is costly but i'm willing to send you a french something in exchange ...
Hi!!
So kind of you to do this giveaway.
I've recently finished these brooches
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marta_mendes/sets/72157615474099610/
:D
love your blog!
I made a robot out of green plaid fabric. He is called Larry, and there is a photo of him on my blog.
Recent finishes - a Valentine table topper & Easter baskets! Lots of UFO's waiting in the wings though!
You always inspire me - so many lovely things you have made
Chris x
I am into pink, rose and have just made a small bag after your tuturial which was really good ;o)
Tonight I am meeting with a small quilter group and everyone is going to try the pink penguin bag ... Will put picture on my blogg tonight or tomorrow. You have a wonderfull blogg!
Your work looks so impeccable! I recently made chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes. Oh wait, you probably wanted to hear about sewing! I just finished (well, almost) piecing together the blocks for a blue and white block-swap quilt top. The blocks were swapped with my friends down in Florida (I'm here in Maryland). :)
Glad to have you back! I enjoy your blog. I love your creativity. I've been working on several projects. I recently completed a loose thread holder. It comes in handy.
Welcome back. You have been missed. Love your new creations and your giveaway is obviously quite popular as well is CUTE! I just finished my 3rd bag with a pattern I'm writing. Happy Blog Anniversary.
Such a great giveaway! I always love to come to see what you have been crafting and I love the fabrics you use.
I recently made this tea bag wallet for my mum: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22265507@N05/3497613082/ and now I have started to crochet a granny square blanket because my summer vacation will start soon and that's something you can craft outdoors too. :)
glad you are back, i love your blog. the birdies are cute!! thanks for the etsy shop i love me some japanese fabrics. i have been making totes for gifts so am now running short of fabric so i see shopping in my future.
have a great summer
christine
I'd love to win this beautiful bag, I like a lot everything you do, and your blog too.
Right now I'm finishing some bags
for my son's teachers.
Thanks!!
i recently made your reversible tote for my 6yr old and shel loves it. next up he fabric basket.
thanks for the great giveaway!!
It's a fantastic! I love your works, please count me in too.
Edit from Hungary
Yay! I'm so glad you're back! I missed seeing all of your cute sewing projects! I've been busy with school, too, so haven't done much crafty things lately...but I did learn how to bake bread!
Hi and welcome back! I've been sewing small lavender sachets for the closet. Thank you for the great giveaway!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I'm in the process of finishing a 'coin stack' baby quilt for a friend. One of those, made in love gifts! LoL! Still learning how to sew in straight lines, it's a little crooked!
I adore your blog- I am really new to sewing having just bought my first Singer a few weeks ago.
Your blog is full of inspiration for me including the spool birdies you featured. I've been making them (by hand, I find them too tiny for my sewing machine) and stringing them together.
hello!! glad your spring break is here! ive just finished making five coin purses with those snap purse frames...i decorated them with fuzzy felts and buttons!!
thankyou for a very very very generous giveaway!!
x
As always your creations are fresh and crisp looking!
I love the scrappy look as well.
How funny that right now I'm making a bunch of your patchwork drawstring bags for end of the year gifts! We plan to fill them with homemade biscotti made by the kids. Thanks for a great tutorial! :)
oh wow - the tote bag is beautiful...and I am so intrigued by the new reversible thing. What could it be?
Please please please enter me into the draw, I love your drawstring bags, I have made many to give as gifts, and they always delight.
I am currently working on a quilt for my daughter, with liberty print fabrics. And another for my son, in bright polka dots and rockets and robots.
I made gifts for a birthday party for two sisters. They were 2 skirts and embellished shirts.
These are fabulous. What I've made recently: a spring top and a Buttercup Bag purse.
i just made my FIRST pillow (i'm just now entering the sewing world) a few nights ago! : http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahreck/3571160699/
Great giveaway - great blog! I was so thrilled when I discovered your blog earlier this year. I have been working on baby blankets for my new grandson - such fun.
your stuff is SO gorgeous! i would love to win thie giveaway. i recently finished sewing 14 felt radishes for a felt food swap that i was participating in. i can't wait to get the package back with all sorts of other felt goodness! thanks!
I haven't finished making anything recently (other than cooking dinner), but I have started working on knitting a big lace scarf for my mother for her birthday. It's lovely, I'm so excited about it.
Wow! I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I'm happy just to have found your adorable blog. :-)
you're back! Thanks for the giveaway so soon after your "vacation" I've been working on animal toys for my etsy store. (that's new!) Very cute bag.
You always make such neat things. I'd love to play in your scraps!
I enjoy your blog so much and am always excited to see a post show up in my RSS feed!
Lovely! You make such wonderful items!
I've been slowly working on a quilt, I should be able to get more of it finished now that I'm out of classes as well!
Glad your exams are over - such a great feeling! I have been knitting this week but hope to start a nw quilt on the weekend.
Neat giveaway idea!
I just finished making an adapted version of your fabric basket completely out of blue camo denim for a friend of mine that likes blue camo. She LOVED it and carried it around all day at an event on Saturday.
Now I just need to finish a tennis quilt for my roommate!
Where on earth do you find all these great fabrics? They're all so adorable.
Glad to see you are back, I have been wondering when you would return. You certainly have been so busy, everything is lovely.
I've been making lots of personalize buntings lately, fun, but a bit repetitive.
Glad to have you back! I've been working on some little girl purses.. too many birthday parties lately.
Glad you're back! I really enjoy your posts. I'm a beginner and a bit slow to get started - always nervous about cutting the fabric. I did complete 2 envelope cases for pillows on my patio set in a funky batik - love them! It was very empowering to complete the super easy project and have fabulous results. Thanks!
~~ Terry
I recently made a sugar skull pin cushion and a cute dragon from a pattern I bought on Etsy!! Horray for Etsy! I also recently recovered an ottoman from the trash (perfectly good!) and covered it with some crazy patchwork and applique hearts =] I would totally love to win this contest, your fabrics are *adorable*!
You can check out my projects here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryden1172/sets/72157600631191279/
I love visiting your blog - you use such wonderful combinations of fabric! I am frantically stitching up a giveaway bag in Amy Butler fabrics at the moment - be sure to pop over & put your name in my hat! Best wishes from Australia.
your handmade things are awesome!!
i recently made some patchwork coasters :) and im always into soft toys...
thanks for a lovely giveaway.
Hello :)
I always love reading your blog. Do not worry about your posting times, many people watch your blog through RSS which means your messages come to us!
One reason I love reading your blog is because you inspire me to create things of my own. Some of my first things I made were the drawstring bags, both my sister and friend have one and they treasure them.
I appreciate you taking the time to write and share instructions for us to use. I have never been confused, not even once, with anything you've written. Your pictures are so full of life.
Your blog is honestly one of the few I look forward to reading. No matter how long you don't blog for, so long as you blog sometimes, your audience will always be here for you :)
How cute is that patch?!!? And I always love your drawstring bags.
After the whirlwind of Teacher Appreciation gits - fabric coasters, fabric bookmarks, and beaded earrings - and wine charms for my mother for Mother's Day, I'm finally taking a break!
I just made a linen summer quilt for the bed. And I turned a thrifted dress into an apron. I wouldl like to try some of your tutorials this summer. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Love the adorable fabrics on the bag. I always find Etsy to be the best place for great fabric finds AND prices.
I just finished a new toss 'n play ball for my etsy shop.
I am currently working on two quiet books (I have twins). My etsy friend is putting together a tutorial for her blog.
So happy to have found your blog. Will definately be trying your tutorials this summer. :)
Janna
Hi!
I love your blog.
I 'd like your cute bag.
Márta from Hungary
lots and lots of lazy day skirts for my two little girls!
love your new stuff, glad you're back!
So fun!! Your stuff is always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
I create recipes a lot. The last one was a banana smoothie. Check out my blog to see it.
I also just recently finished a quilt top, and am working on a scrapbook for a graduation gift.
I love following your blog and seeing your creativity at work!
Ooo, this'll be quite the list. I've made a whole pile of jewelry, a pair of PJ pants from the book Weekend Sewing (so that I can review said book), a polymer clay cane (with every step photographed for a tutorial), and have been painting and drawing all over the place. I'm not sure what I'm going to do next, though.
corvus.melloriATgmailDOTcom
welcome back! i love checking your blog--i even made one of your fabric baskets-with much success. since my Baby Girl is due to arrive in a month, i've been working on lots of baby stuff. last night i finished some bibs...
Beautiful bags. As for what I've finished lately, not much. Lots of projects started, but not many finished. The last finished item was...a knitted dishcloth....oh how sad...
Hi Ayumi, from one penguin to another!
I start lots of things, but last thing I actually finished was Japanese - a little coin purse. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9634952@N03/3573315762/ Lots of hand sewing to finish it. I love it. Hard to show the shape in a photo, though.
Your bags look really good, such simple quilting and so perfect with those fabrics.
Once again happy blogiversary!
Cheers,
AJ
Yay! You're back!! You have been missed:)
I have been needle-turn appliquing baskets of late. It will be a wallhanging sized basket quilt.
Your projects are always wonderful - can't wait to see the full reveal of the mystery project!
I love reading your blog; I was so excited to see your post this morning! I recently finished knitting a summer top made from cotton yarn, and I've also finished a few drawstring bags made from Japanese fabric. :)
I love the combination of fabrics... it's amazing and always nice to find a new source for fabrice
I am working on a tote bag. Am dying to find out what that reversible project is. Of course, I'd love a tutorial!
molly
acyder@gmail.com
What a beautiful bag! I just love reading your blog!
Oohh I love the bag! I just finished quilting a king size quilt for my bed. I used fabrics in lavender, white and gray; I just love how it turned out!
Wooooooooooonderful giveaway... I really love what you're doing!
My last project : scrap coasters and a scrap bird-house!
I enjoyed it too!
damocamelia(at)yahoo.com
I had 6 long sleeve blouses that I didn't like to wear because of the button up cuffs. So, I shortened the sleeves and made "new" 3/4 length sleeve blouses. I'm so excited about them. And, now I have scraps--gingham, seersucker, cotton prints--to use in a project. Maybe a new scrap tote bag??
I love your blog, and the tutorials are great. So simple and easy to follow, but incredible results. I've just finished a simple quilt for my youngest, and am making a drawstring bag to hold it with the straps.
Susan G
sgalasso@triad.rr.com
Good to see you back on the blog! Working on a quilt but it's been a busy time with the end of school, graduations, etc. Your bag is lovely as usual!
You have such great fabrics in your projects... and those scraps - they always seem to multiply! My latest projects have involved taking cutter vintage tablecloths and making them into aprons and totes.
Thanks for always sharing your ideas and projects.
Hi, I would like to participate too. I have recently made a quilt for my Mom. It was intended to be finished by mothers day, but I was a bit late. however, my Mom was very happy when she finally recived it.
What a lovely idea :) Recently I made a softie for a toy society drop, using some recycled materials :)
Great giveaway! I am into fabric boxes at the minute which make a nice change from quilts and bags (my obsession!)
Hi!
This is such a great giveaway! I love your tutorials, especially the drawstring pouch. Congrats on finishing the semester! Enjoy your summer : )
Welcome back! Made some cowboy flannel jammies for a 3 year olds birthday. He loved them. Put some leather fringe down the bottom 4 inches of the side seams for more of a cowboy flare. Cute!
I just finished my first knitted sock. It took forever because of course I had to make it knee high. the toe is all funky looking but I'm so proud.
I love your blog. It inspires me to set up my machine and work on my sewing skills.
Hello! I always loved your blog, you create lovely items and take such great pictures! On Saturday I pieced together a random pillow cover that involved string piecing, flying geese, AND disappearing nine patch! Haha, thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Wonderful, wonderful fabrics! And the way you put them together - you are gifted! Missy Perkins is my latest creation!
Hugs - Lurline♥
Wow, looks like a bunch of us were sitting here waiting for you to come back to blogging...
Love the tote...how did I miss that..??
Ooh how cute! I really like your blog. Keep up the good work! Greets from Belgium
glad your back
Glad you're back!! I just finished making a diper bag for my cousin's new baby!
I love your givaway! I'd also love to see what yummy stuff you put inside :)
Recently I made fabric baby blocks for my son's teacher's first baby.
Thanks!
Recently I've:
Sewed a table runner (belated Mother's Day gift for my mom).
Baked some white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.
And, repotted a dahlia bulb which just started to come up.
:-)
I love your blog and your wonderful designs. So chic and modern!
I have been working on many different things, a patchwork bag, a pinwheel quilt, another patchwork bag, a ripple quilt. you get the idea I have alot of stuff going on.
What a fantastic give away. I visit your blog once in a while so I have missd you ; ))
I am doing some redwork to put into a quilt,loving it.Eva in Sweden
I love your blog!
I've been busy with two quilts: a vintage-y one for my daughter and a more modern one for my sister-in-law using fabric from Good Folks.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter this fabulous giveaway!!
I am in the middle of making a doll for Craft Hope. I also just finished making a dream catcher for a friend's new apartment. And just before my A?C wen out I hosted a dinner party and made dinner for 10. :P I love being creative and surrounding myself with creations. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I just finished a birthday crown for my son's second birthday! It was such a fun and quick project.
c.u.t.e bags!!!
I just appliqued some cute designs on the front of onesies for a baby shower. CUTE!
Glad to hear you are back to the sewing machine for awhile!
That's very nice of you!
I'm currently working on "A Tisket A Tasket Block of the Month" block #1. :)
I've been busy lately with a various projects ... just started a new line for the jewelry I make doing crochet with semi precious stones and pearls, they are so pretty even if I do say so myself) and sewed up a cute owl for my daughter-in-law. Still working on a felted needle book I started some time ago ... I love your blog, have it on my face page when I open my computer! Glad to have you back!
I recently made a matching cover and little bag for my new sewing machine. I made a little drawstring bag for the pedal & string and sewed some fabric onto the provided vinyl cover to match. I'm glad to see another post from you :) love your tutorials and what you create!
I recently finished a crocheted bag as a b-day gift for my daughter's dance teacher. My daughter by the way loves penguins and thinks you have the best blog name. I think she will love you bag for dance shoes. Thanks for the opportunity.
Susan
I made an outfit for a stuffed cat. I really enjoy your blog - welcome back ~Jane
I finished an apron for DD. I've been working on a chinese lantern quilt. I need to add the borders and back to a charity quilt. Next up, I just want to play and learn with various tuts.
I've been reading your blog for a while now and I always look forward to your projects! :) Love your fabric photography also.
Oops. Guess I should have mentioned that I've been working on altering big t-shirts into cute little t-shirts lately. :)
I love your scrappy stuff. I am trying to do more of it myself. Yesterday I finished a drawstring backpack for a little girls birthday gift.
http://giddy4paisley.blogspot.com/2009/05/cross-it-off-my-list.html
Thanks for the chance to win the bag, it would be perfect for my sons wooden blocks.
I love your blog and all the creative projects you come up with. I have been making little overnight cosmetic bags for my daughter and her firends. I have plans to make more for the entire Girl Scout troop (11 girls) by our end of year party on June 15th. Happy Sewing!
Claudia
I am a knitter trying to teach myself to sew, and you are one of my inspirations! My most recent sewing project was a circular knitting needle holder, on which I practiced piecing. My most recent knitting projects were a sweater for my mom and a shawl for my cousin. Thanks for blogging!
Look at all of those comments! I feel like my chance of winning is pretty small. :( haha I also love your blog and hope I win! I'm also looking forward to getting back into sewing now that I'm done with school. I need to use your tutorials that I have bookmarked!
Thanks girl!
I love your creations! And the fabrics are great --- not like what I see around here, but you make such cute things. Of course, I'd love to win anything you made!
welcome back ;) pick me pick me! xoxo melzie
I have recently the charmed bag from the moda bake shop blog and a pair of shorts for my daughter. Great give away!
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