Sunday, October 6, 2019

It's been so long!


It has been way too long! How have you all been? I am so sorry for being away for so long. I didn't mean to abandon this blog but that's what it seemed like. I really don't know if anyone is still reading blogs but I thought to come back here to share some of patchwork items I've whipped up recently. I didn't take a long break from just blogging/instagram but also from sewing patchwork items. The past few years were probably the busiest time ever in my life. With two little ones two years apart, we've moved several times, even across overseas. Prioritizing what's the most important part of life, I have found myself needing all these years to devote my energy to things other than blogging and playing with cute fabrics. I feel guilty for my withdrawal and have missed the sewing community that is so kind, encouraging. and inspiring. Now my little one is in preschool so I have some time for playful sewing and I am loving it.


It's pretty crazy that I have brought with me SO much fabric every time I moved. I have given away a lot of it to friends in Japan to make the move to the US easy (Yes, I am back in the US now!), but I still had quite ridiculous amount. Finding the place to store them has always been an issue everywhere I lived. This is pretty embarrassing especially since I once considered myself a minimalist after being hugely inspired by Marie Kondo's books. I guess after all my fabrics are those things she calls 'things that spark joy" to me. I just love them! When I see them and hold them in my hands, I feel joy as much as I did the first time I got them many years ago. 


I did make some garments for kids and myself during my break but that wasn't the same as sewing patchwork items. Sewing garments were fun and gave me instant gratification but it didn't bring this much joy. Making these oven mitts, I got to play with my very favorite fabrics. It was like justifying my hoarding and giving them a reason they had to follow me everywhere.


Thank you for friends who have purchased my oven mitts from my shop.                                                                                                                                      



This oven mitt is listed in the shop now.



And as you can see, I am quite addicted to hand-applique. Something about curvy finished edges is so cute. I used a brand new clock making kit to make this clock but I don't know if the clock will function ok, but making it was so fun I think I will get more kits to make more. This clock too is listed in my shop if you have a room that needs a wall clock.

I hope to be back soon! I hope you are all enjoying sewing whenever you can! 
Thank you for remembering me and taking the time to read this post!

38 comments:

  1. I love your oven mitts! I'm still reading blogs & have missed your posts. welcome back!

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  2. Welcome back! I have missed your projects and posts, I love your work! Kisses ♥

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  3. Ayumiiiiiii ❤️ 🌷🌷🌷 I am so so so happy to see your email blog alert.
    I am so happy you are still making cute things. I bet the kiddies are so cute
    I have 4 grand girls now, and yes, age 2 is intense, brings back memories.
    Also age 4, right? Both of my girls are married now and have babies.
    Gosh I am so happy you wrote a blog today
    I love everything you make. Applique is really fun.

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    1. You are so sweet, Rosemary! It was so great to hear from you! Thank you!
      My kids are more manageable now but yes there were a few years of some crazy time haha. I agree Applique is so fun!

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  4. I was so excited when I saw your blog title in my email inbox! Glad to hear from you and learn that you’re still stitching such cute and useful projects. You have quite a talent for design, and your execution is flawless. Looking forward to more from you. I will visit your Etsy store.

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  5. Lots of us still read blogs!! Welcome back!! Great oven mitts!!!

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  6. Looking forward to reading more about your makes and life - I had just signed up for your blog when you stopped! xx

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  7. Fabric certainly does spark joy! Welcome back, I love seeing your pretty projects. x

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  8. So glad to see your blog pop up in my reader! Beautiful projects, always love your fabric combinations! :)

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    1. Aww thank you Jeni! It means a lot that you think so :)

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  9. Hello! I'm glad to see you are well and sewing again. I hope there will be more blog posts. I think of you on our birthday every year.

    I also have too much fabric, the cupboards are groaning.

    Cheers,
    AJ

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    1. Oh so great to hear from you! I think of you often too!!

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  10. Welcome back! The mitts and clock are really cute!

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  11. que saudade dos seus lindos trabalhos!!! Que bom que voltou!

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  12. So happy to see a new post! I adore your oven mitts, they are so cute! Yes, many of us still read blogs so I hope to see yours again soon!

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  13. Wonderful to read you are back! I will be looking forward to more posts and yes I still love reading blogs. How good to know you are doing fine!

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  14. Welcome back, my dear. I do read blogs (like all the other girls ;-)) and I've missed you. But Live Vol. 1.0 is important too, right?

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    1. You are so right :) I missed the blogland but it was a necessary break :)

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  15. Your hand-applique is amazing! So neat!

    I too have two little ones and am just starting to do what I love again. The struggle is real, as I'm sure you know. Thank you for coming back and for sharing with us!

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    1. Aww so great to hear from you Aneesah! You are right it is such struggle. Taking a break from what I really love was hard, but it was so necessary. I am so glad you are getting back to doing what you love too. It will get even better!

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  16. Yay! Welcome back! Your oven mitts and clock are really cute. I wish I knew about the oven mitts, maybe you'll make more again. I still have your pot holders hanging in my kitchen, I think of you often. I look forward to reading more about your projects and especially your little ones.

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    1. You made my day, Billie! So glad to hear you are still using the pot holders! You are so sweet!

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  17. Lovely to see you again! I'm still following blogs ... and I'm glad you're getting some time for stitching pretty things!

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  18. I love these oven mitts! I love to read blogs because I'm not good at Facebook or Instagram. Your clock is so cute, too!

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    1. Thank you! I am the same way with you. I feel a little dizzy on Facebook or Instagram. Blogging allows me to think clearly and take time.

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