Recycled Sisters

These two little ladies were made from an Indygo Junction pattern designed by Leslie McCabe.  I love using recycled materials and especially wool.  I remember wearing all four of the sweaters used to make them.  For their faces I needled punch felted the nose, whites of the eyes and ear parts my self to get the color and texture I wanted. 

The Blue Sister has a batik back and the Green Sister has Kaffe's Millefore for her back. The outfits were a first for me, as I had not actually sewn doll clothes before.  They are all around sweet and quite charming. 

Finished the 10th of October 2010- during sweater weather...

Love You to the MOON!

This pillow was made to be a nightly reminder to a very dear person in my life that I love them to the MOON (and back like a mol of times). 

The fabric (other than the ribbon frame) is all soft, reused t-shirts. I personally wore that Yellow Submarine shirt out as a young(er) thang.  I did not use interfacing for this because I really wanted the softness- and I made it before I was introduced to Woven Fusible... many moons ago.

I added this side view so that you can see the dark side of the moon is on the back, of course.  The Sea of Tranquility happens when you either put your head on it or arms around it.  Made with love Summer of 2007...

Woven Scarf

This scarf looks like real 'fruit of the loom' to me with all the bright colors. Barb Originals was at the Sewing Expo this past March, with a few handmade triangle looms. These are brilliant because you create the warp and waft at the same time! Barb was also very encouraging to me as a young weaver, which is always appreciated.

Needless to say I got hooked fast and here is my first scarf from it, felted with all the triangles whip-stitched together. Also with the triangles and variegated yarn there was a wonderful lattice effect achieved.

E.w00t's Lunch Sack

This little bag is another Zakka Sewing inspired piece. My friend and favorite graphic designer (see my banner) picked out Amy Butler's Modern Martini for her bento box bag. I had been putting off calculating this project, but of course once I just did it the bag was made in no time at all.

Now time for some tasty food and it will be complete!

Sue Spargo Lavendar Bird

This little bird is from Sue Spargo's book 15 3-Hour Mini-Projects. It was a fun little project and smells great with the lavender inside!

I used a Kaffe shot cotton for the body and interfaced it with woven fusible to make the little guy more durable.

Headphones Rewrapped

I may be old fashion, but I just cannot handle the ear bud headphones. I really like (for everyday and careless use) the ones that come with the foam that is -until the foam all falls apart...

While waiting for a plane, I made two rectangles with the stockinette stitch. Then used a trusty yarn needle to help secure them into place, giving a new life to my headphones. Now I use them as ear muffs even when I am not listening to music!

Made fall of 2009.

My Zakka Lunch Sack

This lunch sack was inspired by Zakka Sewing by Therese Laskey (Abrams Books, 2008). I loved the beauty and functionality of the projects in the book. The projects really helped me to realize that I would like to surround myself with lovely little things I had actually custom made for my life. So- here is the start and tribute to that notion.

The outside blue fabric is a solid from the Gee's Bend collection. I love the worn texture of these solids so much.

I made this during a weeklong ice-in, but did not finish it until this past weekend... I have been using and enjoying my sack regardless. The bag was only missing the cord or drawstring. My good friend and accomplice, Lady E, showed me how to wrap a cord and turn it a couple months ago and this first attempt was quite nice if I may say so.