hipster baby quilt.

The top is a mixture of 100% linen, and cotton/linen blends. I love it. 'Nuf said.

linen scrap tote.

I sewed this little tote up this summer and it was I used it as a purse. I just realized that I never shared it with you! I have a bad habit of thinking that the quality of my photos doesn't justify me posting them on my blog. The funny thing is that I tend to use the original photos months later as if the photo has improved or something. I've got about 6 completed quilts that are not being shared for the same reason. Am I the only blogger that does this?

mustard tote.

Perhaps I have been enjoying Fall too much that I had nearly forgotten how much I love to lurk around Blogland. I can't believe that it has been over a month since I've stopped in here. There is so much I love about this time of year that I feel the need to soak it up while i can. I have taken full advantage of this season; Butternut squash and apple soup to keep me warm, cider to keep me sweet and cider mill donuts to plump me.

I've also been quite busy in the studio. Most recently I have been working on some smallish messenger totes that I am completely in love with. I had made a few in other designs with some vintage fabric patches but then I saw the Fall '09 Stitch Magazine cover and just about flipped! Not only did I love the tote on the cover, it was from Ayumi of Pink Penguin. I knew that she had been asked to feature a project but the cover is quite the accomplishment. How great is that? Congratulations Ayumi!

This project was the infusion of my mini-messenger and her tote, and I can't wait to use this. I used a mustard colored cotton/linen blend for the body and used vintage and linen for the strippy patches. I made the adjustable black strap from linen too.

And here is my new label with many thanks to Sarah of The Small Object whom I had the privilege of meeting (albeit briefly) at the Renegade Craft Fair Chicago. She is an amazing designer, check her out!

I hope to share more really soon......until then...

SEW SOMETHING!

little school quilt.

I'm back with another quilt. I just love this style quilt so much, it's a great way to showcase your favorite prints and colors in ways that don't distract. This is a pretty durable design too...

I used some Japanese fabric by Kokka, simply dreamy....

The "orange" which is actually terra cotta didn't photograph so well. Trust me, it is not that bright! Hmm...maybe you should adjust your monitor.

Possibly my favorite Kona color ever, Robert Kaufman in olive. yum.

Take care! Sew something!

giveaway winner.

I've got a little bit of fabric love to spread today......



The randomly chosen winner is #45



rainylakechick said...
I love these prints! I hope I win!I am also now following you!
September 3, 2009 2:26 PM


Thanks to everyone who entered! This was a fun giveaway, I might have to do another in a few months, in time for Holiday gifts....keep checking in!


So congratulations Rainylakechick! please send me your address (ericasage@myway.com) so that I can send these bits of fabric love to you! I can't wait to see what you do with them!

flea market fancy giveaway.

Yep. I'm giving away a fat quarter of each of these coveted fabrics right here. Here is how you can enter......

1. Leave a comment on this blog for 1 chance to win.

2. Leave a comment and "Follow" the blog for a second chance to win. Following the blog is as easy as clicking on the Follow button in my sidebar, once you've done that, tell me!

It's just that easy. Really folks.

But wait.......*in my best Billy Mays voice* ( may he rest in peace)....

For a very short time you have the chance to purchase the pink spotted leaves at a super low price considering the market. My gal pal over at Mazawi is offering U.S. craftyblossom followers $4OFF a half yard of her stash of the good stuff! Just mention my blog in a convo to her and she'll hook you up. Oh, and she said she wanted to give those of you who live in the U.S.of A a break on shipping.....Its FREE! hurry while supplies last!

aww yeah.

get on it folks.

I'll announce a winner on Friday! Good Luck.

jungle patch.

I know, I know, another baby bib. They are just too easy to make and a great gift to give. This one is going to a brand new baby (who won't fit into it for months) just born 2 days ago. You gotta take a little something for the baby or mama the first time you meet the little one! That's just the way it goes....

I am really enjoying the twill tape patches, it makes it soooo easy to personalize a gift. I particularly love the name of this lil' baby! He should do great things with a name like Matiss.

As promised, I have a couple of quilts to post as soon as the lighting improves, it seems small projects are photographing much better these days. Go figure.

Have a great weekend!

pinky patchy.

I made a new bib! This one was a gift for a little sweetheart in California. I made it entirely from scraps from other projects, which was so satisfying!

I stamped a piece of twill tape to make a patch.

The best part of making and gifting this bib was that it was hand delivered to sunny Southern California. That's where I've been the past week...It's lovely to be so near the ocean. I had a great time but my mind was spinning and I couldn't stop craving the hum of the sewing machine. I took a little baby quilt with me on plane so I would have something to bind during the flight. As soon as I get around to washing it I will share it with you. Glad to be home!

*Edited* Adorable GIVEAWAY over at Lovely Little Handmades. Check it out, Kerri is being extra generous!

quilted swatch coasters.

It always feels good to have your talents called upon for a handmade gift. The other day my mom asked if I could make some coasters that would match her friend's house for a little birthday gift. Having mostly candy-colored and child-like prints in my stash, I dug out some upholstery swatches my interior designer friend gave me about year ago. It's really hard for me to believe that with all of the fabric I own, I haven't got ANY quilting weight burgundy bits!

So, the three prints all come from the same fabric line and match nicely, the linen was just thrown in because I like the way it looked. I don't think I'll ever tire from making coasters. They are such a great little gift to give and take a couple of hours (taking breaks, of course) to bang out. I hope you all enjoy your Wednesday/hump day!

for the sake of binding.

Have I ever told you how much I love binding? It's like the icing on the cake for me. I love to have something ready to bind for watching T.V., going on a long car ride or while my niece naps. It's really one of my favorite things to do and such a great way to relax. A couple of weekends ago I was house/dog sitting a brand new puppy, so I threw this little blanket together just for relaxing. There are rarely idle hands around here!

The quilting is a little irregular, I wanted it to resemble water, since the fabric I chose has mostly watery colors. I love this little lap quilt. It reminds me of those really loud polyester blankets of the 60's and 70's. Well, minus the vintage smell, because this is all new fabric.

In honor of my love for binding, I am leaving you with a link to Christina of The Sometimes Crafter who has just posted a tutorial about binding methods. One uses glue which totally surprised me as I have never heard of such a thing, but it looks like it might work splendidly. Get along then, check it out!

Happy Binding....

automobiles.

I bought a yard of the Alexander Henry car fabric about 6 months ago and never knew what to do with it. That is until this popped into my head. Keep it simple, I told myself.....let the cars stand out! I think it worked. I really enjoy how subtle this quilt is despite the bold colors.

closer.

I used four different colors of thread to grid quilt this. Although you can't tell the difference between the green and the yellow, it's there.

yep. Another shot. just in case you missed the first few...

And one last photo to show you the luscious cotton sateen binding. I have never bound a quilt with sateen and I gotta tell ya' its a really nice finish. I'm sure I'll be back soon, thanks for stopping in!

lil' basket.

I made this little basket the other night because I was looking for a start to finish project. I had been thinking about making this for a while and I had the tutorial bookmarked for months. There is a sweet lil' blogger by the name of Ayumi, who blogs at Pink Penguin, if you haven't checked her out yet, what are you waiting for?

I used linen and mostly vintage fabric scraps for this basket, although, you might recognize a piece of michael miller dumb dots in there! I couldn't resist, I love a polka dot.

For now it's storing little sewing bits, but in the future I think this would be a great way to present a baby gift like a burp cloth, handmade rattle, and bib. This would be adorable in a baby's room. Enjoy what's left of your Monday...

Sunday Stash.

Because I couldn't leave Chicago without a trip to my favorite fabric shop.....

Hope you all had a great weekend!

a modern quilt.

I finished this quilt months ago, but am just now getting around to posting the photos. It didn't help that they were not on my camera which can be a logistical hindrance. ha. So, here it is.....my modern quilt in all its glory.

Like most of my quilts, there was not rhyme or reason, I just made twelve different cross blocks that I think speak well to each other and tied them together with the white sashing.

I love the wonky concentric quilting on this blanket, it lends well to super crinkling after washing and I love that!

This is the back... a little unexpected and wonky too. I love this quilt and have thought about making another with more cheerful solids and muted prints. It might be another few months before I share that one too! The quilt measures approximately 45"x60"

Happy Sewing!

yep. another pencil case.

This is yet another "Picasso Pencil Case" from the book The New Handmade. The pattern calls for a 9" zipper and I didn't have one on hand so I shortened the pattern to accommodate a 7"zipper and it worked splendidly. I also used a quilted panel instead of using interfacing which has a sturdy structure without the crunch interfacing can sometimes give a project. I like how bright this one turned out.

If you read my last post you know that my 2 year old niece was bitten in the face by the family dog. I just wanted to update you that she is recovering quite well. Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot. Dog bites can be especially scary and this was no exception. The ER doctor did a great job with the stitches and she will hopefully get them out on Friday or Saturday. Yea! As for the dog, my family is coming to the realization that he is not safe to have around small children (No kidding, right?). The dog's well being is certainly on the forefront of the family decision making these days. We don't want this to happen again and being proactive is our best solution.

As for the weather today, it is cloudy and raining. I have kept myself busy working on a not so little something for my nephew's birthday on Friday. I just started yesterday, so I hope to have it finished in time for the celebration. In which case, I will share photos(weather permitting) of this mysterious project.
'til then,
happy sewing!