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Friday, May 11, 2018

Batik Quilted Sling Bag

Hello,

We have quite stormy weather the last couple of days. Sometimes the sun comes out for a while and suddenly dark cloud with strong wind and rain come. But rainy days are always a good sewing day, right?

I finally finished this Batik log cabin sling bag. It was sitting near my sewing table for a few weeks waiting to be completed. As usual I got side tracked doing a couple of wallets orders.

I used this purple aqua Fat Eighth bundle from the shop. I really love this combo!!

I started piecing the log cabin with nothing specially planned. I just trying out a couple of log cabin pattern from the book I bought last January at the Tokyo Quilt Festival. This book is really awesome!

Image result for log cabin quilt book japanese

I added a lightweight fusible interfacing before adding a fleece batting. The same way I did the previous sling bag. I liked the sturdy yet soft finish, after the quilting is done.

This time I did a circle echo quilting using a subtle purple Calypso Thread. It is an embroidery thread which has a silky finished. Mostly used in machine embroidery.

On the back, I decided to use a plain batik from my stash. The quilting is simple echo quilting in diamond shape inspired by this walking foot quilting by Christina Cameli.

Instead of zipper closure, I decided to use magnetic snap closure the way I did for the passport covers. It's because the bag is quite small, so I just want it to be simple, no fuss kind of bag. I finished the top with binding. I used 1.5" wide binding strip, sewed it by machine on the lining side and finished it by hand on the exterior side.

This bag would be perfect to take for your morning walk. It's quite spacious to fit in small water bottle, a phone and maybe a face towel.

It was a fun satisfying little project, even though I took a little bit long to finish it but I am happy with the outcome. What do you think?

Bag stats:

Finished size : 8"W x 8.5" H

Style: Flat bottom

Closure: Magnetic snap

Fabric: Bali Batik Fat 8 bundle

Quilting: Walking foot echo quilting

Thank you for stopping by.

Until then,

Happy Sewing

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Handmade Happiness 02 - New Link Up Party

Hello and welcome to Handmade Happiness Link up Party.

In my first post of Handmade Happiness, the idea was to share some handmade items that are made using my pattern to give the maker more exposure. However I feel it was too limited. Hence the change of plan, which I hope will be able to give fellow crafters in India and worldwide a wider exposure. Especially one who just dip their toes in the world of mompreneur.

What is this linky party about?

This linky party is some kind of show and tell party, whether you do it as a hobby or as a mompreneur.

Post anything handmade by you – not mass produced “handmade” please - which you recently completed and have not been shared in here. Your link can be from your:

BLOG – do link up your blog if you have one , anything from new product release to behind the scene story, tutorials, etc.
Facebook Page – New products from your FB business page.
Instagram – if you play more in Instagram, you are most welcome to share your latest creations.
Etsy Shop or other webshop - show off your latest listing.

How to Play:

Submit your link by clicking the blue button under each handmade happiness’ post. If you submit your blog post , please submit your BLOG POST URL and NOT the blog URL.
Visit some of the links that catch your eyes. Give them a comment or a heart to encourage them. Be generous.
If you don’t want to miss another link up post, it’d be great if you subscribe to my blog (form on the right panel).
Do share the Handmade Happiness post in your Social Media account, sharing is caring :)

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Let me start with what I've been up to the last couple of days. I'am excited with my new passport cover which I shared last week and on Sunday, when the boys were busy watching IPL (that's an Indian cricket league), I have plenty of time to play.

Owl Passport Covers

I found the Christmas owl in while I was sorting out my scrap boxes and thought of making a mug rug or maybe another cushion covers. The prints are quite big and of different sizes. So I decided to make the wallet instead.

Passport Covers

The previous day, I made those 3 wallets with fun prints - sewing notions, newspaper print and Eiffel Tower. Sorting out fabrics always a great motivator for me. Well, it also brings surprises to see fabrics which I forgot I have LOL. Those wallets will be up in my Etsy and Webshop as soon as I finished editing them.

On a quilting side, I made the 4th block of the scrappy log cabin project I started a few weeks ago. This time, I make a little prep work (yay for me!). Cutting the green and black & white scraps into 1.5" wide strips before I started sewing. I need to really make an effort to do prep work!

Work in Progress

I love how they look happy together :D

That's all from me, now it's your turn to link up.

The Link up will run from Tuesday to Sunday Evening (India Standard Time ) so you will have a plenty of time to share you craft of the week.

Disclaimer:
By Linking up, you are giving me permission to share your links on social media and also on my blog features (if any in the future). Of course all the sharing from my part will always be properly linked up to your original post.

Thank you sharing your lovely works!

Happy Sewing

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Oh Scrap

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Scrappy 9 Patch Pillow

Hello,

I mentioned in my previous post about the #100dayproject that is going on in Instagram. I decided to play along and sewing up my scraps, UFOs, and PHDs.

It feels so rewarding when I able to complete something that has been in my UFOs box. Like these Pillows I made last week.

This week, quilty wise I finished this modern 16 x 16 inches scrappy 9 patch cushion cover.

Scrappy Patchwork Pillow

I have a small jar of 2" squares which I collected for quite sometimes. I made a couple of 9 patch blocks from them. Some of them, I turned it into mug rugs for a swap. And a few coasters which I gave them away.

So last week, I decided to make a dent to my 2" jar and started piecing them into 9 patches, while watching my kdramas. Luckily there are so many good korean dramas to keep me company.

Work in Progress

This patchwork top is totally made of scraps, right down to the black and white stripe borders, which came from my wallet binding scraps. I add sashing to the 9 patched and added long border. I really love this black and white stripe. I will need to get a few yards next time when I go to Indonesia. I used it alot for wallet. When nothing else work, black and white stripe always the solution!

I am using fleece batting for this pillow which I got from Tina of the Square Inch. Quilting it using straight line quilting on my jack sewing machine while watching Love in the Moonlight drama. I know, it's an old one (2016 drama) and I don't usually enjoy period drama, but Park Bo-Gum and Kim Yoo-jung are just too cute together.

The back of the cushion cover is a colorful floral cotton fabric. I'm glad I saved up the last piece of this fabric, it matched perfectly.

Envelope Closure

This pillow will make a cute decorative pillow in the living room or a baby room. I added this cushion in my Etsy Shop and also in my Indian WebShop. There are still many scraps I need to sew and I am so excited to sew smaller projects like this.

Meanwhile, I made a small progress with the scrappy log cabin. I finished 3 color blocks so far. I hope I will be able to add one or two color blocks this weekends.

Until next time,

Happy Sewing

Linky Party:

Finish it up Friday
Show Off Saturday
Handmade Monday
Craftastic Monday

Moving it Forward

Friday, April 20, 2018

Webshop NEW LOOK

Hello,

Today I was updating my Ecwid Shop and I was just checking the what's new section on the Control Panel when I realized that I have not updated my shop with the new features!! What?? If you are using Ecwid Starter Site, you might as well want to check it out.

After I enabled the new 4 features, within seconds my webshop got a new look! Desktop as well as Mobile Version!! LOVE the new look of my shop.

I must say, I made the right choice when I decided to use Ecwid. So much freedom for us to customize the listing. It's so Portable and they keep upgrading the features.

Passport Covers

Now the category shows multiple products on mobile version, which is great for buyer, make them easy to see other products in the same category.

One of the features that I love is that we can put one product in multiple category or shop section. If you put your new product under the Store Front Page, it will appear as the FEATURE PRODUCTS.

Handmade Happiness 01

Hello,

It's not happiness that brings gratitude, it is gratitude that brings us happiness.

One of the thing that bring me happiness is when someone tag me on social media - facebook or Instagram - with their handmade wallets and bags made from my patterns. I started this series for ~~Handmade wallets and Bags that are made from Chezvies Patterns.~~

For Handmade items made with Chezvies Fabrics, I will feature them on the Sunday Stash Series.

If you want to be featured, play along! Tag me on my Facebook Page or Instagram! I hope the series will help the maker to get wider exposure for their handmade and crafting journey.

Here are some of them from last week:

Ulrike of the Busy Sewing Room made this pretty Family Passport Holder. I always love her works. They are neatly made and always give a feeling of happiness. A cheerful feeling. Check out her Instagram and her Etsy shop to place your order if you are in the UK.

The Busy Sewing Room

Arnelsmommy shared this Travel Wallet last week! Did you notice that glitter in the background? That's her binding piece! Isn't that cool??! Shweta's works always show her enthusiasm and energy. Do check out her works in her Instagram and to place your wallet orders.

Arnelsmommy

This pretty family passport holder is made by Noorjahan. It's indeed a Pretty Sew! If you live in the gulf countries, do check out her Facebook Page to check out her handmade prettiness.

Family Passport Holder by Pretty Sew

Aren't they lovely? Prabha of Quiltaholic did it again. Love how she mix and match Denim and Print for these pretty Mini Sling Bags. It's a perfect size to carry around to your morning walk or gym. Keep a phone or cash and keep you hands free.

Mini Sling bag by Quiltaholics

A couple of weeks ago, Kausalya of The Turquoise Paisley shared this beautiful Card Wallet Organizer.

I love the pink Paris print and grey polkadots! Kausalya's works always beautifully made, be it a bag or quilt. Always show how much love she put into each of her creation.

That's all for this first Handmade Happiness. Don't forget to tag me or share your creations in my Facebook Group to be featured.

Thank you for sharing!!

Until next time!

Happy Sewing

Shop Links:

The Turquoise Paisley

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Patchwork Pillows

Hello,

Pink Patchwork Cushion

I finished a couple of pillow covers this week. Small quilts are really fun to make and if you browse in Pinterest you will find so many ideas of small quilts. I personally love making cushion covers. I always using one around the house.

Pinwheel Patchwork

I really enjoy making the pinwheel pillow above. I made the pinwheel block based on Missouri Star Quilt tutorial on you tube. I quilted in a ditch around the center block and then do diamond/diagonal quilting on the pink border. The pillow cover is finished with black and white stripe binding to give a modern look. The pillow cover closed with envelope style closure.

Purple Pink Pillow

The pink and purple above is another favorite color. I have the blocks from previous quilts and the size is perfect for cushion cover. I quilted using wonky stitch. I find a simple quilting lines is best to highlight the quilt block.

Quilted Decorative Cushion

A matching pink cotton fabric at the back with a strip of purple polka dots.

Green Block Print Pillow

Some fabrics are too pretty to chop, just like this green one. I used flannel batting for most of my single cloth quilting cushion cover. If you use flannel, you don't really need to add another backing. The cushion covers will have a just perfect structure. With dense quilting, it will last for along time.

And I love different pop up pillows on my sofa and chairs. Handmade cushion covers are always the best, they are long lasting, unlike the mass produce one which at the most will last for 3 washing. Especially if you have teenage boys who always think that pillow is a ball which they can toss or throw around. All the time.

What about you? What is your fave pillow?

Until then,

Happy Quilting

Linky Party:

Finish it up Friday

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Sunday Stash 09 - Kalamkari Fabrics

Hello,

Kalamkari is an Indian heritage which in ancient days was made by drawing folktales (using pen =kalam) into a piece fabric. However in modern days, kalamkari mostly done by hand printing using pre-made wooden blocks. Thus, imperfections of colors and prints from the hand printing process are an added charms of all Indian block printed fabrics.

Indian Dancers - Kalamkari Fabric

In the ancient times, kalamkari mostly depicted the episodes of Indian mythology, as similar to the stained glasses of the Christian cathedrals. (source)

Indian Floral Kalamkari Print

In Modern times, many kalamkari designs are digitalized to create digital print kalamkari which is widely popular. However traditional method of block print using wooden block is still widely used.

Buddha Print Kalamkari Mudcloth

Kalamkari specifically depicts epics such as the Ramayana or Mahabharata. However, in recent time, you will find kalamkari depicting Buddhist Art forms too, musical instruments, florals, animals and others.