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.

Featured Products

This works out seamlessly with the new FACEBOOK SHOP that they launched recently. Oh yes, I love their integration with the facebook shop. Make my work so much easier.

Featured Products on Facebook Shop

I simply share the products to my pages or groups and buyer and click the BUY BUTTON if they wish to buy.

Facebook Shop

The buy button also appear if you send the product link to your customers on Facebook Messenger or comments. Isn't that cool?

I have so many new things coming up now. From new passport wallet designs, fabrics to handmade quilts.  

Handmade Mini Quilts

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Until then,

Have a nice day!

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 Busy Sewing Room

Arnel's Mommy

Pretty Sew

Quiltaholics

The Turquoise Paisley

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

INDIA QUILT FESTIVAL 2019

Hello,

Yes you heard it right! Finally the First Ever India Quilt Festival is going to be held in Chennai on 25- 27 January 2019!! Make sure to check out the WEBSITE and LIKE THE PAGE on Facebook to get the first update! 

Theme : Dance of The Peacock 

Alright, here is the detail from the website:

Category: 

1.  Traditional Quilts

Quilts made using traditional quilting methods and designs from India or rest of the World. The quilts can be wholecloth, pieced, appliquéd, hand quilted, machine quilted or made using a combination of techniques

2.  Modern Quilts

Modern quilts are more contemporary in design and form. These include the use of bold colors and prints, minimalistic designs, high contrast and graphic areas of solid colour, improvisational piecing, non-traditional fabrics and embellishments. Can be wholecloth, pieced, appliquéd, hand quilted, machine quilted or a combination of techniques.

3.  Art/ Innovative Quilts

An art quilt is an original exploration of a concept or idea rather than the handing down of a ‘pattern’. It experiments with textile manipulation, colour, texture and/or a diversity of mixed media.  An Art Quilt often pushes quilt world boundaries.

4.  Novice Quilts

Quilts made by a beginner with less than 2 years of quilting experience as on January 25th, 2019. This can include all styles and construction methods including the ones covered in the above categories.

5.  Theme Quilts -  “Dance of the Peacock”

Any technique, style and method of construction can be used to create a quilt that showcases your personal interpretation of the theme. It could be a literal interpretation or it could be abstract or even impressionistic. It could be the colours or the joie-de-vivre of the magnificent creature. Let the theme speak to you and let your thoughts manifest into a quilt.

BROAD GUIDELINES FOR THE QUILT SHOW :

1.    The quilt must be completed in the 2 years leading up to the festival – which means it must be made after January 2017.

2.    Finished size for categories 1 to 4 [mentioned above]

o    The maximum FINISHED size – no more than 9 ft [ 108 inches] on any side

o    The minimum FINISHED size – no less than 2 ft [24 inches] on any side

3.    Theme quilt – The quilt has to necessarily conform to ANY of the following FINISHED sizes ONLY: 

o    4ft x 4ft

o    3ft x 3ft

o    4ft x 3ft or 3ft x 4ft

o    2ft x 4ft or 4ft x 2ft

4.    You can enter up to two quilts per category.

Quilts not meeting competition criteria can be entered for Exhibition alone.

Quilt Submission Date : 1 September - 31st Dec 2018 

Why the wait? Go and get busy !! Sew those stash you've been collecting through the years. It's time to show the world of your craft!

and if you need more quilting fabrics, you can always go HERE and HERE.

Happy Quilting!

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. 

Elephant Peacock Kalamkari Mud cloth

Check out a couple of things you can make from this unique traditional Indian Fabrics. 

Travel Pouch 

Quilted Tote by Kaarukriti

Yellow Travel Pouch 

Indian Elephant Pouch by Bhavana Designs at Etsy

Hippie Tote Bag by Bhavana Designs at Etsy

Aren't they gorgeous? 

The Kalamkari Fabrics are available at :

Chezvies Fabrics at Etsy

Chezvies Webshop

Handmade Bags, Totes and Pouches  available at :

Bhavana Designs

Kaarukriti .. Creations Dil Se

Chezvies

Have a beautiful Sunday,

Scrappy Log Cabin - WIP

Hello,

Last night I was catching up on Bonnie Hunter's Quilt Cam on Youtube. It's my fave "pick me up" channel. You know when you feel so low and uninspired. Today was one of those day. 

As I started watching, I took out my scrap bags which I sorted in colors. I picked up yellow bag and black & white one. 

I was thinking of doing the 100 days scrap vortex that is going on in Instagram based on Amanda's QAL in 2015.  I took out a couple of scraps, iron them and decided to do  log cabin block. Color and Black & White. I was not in the mood for random block.

I started with 2" centre piece and 1.25" strip. Since I was too lazy to cut the strips, I just went along and trimmed the strip to 1" after I sewed them together. That way I can work faster. 

Most of the scraps were from my bags and wallets project. And some from dresses and quilts I did a few years ago. Sometimes, I felt bad that I keep so many small scraps but I just could not throw them away. After I watched one of Bonnie's quilt cam episode where she said, one of the scrap she was sewing (that day) was from 28 years ago, I know I did the right thing!! That video made my day! LOL.

Anyway,  I love how the blocks turned out and thought of doing a couple more blocks using different colors, like red, blue, green, orange, etc. That would be fun, right? I think I'm going to go ahead and do 100 days of logcabin. What say?

How do I store my scrap? I use buckets that I got free from buying detergents. Yes they give buckets here in India :D. We get at least 3 buckets per month. So they come handy for me. Last week made covers for those buckets, based on bowl cover tutorials I found on YouTube. 

To make the pattern, all you need is the diameter of your bucket add roughly 3" and make a circle template based on that measurement. I followed THIS TUTORIAL . It's super duper easy! I keep my WIP projects in a clear resealable plastic bags and keep them in those buckets. Now I need to put label on them. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Until then,

Happy Sewing