This picture is a mini-taste of future updates. This was a Christmas present to a dear relative of mine, and now should be happily across the pond soothing her work-related headaches (or hangovers!). The pillow contains flax seeds, dried lavender and dried chamomile blossoms, and is encased in a washable slipcover (as shown - if you look carefully, you can see where the fabric overlaps, and that is where the pillow is inserted into the slipcover). The other side of this slipcover is black satin, so it feels nice. The flax seeds retain heat well, so the pillow also works as a hot pad when microwaved for thirty seconds. It can also be placed in the freezer as a cold pad. I made another of these, and both were well-received. (This one initially didn't induce much excitement because the recipient didn't realize it was handmade!). I intended to make two more of these for other people, but unfortunate events mean those people are no longer a part of my existence. So! I have extra fabric, and will just have to find more people who'd like a nice lavender, chamomile, or peppermint eye pillow. I am planning to make some variations out of flannel in fun shapes for some of the many kiddies in my life. It'd be more fun to have an injury soothed with something cute than a boring old ice pack, yes?
1.07.2009
Long time, no see
To all my loyal readers (all like, four, of you): Sorry for the absence of updates. I will be returning soon (oh, there is so much more pain to craft away now) with updates regarding decorations and presents from past holidays, as well as future projects. I now have access to a fancy new sewing machine that can do all sorts of interesting stitches, and those will be featured in some upcoming projects.
This picture is a mini-taste of future updates. This was a Christmas present to a dear relative of mine, and now should be happily across the pond soothing her work-related headaches (or hangovers!). The pillow contains flax seeds, dried lavender and dried chamomile blossoms, and is encased in a washable slipcover (as shown - if you look carefully, you can see where the fabric overlaps, and that is where the pillow is inserted into the slipcover). The other side of this slipcover is black satin, so it feels nice. The flax seeds retain heat well, so the pillow also works as a hot pad when microwaved for thirty seconds. It can also be placed in the freezer as a cold pad. I made another of these, and both were well-received. (This one initially didn't induce much excitement because the recipient didn't realize it was handmade!). I intended to make two more of these for other people, but unfortunate events mean those people are no longer a part of my existence. So! I have extra fabric, and will just have to find more people who'd like a nice lavender, chamomile, or peppermint eye pillow. I am planning to make some variations out of flannel in fun shapes for some of the many kiddies in my life. It'd be more fun to have an injury soothed with something cute than a boring old ice pack, yes?
This picture is a mini-taste of future updates. This was a Christmas present to a dear relative of mine, and now should be happily across the pond soothing her work-related headaches (or hangovers!). The pillow contains flax seeds, dried lavender and dried chamomile blossoms, and is encased in a washable slipcover (as shown - if you look carefully, you can see where the fabric overlaps, and that is where the pillow is inserted into the slipcover). The other side of this slipcover is black satin, so it feels nice. The flax seeds retain heat well, so the pillow also works as a hot pad when microwaved for thirty seconds. It can also be placed in the freezer as a cold pad. I made another of these, and both were well-received. (This one initially didn't induce much excitement because the recipient didn't realize it was handmade!). I intended to make two more of these for other people, but unfortunate events mean those people are no longer a part of my existence. So! I have extra fabric, and will just have to find more people who'd like a nice lavender, chamomile, or peppermint eye pillow. I am planning to make some variations out of flannel in fun shapes for some of the many kiddies in my life. It'd be more fun to have an injury soothed with something cute than a boring old ice pack, yes?
10.21.2008
life and works in progress
Oh em gee this week has been kind of insane. I'm still getting over my cold, and somehow the kiddlings have been more tiring than usual. I also had a super-awesome Friday and Saturday - and all those fun activities probably didn't help! But it was worth it - Tom and I celebrated my birthday (very belatedly, but that's ok) by going out to a life-changing brunch, painting an awesome (but yet unfinished) plate at a pottery place, and watching the Red Sox make an amazing comeback in a game. Also, he surprised me by taking me out to get a bracelet for my birthday, since the last one I had broke. It's getting shortened, so I don't have it yet, but I love it and it's a grown-up piece of jewelery (unlike my baby birthday present, which was a little inexpensive brass necklace with a bunny charm on it).
So - long story short, I haven't gotten very much work done on my many projects! I have cut several of the pieces for my fleece jacket, but haven't started sewing yet. So my jacket is still on my list of works-in-progress, along with my wallet pattern, and my lunch bag. Of course there are also all my little on-going projects like plushies and wallets. I did make a button-decorated hair tie the other night and have been wearing it to work, so that's something! I'll post about it later.
So - long story short, I haven't gotten very much work done on my many projects! I have cut several of the pieces for my fleece jacket, but haven't started sewing yet. So my jacket is still on my list of works-in-progress, along with my wallet pattern, and my lunch bag. Of course there are also all my little on-going projects like plushies and wallets. I did make a button-decorated hair tie the other night and have been wearing it to work, so that's something! I'll post about it later.
10.16.2008
Magnets!
So a few weeks ago, before this blog was born, I discovered the wonders of marble magnets on etsy. I love the "pounce" feature on etsy, as it shows you random things that have just been sold. I was going through it when I saw some super cute glass magnets. They were bright and happy and colorful, and I coveted them. I almost bought them when I realized it might be possible to make some myself. So I searched on google, and found some instructions. Apparently everyone knows how to make these except me.These pictures show some of the magnets that I've made.
I love them, and am planning to give some as gifts in the near future. The flowery ones are actually made from cloth. I got an awesome scrap bag of fabrics at the Strange Folk festival a few weeks ago, and have been finding uses for all these little pretty pieces of cloth. The red, white and black set are made from the paper Target bag in which my photos come. Oddly, it seems there was some bleeding through the paper from the magnets - you can see the little black spots on some of the Target magnets. I'm going to try some different magnets to see if that resolves the problem. This set is for me anyway - I love the colors and the words. Did you know the word "hot" is in the word "photo"?
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