Merry Handmade Christmas

My daughter asked for a cat………a real one. This is my compromise

Neutral linen with sequins

A doll in neutrals to match the cat in brown tones…..same daughter

Merry Christmas everyone. I have so enjoyed reading your posts this year. I enjoy being a part of this community because I am inspired by you and I love learning about your lives in your part of the world. Every post makes my feet itchier!

I have not contributed nearly as much as I had hoped to but I plan to make 2016 a little different. I have hopes and dreams for this year for both my personal and professional lives and I also think it’s time to change my sewing and Etsy focus……….haven’t quite fleshed out my ideas yet but I know it’s time for the next challenge…….in a ‘sewing’ way.

Anyway, these are images of  what I have made for my family for Christmas this year. I also have a stash of Marrimekko oil cloth that I planned to make into make up purses……..I will do that later.

Have a merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday and keep on crafting and posting.

Jane

 

Good combination

I have just despatched an Etsy order for 2 cushion covers. One is pewter sequins and the other, knitted silver. As I was wrapping the order, it struck me that the customer has very good taste, combining the two. I had not marketed them together and frankly, never even thought about it. Actually, it’s a pity that I never seem to have the time to do the part of Etsy that I like best……..trying different combinations. I think I could come up with some great looks…..endless possibilities. But I always seem to be one just project behind…always chasing my tail. But back to the cushion covers that I despatched today, I like the 2 different textures together ie the thick yarn with the very small sequins…..both from the same palette. It’s a great look. Incidentally, poor little Frankie lost her dew claw when she was chasing a ball. We had to have it removed by the vet……that’s why the fabulous lime bandage!!!

Too tired to sew…………

So I’ll post one of my favourites instead…a sequin cushion………so over the top it’s beautiful……sort of like a piece of jewellery for the lounge room. I hope you like it!

Jewellery for the home!