Reading, doodling, embroidering, and sewing. It's been a crafty, inspired, month!
Just before I left, I finished reading The Creative Family (SUPER book, even for no-kids-yet families like mine!), and completed my first project by hanging the Inspiration Line above. I hope it becomes more "inspiring" as time goes on!
This blue fabric from the left side of the inspiration line is now an almost-complete cell phone holder: I used the pattern from Doodle Stitching (which is FULL of cute patterns and ideas, most of which I actually want to make!) and plan to modify it (different design) for an iPod case to make my husband next week.
This brights-on-muslin embroidery from the right side of the inspiration line is my new sampler: I tried out sorts of stitches taught in Doodle Stitching, some of them which I already knew but also lots that were new to me. The book is FULL of beautifully illustrated photographs to teach a great assortment of stitches, both decorative and practical.
...and you?
What's your crafty side been up to this last month? Any Christmas-gift projects you're beginning? Share about 'em here, and post photos in our flickr group!
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3 comments:
I love that doodle stiching!
Carolyn
thebarberbunch.blogspot.com
Thanks Kari and Carolyn for the comments, I've been reading both of your blogs! I agree with you on the Creative Family being great for living simply with kids... someday I'll have some little ones to try the ideas with!
Looks like fun! I read the Creative Family also and really loved it. Not only for craft ideas, but also for just general inspiration about living simply with kids (which can be a challenge!).
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