Putting Things Off

Got to stop putting it off, but I really got to stop procrastinating and actually do as I keep saying I will do and that's editing my Folksy listings.

I really don't want to go back through all my Folksy listings again to alter the postage, it's one thing to remove the postage it's quite another to go back through and remember what you had before you did it. Whilst Etsy has it's quibbles and is getting to big for it's boots and has many instances where it doesn't seem to focus on the handmade, at least it has batch shipping option, and shipping profiles.

I'm really at a loss as to what to do with Folksy and I know I've mentioned it many times before but I think I might have to consider culling it which is not something I relish and I could just leave it up there, but it's essentially lost stock. So I think I might have to come to my decision by the end of the week. Thoughts from sellers would be appreciated.

Button Fest!

SOLD

I have a few more to make, rather enjoying using up my fabric bits and pieces that I can't bear to part with, whilst I consider working on a new mini quilt (sent images of my recently finished one off to Liberty, eek) and another commission. Both sets are available in my Etsy Store, and UK buyers take note free shipping!

OH, and yes I forgot about my Folksy store still free UK and International shipping till this Sunday

How to Make a Day Better

Had disappointing news? I have, could say a double whammy, but you know worse things in life, well that's what I keep thinking. Here's how I sort of got over it this morning:

1. Had a lovely conversation with a dear friend, a sibling and my mum
2. Encouraging messages from other friends and family
3. Made some mini scones, because the best things in life come in small packages, just remember diamond rings after all come in small boxes. At least scones however are edible.
4. Think f*** this and get on with some projects for you
5. Made some fabric buttons, some for a dress, and some to sell and feel pleased that they come out lovely.
6. Ate chocolate

I can now say I feel a bit better, sure it stinks, I got turned down for two jobs from the same company, which was a bit of a kick in the teeth got great feedback but I've had that before great feedback but never an offer. (On a side note if anyone needs a qualified secretary with a wicked sense of humour and can sew send me a note)

Buttons for my Summer Dress

Buttons available for purchase from my Etsy Store

For my dear Friend

You know who you are, here is your bag, I started it and finished it yesterday, it aided with my relaxation before today, ie. kept my mind on other matters and not worrying on things that are pretty much out of my hands. Your a darling friend, and I hope you like this and that it will keep you sane (and lunch safe) on your way to Brighton, those 18mths will fly by, and then we will party hard, well go out drinking dressed fabulously, as everyone should do once and a while.

Picture Postie

A small post, only in the writing sense, just to say I've finished my mini quilt project, and would love now to have a bit of feedback. I keep wondering if there is more I should do to it, add more tana lawn, more actual quilt stitches? Just before I decide to send the images off to Liberty.


Thoughts appreciated.


Ps. you can see larger images of these on my Flickr account.

What a Week!

It might not have gotten on top of all the sewing projects I totally wanted to crack on with,....(SORRY JENNY! Lunch bag will be made soon x) However I have a good reason for having a busy week, I've been sorting out my work life, and pent most of the week preparing for an interview, and then got the call back yesterday that meant I have a second interview next week. So more worrying and preparing. So fingers crossed for that.


However, I've managed a wee bit of stitching, the mini quilt as it helps to relax of an evening, and is easier to pick up and put down. Love to know what you think of it? I'm getting towards the point where I need to stop with the quilting and consider working on the binding. Otherwise I'll never get it finished in time.

And to finish look at this totally cute box, I had to get it and I might have to consider getting one or two more in a different colour.

Spring Cleaning

Pastel Tissue Holder $12.50

More stitching this morning, another pastel tissue holder, and not only that a bag, yep Gilly I used your suggestion for the patch! I hope you like the outcome, I know I am!

I Heart Tea Mini Tote $22.00

Also to those in the UK, if you look on my flickr feed you will note I have several items that I am destashing for free (See pictures below), as well as a couple of other bits on Folksy (such as a jewellery stands, bag handles.)

Easter Weekend Stuff

This is what I have turned one of the small mini embroidery patches into a tissue holder, and I think I might be using another one in the same manner. However, whilst looking for something else I came across a small stash of bright coloured buttons, ones I've been sent or given for free, and well with the cheerful blue linen they look smashing stitched onto it. Both are currently for sale in my Etsy store.

I totally forgot to show you this little beauty, another colouring book I was given for my birthday, it's utterly awesome, and has stickers! I know how sad am I that I now have three colouring books and crayons. This one is a bit more quirky though as you can draw in the actual figures, not great with drawing people but it's been fun so far.

Eye, Eye...

Before I get to the reason for the title of this post, I wanted to show you the latest two tiny embroideries I've done, that completes the set of four I worked on. Still not fully decided on their final purpose in life, but I can at least cross of my list, 'Embroider something x 4'. Okay I lie don't actually have a list, or anything, I just had a bit of fabric in a frame, with four areas blanked out ready for something to be stitched on them.

As you can see we have a tiny little house on a hill, and another toadstool, always seem to come back to these two designs. Strange that.

Now all that remains to do is to turn them into something else, well put them onto something, either tissue holders or another couple of clocks, a combination of the two perhaps. We shall wait and see.

In regards to the eye, well I could actually mention two things, hence the eye, eye.

1. Doctor Who, did you watch it? Did you see it...and did you see the size of that EYEBALL! Loved it, the show that is not the giant eyeball, I have a thing about eyes. Matt Smith you were ruddy good, I was sure I was going to dislike the new series, but this week he's really one me over with his personality and general nerdness, he's more nerdy than D.T and I love him for it.

2. I think I've bruised my eyelid, it feels weird, and according to my mother has a slight yellowish tinge, don't know what the hell I've done, but it feels odd.

That's it for tonight!

It must be the Sun...

Or the fact I've gone back to reducing the amount of sugar I consume during the working week. Working in retail can and does drive you to chocolate. Whatever the reason is I like the fact I seem to be on a bit of a roll on the stitching front. I've been rather distracted until recently, spending a lot of time online and doing little else. Now I'm back into the rhythm of looking for new work and stitching, still online but with crafting intentions now rather than just killing time.

I've been working on more of the teeny tiny embroideries which will either be used to attach to tissue holders, or clocks, perhaps a mix of the two. I might also be using them as inspiration for a potential project in the works for a magazine. Then again I might do something completely different, I need to have a hash out of some ideas over the weekend, and see what I come up with. What else has been occurring well the mini quilt is coming along nicely, nearly done the top, bar a few extra bit of detailing, then it will be the quilting itself and deciding on the backing fabric, Tana Lawn is going to be a must on that. Also rather tempted to do another one. Though one thing at a time! 

One final squee then I'm off, my little Garden wall clock was on the front page last night...this morning, well anyway it was on the front page! So thanks for anyone who saw it and hearted it!

Actually one final thing, in regards to some recent comments. My website is created using an online hosting site, www.moonfruit.com they do the technical bit, I put the thing together in the style I want, and created my own graphics and what not. No, I never did do the instructions on how to stitch the bee's, I can't remember why I didn't? If I get time again I might very well do it.

Sure there was something else I've missed?