A little winter tale ...

I have been longing too much to make this idea into reality since 2 years ago… but I always can’t find time to start it.  Is it an excuse ?  I wonder .. :p

Few weeks ago, I have decided the shape of bag I wanted for this project and started to draft it out (at last !! ^v^).  At least there is a little progress to this project.  I take it pretty slow to slowly sew my heart out for the appliqués of the houses.  Yes, it’s made from the heart.  I just want to make sure these houses really make one feels so heartwarming when they see it. 

Here is the front view.

I have been thinking, what should I add to the back of this bag project ? A cute little bus reaching the home ?  snow man ? some beautiful writings ?  Finally I decided to use a snowing view, I simply love it.

Hmmm … to my surprise, I am actually working pretty fast when I decided to take it slow. 

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Rest is required now.   Am having some icy cold orange juice to refresh ... I just need it.

All stitched up !

Finally I have finished with sewing the 110 pieces of hexagon together.  A little hiccup occurred when I found that I need to add extra line to the entire work, just to reach the height I want for my project. 

Taking a closer look, all the hexagons are intact and in good shape !

I am following Japanese way to sew up the hexagon pieces.  Here is how it looks at the back after ironing.

Hmmm … patchwork projects actually required some calculations some times, also some drawing tools that I used during my school time.   What a nostalgic feeling to see the old mathematical instruments again.   

Alright, I know the size of the bag and also made my template for the base.  Tomorrow is going to be quilting work.  Pray that everything will go smooth like royal icing !  ^v^ 

Tulips Pouch pattern in my Etsy now !

Following Japanese natural zakka style concept, my tulips pouch pattern is available in my Etsy now.  This pattern is very suitable for beginner and all levels.  Just follow the photos and instructions provided in my pattern, take it slowly to understand the concept of bag making, you will be surprised to see you can actually make this beautiful pouch, and it’s really unique gifts to your love ones (also for your kids).

I will also sell my handmade bags  and patterns, everything I made is one of a kind, made with passion and love  too ^v^.

 Please feel free to drop by and see other available patterns in my Etsy shop.

              My Etsy shop === >>>   https://www.etsy.com/shop/StoryQuilt

For me, I love nostalgic and natural style for my tulips pouch, you can choose your choice of fabrics to make this pouch, the characteristic will be very different.  So why don’t you take the challenge now ? 

Easy and light to carry along for leisure outings, this is why I love to use this my pouch so much.  

If you are interested to purchase this pattern, please feel free to email me at 

StoryQuilter@gmail.com

or visit my Etsy shop at the link below. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/storyquilt

Sunbonnet Sue Round basket bag pattern in my Etsy !

19/11/2014, started working from early in the morning 

Finally, I managed to pull myself back to the working mood again, my heart was still with Paris last week. 

Ok, I finally appliqué the other side of my new project.  It’s a cozy house with heartwarming trees.  I am not going to appliqué the front road or the field this time, I think I want to embroider a little details here.  Am still trying to think hard for the embroidery details I want to present the field.  Will see  !

20/11/2014, Shopping day !!!

I just want to stop from work, if not, i am afraid I may become anti-social lady soon, i am just too addicted to working.  My husband encouraged me to go shopping to relax myself, yeah, I guess he reminded me that I haven't been doing any shopping for so long. So am sneaking out for some shopping.

I love Kinokuniya bookstore, sometimes I can just stand there and reading the books for many hours.  There are just too many books to read !  Am adding up these 3 books for my library collection.  I think I have more books than clothes compared to other ladies.  Is it normal ?? 

21/11/2014, Done with my quilting !

Finally, all the quilting details are added to my project.  Hmmm... it's just so romantic !  Time to bind them together 

  < ---- excited, excited !!

Sunbonnet Sue & Missing chicken handbag

A-ha !!   Found these photos in my hard disk.  This Sunbonnet Sue and missing chicken handbag was actually my old work back in 2011.  Back at that time, I difficulty accessing to blogspot from Shanghai, In the end, I no longer do any blogging.  So since I “meet” these project photos again, I want to share them in my blog.

I like this scene so much, it’s nolstagic and heart warming and I remember that was my second project in machine applique.  Take a look at the expression of little chicken there.  The angle of its eyes was really a hard one and I remembered sweating a little when sewing the eyes ^v^ hahah….. can’t help laughing just to think of that moment.  It was really a big “phew” after completion.

Apart from that the shape of the bag is pretty unique too.  It may look small in the eye but you will be surprise that it can actually put quite a number of goodies (one of my biggest criteria when making bag too).   My only regret here is I never thought of making pattern for this one that time … (~n~).  Any way, it’s just so great to see this bag again.

I always want to add more surprises to my bag projects, see the bag side of the bag, apart from a beautiful quilted pattern, I added a little pretty Lily of the valley applique.  I love this flower so much and went searching for the flower language.  It said “Return of happiness, purity of heart, sweetness, tears of the Virgin Mary, you've made my life complete, humility, happiness, love's good fortune. The legend of the lily of the valley is that it sprang from Eve's tears when she was kicked out of the Garden of Eden. It is also believed that this flower protects gardens from evil spirits. Also known as the flower of May.”  What a perfect match of floral language for this bag. So it was added to my bag. 

What is the story of this bag, I will leave it for you to tell ^v^

About Anne Story Quilt original digital pattern file available in my Etsy now ^U^

Hello, everybody

Story Quilt About Anne cute tote bag digital pdf sewing pattern is available in my Etsy shop now.

The digital pattern is in photo illustrated step-by-step instructions.  I will guide you through almost every step, at the same time, I also use a more error proof way to help you through your sewing process. All you need to do is to understand every step and take it to your own pace.  Apart from making a beautiful bag for yourself or your love ones, you will surely enhance your quilted bag making skill from my pattern too.

If you wish to find out more about this pattern, please check out my Etsy shop or by clicking on the photo below.

If you are interested to purchase this pattern, please feel free to email me at 

StoryQuilter@gmail.com

or visit my Etsy shop at the link below. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/storyquilt

Weekend is coming soon, so any special plan ?  Enjoy your weekend ^v^

The real home sweet home mini quilt

J  managed to complete my home sweet home mini quilt a day before going back to my hometown.  Here is my little home sweet home mini quilt.  The idea comes from deliciously tempting colorful donuts.  So I am making the real sweet home mini quilt, with maringue and doughnuts and beautiful vintage lace as my decoraitve details.  Would you like to join me for some doughnuts and tea , everyone ?

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With 2 love birds (me and hubby) cheering our home ^v^

The letters were outlined using embroidery stitch  ^v^

Welcome to my home, everybody ^v^

Next project, Zakka Style needle book. Will be available in my Etsy shop soon. ^V^

A preview of  my needle book.  My pattern will be available for sell in my Etsy shop tomorrow ^v^

I always mess up my sewing needles, having a needle book come be handy to me to organize my needles perfectly. The needle book follow zakka style yet comes with vintage look.

If you would love to purchase the needle book sewing kit too, please contact me at storyquilter@gmail.com

May 2012, Story Quilt Teddy Bear Pouches - Happy Bear and Naughty Bear

Pattern available at my Etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/listing/151153719/story-quilt-happy-bear-pouch-sewing?ref=listing-shop-header-2
or you can email me at 
storyquilter@gmail.com


My latest bear pouches, all sold out the moment they were launched yesterday.  Teddy bear pouches are one of children's favorite pouches.  I am going to make pattern and kit for sell this time. 

Happy Bear

Back side of Happy Bear has beautiful hand stitched flowers and embroidery in french word, "Belle Journee" for a beautiful day ^v^

Interior of Happy Bear

Naughty Bear 

Back side of Naughty bear has beautiful hazelnut applique.  I wish the new owner beautiful harvest on all her hard works ^v^

Interior of Naughty Bear

Cheers !!  From both of Happy & Naughty

Able to access to blogger again !!!!

Hurray !!! I am able to access to blogspot again, yeah !!!! Today, my husband sent me a link that provides a proxy to bypass screening server in China. I am able to access to blogspot again. I am so happy ^^.

Here are some of my works during the "unable to access blogspot" period

12/10/2010 , Sunbonnet Sue clutch pouch.  This pattern kit (from Minami Kumiko) is a gift from my friend, Sophea (how wonderful of her ^^).  Though I was struggling with the wedding ring project that time, I tried to free up myself to make this pouch from time to time.  Sophea was so proud of me when I showed this pouch to her (I managed to make it during my tight project).  How I miss my dear friend these few days cause she is now traveling to Eastern Europe.  I love this pouch so much, the size is big enough to put my purse, handphone and some cosmetics.  Very Japanese country patchwork indeed :>

Bag in Bag 30/11/2010

Introducing bag-in-bag concept.  This is currently very popular bag in Japan (especially if you are handmade maniac).  It is actually a bag by itself AND an organiser for bigger bag.  Imagine carrying a big bag, isn't it difficult for you to locate even your handphone ?  This beautiful organiser actually solve your problem.  The bag has 2 sides, different Japanese Kimono prints in each side.  Take a look ^^

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Take a look at how your things are organised ...

I will slowly begin to sell this bag in Etsy under the name Cotton Friends.  Right now, I am designing few more items for sell soon.  Please feel free to drop by and enjoy my works :)

9/12/2010, Wedding Ring, with Love.....

I sewed these pieces when I visited Leeds, UK , in November.  As a result, this project is really memorable and meaningful to me ( I actually visited UK, WOW).

Look at this colorful projects, how many pieces of fabric did i use ?  It took me few days to cut out and arrange them (combined with worrying feeling about the result).  Right now, I am just so happy to see the real result.  (**Big big laugh**)

Basting !

23/4/09
After coming back from Japan, my neck condition was so much better. So long, after I finally managed to move my head without feeling 'electrify' at my fingers and toes. Before that, i tought of giving up already, I really need to thank GOD for sending me a good doctor to cure my problem.

Today, i am going to do basting for my entire project. My husband is traveling to Hong Kong now, I can make use of the entire living room space to spread my project.

First, I need to spread the inner fabric, facing down, as shown below. Then, tape the four sides fabric with masking tape.



After that, place the batting on top of the inner fabric as shown.



Finally, for the next few days, I make sure I eat full meal, make sure I have enough energy, on my mark, kneel down and basting all the way from center to the sides.


28/4/09
As expected, 4 days to complete basing the whole piece, I am really exhausted. And my weight reduced by 2 kg.



Now that I realise it is sunny outside.