Past Projects

Finally! Got down to taking photos of some of the projects.

This is what got me hooked. Started making these craft wallets (you can check out the pattern from etsy Childs Coloring waller by jcasa) as Christmas presents. I think its too amateur-ish to sell them online to actual paying customers, but will seriously consider selling a couple just to support this hobby. The fabrics are what makes all the difference, but they can get expensive.

More lovely fabric patterns.

Next were these wristlets I did for my mother. It was an effort to get to know the sewing machine a little better, and I was trying out the zipper foot. Turned out to be easier than I thought. The most painful part was the cutting. My father even got on board by purchasing the hook rings from the hardware shop (loads cheaper than when you get it from Spotlight!)

After gaining a little more confidence, tried out this sling bag. You can't tell from this picture but it was a major catastrophe because I ended up sewing in the lining backwards at 1 point, and had to cut, then reattach one of the straps. The button / pleat piece was also challenging. This was precision work  across quite a number of layers and I needed more POWER! Definitely need to try this out again because the pattern isn't half bad. This one was done with Amy Butler fabrics ( I heart! )

My latest obsession is to do baby quilts. They are cute, and relatively easy to do. Moda bake shop has plenty of free patterns to try out. Best of all, they use the pre-cuts which for lazybones like myself, is a godsend,  You can check out this easy tutorial by Amandajean (crazy mom quilts) Stacked Coin quilt. 
In particular, I like the detail at the back, with an additional strip of coins right across, just makes it extra special. 

Currently working on a beehive quilt. It isn't big enough to be called a baby quilt so likely gonna use if as a runner for the piano. Stay tuned for more pics.

Baby steps

This was one of my first attempts at the crayon wallet. Keep in mind I had no idea how to use a sewing machine, so sewing a straight seam was what I was aiming for. I like to jump straight into things and figured I can read the manual along the way then I do get into trouble. Its my impatient nature, problems delaying gratification.

Thankfully, it didn't turn out as bad. What really makes the difference is the lovely fabrics, oh they are sooo nice. I am not one to gush over inanimate objects but whoever started this whole industry of designer quilting fabrics, really knows how to keep you wanting more. I admit, I have spent a sleepless night or two browsing the myriad of choices out there (aside from etsy, there are a ton of sites selling fabrics) . The problem is having to choose a coordinated look, but when you don't actually have a specific project in mind, you end up going " oh, this will look good with that, how about another 1/2 yard of that, maybe I can make a bag with this one too....." Very dangerous territory. The stuff is not cheap either. You can spend the time to hunt down the best bargains, and there are some good ones out there, but my impatient self will usually go with whatever is the most convenient. Besides, in this part of the world, shipping isn't cheap and not all sellers are willing to ship to the Far East. Thankfully, I am still able to get my hands on these awesome fabrics. Will try to take a pic of my stash. Modest by any standard, but lovely to me all the same.

I've used the Hushabye by Tula pink in this project.