This time I made two bags from denim.The white one is irresistible... This type of handles requires so much fabric... … [Read more...]
Bags Obsession
I made other two bags using a printed fabrics (I didn't applique those flowers !).The fabric is similar with the one used for making this bag and these pillows - just another color scheme. Unfortunately, I used the last piece of fabric... … [Read more...]
Pretty little things II
Here in Romania we are happy with simple things, like the possibility to buy ric-rac from our shops :) I made a few flowers, then a few little purses. I combined the flowers made using the tutorial from Betz White with yo-yos, I added piping, and I made plaited handles for the first time : It was fun to make them ! My sister Oana saw them and said : "I want to be a little girl … [Read more...]
New bag
Simple pattern+gorgeous fabric = a beautiful bag; I love it ! … [Read more...]
Pretty little things
A few days ago I discovered Arlette's blog, full of great tutorials (thank you, Arlette !) and lovely fabric flowers and yo-yos. Very inspired by her work, I started making these:Acum cateva zile am descoperit blogul Arlettei, plin cu tutoriale bune, yo-yo si flori din textile.Inspirata de munca ei, m-am apucat sa fac aceste flori:Can you belive that in 8 years of making quilts, this is the first … [Read more...]
New bags
The latest bags I made a few days ago: These are the two sides of the same purse: … [Read more...]
Small bag
Since I discovered quilting, 8 years ago, I told myself and everyone: " All my life I will make quilts and only quilts ! " And now, I am making bags ! But my bags have something in common with quilts: they are made from quilted fabrics.In fact, I discovered that I enjoy making anything with quilted fabrics.De cand am descoperit quiltingul, mi-am spus mie si tuturor ca toata viata am sa fac … [Read more...]
Gifts from the heart / Cadouri din inima
My dear friend Sanda wanted to be "invited writer" on my blog and tell the story of my newest creation.Buna mea prietena Sanda a vrut sa fie "scriitor invitat" pe blogul meu si sa spuna povestea ultimei mele creatii.Me and Sanda on our first meeting - August 2005Eu si Sanda la prima noastra intalnire, in August 2005If there is something which can provide a true meaning of the title of this blog … [Read more...]
Tutorial – quilted basket
I am in love with quilts and little baskets. So in the last few months I have made a few quilted baskets ! Here it is a tutorial for you, happy sewing ! Add a doll and a mini quilt and a little girl will love you ! Let's start sewing ! 1. Sewing the panels for the outer basket: From white fabric, cut 20 strips ( 1.5" x 6 " ); From colored fabric, cut 24 strips ( 2" x 6" … [Read more...]
Quilted basket…
... for a little girl or for the child in us all !Tutorial - in weekend ! 15.5 x 7 x5 inch … [Read more...]