Making, Finding, Being . . .

Posted Saturday 20 October 2007 and filed under: Good Finds, Just Sharing

1) Finally cut into some of my recent favourite fabrics (including fabric from Shannon and Lara) and combined them with linen on the outside and fun lining on the inside to make a new batch of Take ‘em Tote bags, for inclusion in the next shop update.

2) Working on some Happy Chibi dolls. This one is patiently waiting for the rest of her face and completion of her dress. Tights and dress are from one of Mikes’ vintage fabric stashes:

3) Found: 2 second-hand vintage 1960’s women’s knee-length smocks . . .

. . . to be re-purposed into some dresses for happy chibi girls, patchwork, and an assortment of other things.

4) Being happily inspired by this illustration from one of my favourite Classic Little Golden Books, “I Can Fly” (by Ruth Krauss and illustrated by Mary Blair). More gorgeous illustrations (and further links) by Mary Blair here.

Happy Saturday all!

 

6 Comments »

  1. Comment by Jenny — October 20, 2007 @ 1:29 pm

    I remember that my sister had that book when she was little and i loved it then! Your bags are lovely-I bet it was hard to finally cut that special fabric-they will sell like hotcakes. You do such fabulous work.

  2. Comment by Michelle — October 20, 2007 @ 2:44 pm

    Okay. Weird! This is the second time in two days that I’ve seen blog posts about that book! Oh my goodness, that has to mean something… I’m going to read it to my girls again tomorrow night, just because. I love Blair’s illustrations, they have such a sweetness about them. Beautiful things you have in the works, by the way. :0)

  3. Comment by Kristy — October 20, 2007 @ 5:30 pm

    I love Mary Blairs illustrations too.They are so uplifting. You amaze me with your productivity, where do you find the time?!

  4. Comment by Beth — October 20, 2007 @ 9:27 pm

    Thanks for the Mary Blair link. GORGEOUS!

  5. Comment by Dana — October 21, 2007 @ 10:08 am

    I just got that book from Savers but it was brand new! Great bags, Jhoanna. Ooooh - and I saw your chimps in Mikes new store and have fallen in love…

  6. Comment by Sarah — October 22, 2007 @ 2:12 pm

    Love the totes Jhoanna.

    Just wanted to let you know that I have tagged you if you would like to join in.

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