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!

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6 Responses to “Making, Finding, Being . . .”

  1. Jenny Says:
    October 20th, 2007 at 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.

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  2. Michelle Says:
    October 20th, 2007 at 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)

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  3. Kristy Says:
    October 20th, 2007 at 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?!

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  4. Beth Says:
    October 20th, 2007 at 9:27 pm

    Thanks for the Mary Blair link. GORGEOUS!

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  5. Dana Says:
    October 21st, 2007 at 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…

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  6. Sarah Says:
    October 22nd, 2007 at 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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