I finally decided on a design for the other side of the zipper pouch! The main part of it is these moon phases. Next, I put a teacup in one corner…. ….and some plants in the other corner, to balance it. Then I thought the teacup needed a design because it was very plain, so…… Continue reading Second Side
Tee’s Long Sleeves
Between a week of crocheting squares, sewing panels together yesterday…. ….and sewing on pockets this morning, Tiffany’s cardigan is done! “It’s so warm!” The sleeves are a little bit tight, but she can still get in and out of them. Either way, Tee loves it! I was inspired by a similarly-constructed cardigan in a crochet…… Continue reading Tee’s Long Sleeves
Meet Tiffany
The collection of pattern pieces in my last Project Roundup is fully assembled – meet Tiffany Faust! She loves needlecrafts, especially making clothes. She often makes her own clothes, because the regular avenues don’t have stuff she likes wearing. Her friends call her Tee, because she thinks her full name sounds “too old-fashioned”. She works…… Continue reading Meet Tiffany
Repainting Pots
Petra wanted to paint her plants’ pots this week, as she felt the plain white pots were “a bit bland” for her plants, Timothy (left) and Gruyere. After temporarily re-potting the plants, she decided to give her monstera a rich dark pink pot. “Blue or yellow for Timothy?” (This is a very intensive process.) The…… Continue reading Repainting Pots
Winter Garland
All the pieces done…. ….and crocheted together! I made these scarves years ago and they’ve languished in a prop box pretty much ever since, so it’s good to have found a use for them. I love how they look like they’re draped over the white chain. I made three different snowflakes with three different coloured centres. There’s…… Continue reading Winter Garland
Adventuring Backpack
I wanted to make Petra a backpack because long days adventuring need packs that don’t cause back injuries, and this boxy backpack is what I came up with. The base is reinforced with glue and a double layer of fabric to help keep the box shape. In my constant quest to add embroidery to everything…… Continue reading Adventuring Backpack
Project Roundup
I’ve been making lots of progress on the embroidered zipper pouch this past week. Nearly there…. ….and it’s finished! I love the pathway, using negative space is definitely something I’d do again. Just have to work out what I’m doing with the other side now! I’m also making another of Sarah’s friends; I made the…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Zipper Pouch Beginnings
On an impulse recently, I decided to finally make an old zippered pouch kit with an embroidered front. The white spaces around the little path will be filled with plant life, with a cool negative-space-effect. I got this far taking regular progress photos, then completely forgot until this morning! This gives you a good idea…… Continue reading Zipper Pouch Beginnings
Touring Tea at Yaz’s
Hey guys! It’s Petra here! I’m guest-writing this post today, because my family’s restaurant, Tea at Yaz’s, is open! I wanted to give you guys a tour, so come along! Alright, when you come in the door, this is what you see first; the counter. I’m behind here a lot because I’m the best barista…… Continue reading Touring Tea at Yaz’s
Long Sleeves
Petra’s wardrobe has been diversified with this long-sleeved top. The sleeves are set-in, which I’m very happy about! This is the first time I’ve done set-in sleeves and it’s worked. I wanted something less bulky than the jumpers, so it could fit better under overalls…. ….and low-necked to allow for a scarf. I used the…… Continue reading Long Sleeves
My Life in Miniature 