Magical Lands Await

The last of my Saffron Craig has arrived.  This is her newest collection direct from Australia.  I will be listing it within a day or so.  I also completed the Owl collection with some fabulous nesting owls and coordinating tree prints.  I did find time to make a reversible carry all with the incredible forest elements collection.  The handles are made from a hemp/cotton blend I had on hand.  I really like the end result. 

Nature Walk Dress

I could not decide which of the Cloud9 Nature Walk patterns I wanted to use, so I chose a few.  This little dress turned out beautifully.  It has been a while since I have made something that requires more concentration than sewing a straight line...I am building up to opening a new storefront on etsy for organic kids wear.  My old (and still existing) shop on etsy features felted sweaters, simple little hats and such.  It has all but been taken over by my reusable produce bags.  Feel free to see those at ChowChow.  A play on my last name, not the dog!  Anyway, more work ahead.   

CLOUD9 Nature Walk

Cloud9 introduces their first price sensitive collection, Nature Walk. More affordable (thank you!) than their other premium collections, this is a true high end quilter's (or crafter's) cotton.  $11.95/yd!!!!  Ready to send out now.  Wonderful color collection.

Valentine Treats

My daughter saw a picture of some little sachets in a magazine that she wanted to replicate for her entire class of 28!  Not too unwillingly, I agreed.  This was really fun to do together.  Using scraps of fabric, bulgar (cheaper than rice in bulk) and lavender, we created these little sachets.  The larger, pinked squares are for her teacher, teacher aid and class helper.  I decided to use bulgar as a filler instead of all lavender.  Rice or flax seed would work as well. I think they turned out very nicely and my daughter learned a little about mass production!  I would not have minded receiving something like this as a child.  Keep it on a bedside table for a relaxing effect or tuck it in a drawer for sweetly scented clothes. 

Oregon Coast and Saffron Craig

Two fun things happened today.  A field trip with my son's class to the coast and my fabric from Saffron Craig arrived.  We live about an hour from the coast.  It is a wondrous place.  For anyone who has not visited, it has dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches.  Some of the most picturesque lighthouses in the country and the drive along Hwy 101 is one of my favorites.  Along with that, my fabric from Saffron Craig of Australia arrived.  This is the only fabric I carry that is not organic.  This was a tough decision for me to branch out from my passion.  However, these patterns were so irresistible.  They will be for sale within a couple of days.  A little spendy!  $ 20/yd.  Worth it though.  Please check Saffron's blog.  She is a talented woman.  Magical Lands is on the way!

Circa60 is Ready to Go

Monaluna Circles-Teal has arrived as well - Back by popular demand.

Circa60 Is Here

Birch Circa60 is here and ready to send out.  I will also be restocking Monaluna Circles-teal and Birds- teal.  Circles should be here within the week and Birds within a few weeks.  I am slowly listing my wonderful patterns from Melly&Me and Make It Perfect.  My new Pattern page should be live within a week or so.