tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820041984296308712024-03-13T23:44:39.747-07:00My Little French Sewing RoomHandmade by CathieCathiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13051005235224570255noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282004198429630871.post-63673623608580980782016-10-06T11:41:00.000-07:002016-10-07T11:42:15.791-07:00well heeled...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, the weather has turned and it's time to cozy up my short boots and take them into Fall and Winter!</div>
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<br />Cathiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13051005235224570255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282004198429630871.post-63475014098081419302015-03-23T11:28:00.000-07:002015-03-23T11:28:56.547-07:00coastal reflections...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week I have been inspired by the Spring colours found along the Sunshine Coast here in BC.</div>
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Cathiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13051005235224570255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282004198429630871.post-19575577760682389612015-03-16T08:41:00.002-07:002015-03-16T08:49:35.575-07:00tweets from twitter...It just seems right somehow that a girl that enjoys the chirping of birds so much should now be on Twitter! It's a fun and quick way to share what I am creating personally and for Pure Grace Designs. Here's a little peek at my Tweet for this morning...<br />
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Creating some fun, linen, run-around cross-over bags for Spring and Summer this week! <a href="http://t.co/G8LmL0v67D">pic.twitter.com/G8LmL0v67D</a><br />
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It's that time of year when the transition between Winter and Spring can be a little challenging in our wardrobe department. So this month is being devoted to making Transition Scarves that will help ease us into the bright and cheery days of Springtime!</div>
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These pieces have already found their way onto the shelves of <a href="http://puregracedesigns.blogspot.ca/">Pure Grace Designs</a>,</div>
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and onto my own shelf as well!</div>
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I've been enjoying making lamps and lampshades </div>
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A single lamp can give such a boost to a forgotten </div>
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Nothing quite says home like a little lamp. </div>
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We all need one.</div>
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A Soft Place to fall that is.</div>
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This week I have been making pillows for the <a href="http://touchesofhome.blogspot.ca/"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666;">Touches of Home</span></b></a> corner </div>
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There is something about even just <i>looking</i> at a pillow </div>
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It is the suggestion that perhaps,</div>
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you will indeed find your Soft Place to fall.</div>
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Nothing quite says "relaxation" to me like slippers do.</div>
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With Spring and Summer happily skipping over the horizon and heading in our direction,</div>
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So far, Apple Green with Cream </div>
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I've recently been enjoying creating these Fingerless Glove Arm Warmers. </div>
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Being cosy and warm during these frosty Winter days is important to me, so I created something that I would want and then made many more and put them in <a href="http://theboutique-cathie.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: black;"><b>The Boutique!</b></span></a></div>
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I love how they can go all the way up and over my elbow if I am wearing 3/4 sleeves</div>
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Of course, the added fun for me is then making sure that they have a coordinating companion!</div>
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Whether it's a lovely Two-Tone Hat, Reversible Boot Cuffs or Cushy Cowel to complete the look, I think that these Fingerless Glove Arm Warmers are fantastic!</div>
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Now… Christmas is coming and my sewing machine is beckoning me…</div>
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I wonder what it has in mind to create for those that are on my list…</div>
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This has got to be my current Fab Favourite for Fall/Winter 2013... Boot Cuffs!</div>
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The Sleep Masks are a hit!</div>
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Time really must 'fly when we are having fun' after all! </div>
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The always classic Cloches are beginning to make their appearance. I have another even twenty to get on the shelves tomorrow and then it's on to Fingerless Gloves!</div>
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This Easter, my granddaughter is receiving her very first Bible.</div>
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I cannot even put into words the joy that fills my heart...<br />
so, it's my hands that have found an outlet,<br />
in the making of a little book cover for her precious treasure.</div>
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spent in The Garden,</div>
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I made quite a few gifts this Christmas and had them all wrapped before I realized that I hadn't taken any pictures! My daughter-in -law Amanda was kind enough to have snapped this one! It's a picture of the Rag Quilt that I gave to my granddaughter Makenna for Christmas. It didn't come sewn together though...</div>
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I had made a sewing bag for her in coordinating fabric, lots of purple and Minnie Mouse on the front, of course! I placed within it a heart shaped pin cushion that I made from the pink check print, as well as a matching sewing purse filled with a spool of thread and a bobbin. Also tucked inside were 25 flannel "sandwiches" tied up with a ribbon.</div>
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Whenever we could, Makenna and I would spend time together in the Sewing Room.</div>
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She would snuggle up on my lap, we would thread the machine,</div>
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This was our VERY FIRST <i>REAL</i> sewing project together...<br />
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Gung Hay Fat Choy!<br />
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After deciding to make a strip quilt,<br />
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What girl can resist a pretty new journal? </div>
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I just happen to think that these Quilted Book Covers are so much more fun, personal, soft and inviting than stark cardboard covers.<br />
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With built in book markers, and fabric and beaded embellishments the one shown above just happens to be the perfect size to become home for the fresh new pages of my 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" journaling notebook!</div>
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I'm presently making a variety of sizes <i>and</i> styles of these Quilted Book Covers for The Boutique. Perfect for protecting the cover of your Bible or the novel that you are reading.</div>
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Such a lovely gift giving idea too - with a book or a journal and pen tucked inside it's such a pretty, practical and thoughtful way to encourage the love of reading <i>and</i> writing!</div>
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with love,<br />
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Cathiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13051005235224570255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-282004198429630871.post-41139642718286824432012-08-14T16:57:00.002-07:002012-08-15T08:46:10.009-07:00Just Do It!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time to stop talking about it,</div>
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and actually just ... do it!</div>
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So, here is the first new addition,<br />
to update my Fall wardrobe.</div>
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I've had this jersey material sitting on the shelf for ages now,</div>
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I'm sure it's happy to finally get out and show off a little!</div>
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I had a maxi-dress that was just a tad too revealing.</div>
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So it just sat in my closet.</div>
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I had a black t-shirt that was losing it's youth around the waist.</div>
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So it just sat on the shelf.</div>
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This morning I felt like sewing myself something quick.</div>
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In 20 minutes I had a new summer dress!</div>
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All three of us are happy!<br />
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These little Parisienne inspired Snap Purses<br />
are now on the shelves in the Touches of Home corner<br />
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I think that they are delightful<br />
and plan to make one for myself for my iPhone!<br />
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There is a new line being introduced into The Boutique in the month of July...</div>
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Everything made with love,<br />
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These particular ones were actually made as a gift for a friend that has two young daughters.</div>
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What a lovely, soft, feminine, <i>comfortable </i>accessory to wear to a garden tea party... or, just because!</div>
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The backing is made from a 100% Cotton fabric that is so soft on the skin and the closure is also a 100% Cotton elastic that loops over the button. </div>
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This chic and versatile 100% Cotton Summer Hat will be soon on the shelves of The Boutique!</div>
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This style is also available in a beautiful shade of raffia and each are embellished with a fabulous Shabby Chic floral accent.</div>
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I can hardly wait to wear one myself... </div>
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Summer, here we come!</div>
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OK, so here's the story...</div>
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I was going to make a jersey tank dress,</div>
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but decided to get creative and make an asymmetrical long t-shirt instead.</div>
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I decided on some flowy short sleeves</div>
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(did you know that 'flowy' is not a word?</div>
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'blowy' is but... I digress...)</div>
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Once the back and front had the look I was going for,</div>
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I headed to my serger to finish off the sleeves.</div>
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Ooops!</div>
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The material caught and was cut!</div>
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It is on the back of the right sleeve.</div>
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I think it's kinda cool that it looks like a heart!</div>
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But again... I digress...</div>
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As this vintage lace will be on the bottom of the asymmetrical hem,</div>
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should I just cut out a small lace flower and place it over the cut?</div>
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Or just take out the sleeve and put in a new one?<br />
Or maybe you've got an idea that hasn't even occurred to me yet!</div>
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I'm not doing anything until I hear from you!</div>
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Thanks!<br />
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<b>UPDATE...</b><br />
Thanks Megan for your ideas!<br />
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Well, here it is...</div>
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the photo was taken at an awkward angle with my i-Phone,</div>
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so it's not showing at it's best!</div>
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I liked Megan's idea of incorporating the lace into the sleeves,</div>
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and it got me thinking.</div>
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Why not bring the lace up into the neckline and forgo placing it on the hemline.</div>
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So, the sleeve was replaced and the neckline was trimmed in the vintage lace.</div>
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I'm presently making leggings to match.</div>
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With a cute pair of summer shoes,</div>
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this outfit should be garden party ready in no time...</div>
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now, if only the weather would cooperate!</div>
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These delightful little girl newborn hats will soon be available at</div>
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The little Puff Edging is extra soft and interspersed with</div>
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small pearl beads...</div>
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and the Floral Accent is highlighted with a </div>
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sassy little Candy Cluster Bead.</div>
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God, bless the wee heads that find themselves</div>
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cozy, warm and stylishly attired in their new hats!<br />
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With a few decorating magazines tucked into the back pocket, along with a Tim Horton's gift card, I'm hoping this gift will be a lovely surprise for a certain special birthday girl!Cathiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13051005235224570255noreply@blogger.com0