Zakka Pdf patterns

I have recently updated and re-designed two zakka patterns for sale on my etsy shop. I'm very happy with the updated graphics and layout here is a sneak peak at what is new.

Tissue Pocket

 This very Cute tissue pocket fits pocket size travel tissues 7 1/2 cm X 11cm...... A great pattern to make gifts or to put in your handbag, babies bag, office or car

Great for a beginner sewer.

Includes
-6 page pattern in PDF format
-List of materials needed
-Full size printable pattern piece just Print and Sew! (No need to enlarge or resize!)
-Photographs that show each step with written instructions
-can be viewed on an ipad or tablet


Size of tissue pocket 12.5cm length 9cm width


 https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/192852427/tissue-pocket-pattern-download-pdf?

little fukuro

 Little Fukuro HOOT HOOT

This listing is to purchase a PDF sewing pattern for making cute little owls. It's a easy and fun pattern great for any beginner sewer. Can be made by sewing by hand or sewing machine.

Includes
-13 page pattern in PDF format
-List of materials needed
-Full size printable pattern pieces just Print and Sew! (No need to enlarge or resize!)
-Photographs that show each step with written instructions
- Can be viewed on ipad or tablet

Finished owl is approximately 7cm high 7cm wide at base


 https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/192754702/little-fukuro-owl-pattern-download-pdf?

Strawberry Patch Haul

Summer is here.......well officially in 1 day
Today is 38 degrees the first hot day in a long time. I got up early this morning to water the garden and to pick all the ripe strawberries. A few big ones where sadly eaten by some snails but oh well I don't mind sharing. Now what to make, a smoothie or just to eat them as they are mmmmm maybe both...... 

  
This picture was taken on the 4th  of September just after putting down the sugar cane mulch in preparation for the fruit so it doesn't rot when it hits the dirt.

 This photo was taken today in the same spot it has grown so much soon I will be harvesting peaches cant wait until that day......
 

Tissue Pocket Tutorial PDF- Etsy

Hi everyone I have just relesed for purchase my tissue pocket PDF Pattern and tutorial on Etsy.
This very Cute tissue pocket fits pocket size travel tissues 7 1/2 cm X 11cm...... A great pattern to make gifts or to put in your handbag, babies bag, office or car

This pattern includes step by step tutorial and photographs on how to make your very own Tissue Pocket.
Great for a beginner sewer.

Includes printable pattern to cut out and use.

Size of tissue pocket 12.5cm length 9cm width


For more information please visit:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104895087/tissue-pocket-pdf-pattern

What Have I been Making

I've been  very busy making brooches and taking photos of them for a product catalog I'm putting together....

I have finally put together my pop up light box to take photos. 

Ponyo and Suki  (my cats) think its a really cool new cat play house and they are starting to put little claw pin holes in the fabric arrrrgggghhhh......

Make It- Felt Pine Cones

  I love making fabric pine cones I have been using this fantastic tutorial from
http://knittygrittythoughts.typepad.com/knitty_gritty_thoughts/2009/11/my-entry.html

to make them

I decided to experiment and do a little variation. I had heaps of felt circles from my sizzix cutter and thought these would be great to use.

Using the same technique as the fabric pine cones I arranged the felt circles the same way on the Styrofoam ball.

These are fun to make and look good as a display..........

I recommend buying a sizzix cutter they come in very handy. I was able to get a hello kitty big shot sizzix a couple of years ago and I just adore it.

I purchased mine from this website http://store.scrapbook.com/brand/sizzix.html

..........Happy crafting......

Preview For designer market

Here are some of the items that will be for sale

Japanese Magazines

I get most of my inspiration from Japanese magazines and books. Cotton Time is my all time favorite although its all in Japanese it has easy to follow pictures and diagrams. You can purchase cotton time magazines from my shop here!

Japan Festival

Thanks to all who supported me and shopped from my stall at the recent Japan Festival. It was a fantastic turnout and will be doing it all again next year.