Greetings all,
Running early & carefree this morning, i almost left a face print on the glass door of the Post Office as i vigorously attempted to push it open, not seeing the "sorry we're closed" sign on said door at 9.05a.m. Hmmm . . . i wasted some time at the bakery & newsagency before attempting the Post Office again. So glad i did as i treated myself to the Inside Out magazine Christmas issue. I really want to nail a good handmade Christmas wreath for the front door this year, voila, inspiration (read: styles i can totally copy).
Running early & carefree this morning, i almost left a face print on the glass door of the Post Office as i vigorously attempted to push it open, not seeing the "sorry we're closed" sign on said door at 9.05a.m. Hmmm . . . i wasted some time at the bakery & newsagency before attempting the Post Office again. So glad i did as i treated myself to the Inside Out magazine Christmas issue. I really want to nail a good handmade Christmas wreath for the front door this year, voila, inspiration (read: styles i can totally copy).
the beautiful cover didn't disappoint
ahhh, whimiscal version of an advent calendar
pretty garlands, i'm working on my own style
& the wreaths!!
Did you read the words on that first page "if you make your own decorations they have soul & meaning & can become family treasures" . . . lovely sentiment. I've been making these fabric penny wheels with a silver jingle bell for Shop Handmade & markets, tie to a tree with red & white twine. Even my handsome soldier muttered "are you making these for our tree too??" He likes!! & yes, i will, plus birds of course!!
I've not answered many magazine shoot call outs this year, kind of busy without a husband for 9 months so just not a priority. But when Shop 4 Kids was doing a handmade child feature, i couldn't resist. So i'm sending some bird bunting & a mix match baby wrap, lined with Tshirt jersey for a pram blanket.
As a mathematician & spatial person, i find it unnatural to piece patchwork together that isn't lined up precisely & completely orderly, planned, um . . . perfect, so this was a little experiment into a direction i'd like to try over Summer for next Autumn's quilts . . . it was liberating!!
Ok, after making this wrap last night (machine pieced with hand stitched edges) i got an order for a robot one at Shop Handmade today!! So finishing that one off right now. Love Posie
9 comments:
Oh I loved Inside Out magazine when I was in Aus last year. Wish we got it over here - looked into subscribing but fear would cost too much! Look forward to seeing what you make. Love the bunting. x
Love your gorgeous bunting and the fabulous patchwork blanket....gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing some of the Inside Out pages, I have never bought it...but may have to get this Christmas edition:D ~ Tina x
Oh dear I need that magazine now !
That magazine looked so wonderful and full of great ideas! not that they hold a candle to your creativity!
I'm seriously concerned about my addiction to bunting - this is beautiful! I'm going to look at Inside Out - haven't had a good look for a long time. PS: Mentioned you at the Fibro today.
Looks like a great issue with lots of ideas for Christmas crafts! I'll look forward to seeing what you make. Your bunting is so pretty :)
Sorry about the blog being off line for 2 days, no idea what was going on!! Love Posie
Looks like a great issue - love the yoyo that you are working on:)
LOVING your bird bunting and mix match baby wrap. Just gorgeous.
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