love begins at home...

 

"Love begins at home, and it's not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action."

~ Mother Teresa

This pillow took me quite a while to handsew. I think the yo-yos (sewn with all my favourite fabrics) make an interesting detail to the pillow. The only thing I'm still not quite satisfied is the binding. I still cannot find a better fabric for the binding other than red. Any suggestion?

 

Since I do not have embroidery floss, I used quilting thread for handstitching the words. Each yo-yo is also sewn in place so I can just throw the pillow into the sewing machine (hand-wash no-spin function) to wash.

These yo-yos are small sized. I should make bigger ones to save trouble filling up the space. But I enjoyed making them, especially when I needed a therapeutic break.

The back is simple choice with my favourite lace. This is machine stitched.

Now I'm almost 24 weeks with baby #3. I'm intending to sew a small blanket for him. Handstitching is slow but I cannot find a quilter nearby. So I'm still thinking how to do it in the fastest way.

 

Anyway, I'm sewing a few hexies now...

love begins at home...

"Love begins at home, and it's not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action."

~ Mother Teresa

I chanced upon this quote in a magazine and thought about the  meaning to it for quite some time. Recently, I'm having a rather tough time dealing with my children. Not that they misbehave, it's the consistent nonsensical tantrums and frustrations. I try my best to keep my cool at all times but there are moments I nearly pulled my hair out. Screamings and cryings drive me crazy. My patience runs thin. And I break down a few times, feeling like a lousy mom. But whenever I feel lost and helpless, I remind myself of this quote. Love is all what our children need.

This pillow took me quite a while to handsew. I think the yo-yos (sewn with all my favourite fabrics) make an interesting detail to the pillow. The only thing I'm still not quite satisfied is the binding. I still cannot find a better fabric for the binding other than red. Any suggestion?

Since I do not have embroidery floss, I used quilting thread for handstitching the words. Each yo-yo is also sewn in place so I can just throw the pillow into the sewing machine (hand-wash no-spin function) to wash.

These yo-yos are small sized. I should make bigger ones to save trouble filling up the space. But I enjoyed making them, especially when I needed a therapeutic break.

The back is simple choice with my favourite lace. This is machine stitched.

Now I'm almost 24 weeks with baby #3. I'm intending to sew a small blanket for him. Handstitching is slow but I cannot find a quilter nearby. So I'm still thinking how to do it in the fastest way.

Anyway, I'm sewing a few hexies now...

will be back soon...

xoxo

wynn

somethings to share

My sewing machine broke down last week. I was very sad and lost. Very sad. But... I kept myself busy with this project...

... all the handsewing has made me happy again. It's a very nice project. Can't wait to show you but I have to do a write up with pretty pictures first.

While my sewing machine is in the repair shop, I reorganised my fabric stash again. And, these are all what I have. Hubby always say I have way too many fabric but he has not seen other crafters' stash.... I think he will freak out when he does! I don't have many fabric actually and all my projects are worked around the fabrics above.

This is something I wish to share. Very beautiful floral paintings by very talented people. If you can, please do buy and encourage these special artists. I love these cards alot. And they are bought with a sincere and kind heart by my sweetest husband. <3

Tomorrow is Wednesday and I'll bring my sewing machine back finally. How I miss her.

somethings to share

My sewing machine broke down last week. I was very sad and lost. Very sad. But... I kept myself busy with this project...

... all the handsewing has made me happy again. It's a very nice project. Can't wait to show you but I have to do a write up with pretty pictures first.

While my sewing machine is in the repair shop, I reorganised my fabric stash again. And, these are all what I have. Hubby always say I have way too many fabric but he has not seen other crafters' stash.... I think he will freak out when he does! I don't have many fabric actually and all my projects are worked around the fabrics above.

This is something I wish to share. Very beautiful floral paintings by very talented people. If you can, please do buy and encourage these special artists. I love these cards alot. And they are bought with a sincere and kind heart by my sweetest husband. <3

Tomorrow is Wednesday and I'll bring my sewing machine back finally. How I miss her.

slow week...

It's a slow week for us this week. We are taking a step at a time.

Over the weekend, I went for some shopping for supplies that I have used up. But... as usual, I ended bringing home some really beautiful fabric.

Other than shopping, I baked granola bars too. My first try and mind you, it tastes really very nice. I'm not joking really. It's really very nice.

And very healthy too! Recipe is from here by La Fuji Mama, one of my most like food blogger. Her recipes are always easy, simple and most importantly, yummy.

Fresh strawberries are a treat now, especially when the weather is way too hot to do anything. But yes, I am continuing to sew quite a fair bit. I will show you soon.

slow week...

It's a slow week for us this week. We are taking a step at a time.

Over the weekend, I went for some shopping for supplies that I have used up. But... as usual, I ended bringing home some really beautiful fabric.

Other than shopping, I baked granola bars too. My first try and mind you, it tastes really very nice. I'm not joking really. It's really very nice.

And very healthy too! Recipe is from here by La Fuji Mama, one of my most like food blogger. Her recipes are always easy, simple and most importantly, yummy.

Fresh strawberries are a treat now, especially when the weather is way too hot to do anything. But yes, I am continuing to sew quite a fair bit. I will show you soon.

A nice break

We had a really nice break to Perth the week before. Everything was so much slower in pace. It gave us a wonderful chance to wind down and enjoy the beauty of life.

Life was too good and I almost didn't want to come back home.

I will be taking a short break from the shop till May. Planning to spend more time with kids and family and also myself. Meanwhile, I'll be blogging more here while I catch up with sewing for my loved ones and our house.

Can't wait to share them here. 

A nice break

We had a really nice break to Perth the week before. Everything was so much slower in pace. It gave us a wonderful chance to wind down and enjoy the beauty of life.

Life was too good and I almost didn't want to come back home.

I will be taking a short break from the shop till May. Planning to spend more time with kids and family and also myself. Meanwhile, I'll be blogging more here while I catch up with sewing for my loved ones and our house.

Can't wait to share them here. 

A New Year. A New Life.

Hi there! Happy 2011! It has been a while since I update my blog... Yes, I'm guilty of poor time management. I cannot remember where all my time went to for year 2010. I only know my time was all for my kids. So I was left with very little time for myself. But I was still contented.

This year, I decided to start afresh. To have a new life. To start exercising. To craft and sew. To meet up with my friends. To go out more often for a breather. I think it's time to reconnect with myself again.

On a happy note, my kids are growing well and happy! They make me feel so blessed. Meatball started a new school while Chilli started walking.

As I always promise about blogging more often, I fail to keep my promise. This year, it will be easier for me to find time. Sometimes I wonder why people can blog everyday when it seems so difficult for me to do so. But again, I'll try.

I'll show some pics of the handmades I made over the holidays last year.

& this year, I'll be sharing tutorials. It's a joy to share and learn from each other, isn't it? Next post tomorrow will be a tutorial on zippered pouch (as promised to a friend).

Here's something I made yesterday. A lantern from red packets. Chinese New Year is coming.

Hope everyone is doing very well.


xoxo

p/s: my shop is opened now.

A New Year. A New Life.

Hi there! Happy 2011! It has been a while since I update my blog... Yes, I'm guilty of poor time management. I cannot remember where all my time went to for year 2010. I only know my time was all for my kids. So I was left with very little time for myself. But I was still contented.

This year, I decided to start afresh. To have a new life. To start exercising. To craft and sew. To meet up with my friends. To go out more often for a breather. I think it's time to reconnect with myself again.

On a happy note, my kids are growing well and happy! They make me feel so blessed. Meatball started a new school while Chilli started walking.

As I always promise about blogging more often, I fail to keep my promise. This year, it will be easier for me to find time. Sometimes I wonder why people can blog everyday when it seems so difficult for me to do so. But again, I'll try.

I'll show some pics of the handmades I made over the holidays last year.

& this year, I'll be sharing tutorials. It's a joy to share and learn from each other, isn't it? Next post tomorrow will be a tutorial on zippered pouch (as promised to a friend).

Here's something I made yesterday. A lantern from red packets. Chinese New Year is coming.

Hope everyone is doing very well.


xoxo

p/s: my shop is opened now.

A peek at my working table...



My very small working table in a mess.

 Sometimes I wish I can have a sewing room instead of just a small sewing table... But maybe, I should be contented to be able to do something I like.^_^

A peek at my working table...

My very small working table in a mess.

 Sometimes I wish I can have a sewing room instead of just a small sewing table... But maybe, I should be contented to be able to do something I like.^_^

Hoping this week will pass a lil' faster

This week has been tough. Chilli is down with bronchitis. Serious coughing and roller-coaster fever. Today is the 5th day. She is still coughing but still as active and cheeky. I still hope that this week will pass a lil' faster so that she can recover very soon.


A nice morning walk in the park. It was a breather to bring her out after so long.

zy in Japanese Yukata for his Mid-Autumn festival celebration in school. He is so shy! ^_^

I have alot of sewing to catch up. I hope to take some time to replenish my sewing supplies this week too. Sorry for waiting for your orders! Meanwhile, I'm trying to make a doll's quilt for my own interest... ^_^