Stash-o-rama

new fabric
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

Lookie, lookie! I finally got the rest of the fabric I had sent to a non-existanting address. Four out of the six are already earmarked for quilts I've got on the go.

Puppy Love

next quilt
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

Once again, I've missed the mark on getting a quilt made for my friends baby. Even with nine months notice, I'm now a month in the hole. I spent the better part of the morning, washing, ironing and cutting out the pieces. Tomorrow I will sew.

Combo Two

mix 2
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

I forsee a long thin scarf for the fall, and she will be formally known as Icebreaker.

Combo One

mix 1
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

I have absolutely no idea why the name Lavern jumps out at me when I see this combination of yarn...look for Lavern in a next month.

Da'greens

mix 5
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

I should have been knitting all summer, but I got carried away with sewing, and now I'm reading the Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince. August is when I'm getting back into the scarves, so I spent a lazy sunday afternoon gathering my new projects.

Ships-A-Koi

fish bowl
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

This is my favourite piece of ceramic, in my collection. I never did make it back to Arts on King before it closed down...too bad...I'll just have to cherish this one forever!

Double Happiness

red envelope DH
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

My cousin is getting married tomorrow, and I just became versed on the traditions of a Tea Ceremony. I deperately need a red envelope, however, have no time or desire to buy a pack of a 10 or more, so I made one instead!

I'm late, I'm late

late
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

This is what happens when you sleep in and have to set up a huge display of your art while the crowds are hovering.

You've got the cutest little...

babyface
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

...Babyface. Why am I drawn to freaky doll art?

The Art of Felting

felting
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

This was the first booth that caught my eye at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, one day I'll try felting.

Envy

envy
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

Today I went to the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition and came across this, I know this isn't quite quilting, nor will I ever be able to do this. But it was amazing check Lorraine Roy's site Textileart

Batteries Not Included

Flying Pig1
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

Now who said pigs can't fly??

Just another pic

Animal Crackers2
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My First Quilt

Animal Crackers3
Originally uploaded by tsaiware.

After what seems like months, between sewing and stitch ripping, thoughts of quitting...yes thats quitting, NOT quilting...I'm finally finished.

The story of my first quilt:
1. In the fall of 2004 I discovered ebay, and bought a bunch of fabric (yardage, fat quarters and squares) PRE-Sewing machine.
2. Winter 2004/05, sold all my fat quarters and yardage because buying a machine looked rather bleek)
3. Spring 2005 bought the Singer Q140
4. Sewed a quilt top, awaiting for the news of a baby girl.
5. It was a boy.
6. Started the top of this quilt with the squares I didn't sell.
7. Bought the back panel on Ebay, put the wrong address, weeks of waiting.
8. Started the actual quilting, major sewing issues.
9. Spent many hours ripping out stitches, and cursing.
10. Started the quilting process again, wondering if I bit off more than I could chew for my first sewing project.
11. Stared at it for days wondering if I should take it apart again, but then convinced myself that my friends love me no matter how poorly I sew.
12. Began the final border, the finished edge...again I got half of it on, and took it apart.
13. Made another trip to Fabricland and finally asked how the hell to use the bias tape.
14. Two nights of hunchback hand sewing.
15. Ta da! My first quilt.