Sunday, June 11, 2006
I took part in THE PINK SWAP at craftster few wks ago. My partner *k* sent over a fabulous package in pinkwrappers and pink ribbon, full of pink stuff. I had such a good time unwrapping them!
She makes a good spy coz she made me 3 brooches!!!! And, oh, do I love em to bits! 3 more to add to my already full drawer of brooches!!!!!
She made me a bag too, she sews alot. Her sewing skills are so perfect that the seams match exactly!!!
This is the awesome card she sent me!
And to my surprise, in the pocket of the bag, I found a bracelet made of all sorts of beautiful crystals and such. I don't usually wear bracelets but I think hers will be on my wrist for a long time....
And these are what I made for her...
1. A checked tote (my very first bag made with my Pfaff) with a pink felt kanzashi and pearl button centre
2. A really simple coduroy wallet-compliments of Makewrite
3. A rattan basket pin cushion (did I mention she sews alot? I hope she would find it useful)
4. A big flower loom yarn (coz she loves fluffy yarn)
5. 3pcs of clothes peg on which I decorated them with those pasta alphabets and ribbons. ( i have a few myself which I use as paper clips)
I'm so glad *k* liked them! I love pINk!!!!!!!
She makes a good spy coz she made me 3 brooches!!!! And, oh, do I love em to bits! 3 more to add to my already full drawer of brooches!!!!!
She made me a bag too, she sews alot. Her sewing skills are so perfect that the seams match exactly!!!
This is the awesome card she sent me!
And to my surprise, in the pocket of the bag, I found a bracelet made of all sorts of beautiful crystals and such. I don't usually wear bracelets but I think hers will be on my wrist for a long time....
And these are what I made for her...
1. A checked tote (my very first bag made with my Pfaff) with a pink felt kanzashi and pearl button centre
2. A really simple coduroy wallet-compliments of Makewrite
3. A rattan basket pin cushion (did I mention she sews alot? I hope she would find it useful)
4. A big flower loom yarn (coz she loves fluffy yarn)
5. 3pcs of clothes peg on which I decorated them with those pasta alphabets and ribbons. ( i have a few myself which I use as paper clips)
I'm so glad *k* liked them! I love pINk!!!!!!!
These are what I made with the Coduroy fabrics that I bought at Spotlight last Friday. It was at S$2 off as they were clearing stocks.I took 3 hrs to make all 4 of the drawstring pouches. Quite impressive bearing in mind that I am a very new sewer don't u think?
There is a Choco Brown coduroy which is not in the pic. I've yet to sew that one up, need to buy a matching thread. If only I get my bum off this chair.....
Of course, its not complete. I intent to add on some embelishments on it....will post pics again once complete.
Rite! Wat's up wif blogger? I finished an entry and when I clicked Publish, it totally disappeared! SHIT!
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
I love craftwork.
Especially needlework.
In Primary School, it was in the form of a simple crosstitch.
At Primary 6, I embroidered a white cotton hankerchief with my Bestfriend's name "Su". It was a parting gift.
In my teens, I made my very first handsewn sling bag out of the leftover Chinese Brocade Fabric that my mum made into our cushion covers. At sixteen, I successfully finished a whole set of the traditional Baju Kurung and wore it with pride.
I guess my greatest influence would be my mum. I grew up as her "assistant", taking down measurements in an old school jotter book whenever my aunts come to make her Hari Raya garbs.
In 2004, after being introduced to a very cool craft forum, Craftster, my passion for craftwork was rekindled.
I started creating brooches out of felt and fabrics. I love brooches. Makin', Exchangin', Collectin', Wearin'. My collection started to pile up. And then I thought, why not sell them? At least I have a reason to spend insanely on craft supplies....*wink* And so with my friend's help, here is my baby:
Born in Dec 2004, it's a simple showcase of the brooches I have for sale.
Recently, I bought my very first sewing machine, a Pfaff 1536.
I am all excited thinking of the journey ahead for us. Nothing will be too daunting for us now, not even a pin prick....
Me and my Pfaff.
And SEW IT STARTED ...
Especially needlework.
In Primary School, it was in the form of a simple crosstitch.
At Primary 6, I embroidered a white cotton hankerchief with my Bestfriend's name "Su". It was a parting gift.
In my teens, I made my very first handsewn sling bag out of the leftover Chinese Brocade Fabric that my mum made into our cushion covers. At sixteen, I successfully finished a whole set of the traditional Baju Kurung and wore it with pride.
I guess my greatest influence would be my mum. I grew up as her "assistant", taking down measurements in an old school jotter book whenever my aunts come to make her Hari Raya garbs.
In 2004, after being introduced to a very cool craft forum, Craftster, my passion for craftwork was rekindled.
I started creating brooches out of felt and fabrics. I love brooches. Makin', Exchangin', Collectin', Wearin'. My collection started to pile up. And then I thought, why not sell them? At least I have a reason to spend insanely on craft supplies....*wink* And so with my friend's help, here is my baby:
Born in Dec 2004, it's a simple showcase of the brooches I have for sale.
Recently, I bought my very first sewing machine, a Pfaff 1536.
I am all excited thinking of the journey ahead for us. Nothing will be too daunting for us now, not even a pin prick....
Me and my Pfaff.
And SEW IT STARTED ...
