Artful Blogging

Or the lack thereof... A little kindergarten related business around two weeks ago and I found myself unable to start blogging again. Quite rusty these days... Some of you wrote to me about discovering MOONSTITCHES in Artful Blogging (scroll down), so nice of you to drop me a line! I haven't yet answered you all (fully blown writer's blockage), so let me send you a quick Thank You right now! I always hoped my copy of the issue would arrive some day and I actually had something exciting to blog about, but no, it didn't show up - and I was doomed to keep silent. Lame excuse to abandon this place, I know.

The magazine still is not here, but anyway, it seems to be a lucky for me (had a bird droppings experience earlier the day) and the blog, here are the things I have been making lately.

A market bag. Cut in February when I read about Jennifer's Daikon Ultimatum. There was no pattern, I just tried to get as much as possible out of my little piece of KIVET (MARIMEKKO). Exposed selvedge, naturally. At the bottom it is constructed like a simple paper bag which I did because a common bottom would have stolen too much of the precious selvedge. So happy to have been sewing this WIP finally.

Also I made a smock that has been lingering around here in a cut out state for almost as long as the bag. For that I used a pattern from Swany Kamakura which I got about two years ago when I purchased these. Hmmmm... there are a lot of beautiful fabrics on my shelves which never got used. Too bad.

I altered the pattern, made a different closure, thought a little more colour would be suiting this rather pale Lecien (Birds - My Folklore) I had on stash.

Hope you are all well!

Comments

[isa]

juhu Alex,

da bist du ja wieder ;) ...und ganz fleißig warst du ja auch in deiner abwesenheit ..suuuper shirt !!

[Marie-Louise]

I have got the magazine a while ago, and I love it. Congratulations:-) I love that pictures from your blog are in the magazine, since Moonstitches are among my favorite blogs:-)
The smock is so cute and what a great idear to use that fabric for it. I can't wait to find some time to sew something for my daughters, but first I have to finish my education (in one month it's ower:-D)
Best wishes
Marie-Louise

[Jennifer]

Congratulations on the magazine feature! I like catching up with what you have been sewing lately. I have that same Folklore fabric. Out of all of the fabrics in that line, I had to have that one. (Still sitting in the stash...) I just finished something for Emily made from beautiful Swany linen. Love that store.

[karen]

the smock is very cute - and your bag is sooooo big.

[Juliann]

What a beautiful little top. Love the closure. I don't know how I stumbled on to your blog but I know I will return to visit.

[littleshika]

your shopping bag is lovely-- i recognized the fabric immediately! I have a small piece waiting on display in my sewing room, it will eventually make it into the back of the quilt I'm making for my baby...

[LyB]

The bag looks so roomy and practical, as well as stylish, very important! And that smock is just the cutest thing, very girlie! :)

[sue]

Hi there,
Love the bag and the smock! The fabric of the smock is gorgeous, but then i must say i do so love lecien. I bought some in February from Midsomer quilting, shouldn't really but i can't resit it, never could & never will be able to resist buying fabric, even though i sell it myself!! the closure was a great idea too!
I have some rather bright checks and stripes like that, i would never have thought of using them for that purpose though! I have enjoyed reading your blog, i'll revisit another day
sue

[gillie]

I love the little burst of colour. It's the little things that make all the difference :)

[Cassie Kemp]

The bag is so pretty Alex - very Springtime! And Dagny is precious as always. So full of happiness and the beautiful energy that is so abundant in young ones. :)

[Marie Anh]

Je suis si heureuse d'avoir jeter un petit coup d'œil à ton si joli blog ! Ton petit monde est si charmant et tellement tranquille!
Merci pour la promenade !

I'm so glad to see your lovely blog ! Your little world is so charming and so quiet !
Thanks for the beautiful voyage ...

[Marie Anh]

Je suis si heureuse d'avoir jeter un petit coup d'œil à ton si joli blog ! Ton petit monde est si charmant et tellement tranquille!
Merci pour la promenade !

I'm so glad to see your lovely blog ! Your little world is so charming and so quiet !
Thanks for the beautiful voyage ...

[Rachel]

I love both the bag and smock! Beautiful fabrics!

[erin]

i adore that bag! and the top is darling, too.

saw your artful blogging article - it is lovely.

[Rachel Haynes]

beautiful makings. That blogging-block, it's a pain. I get it all the time. We all love you enough to be patient though, just so you know. =0)

[shula]

Beautiful.

[Tracy]

Welcome back, Alex. Lovely bag and shirt, just lovely!

[tiennie]

That is a pretty smock and bag! You do wonderful work and photograph it beautifully!

[anilia]

nice to hear your voice again. welcome back.

[katie]

there are tooooo many lovely blogs - having a happy morning blog-hopping. kids need clothes they can move in - that smock is so right! and the colours of the patches - below - just awesome - and the kites - oh thanks for a happy start to my day!

[Ravenhill]

The top is so sweet and pretty with that little bit of added color - brilliant you are as usual! I also ordered all three issues of artful blogging! I can't wait to read them! Thanks for the link.
~Emily

[Jessica]

I love your market bag!!!

[dorie]

That top is just right. wow. Congrats on the mag!

[skeinqueen]

Love the smock! Just off to go material-hunting - I know of a very nice Etsy shop that sells Japanese prints... just have to remember the name!

[Asiye]

Hello
I discovered your blog through ravelry. and am loveing it. Find it amazing and very inspiring. Am a swiss living in cape town. And love crafts and arts, started my own jewellery studio last year.
even if i might sound stupid what magazine are you talking about?
lots of love