Do all the stitching!
If you didn’t know, this is why I’m doing. all. the. stitching.
Hit me, July. I’m ready for you.
xoxo, Shannon
Work in progress
07 Tuesday May 2013
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Tag Archives: craftiness
Friday finds: spring fabric
03 Friday May 2013
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These make me want to cut work and rush home to my little Janome…
left column: Liberty, red and yellow, Mecca for Moderns
right column: vintage rosebuds, Kumari Garden, Wallflower
I intend to spend the better part of this weekend crafting.
xoxo, Shannon
Makin’ bunnies
26 Friday Apr 2013
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I finished these little bun buns in time for Easter but—bad me—forgot to share. They are very sweet, made of an array of patchy fabrics, new and vintage. I am definitely a details girl. My favorite part is adding the embellishments. That seems to be true of whatever I make.
Oh, a plug for two great places to purchase said embellishments…
Who Knows What is a massive and wonderful collection of bits and bobs. Glass beads, flowers, bits of trim. If you like browsing the “littles” at thrift and antique stores, you’ll like this shop.
Also, The Gilded Bee offers a host of paper trim, ribbon, colorful yarns, paper butterflies, and fabric flowers. This place is a treat.
Oh—the bunnies will go into the shop in July. They are part of a series of about 13 of all different colors and styles.
xoxo, Shannon
So much stitching
17 Wednesday Apr 2013
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I have a fun announcement!
My crafting area looks like this right now…
..but wait, I have a good reason. Drumroll, please.
I’m opening an etsy shop! Yeah, ok, not until July. But I am already hard at work on an inventory. I’m so excited. I’ve been designing, cutting, and stitching in every free moment. The couch is covered in bits of embroidery floss. And usually I am too.
The shop will be filled with all kinds of crafty goodness: embroidery hoop wall art, plush characters, ornaments, jewelry, and other handmade treasures.
As Penny Lane says, “It’s all happening” — in July. I’m busy making, making, making, and will make a more official-ish blog announcement upon shop opening.
I can’t wait! Eeee!
xoxo, Shannon
Other people’s studios
16 Tuesday Apr 2013
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I just love peeking into other people’s creative work spaces. Don’t you? First, I like to see how they organize (or don’t) their supplies and work surfaces. Second, it’s like peeking into someone’s mind for a minute. And I’m super nosy.
If you are just as nosy as I am, you will enjoy this Spring Clean Studio Blog Hop. There are several artists/crafters committing massive acts of cleanliness, which they then display online for our viewing pleasure.
Enjoy!
xoxo, Shannon
Making things and International Women’s Day
08 Friday Mar 2013
Posted in Life at The Castle
I am a busy, busy little bee. Every night after work, I corral Jacob and supervise homework time, make dinner, do a few chores, conduct story time, and, at last, sit down…to make fabric bunnies at the coffee table.
I can’t help it. It’s just what I’m into right now. Rest assured, these little guys will be embellished and stitched up by Sunday evening and I’ll be on to the next project.
I’m thinking of making a fabric hot air balloon. Wouldn’t that be cool?
What are you making?
Also, it’s International Women’s Day! Equality for all – woot! In honor of this special occasion, I’d like to draw your attention to an awesome magazine that a friend of a friend of mine works on: Gone Girl International.
It is lovingly put together by a group of real women who are living the dream – abroad. Fantastic images and enjoyable stories. I’m loving their inaugural issue, an homage to the romance of travel that doesn’t skimp on practicalities.
xoxo, Shannon
Loving twinkle lights
08 Tuesday Jan 2013
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I am so not ready to let go of the holidays. I usually get a little sad when they’re over. Last year I remember asking Ben (yup, that’s the Tall Guy—I named him on the blog!), “What’s winter without Christmas?” He responded simply, “Narnia.” Ouch.
So I tend to find little ways to keep the spirit lively around the house. This year I’m keeping my twinkly light heart wreath up until at least Valentine’s Day. Then I’m sure I’ll be bored with it and longing to rearrange the mantel.
I also found these other fantastic ways to keep lights up long after the holidays.
Fun, right? Plus, when it warms up, we can bedeck our outdoor spaces…
xoxo, Shannon
Happy New Year!
04 Friday Jan 2013
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Happy New Year! I took a great long blogging break over the holidays and have missed it so much! So, today, I offer you a somewhat messy photo of our NYE decorations. Before this buffet was a table filled with treats sweet and salty. Friends gathered and we played games, uproariously, and laughed, also uproariously.
I must admit, I’m looking forward to a calm weekend.
I’m going to carve out some time for embroidery. I’ve been storing up ideas on Pinterest like a fiend.
All original links available on my Pinterest board.
Here’s to a most crafty New Year…
xoxo, Shannon
Countdown to Christmas Post of the Week: a few pretty things
07 Friday Dec 2012
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How about some simple holiday sparkle? I could always use more of that in my life. Check out a few pretty things to see how blogger and crafter extraordinaire Tina made these shiny stars.
xoxo, Shannon
Friday (ahem, Saturday) Finds: Plush
24 Saturday Nov 2012
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I’m super into sewing right now and have been Pinning plush inspiration like a total fiend.
column one: gnome, bunny, super kitty, pull toys
column two: bear (sorry, can’t find original), turtle, girl, football player
xoxo, Shannon
