"Celestial" Pattern now available

First I think I need to apologize for just disappearing. I took a break, a really long one. I was gone over 9 month. My life was quite stressful the last month, so I wasnt really in the mood for sewing or any other crafty stuff. But Im finally back again and I love to sew and quilt again and really missed it.

Before I left one of my "Quilt Designs A Day" became a quilt pattern and was published in the "Make Modern Magazine - Issue Two". Today I finally found the time to put this pattern also on craftsy for all those that had no chance to get the magazine.

 

 You can get it here. 

Quilt Design A Day – August 4 to 10

This week we got each day a challenge, and had to base our design on them and the inspiration colors.

circles (challenge “300”), 4 august 

no name (challenge square), 5 august

flowers (challenge curves), 6 august

no name (challenge triangle), 7 august

no name (challenge 9-patch), 8 august

stars (challenge stars), 9 august

center (medaillon challenge), 10 august

Best this week I like “flowers” & “Stars”

Quilt Show n’ Tell – September 5th

 

I just love flicking through my instagram feed, and I do it several times each day, or I would miss a lot. Im sure I could spend this time with sewing or something else, but its so relaxing to just sit there and look what the world is creating. Its quite inspiring for me. Head over to Tanyia @Domestic Deficit Disorder, to take a look at her favorites this week.

1) Stars by oneshabbychickhawaii 2) Bag by adrianneonthewindyside 3) Fox by ledgett 4) pillow by Deb 5) Celestial by Diane 6) Superheros by EllieAndFern

All pictures are linked back to their original owner, so head over and leave them some love. If you dont want to be featured on my blog, please dont hesitate to let me know and I will remove it.

WIP Wednesday – Im back

 

Finally Im back from vacation, our illness is over and I got my sewing machine back. So I was able to sew again, and it makes me so happy, sadly I cant show my new quilt yet, its already quilted but you have to wait a few more month.

Finished:

Flower Zippy Pouch -–totally love this cute pouches and this one is available in my etsy shop.

Home Sweet Home - also first cross stitch pattern is finished, and stitched up, it just needs to get framed – you can get the pattern over here at craftsy

Secret Project - already quilted, just binding left

Caravan Pillow–- needs to get completed

Double Bed Quilt -– Fabric arrived finally.

Every Which Way Pillow #2 - finished, just need to take some pictures

Friendshipstar Quilt - is finished (just need to photograph it)

Starsurround QAL - cushion top finished, need to sew it together

Once Upon A Time Sampler -– started Mai block         

Plus Quilt -– did a few more blocks, but still a lot to do

Kira –- still missing 1 arm and the baby      

 

Stats:

Completed projects – 2

New projects – 0

Currently in progress – 9

Total finishes – 22

“Home Sweet Home” – Cross Stitch Pattern

 

Finally after a few more weeks than I thought, coz of vacation and illness, my very first cross stitch pattern is finished. And I already stitched it up, and totally love it. Just need to find a frame and hang it on my wall. You can get it in my craftsy or my etsy shop.

So here is my lovely “Home Sweet Home” cross stitch pattern. Turn it into a beloved and meaningful present for a loved one or just keep it in your own home.

Skill level: Beginner (just cross stitch)
Suggested Fabric: 14 ct. aida
Finished Design Size on 14 ct. aida: 24 x 16 cm - 10 x 6.5 in
Grid Size: 134w x 88h
Required Colors: 15

And here is my finished cross stitch “Home Sweet Home”, waiting to get framed and hang up.

Quilt Design A Day – July 28 to August 3

Tiles, 28 July

no name, 29 july

chevron stars, 30 july

no name, 31 july 

blooming flowers, 1 august 

flower pot, 2 august 

pineapple, 3 august (flying geese challenge)

Best I love about this week the last 3 designs, “blooming flower”, “flower pot” & “pineapple”.

Vacation Recap – August 7 to 17

 

This post took me longer than I expected, It was planned to go live after being home again, but then we got all ill, so it had to wait a bit longer, but finally here is it. Just a little showcase of our lovely vacation with the grandparents. Sadly it was raining 7 out of 10 days, but we made the best out of it. We were hiking, the kids met their aunt and uncle and had a fabulous time with them.

*horrible start for this vacation, i thought it was nice to ditch to the guard railing on the highway, glad it was early in the morning and we were the only drivers there, if not it would have ended horrible – glad nothing more happened – was so shocked afterwards. * finally there and the kids started exploring * grandma teached Amelie a new craft * Ida loved unpacking mommys nail polish. *

* first time in the swimming pool, they had a lot of fun in there*

* campfire cooking, it was so yummy * little bit shopping in the mall * and enya totally loves to clean the dishes *

* Im so glad I took all the rain stuff with us, for this wet weather, Ida looks so cute in it * Enya eating pudding, okay it looks more like the pudding is eating her * Amelie and grandma made a yummy fruit cake *

* Enya is just the cutest, always making funny things* Ida is one happy little girl, she really enjoyed this camping vacation, and being outside the whole time *

* blowing bubbles with daddy * Enyas face is just so funny, and yes she was really eating it, most of the time *

* the kids drawing with chalk on the street and daddy watching them *

* picking daddy up at the train station, coz he couldnt come earlier * the best about eating running sushi, were all the sweets afterwards * we got our first “loom bandz” stuff, and really enjoyed them * not the best end of the day, grandma had a car accident, and was really exhausted *

* Enya loves to sit in the car * finally driving home * totally love that they always fall asleep so fast – calm and quiet ride home * love my country and the mountains *