itchin for stitchin

The art of hand embroidery has been rediscovered in my world! You remember my sister's adorable bird project (see previous post)? Well, it got me ichin for some stitchin! Check this out!

Are you drooling? If you're anything like me, you think that one of the best parts of crafting is organizing your craft supplies (yes, I'm a huge nerd). Mmm, eye candy!
So anyway, since I bought my new shades of embroidery floss, case, etc., I was ready to dust off my hoop and get going on some projects of my own. Lots of people have contacted me about monogramming on some of my items. I thought I would sew up some samples because I think it's a great idea. Here are some...

Get excited!

snow day!

little pouches
Originally uploaded by madebymolly

It actually snowed here today! A lot! It didn't actually stick, but snow in Seattle is unusual even in January. Snow in March?? sheesh! I'm on spring break, but if there had been school, it probably would have been cancelled. Since the weather was SO nasty, I stayed in all day and worked on little projects. I made these little pouches for my mom...special order!

big on birds

Well, we had another sister's crafting day. Another sister's crafting day where almost no crafting got done. oh well! My little sis, however, did work on this adorable little embroidery project. This piece is destined to become a framed earring holder. Cute, no? Will update when completed. Nice, Alli!

lastest in crafting

This past weekend was full of accomplishments. I did some fix-up projects for a friend (the kind you never want to get started but feel SO good to finish), hemmed a pair of pants (believe it or not, I've never ever hemmed a pair of pants!), and sewed up some sweet pencil holders.


This one I made for myself:
Notice the special pocket for my tape measure. Yep. Pretty sweet. So then you roll it up and toss it in your bag. Organization rules!

I also crafted an organizer for my sister's jewelry-making supplies...

Woo hoo!

fresh at freshy's

oh hi!

So...January was REAL slow. February gradually got better and better, especially with my school's midwinter break in sight. So I sewed and sewed and sewed through it all (what else was I going to do?). During my week off, I got a message from Amber at Freshy's in West Seattle. Did I want to show my stuff in her shop this weekend? Heck yes!


Freshy's a super cute little coffee shop/cafe on California in West Seattle. Amber makes delicious sandwiches and soups and, of course, coffee. It was a great spot to discover, and I met some great artists.

Did I make a killing? Nnnno, but that's OK. My major accomplishment of the day was actually liking my display. Thanks to Amber @ Freshy's!

out on a Twig

There's a new children's boutique in town, and you simply MUST see it. Twig Children's Boutique in Greenwood is full of the most adorable gear for little kids. Children's denim, outerwear, charming onesies, socks, and now, hats and baby neckwarmers (above) made by me! Best of luck to Twig!

i am back

YIKES! Have survived holiday craziness. Thank the lord. I'm in a post-holiday holding pattern, waiting for more creative inspiriation to strike. I think I drained myself a bit in the frenzy that was December. Take a look at one of my custom orders from Dec.... an apron for my dear teaching assistant (gift for her daughter). Retro fab!

Perhaps I will focus what is left of my creative energy on apron-ing... Sewing day tomorrow!