diamond quilt

Something new for a change! I've been wanting to make a baby
quilt/photo prop for a while but was simply waiting for some inspiration
to get me started! I fell in love with the diamond shape and wanted to
try them on a little quilt.

I made the mint green quilt, and then felt the need to make another one
to perfect the pattern. The idea is so simple, but it does take some time
to work with those ruffles. ;)

I enjoyed using the Fall morning sun for some of these shots.

newborn photography prop

Hey I just wanted to share this super cute idea for newborn photo shoots!
My brother and his wife just had a sweet baby girl, and I was reminded of the way our mom used the traditional diapers along with the pins with all her 12 children! Anyway, all of a sudden I had the need to create!

Vintage and fraying edges...:)I'm so predictable!


I'm not a newborn photographer and she didn't like the idea of being out of her blanket. It was worth a try!

much love,
Rosella

love

With hearts popping up everywhere, I thought I'd post
some little hearts I created.
Wire and strip of fabric is all you need to make a ruffled
heart(I like to use a gauzy material).
Or stitch up a lovely paper envelope with an embedded
fabric heart! They're perfect for gift cards.

pillow

A few minutes is enough to whip up a pillow cover with recycled frills...tea-stained...still love my tea! Trying to use up more fabrics so I don't feel guilty getting new fabric..I've been enjoying vintage or recycled fabrics a lot because it's not expensive and they usually look warm and cozy.. maybe it's time to try something new again.....=)

Spool craft

I couldn't bring myself to throw away empty spools..=) I came across a craft with spools, and immediately had to try something! Wouldn't they make cute favours? It would take awhile to collect enough.. better get sewing..haha
You need - empty spool, tea stained paper, fabric scrap, string, and a lovely note.

Vintage inspiration

I have this ever growing love for fabric, ruffles, frills, anything handmade. ;). No I am not a perfectionist but it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful in my eyes. When I see something I like, I give it a shot and will make my pattern as I go along if I need to, which was the case again this time.. Inspiration for this vintage bolero came from this shop on Etsy : http://www.etsy.com/shop/bonzie?section_id=5775790 ...love, love her shop. Since I think fabric lately, I couldn't help but wonder what it would look like on a necklace, so yes I had to try it! :) I love it actually.


Winter might not be so bad after all with my growing list of "have to try it" projects..haha. My goal is to sew more of my own skirts, and dresses and winter is the perfect time to work on summer dresses.. :)
necklace #2. ruffle pillow, thread.=)