Happy Easter!!!
I hope you have a great, happy LONG weekend. xx
Gift for a Newlywed
My friend recently got married and moved in with her hubby!! I’d like to send along a handmade gift – how does a mini kitchen set sound?!^_^
The gift set includes 2 potholders and a arm protector!
The potholders were from a pattern in リネンで雑貨 – ‘Linen Zakka’ (ISBN: 4579110412/ 9784579110414). As for the arm protectors, they are based off a tutorial by Mai.
So you put on the arm protector like the picture when you cook!
Carelessness is one of my problem personality traits – if you compare my arm protector to Mai’s, she had the embroidering ABOVE the elastics, my one has it ON the elastics – Yes, quite embarrassing to admit, I’ve sewn the two fabrics together the other way round! >_<
I hope my friend won’t find out! shhh!! 
Utility Purse?! Patchwork style!
Or utility bag? Not sure what you call them…
You know the kind of pouch that girls have in their handbag for various junk! I needed one of those^0^
Love patchwork!! <3
My junk!
I decorated the back with heaps of running stitches and a stamp tag with my initial on it!
It’s been quite a crafty Friday, I enjoyed some embroidering underneath the shade of trees, on a bright sunny day, looking out into Sydney harbour… I wish everyday could be like today!^_^
I’m packing for a weekend getaway in Canberra!! There’s this Masterpieces from Paris exhibition on in the Nation Gallery of Australia, and more importantly, it’s Handmade Market on Sunday – I’ve been looking forward to it for a few months!
Will you be there??^^
My Creative Space :: First Clothing Piece
There hasn’t been much time for crafting lately, but I managed to finish off this pair of pajama pants I started off 2 weeks ago!!
It’s a bit wrinkly ‘cos I’ve started wearing it already!
Not too bad for a first time cloth making! ^^
Head over to Kootoyoo for more creative spaces!
Ballet Bunny Plush :: Tutorial
Yes yes, I’m alive!!! Can’t believe I haven’t blogged for 2 weeks><
Been busy and then got sick... (and still am) =3
Easter is just around the corner (and to make up for neglecting my blog :p), I’ve prepared this ballet bunny pattern for you^0^
Just look at those Bunny tails!
So here we go…
Step 1
Cut out the head (x2), body (x2) and legs (x4) using this pattern template here.
Only the smallest amount of fabrics are needed, this project is great for using up scraps!
You will also need some stuffing cotton, needle & threads for embroidery.
Step 2
I have provided the embroidery pattern for the face and arms in the pattern template. What you need to do is to trace the bunny face onto one of the head pieces and the arms onto one of the body pieces. I didn’t provide a pattern for the bunny tail, I’ll leave that to your creativity, you can embroider a swirl like me, or maybe try appliqué!?
Step 3
One of my friend asked me how I did the bunny face, so I would like to show it here for those who wants to know.
First do a running stitch along the outline.
Then fill the inside with random stitches – this is the padding to give it a bit of an embossed look.
Now satin stitch over the pattern.
Repeat for the other eye and the nose.
As for the arms and tail, either running stitch or back stitch would do.
NB! For detailed areas like the face, I think it’s a good idea not to use threads that are too thick. But for running stitches like the arms & tails, thicker threads are better!
Step 4
For bunny’s front, place head piece with the face embroidered and body with the arms embroidered right side together – align the bottom of head piece with top of body piece and stitch together. Press seam open.
Do the same for the back head piece and the body piece with the tail.
Step 5
For the two legs, stitch 2 leg pieces right side together respectively.
Stuff the legs with cotton (or rice). I also stitch the leg close, but this is optional.
Step 6
Pin legs onto the right side of the back body as shown in the picture above.
Place the front body piece over right side together and stitch around (shown by the orange line), leave a gap for turning right side out. I actually stitch the legs in place first before going around, I think it’s easier.
Step 7
Turn inside out and iron.
Step 8
Stuff with cotton, close the gap and you are DONE! 
Please let me know if any of the instructions weren’t clear enough!
If you make one, I’d love to see it ^_^
I hope you like my first plush pattern!
Thank you for reading!!
:: FAQ ::
How much do I need to enlarge the pattern by?
There is no need to enlarge the pattern, it’s a small bunny!! The finished bunny measures about 26.5cm in length and 7.5cm in width. But in case you’d like a bigger bunny, you can of course enlarge accordingly!^^
Bunny Love in My Creative Space
I love Bunny Nuigurumi (sewn plushies)!^0^ This is my first attempt in making one! I don’t have a pattern, so I was trying to keep it simple (but just as adorable.. HEHE)!
I named it Ballet Bunny – just look at its cute little feet!^^
Ballet Bunny can even do a split, how impressive!!
Once again, my limited embroidery skills are challenged… :p
More bunnies in the works…
Share your Creative Space over at Kootoyoo!
Yet Another Bag
Yep, I’ve made another bag – a shoulder bag!! And this time with a bit of embroidery! *smile*
I’ve got a feeling that some day my room would be full of bags and pouches and I wouldn’t know what to do with them^0^
A day in the city with my new shoulder bag!
I used Indian silk again! Love the texture!
Fits my art diary perfect!:D
I embroid using red sashiko threads, trying to make it a bit more interesting!
You can tell I really suck at embroidery, can’t you?!
The bag is from a pattern in リネンで雑貨 – ‘Linen Zakka’ (ISBN: 4579110412/ 9784579110414) except I added in the extra pen pocket.
I’ve been quite slack with blogging lately, I’m doing a bit of planning, and there’re a lot of stuff to take care of – life does get a bit stressful sometimes…
*de-stress de-stress de-stress* hopefully everything will all work out just fine!
I hope things are calmer and more relax at your end!