iphone case

I had seen a cute iPhone case in a Cath Kidston magazine here in Japan.

The magazine listed the measurements, so I took them down and created my own pattern (7.7 cm x 12.3 cm).

I had cut some "nicks" on the top of the pattern, but realized it would be too hard to sew, so I cut my fabric straight across.

Using some upholstery fabric that looks like a Marimekko type, I created my own iPhone case.

I think the Cath Kidson version uses velcro and oilcloth fabric, but I wanted to try making button holes for the first time, so I did just that.

What do you think?

and a pair for satoshi

A pair of sachets for Satoshi....these weren't long but are wide enough for his shoes.

more sachets

After using up my potpourri, I decided to buy some more.

Using some scrap material I made these two long sachets...for my shoes.

sachet

I recently found some potpourri tucked away in the back of my closet.

It still smelled fragrant, so I wanted to find a way to use it.

I took some scrap material and was able to fill 3 sachets.

Am putting these in our table linen and towel drawers.

my first etsy...purchase

I know I haven't been posting much here, actually I kinda lost my "mojo" to bead or do crafts...hopefully with a pair of much needed glasses, I'll be able to get back into the swing of things.

I wanted to share this pendant that I bought from Kimono Reincarnate on Etsy. Melanie does beautiful work re-using kimono fabrics. She also sent me some handmade magnets.

Her packaging is beautiful as well.

You should check out her site.

keeping busy

Been keeping busy, doing some project here and there.

A skirt pin with czech beads, faux pearls and new jade.



Using tegusu like the stuff used for fishing, strung up some odds and ends to make a long necklace.





Using nylon cord wire, strung up new jade, orange avent, blue lace, rose quartz & aragonite with czech beads and faux pearls to make a necklace.



With the scraps from the legs of my chino pants, I combined them with this Marimekko print to make a reversible shoulder bag.

peyote stitch cell phone strap

It's been awhile since I've beaded. Made this cell phone strap today. Peyote stitch.

Took me awhile. The Nymo thread that I was using got tangled then it was a big knotted mess, so I needed to start over...sigh.

Glad this came out.