Zakka

Zakka (from the Japanese 'zak-ka'（雑貨）or 'many things') is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance.

On Friday while meeting a friend for dinner in Lygon st I popped into readings bookstore and found a great sewing book titled 'Zakka Style'. Compiled by: Rashida Coleman-Hale.

Most of the patterns have linen, I love linen. I jumped on eBay & ordered a few meters to make some cute stuff from this book!


Rashida Coleman-Hale's blog:
http://www.iheartlinen.typepad.com/

See pics below of book & some projects:

My first Quilt

Hi everyone, thought I would post up some pics of my first quilt completed today!

That binding took me a while (didn't realise you hand sewed it!) lol A few nights in front of the tv!

I did get help from my friends at our sewing days though, I can't take all the credit!

This has been made for a close friend of mine that is having a baby in match. It took me around 3 months to make.

Fabric:
Bunting was from - Moda Charm Pack ~ Grow with Me ~ Deb Strain, Katie Strain and Arrin Turnmire
Solid white, green cotton, & printed safari for back was from spotlight!

See pics below:

Material obsession - quilting inspiration

Material obsession by Sarah Fielke and Kathy Doughty was the first book I saw in borders many years ago. This book pushed me to want to learn to sew.

I then purchased my sewing machine a few months later.

It was my inspiration in wanting to learn the art of quilting.

I am finding I am becoming obsessed with fabric & moda charm packs!

A few of my close family friends (like sisters & aunts) and I have been having sewing days once a month. I am fortunate as they are experienced sewers & quilters.

I am still learning and currently onto my second baby quilt. I do hope to make myself a quilt from this book next, queen size!

See pic below of book:




Link to these authors websites:
http://www.materialobsession.typepad.com/
http://www.thelastpiece.net/

Birds & Berries - fabric inspiration

I stumbled across some beautiful fabric called birds & berries designed by Lauren & Jessi Jung. The other designs (botany, flora & hideaway) are also gorgeous.

Website: http://www.laurenandjessijung.com/
Blog: http://laurenandjessiblog.com/

Some pics below of the birds & berries fabric:





The above pic is from Lauren & Jessi Jungs website & you can download this wall Hanging pattern from the site too.

Needle case

Yesterday I decided to attempt to make my own needle case!
Ok for a first try. I made 4 of them & by the 4th I think I got better a it!
I searched thru google & found this great site Tipnut - link below!

DIY needlecases

Pics of my needlecase:

Sewing basket

Cath Kidston - Cath Kidston website www.cathkidston.co.uk

This is my first blog post & a pic of my favourite sewing inspiration - sewing basket by Cath Kidston. Love her stuff & will be posting lots about her!

I have just ordered one from the UK, different print but same basket!

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