...that's what I need right about now... maybe in the form of an energy drink because, Oh my Gosh, I do believe that I am slowly mutating into a slug! The week prior to Christmas and Christmas itself was great -- there was so much to do, so many things going on and I was full of pep... But leading up to New Year's Day, I became so sleepy and bloated... Ugh!... and yes, I ended up sleeping a fair bit -- of course the rainy weather we've been having lately hasn't helped at all in snapping me out of my hibernation! (It seems like everyone in the world is having snowy weather except us here in Vancouver... snif!...)
I did mean to blog over the holidays, telling you more about my gingerbread man and another project I did at my children's school as I had promised you. But alas, in my post-Christmas state of laziness, blogging seemed much too daunting! However, because some of you were curious about the gingerbread man, I'll quickly recap the project here: the gingerbread man was the project I put together for my little lunchtime crochet club which I started up at my children's school. We made them by first crocheting a rectangle out of tweedy wool which we then felted; we then cut the felt into gingerbread shapes, blanket stitched them together, stuffed, decorated et voilà... little gingerbread stuffies that all eight girls in the club, who I might add are becoming excellent crocheters, got to bring home for the holidays!
As far as the other Christmas school project: inspired by Martha's egg carton jingle bells spotted here and the even lovelier ones made by Miss Pretty Little Things here , I put together my own egg carton jingle bell making project for my daughter's 2nd grade class -- the kids had fun (how can you go wrong with glitter and paint!), the bells turned out beautifully, and I am amazed it how elegant a Christmas decoration a bunch of second-graders can make out of a box of egg cartons... I will definitely revisit this project before next Christmas... Promise!...
Just about the only thing I haven't stopped doing since Christmas is pillowcase-making; from choosing the yarn and trim to match the pillowcase, experimenting with all sorts of crochet trims, to actually crocheting the trim onto the case...it's way too much fun to stop! I have to thank all of you who have supported my little pillowcase venture with your purchases... Wow! My pillowcases have also been featured on a few blogs in the last while: a big THANK YOU to Lindamade, Jubella, Jennifer Paganell - Sis Boom (where would my pillowcases be without her fabric designs!), Rewind Knits and Crochet, Sala da la, Apothecary Fox, Goosie Girl, Begune, Hen House, Blue Corduroy, tollipop, into vintage, for inviting my pillowcases onto all your beautiful blogs! I have started putting together a whole new batch of pillowcases with a fresh selection of fabric inspired by thoughts of spring... As soon as I finish some, I'll show you photos..
In case you're wondering about the photos of the patchwork in this post: with their bright colors they are here to jolt me out of my life as a slug, as well as jolting me into finishing this little patchwork which I started way before Christmas! Perhaps you need some jolting as well... so here goes, another jolt!..
...and another jolt!...
We here on the west coast need those jolts of colour around this time of year!
Posted by: Lorrie | January 12, 2010 at 12:39 PM
I love those fabrics! Ooo...
The dreary rain really gets to me too, but I'm doing okay this year, for some crazy reason. Maybe it's my new raspberry pink curtains? :D
Thanks for the jolt! :)
Posted by: Erica K | January 12, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Thanks, we all need a jolt now and again.
Posted by: Gerry | January 12, 2010 at 02:49 PM
MIght you consider selling just the directions for making the pillowcases?
Posted by: Bonnie | January 12, 2010 at 04:59 PM
Those fabrics are wonderful. I love the patterns and the color.
Posted by: web design Los Angeles | January 12, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Happy New Year, Beata. Can't wait to see your quilt, the colours look fab. Well done on your pillowcase success, you had a good idea so it's well deserved!
Hen x
Posted by: Hen | January 13, 2010 at 12:31 AM
But you will tell us about the gingerbread man wont you?
Sarah x
Posted by: Sarah - Jane down the lane | January 13, 2010 at 05:34 AM
Oh - I am SO jolte -off to check out your ets site!!
Posted by: cathy | January 14, 2010 at 07:21 AM
pretty fabrics!
Posted by: Karrie | January 14, 2010 at 06:36 PM
Just enjoy the break, you probably need one. Love those patchwork fabrics very much! I'm enjoying lots of pretty colour now too, it's so lovely to work in a sea of colour.
Posted by: Sarah | January 17, 2010 at 08:54 PM
I'm getting excited about your new assortment of pillow cases, will keep my eye on your etsy site as I really would like more.
: )
Posted by: Annie | January 18, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Living in winter-gloomy Washington state, I can always use a jolt of beautiful color this time of year. Looking forward to seeing more of your lovely work. Happy New Year! -amy
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 18, 2010 at 12:31 PM
just found your blog!
so wonderful! I love your pillow cases
I posted a blog about you with a link to etsy and your blog
I hope thats oké with you?
you can find me here
http://artfulldelight.blogspot.com/2010/01/vintage-style.html
Posted by: anna | January 18, 2010 at 03:14 PM
Ooooh so pretty.
Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | January 19, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Hello.
I am a new follower of your blog as of today. :o)
You have such beautiful pillow cases!! Have you ever considered selling your crochet flower pillow covers on Etsy?
I am posting about your blog today. You are such an inspiration and I will be coming back very often
Have a nice day.
:o) Trish
Posted by: Tricia Anne | January 20, 2010 at 10:11 AM
i love your idea of using happy fabrics to brighten your spirits. clouds may gather and rain may fall, but cheery fabric prints will always make me smile! thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: jamie | January 22, 2010 at 07:26 PM
C'est vraiment splendide.
Les couleurs sont magnifiques.
Posted by: LP | February 09, 2010 at 04:39 AM