Erleperle

Linen and Flowers

 

One more fabric basket. This one is for crafting stuff and I love it! I wish my English was good enough to make a tutorial, because I'm having so much fun making these fabric baskets. I want to share it with someone! I have made the basket in linen - which we love so much, don't we...? - and the beautiful green fabric is from the Pastel Antique Flower Collection by Lecien. Inside the basket I have used pink Gingham like this. I have used some swap stuff too, and I'm sure that some of you will recognize something on the picture. Thank you so much!

Yesterday I visited two local second hand shops and I was lucky! I found these goodies. I love the vintage buttons and the paper card. I'm sure, that I will find it very hard to use the buttons.

I'm so happy to be able to write this post. We have been without internet since yesterday and we were told, that it could last 5-6 weeks before it would be fixed. Crisis.... While I'm writing this post, my beloved is busy trying to fix all computers in our home (we all have our own....). He is the best - as always!

Have a nice evening. I'm looking forward to three days off from work.

Fabric Basket

Who can live without a fabric basket....?! All of us I guess. It didn't keep me from making one today. This one is for the crocheted napkins my mother in law made for us. I think the next one will be for crafting stuff. Take a look at this gorgeous basket made by my friend, Jasna.

Today I was told, that I have won a gift certificate for 50$ to Amazon.com. I love books and I always have wishes for new books but I'm not able to decide which books to buy.... Perhaps I will buy Pretty Little Patchwork. If you can recommend me a great knitting or sewing book do say so!

Vintage Embroidery

Pink Gingham - a favorite of mine! Mixed with green it's even better. I know, it's the same old story about pouch making! I can promise you, that more will come. The vintage embroidery is from this gorgeous swap. It's great to use swap stuff and think about the person, who sent it to your. I like that. This way every piece of work has it own little story.

I hope to make some free style quilting soon. I have a sheep project waiting for my attention. I wish I had more time.... I'm looking forward to my monthly Friday off from work next week.

The cutest Gift

Look what I've got! Two tiny and very cute hedgehogs. When I saw these, I fell in love! Thank you, Erna, for sending me such a great gift. You made my day!

One more pouch with Elsa Beskow transfer - this time I have used checkered fabric in light blue and white (approx. 18 x 25 cm.)

The zipper pouches will be listed on Etsy soon. This one is my favorite. I'm making a pink and white checkered too!

Zipper Pouches

Two linen pouches with Elsa Beskow transfers. I love her books and beautiful vintage motifs from a fantastic world. Reading her books make me want to visit her wonderful fantasy world.

It's not a secret, that I enjoy making pouches. You are free to use every kind of fabrics, patterns, colours and so on. Use your imagination - it's great. It's a perfect project, when you are not in the mood for a bigger project - or don't have the time for it. Today I needed to finish something just to see, that I'm still able to sew.....

I hope, you have great Sunday.

Retro Owl and hexagon Dreams

Orange and green retro owl (approx. 17 cm). I had to start the day with just a tiny project. After cleaning up all day yesterday, I just had to sew although we are not all finished. Today we are having a break and we will go to the beach for a walk, eat the first ice cream this summer and just enjoy the day.

I have planned to place a couple of mattresses in the new room. We don't have space for a guest room. I had an idea about decorating the mattresses and today I looked in a back issue of Boligliv. I was looking for a recipe for a strawberry salad and found this great corner. It was love at first sight! Hexagon love. Perhaps a project for the summer holiday....?! I could ask my mother-in-law to make us a new quilt. I don't know yet, but I have a hexagon dream.

Yes!!

My first finished project for weeks. This small just-for-fun project made my day! I hope to find time to place my behind on the cushion during the weekend. I have a garland waiting for my attention and this neglected quilt too.

First I have to tidy up my fabrics and other crafting stuff. Three days off from work - great! Time to do some work in the house. Have a great weekend!

The View

I just had to sit here listening to childrens laugh, barking dogs, driving cars and nesting birds. From second floor everything look different. The houses seem very small!. It's great to be able to sit here sewing. We are not finished at all, but I had to make myself a place to sit. In the weekend I will move all my fabrics from the living room (ground floor) to first floor. Because of the sloping walls I'm not able to have all my stuff in the new room.

I was supposed to start making a custom order for one of these garlands, but.... In the weekend. I promise! Instead I started a quick project just for fun. Perhaps it was just an excuse to sit by the window. Sitting there I can't se the mess downstairs.

Back to normal - almost......

What a day. The weather was beautiful - hot and sunny! Everyone was happy and had a great time. Great food and the cake was fantastic. Thank you again, Pia.

I just love the church in Frederiksborg Castle. Every time I get into the church it is overwhelming. It's so beautiful! Hundreds of people took place in the church and on the 1st floor. It was fantastic to look around and see all these happy people every where.

We need a break now and try to live a slow life these days. It is necessary but not very easy. We are really looking forward to the up coming weekend! Until then I have started to think about how to furnish our new room. The floor has the most fantastic smell of wood. I can't wait to sit there sewing in the sunlight. Have a great day!

Ready for tomorrow

Thank you, Pia, for making Olivia such a beautiful cake for her confirmation. She loves it and she is very happy. I think. we are ready to celebrate Olivia tomorrow. It's has been two very busy weeks planning the party and finishing our new room in the house. I miss my sewing machine!

The menu written by Olivia's sister, Frederikke, 11 years old. I think tomorrow will be a great day! We start the ceremony in this beautiful castle, which is our local church. More pictures here.