Here is the original second batch for 2010 - semi-Christmas, semi-neon. Love the traditional-contemporary mix in them - linen and neons. Batch number one is all gone, so here is the second one. It also comes in appliqued, embroidered, drawn form. However I think this no accents version is my absolute fave so far. Nothing to remove, nothing in excess - so really close to perfection. The appliqued, etc. versions have no decent pictures yet. Coming soon here... Having promised to write about process - this is a fave process too - they look almost the same way inside out... Yay!

It is already December! All the Christmas preparations are getting really intensive. I still need to deal with the decoration, the flowers, the table, the cards, some  gifts, etc. The weather is getting really unpleasant these days here - gloomy and cold, but it really calls for a biiig cup of tea and some cookies - juts like Christmas. I am sewing for the holidays and packing orders otherwise.  More reds, white and greens on my table than usual - Christmas! Happy December 1st! PS Last day of the 15% discount sale in my shop with coupon code CYBERMONDAY15.

This is the last patchwork made in 2009. A custom order for a table runner. Love the colours on it. It is Christmas like, but too much Christams in there. It could a nice Valentine or just a stylish red and white table addition. I have made a few table runners with similar look - same pattern, different colours. This is the boldest. The contrast between red and and the whites is really strong and the red vivid. But the white/ecru combo softens it and adds style. The back is burgundy deep red with ecru quilting on it. More pictures on Flickr. A lot actually. I took 100+ pictures and changed most to "private" not to bother people on Flickr... The first time I do it. The table runner will be added to my etsy shop as another custom table runner tomorrow.

I had to admit that I have not sewn anything for this Christmas yet. I have tried some ideas, sketched and tested... but I have nothing ready yet... Despite of starting making patterns in August...Yes, this picture of craft paper patterns in my kitchen was taken in August and I have only cut a few fabric pieces so far... Today my studio received a new table. Not the one I wanted, but an old trusty stable table I like and I am planning some sewing pretty soon. With these same August patterns of course! Wish me good luck. The flu school vacation was prolonged with one more week - the next one. Hopefully I will be sewing regularly despite of it. I am happy it took place actually, as it really helps keep children healthy and as the sun is shining, we have walks and play.. it is all okay..

It is a warm sunny day today. Unlike the cold ones earlier this week. But Christmas is closer every day and I really love this. Time to make some gifts and really feel the Holiday season. It started here actually. And I am happy it did! Need to make some extra packaging aids next week. I love the look of crisp paper and fresh labels. I have no woven ones to attach to my creations, so printed ones are my labeling eye candy LOL