My first quilt is called Cuckoo Candy Plot!

I do design fabrics for quilting at least, for 15 years.
However I've never learned how to make a quilt.
I was invited "Small Wall Quilt Challenge 2009" by Simplicity.

Wow, I was so excited to be in this challenge.
Oops, I never ever made the quilt.

My first quilt, Cuckoo Candy Plot!

Using my newest original fabric group Cutie Pie's flower designs.
I combined two colorways in one quilt. Size 22"x22"
It was an another challenge using 5 designs for two colorways each.
It was required using their new machines,
the Rotary Cutting Machine
and or the Bias Tape Maker machine.

I love, love their Bias Tape Maker machine!

Short statement of vision:
The description of Cuckoo Candy Plot is that it is just like
candies in a Candy Box or flowers in a flowerpot. The mixture of many different
flavors of candies is like the fertile soil for blooming flowers.
It comes through your cheerful dreams in sweet taste.

Material and tools used:
Cotton Fabrics / Denim / Wool Fabrics / Appliques / Buttons / Batting/
Bamboo sticks for the frame
Rotary Cutting Machine / Bias Tape Maker Machine / Sewing Machine

I believe this quilt will be at Simplicity's booth #2128, 30, 32, 2229, 31, 33 at the international Quil Market in Houston. October 10 - 12.

Beautiful Bags using "Spring Fever" Group.

I'm proud of introducing the new bags with the Spring Fever Group (Black and pink version).
The Fat Quarter Factory, Owner / Kathy made these bags and selling kits at her store.

I like the way of these bags are shown in her pictures.
Spring Fever / Daisy designs are blooming in her garden.

This is the Claire Handbag (Lazy Girls Design).

Amy Butler Field Bag and Toe with my "Spring Fever"

Please visit "The Fat Quarter Factory" Store and Blog, there are more info.

Thank you, Kathy!

Wa-urara original cute Obi Hoodie's Collection in Japan.

Wa-urara is Kimono store in Osaka, Japan.
The owner of wa-urara saw my first group "Morning Call"
At her first glance she got an idea.

These ideas produced a new look in kimono fashion.

She is making new style of Obi using Hoodie's Collection fabrics and selling them at her store.
It is unusual using Cotton fabrics for Obi. She found a denim kimono that perfectly matches with Hoodie's Collection's Obi.
Kasane-eri (showing neck area Egg Dots - Col/Tomato) is very cute. She is planing to make Tabi (Socks) coordinating with Kasane-eri and Obi.
This denim kimono can be wore during all seasons.

It is showing three different fabrics on the back. These combinations make stylish and modern looks. I love it!

Hanging Obi on the wall that is great display in your room and shop.

These are "Hoodie's Hand Bags" that one of projects from "Besides Half Apron"

Fabrics group "Medetai"

She made a Yukata (Summer kimono) using "Sparkling Paris" Poodle design. These are test sewing for the new sets of Yukata and Obi for summer.
I'm in Osaka, Japan. It is very very hot.
I've been seeing many Japanese young people wearing Yukata and summer kimono.
It looks like it keeps things allot cooler than wearing normal summers clothes.

Two Besides Half Aprons by Stacy.

StacySew did test sewing for my Besides Half and Full, both Aprons.
She followed my instructions and made all of the projects that were included. She was a great helper for fixing mistakes and finding unclear directions.

We are good friends since she bought my Reversible Apron Pattern and reviewed it on patternReview.com in 2007.

We have a great relationship even though we have never met.
Thank you for everything Stacy!

When she tested the sewing of my Half Apron, she used her leftover Morning Call Group Fabrics.

She made my Reversible Skirt Apron when Morning Call Group was released.
Please check other Apron as well.

Patchwork idea of Besides Half apron!
I love it.

We checked the instructions, typing and spelling over and over.
We did all of the work needed, but I'd found little mistakes still leftover. I couldn't believe it!
My final copy of the sewing pattern was the toughest decision to make ever.

I love the process of creations.
Create designs for fabrics > Send them to printer > Check print sample on fabrics > Fixing Colors and combination > Proof >
Then I can get my fabrics a couple of months later.

I start to sew bags, aprons or something that are images in my head (ideas).
I sketch my ideas sometimes. I start making without sketches sometimes too.
I'm always excited when I find the style that I want or if there are better ideas than my first ideas.

Making sewing pattern's instructions is very intense work!
I prefer creating artwork or projects than making sewing patterns.

I do all work in sewing patterns - Illustrations, making products and taking photos of them, layout pages and all graphics work without anyone's help. So I get overwhelmed in the process of making my sewing patterns mostly.

"I won't do it again!" I say so when I'm making sewing instructions.

Whenever I get an idea of new style of project.

I start to think,

I have to make instructions.
It is very similar feeling of giving birth for baby.

I hope you can enjoy my babies!

Besides Full Apron - Fun projects Part 2

Hoodie's new pattern is called "Besides Full Apron"

Why Besides?

Because you can make 8 projects using a base and
six parts, (Ties, two small pockets, big pocket, panel)

Book Pochette, Step-out Bag, Belt, Waist Pouches, Table Runner,

Accent Hanger, Half Apron and Full Apron

using your leftover buttons.

Besides,

they are reversible!

Besides,

You don't even have to trace!

Fold it! Cut it! Sew it!

You need two different fabrics (reversible)

Salvage to Salvage / 44" x Salvage to Salvage / 44"+8"=52"

It is amazing pattern!

Click pictures to enlarge!

The matirial on the cover pages "Spring Fever"

Hoodie's Collection for Blank Quilting

Besides Full Apron Sale @ Hoodie in the box

Wholesale @ Hoodie's Collection or Thimble Faire Distributors.

Great offer

Send in the barcode on your Hoodie's sewing pattern. You can get one of
newest pattern for FREE.

VALID 7/1 - 10/31/09.

Write the name of the pattern that you want,
Besides Half Apron or Besides Full Apron.

Your name, address, phone, e-mail and where did you purchase from.

Mail to / P.O. BOX 293 Leonia, NJ 07605 / Hoodie's Collection.

Besides Half Apron - Fun projects Part 1

Hoodie's new pattern is called "Besides Half Apron"

Why Besides?

Because you can make 8 projects
using a base and two parts, (Tie and two pockets)

Pocket Bag, Hand Bag, Cap, Belt, Waist pouches, Place mat, Tufted Cushion

and Apron

using your leftover buttons.

Besides,

they are reversible!

Besides,

You don't even have to trace!

Fold it! Cut it! Sew it!

You need two different fabrics (reversible)

Salvage to Salvage / 44" x Half size of Salvage to Salvage / 22"

There are no leftover fabrics!

It is amazing pattern!

Click pictures to enlarge!

The matirial on the cover pages "Sparkling Paris"

Hoodie's Collection for Blank Quilting.

Besides Half Apron / Sale @ Hoodie in the box

Wholesale @ Hoodie's Collection or Thimble Faire Distributors.

Great offer

Send in the barcode on your Hoodie's sewing pattern. You can get one of
newest pattern for FREE.

VALID 7/1 - 10/31/09.

Write the name of the pattern that you want,
Besides Half Apron or Besides Full Apron.

Your name, address, phone, e-mail and where did you purchase from.

Mail to / P.O. BOX 293 Leonia, NJ 07605 / Hoodie's Collection.

Reupholster. Great idea!

My friend, Michele reupholstered her old piano bench
using my Spoon & Fork design from Morning Call Group.
She repainted the wooden parts of the bench silver
(it is hard to see in this picture)
What a great piece!