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I have also been inspired by all the embroidery. i...

2009-08-29T09:53:18.641-04:00

I have also been inspired by all the embroidery. i have been wanting to try my hand at it. How did you get started? Did you find a tutotial on basic stiches?
They look great by the way.

Love Miyazaki. Howl's moving castle was great,...

2009-08-28T21:31:36.990-04:00

Love Miyazaki. Howl's moving castle was great, but also check out Kiki's Delivery Service.

Love the blocks. They're very fresh!

wow,Amazing bags .. i like all the bags and really...

2009-08-27T06:25:09.523-04:00

wow,Amazing bags ..
i like all the bags and really like the fabric choices....

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Michell
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Oh my gosh, I'm so thrilled you liked the elep...

2009-08-26T21:15:34.844-04:00

Oh my gosh, I'm so thrilled you liked the elephant pattern! You are going to LOVE embroidery - but, like other have said, it is quite addictive so watch out.
You have absolutely inspired me to try another quilt. It has been about a year since I have tried a quilting project but now I feel like I need to give it a go once again. Thanks!
Corinne

The bags are great, and addictive to make, I know....

2009-08-24T20:17:44.620-04:00

The bags are great, and addictive to make, I know. But the embroidery...that is something I've been wanting to try and just haven't jumped in and done yet. You inspire me.

I love all the embroidery you are doing! It is be...

2009-08-24T18:33:33.204-04:00

I love all the embroidery you are doing! It is beautiful! I think I need try it out.:)

You always make the coolest stuff, seriously you h...

2009-08-24T15:45:58.808-04:00

You always make the coolest stuff, seriously you have a good eye for color!

I have a 7 & 8 year old, they love any movie that Miyazaki makes, we are going to see Ponyo tonight and we are all so excited. You have to get some of his other movies for your kids, they are all wonderful, start with My Neighbor Totoro.

And the moleskin idea is great, I am copying you :D Embroidery is addicting, you have been warned.

After being offline for 6 months, it was really ni...

2009-08-22T08:32:17.947-04:00

After being offline for 6 months, it was really nice to check out your blog again and see all the cool things you're up to. Love the idea for golf shoe bag. :)

Your bags are great John!! I've made a few fro...

2009-08-20T11:20:24.186-04:00

Your bags are great John!! I've made a few from that Fig Tree pattern too...they are wonderful gifts!

I saw Ponyo this weekend, too. I loved all of the ...

2009-08-19T08:43:46.277-04:00

I saw Ponyo this weekend, too. I loved all of the underwater shots...I got lots of color inspiration from it too.

Great job on the embroidery! I love how your elephant is coming along

WOW!, I've just stumbled on your blog and am b...

2009-08-18T06:43:23.322-04:00

WOW!, I've just stumbled on your blog and am blown away with your talent. I love the colours and the patterns. I especially love those wonky blocks. I'm going to try some of those. I've never known a man who quilts!

I saw you signed up for the Tea Towel Tour!! me...

2009-08-17T16:47:23.363-04:00

I saw you signed up for the Tea Towel Tour!! me too.

Look at you GO!! Love your fearless attitude--you...

2009-08-17T12:36:20.322-04:00

Look at you GO!! Love your fearless attitude--your embroidery is great:)
Really beautiful bags too!

Great blog! Nice to find other crafty guys out th...

2009-08-17T08:26:35.603-04:00

Great blog! Nice to find other crafty guys out there. Great taste in fabric too!

Nice job on the totes. They are fun aren't they? I need to make some up for some gifts (upcoming birthdays, etc.).

Take care,
Mike

Love the bags and well done on finally getting the...

2009-08-17T03:11:14.420-04:00

Love the bags and well done on finally getting the embroidery bug

Love and hugs Gina xx

your embroidery looks great! i just did my first ...

2009-08-17T02:57:36.417-04:00

your embroidery looks great! i just did my first embroidery on a pillow too! :)

I highly recommend any of the Miyazaki movies! I&...

2009-08-17T01:02:55.126-04:00

I highly recommend any of the Miyazaki movies! I've seen most of them, and they all have wonderful stories and lessons. And I totally get that you got inspired to create because of Ponyo. The visuals and colors Miyazaki uses do the same to me.

As far as trying something new.. My DQS 7 quilt is all new for me: a round top, a fully-self designed paper-piecing border, fusible applique, and some beaded embellishing.

So glad you enjoyed our pattern. Love your bags. L...

2009-08-17T00:27:41.487-04:00

So glad you enjoyed our pattern. Love your bags. Love your blocks.
Re-inspired to make bags with my own munchkins!

Happy Sewing,

Joanna
www.figtreequilts.typepad.com

The bags are way cool. Love the embroidery. The ...

2009-08-16T23:27:01.451-04:00

The bags are way cool. Love the embroidery. The elephant it too cut!

Hi, I like the look of your bags and really like t...

2009-08-16T17:07:22.232-04:00

Hi, I like the look of your bags and really like the fabric choices. I am about to start a couple of bags but I need to complete a baby quilt for a wee girl who is about to arrive, and I need to sort of the knitting that is just not working....
Cheers from Scotland. I am new to blogging so pop by if you would like
Anne

Great bags, and cute embroidery! You have such gr...

2009-08-16T14:10:44.935-04:00

Great bags, and cute embroidery! You have such great taste in fabric.

Here's an idea - just put a horn on that cute ...

2009-08-16T12:23:39.555-04:00

Here's an idea - just put a horn on that cute kittie........*S*

Or learn to stitch faster.

btw...I don't think I ever heard back from you when I sent MY summer project....the log cabin circles. What's up with that?

I hope you asked before you scooped up that fabric...

2009-08-16T10:34:54.269-04:00

I hope you asked before you scooped up that fabric from Mrs Quilt Dad's stash. Otherwise you might be in some serious trouble.

I love the Neptune bag.

My 5 yr old son is the same way. I just finish making him a sweet wool felt spaceship and he informs me that he is now into knights, so I get him some playmobil knights and then he's into superheros . . . sigh. I've given up trying to keep up.

Sweet cat embroidery.

I've been considering taking up knitting. The main thing that's stopping me is the idea of starting another stash . . . I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my beading stash.

Lovely, every single thing is just lovely! If you...

2009-08-16T10:32:00.274-04:00

Lovely, every single thing is just lovely! If you like this new embroidery kick you are on and want to see something really fun here is a link to a book you may like... http://www.amazon.com/Doodle-Stitching-Fresh-Embroidery-Beginners/dp/1600590616

My sister-in-law gave it to my daughter and I stole if from her because she is not interested in sewing right now...too busy working to save up money for grad school!:) So I win.

applique. some serious applique project... but i p...

2009-08-16T08:23:37.262-04:00

applique. some serious applique project... but i probably won't do it... I do a little here and there but that's all I can manage right now. good for you for trying something new! I had itchy fingers for a small hand quilting project yesterday so i threw something together just so i had something... I like that kind of gratification! I got your flying geese block! love it!thanks john!