Monday, January 7, 2008

see-d currently on heavy rotation around here: ryan adams and the cardinals (cold roses)

besides the berry wreath still hanging crooked on my front door, the holidays have been safely stuffed away into a giant red rubbermaid box. i was eager to pack it all up and get-a-move-on into spring. what?! winter has only just begun, you say? rats.
not cold enough to really snow. not warm enough to turn off the heater. so we're in this seasonal limbo, i guess.
my sewing machine has been packed away, as well. i had nearly overdosed on textiles and decided my family/my kitchen table/ and my brains needed a little break.
++i just looked over at my sewing girl machine and i swear she just gave me a wink.++
i guess she knows that dust will not gather as i already have a running list of new projects up my sleeve. (including this years sew-a-long. anyone else want to join in with me?)
since all gifts have been wrapped and opened and are currently being very much enjoyed, i can finally unveil all the sweeties i'd been working on:

A is for asher and animals
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close up of comment treats that have officially hit the mail. not kidding. watch your boxes for these pretties.
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deep brown corduroy + paisley cotton + double stitched pocket = drawstring bag for my momma
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pajama pants for faithy, gabriel and mr. reno. and they all fit!!!
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a funky canvas print for a funky natty cat's drawstring bag
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dark gray corduroy + amy butler lotus cotton = gigantic hobo bag for steen
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a mei-tai made for amelia and her growing baby bean
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the prettiest brown floral cord + one big 'ol wooden button = a bag made with love for amy
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it was so fun to have each person in mind while picking out the perfect fabric and drawing out personalized patterns. so fulfilling to my crazy artistic brains to see a project through from idea in my head all the way to wrapped up pretty and delivered. handmade holidays from here on out. wait. did i just really say that? don't get me wrong... we did purchase a few store bought items. with the handmade pledge in the back of my mind, i tried really hard to make sure they were thoughtful purchases. we found lucas some good quality classic toys that i'm hoping will be enjoyed and played with for years. he just brought me over one of his new wooden blocks and said, "cakey, mom. here." we then both proceeded to nibble away at our slices of wooden cake delight.
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our home and hearts were full to the brim with love and joy and sweet blessings this holiday season. i hope yours are still warm and toasty, too. i think i'll leave the berry wreath up to hold me through until i notice the first spring crocus. happy two thousand and eight. doesn't that just sound good? cheers! -lin

**p.s. don't forget to leave a comment on last weeks post. i'll throw your name in a hat and will be picking someone for a run lucas run birthday prize. **

11 comments:

  1. Oh my! Look at all of those lovelies... You are so very talented! The bags are my favorite. They are so, so darling!

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  2. Wow, you've been busy and od-ing on fabric and sewing! I would take a break too. Yes, I can't wait for the first spring flowers to arrive. I always look up after the shortest day of the year!

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  3. I LOVED seeing Lucas' stocking! We have the same kind! Gotta love your grandma! It was fun to show my kids and tell them where the tradition began with the stockings. Have a great day!

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  4. I REALLY want the pattern, etc. for those bags...I agree with a "homemade" christmas. It just means so much more. This year everyone got PJ's made by me!! I even made matching ones for my little family of three! Precious for sure!

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  5. Nice work on the bags.. those are pretty sweet. I really think you should open up an online store or something! I don't know about the homemade christmas I love the idea but I'm not too crafty so I'll have to stick with just purchases!
    I hate the seasonal limbo.. and I am not a fan of the cold, I want summer and swimming and all things warm

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  6. I finally get to see amelia's mei tei and its soooo cute.
    I still love mine the most. but dang thats why its mine.
    yeah, i went out with a man older than you.
    he was really nice though, and surprisingly i wasnt bored or felt like jettin out of there. i actually had fun.
    plus he makes some bucks.
    oh gol
    i hope he never reads this.
    how would he?
    anyways....
    drink a doc pepper for me.
    i gotta get ready for work.
    hi luc jude.

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  7. I would spend a ton of money at your online boutique. Etsy? Seriously, Lin. Or can we just buy stuff straight off your blog? YOU ARE AMAZING!! I love your bags. Love love love them. Isn't it great to be excited about gifts you are giving. Means so much. Merry Christmas to you. I'm glad you took pictures.

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  8. Lin...I love your bags and the fabric is so dang cute, where do you find your fabric? If you ever sell your bags put me on your list. Love you

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  9. Lins- you are so dang cute! How are you so crafty adn had to move so far away?? I wish you were still hear so we coupld work together on all our little projects! Your truley A-mazing!

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  10. Hey I love your crafty presents! How talented you are I bet everyone that recieved one of your originals was so delighted. And look at little Luc he's getting so big I can remember when our little boys were just tiny babies....how time flies.

    luv
    Melissa

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  11. wow! i love all of your stuff and your amazing creative vision! i came to catch up on your blogs bc i was feeling down and i knew that this would cheer me up! i love "catching up" with you and your adventures on here! miss ya. peace.love.rach.

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