patchwork bias tape

How cute is this...patchwork bias tape from iheartlinen....

dots raspberry

This is the project "Easy Empire Top" from Amy Butler's book "Little Stitches for Little Ones", using Organic Dots Raspberry and Westfalenstoffe Roses Grey, both organic cotton fabrics. I thought this would be a cute alternative to the kimono pajamas, this for a little girl, and will make a pair of pajama pants to go with the top. The project itself I found a little fussy, (I must admit I don't have alot of patience for fussiness)and although the word "easy" is in the title, I think it is definitely too complicated if you are just starting to sew. Another one of those "I'll just whip this up and three hours later still in the process of "whipping it up"......

alexander henry fabrics in

Well, to be quite honest I had just about given up on this order of AH fabrics, (some of these fabrics were ordered in October 2008!) but some old faves and some new prints are in the shop and I will be putting more new AH fabrics online over the next few days.Stop by the shop and take a peek if you have a minute!

organic cotton dots

Last week I received the first shipment of organic cotton poplin fabrics that Aura Herbal Wear is printing for Volksfaden, polka dots in two colorways white and mustard and white and raspberry. Promoting the use of organic cotton is a cause I am completely dedicated to and over the next few months , more organic cotton prints will be arriving.
I chose Aura Herbal Wear because the whole production and dyeing process is the most ecologically sound I have found. The dyes are all herbal dyes, the white fabric is sun bleached and the cotton is organically farmed. The fabric itself is soft to the touch and a pleasure to work with.
These kimono pajamas are the first project I made with the organic dots. The main fabric is Organic Dots Mustard and for the ties and trim I used the Grey Dots from Westfalenstoffe's organic cotton collection. The pattern is from Amy Butler's book "Little Stitches for Little Ones".

On Holiday

**Volksfaden is taking a summer break from Monday, July 6th, 2009 until Monday, July 27th, 2009. You may if you wish place an order during our break but your order won’t be sent out until after July 27th.**
Wish you lots of long, lazy and sunny summer days!

**Volksfaden macht Betriebsferien von Montag, dem 6.07.09, bis Montag 27.07.09. Sie können in dieser Zeit eine Bestellung aufgeben, die Bestellung wird aber erst nach dem 27. Juli verschickt.**
Ich wünsche euch allen viele endlos faule sonnige Sommertage!

miss allsorts

Look who just flew in from Switzerland! Thank you Katia!

sewgirl doll kits

Here are two new sewing kits from sewgirl that are now available by volksfaden, Orla and Gerogie. These cut out and sew kits come with two fabric panels, the doll is printed on one fabric panel and her dress is printed on the other. The kit also comes with easy to follow instructions, yarn for her hair, a craft stick and cotton tape. You can download other trendy stuff for your funky doll here.