Made Monday

I had the pleasure of working the other day when this sweet lady came in to get some material for a dress concept she had been considering.

Here is the awesome result:

Leslie took the top of one of her favorite long sleeve T's and added on this great Echino print to make a long tunic/dress. Paired with leggings, flats, scarf and jacket, it's perfect for this fall day!

P.S. Thanks for texting me the photo Leslie ;) You're lovely!

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Made Monday

This dear sweet Dachshund (with her happy, wagging tail!) steals my hear but the quilt in progress beneath her feet is just as pretty!!
Love, love, love.
Both of these beauties belong to Nicole of Adventures in Fabricland. Quilt in Denyse Schmidt's Flea Market Fancy.
Thanks for sharing Nicole!

Made Monday (on Tuesday)

Mary's been making the feathers! The feather's I've loved since first sight... oh how I wish I was making these feathers... perhaps I'll try...
Her's are so very pretty and warm..

Made in the new Anna Maria Horner line, Field Study.

also Mary has blogged about them here
Anna Maria has blogged about them here
and here is a free pattern download for a whole feathered quilt.

Finally this was suposed to publish yesterday.. my scheduled post have not been publishing lately..?!?!... but better late than never.

Made Monday

I adore these detachable collars made by andrea creates', great way to change the style of a dress or tee without any major commitment!!

Looking Foxy

...a longer and bit more gushy "Made Monday"

This handsome man is Nigel and Nigel is even kinder and more gracious and talented than he is good looking which makes him even more so the latter..  I wish I got to see more of him (though I'll probably blush when I see him next) but I am not usually in when he does his shopping so Janelle took and texted this photo to me knowing how much I'd love his fox shirt! Nigel is 18 19 or 20? now and has been shopping with us for sometime. Both he and his lovely younger sister Dempsey have always seamed so mature for their age and they are a delight to have in the shoppe. Nigel makes mens shirts, bow-ties and ascots and I adore his classic sense of style! It wouldn't surprise me a bit if he were to become famous.. he and Dempsey both have everything that it takes. We all adore them.

Finally if you were wondering what pattern he used Nigel creates his own shirt patterns. In fact last summer he did a project were he made "one shirt every week"! Incredible right?   The fabric for this one is one of my very favorites he's used, the Foxlets in Cloud Grey by Aneela Hoey. You can find them here, plus we also have them in icing which I love. It's so unexpected, quirky, fun and hip and now that Nigel's made up this shirt I am imagining all kinds of women's wear for the white colorway.. a blouse, a full skirt, a little high waisted dress..

Happy Monday day dreams foxy friends!
♥ April

PS- Nigel if you read this.. forgive me, I couldn't help myself. I just think you are great. However I am married. And my husband does know how great I think you are (though I left out the part about good looking.. ) Plus I'm too old for you.

Made Monday

This gorgeous Jewelry [as art] Organizer is officially on my "must make one" list! 

Erin Eckenrode made this stunning display with prints by Anna Maria Horner, then she shared it with us on Flickr and even told us how she did it on her blog: here!!

You are very cool Erin (and so is your jewelry and everything you make)!!!

Made Monday

Amy Butler's Anna Tunic pattern in Anna Maria Horner's LouLouThi fabric... a beautiful paring,  perfectly made by Missy!

Made Monday

(is back!!)

and the very first thing we had to feature is this supper, upper dooopper cute cloud pillow! Made by Ananda Sasikirana (who is a blogger here and also teaches sewing here)! 

His little face is just perfect!

Made Monday

A cute and squirrely little messenger bag from the Oliver & S book, Little Things to Sew... made by Missy. 

Made Monday

For this sweet little lady at play, a precious little Ballet Neck Toddler Dress in a fun elephant print . Made by LittleWit, pattern from One Yard Wonders.

Made Monday

Check out this awesomely Crazy Dresden made by Molly, our Mary's Molly that is ;) 

Her embroidery is so intricate and exquisite, each little section has a life of its own!

Made Monday

The Handmade Homemaker, Krista Shaffer shared these awesome kicks with us via Facebook. 

And she even did a tutorial over on her blog, check it out!

Made Monday

An adorable Banner Quilt by Cristin of Hazelnut Designs and Sew This is My Life.

Made Monday

You gotta love a border print! and what better use then a sweet full skirt for any young girl who likes to twirl?
Made by Lindsey McEnery.

I ♥ this skirt!! ;)

Made Monday

A sweet and patchy runner to bring cheer to the table! Made by Erin Eckenrode.

Made Monday

A beautiful quilt in blues and greens. 

Made for a lucky little guy

by his mama, Amanda Sasikirana.

Made Monday

A beautifully stitched Dresden Plate Pillow by Mary Dugan. Checkout the great new Japanese buttons on the back!

Wanna make one too? Sign up for Mary's new Dresden Pillow Class!  

:)

Made Monday

A great argyle diaper bag with pockets galore! Made by my P.I.C. shop and shared with us via flickr.

Made Monday

A super sweet, summertime dress made by Tracy McElfresh.

Made Monday

This gorgeous vintage settee was recovered in one of our beautiful and bold new Echino prints. A stunning, custom job by Carlene and Betsy of Old World New Home, in the Short North.