http://bypetra.nl/blog I will post on the projects I work on, I designed, or not working on anymore Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:56:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello dear readers, so nice to see you here again. This Sunday I share again two of my favorite blogs. As the book publication date is nearing, I'm busy preparing for the workshops. Also christmas is coming..... and I'm busy preparing my christmas themed workshops too. So sewing and fabric ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/09/05/inspiring-blogs-on-sunday-12/ My artist cousin, who lives and works in Berlin, has just started her etsy shop. I appreciate her very much for the fact she just moved to Berlin a few years ago, and is living an artists live there. Just by that... something I wouldn't dare to do..... And now she ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/08/31/soft-cozy-teapots-on-etsy/ The white version is made by Kedama, the blue version is made by Ishi A while ago I discovered Ravelry. A lovely lady in my local yarn store asked if I was on Ravelry. When I looked at her with questioning eyes she explained what is was all about, and the ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/08/12/crocheted-scarf-wip/ I found some new inspiring blogs lately. One of them I actually re-discovered: WREN handmade. I totaly adore the crocheted necklaces she sells in her Etsy shop, so beautifully made. And I find a lot of inspiration for new creations in the colour scheme she uses. Flora Chang from Happy Doodle ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/08/08/inspiring-blogs-on-sunday-11/ Recently I ordered two sample packs of MOO business cards. I wanted to try out different designs for the front and back of the cards. Now I would appreciate it if you share your opinion, which front and which back would you like to see combined. And maybe you have some ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/08/01/my-new-business-cards/ This is a little pouch that can be finished in no time. I just used single crochet and you don't need a sewing machine, because it is small all sewing can be done by hand. You could use it to hold your money when you go out without your jacket ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/07/31/crocheted-mini-pouch/ Last night I was struck by some creative inspiration. I think you will recognize the urge to try it immediately. Back in December last year, Fifi Mandirac offered as an advent one PDF paper design each day. I printed them on plain paper and cut butterflies from it and sandwiched them ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/07/05/butterfly-paper-garland/ I started this quilt back in 2008. The pictures below are from September that year. A year later I finished the top by sewing all the blocks together. And today I finally made a decision on the backing, and finished the simple quilting. For the linen fabric backing I was ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/07/03/strawberry-and-cream-quilt-wip/ What a busy week it was. I finally finished my book projects, I mailed them yesterday. I posted the magazines for the give away, sorry Tuija for the delay. On Wednesday I took care of my both nephews of 1 and 5 year old. It was really fun, I had to take ... http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/06/27/the-grey-variant-just-for-myself/ A bit later then promised I drew the winner this morning. Congratulations Tuija :-) I have send you an e-mail to ask for your postal adress. http://bypetra.nl/blog/2010/06/22/and-the-give-away-winner-is/