Posts tagged ‘sewing’

Okay, well… not exactly with me (although I’m open to discussion on that matter!). With my hand made Pine Cone Fire Starters. That’s what’s been on ThornesTable lately.

I’m making a fresh batch today. I think I’ll blend the magickal oils for the new batch for relaxation and comfort and security. I’m going to call this blend “Peaceful Home”, and tint the wax blue.

These things are great if you hate to mess with crumpling paper or ugly, smelly pressed wood and wax starters. It only takes one cone to start a roaring fire, and besides… they look awesome sitting in a basket next to the fireplace until you use them up!

I’m upcycling like a mad woman these days, trying to piece together some fun items for sale, while using up the wealth of materials I have around here. One of my recent projects was this purse made from a pair of tan jeans. I made 3 more small ones, but still have to finish the hand stitching and beads, before I take pics. Not bad, really. 4 bags out of one pair of jeans and a kid sized shirt.

Doing a bit of stained glass as well. Just finished this custom order for a friend who is sending it to a family member in Hungaria!! I’m excited. I think that makes about 8 countries that ThornesArt has traveled to.

Drop me a comment if you’d be interested in How-To’s on any of these projects, n I’ll see if I can get them up.

Right now though, It’s nap-time in Thorne’s World. Too many late nights and early mornings makes Thorne a grumpy grrrlll.

Peace, out!

A La Thornie!

I want to give credit where credit is due, so please let me thank these wonderful bloggers and tailors who gave me the starting points to create this slightly modified combination of the two. Brook has an awesome and very professional tutorial of her lovely design with a hood/head-rest for baby. I started with her design, added a simple head-rest and an open panel so that different fabrics can be inserted for different looks like the one at makebabystuff.com

Fun stuff! I was going to tell you about the wedding of my dear e. and her love d., at which I shall be officiating (I’m so incredibly honored that they asked me!), this Saturday, but I think I’ll wait until I have photos to post along with the lovely ceremony we are writing. Next sewing projects will be some dresses for lovely ‘Linore. I’m going to make a pattern of a sundress that I used to sew by hand for my F. when she was a baby!

Peace!

Originally it’s called a Mei Tai. It’s a Japanese front/back style baby carrier that my Fawnie likes. She believes (and I think she’s most likely correct) that it will be much more comfy for both she and ‘Linore (and Daddy too) than a sling style carrier. I’m modifying it (of course, we all know that Thorne simply cannot leave well enough alone) from 2 patterns we found. The first is really nice and very professional looking, but made to measure for larger women, which F is not. The second is so attractive with the interchangeable panels so one may change the look as it suits… ie: more masculine fabrics perhaps when Daddy’s carrying, some different colors to compliment Mama or Baby’s outfit, but it doesn’t appear to be as comfy for wearer or baby, soooo… I’m reworking the ideas into one carrier.

I’ll post some more pics once I get it done and maybe even an instruction page for any of you muthas and grandmuthas out there who might like to try making one.
Peace!