Sadie & Oliver

The Sewing Machine Never Saw It Coming

All of the work I would put it through in two short days.  I'm fairly certain it would have spat at me, you know, if it wasn't a sewing machine.

First, I just had to have these birds, so I made them with the Amy Butler fabrics I just had to have a few weeks ago.  {Pattern available here.}

Then I had the brilliant idea to make dolls for Sadie's upcoming 2nd birthday party.  I am so thankful Sadie's friend list is limited to four, allowing me the time to make something a smidge personal for each girl.

This is the Black Apple doll pattern. {available here}  Oh, and the best part,

  Embroidered wool felt brooches.  Pretty fancy for the two year old set, no?

And for the grand finale, my new favorite desk adornment.  A black(ish) swan.

And since I was sitting there anyway, I made a few swans for the shop too.

Happy last day of March!

Introducing

Huebert, Henry, Hal, Horatio, Horace, Howard, Humphrey, Hamilton & Steve.

These dapper little fellows, filled with lavender and a touch of spearmint, will be available to good homes this Friday, in the shop.

 

And did you know, you can get to this page by using 'www.sadieandoliver.ca'?

It Had To Happen

Because my Mama said so.

There's More To Life Than Disney.

Did you know?  I'd never really considered it myself.  After I heard that Akina was producing a limited edition {and totally gorgeous} handmade book of her version of The Little Mermaid, I took it upon myself to read Hans Christian Anderson's story.  I'm sure I've read it before,...but how did I not remember how different the story is?  I would love to see Akina's Little Mermaid book.  I understand the craftsmanship and artistry are astounding!

Speaking of things that are slightly off and a teeny bit worrisome or curious {and if you followed the link to Akina's site, you'll know what I mean}, there's an Etsy group called the Cabinet of Curiosities, where I found The Runny Bunny.  In The Runny Bunny shop I found this:

and I made her mine.  Isn't she lovely?....and just a little bit odd.

What Do You Do?

When you're at home raising a teenager in a toddler-suit?  Well, you raise her right, of course.

But in the early morning hours, during naptime and after bedtime when you have the whole house to yourself, you embroider tea towels.

Friendly forest creatures, all in their teatime best.

 

Pretty poppies and roses, doing nothing but looking simply fine.

Oh, and you start thinking about opening an Etsy shop of your very own.  Maybe,...possibly,...perhaps.

A Shameful, Passionate Affair

It is in the spirit of complete honesty that I share this with you, because I know that as a creative and no doubt, passionate person yourself, you'll understand.

I'm head over heels in love.  With Amazon.

Books delivered straight to your door.  Books whose bindings crack when you open them.  The smell of fresh paper and ink.  Decorative endpapers.  A boatload of inspiration in words and pictures.  And all for low prices.  I can hardly stand it.

It wasn't until, on a whim, I spent a ridiculous amount on this book, that I realized I might have a problem.  Don't get me wrong, this book is breathtaking.  (Seriously, I had to stop and catch my breath when hauling it from the front door to the living room.)  But it is nearly the size of a coffee table, and I am running out of space.

You might assume that now that I've bared my soul, and this ever-so-shameful secret is out in the open that I might stop ordering books.  You would be wrong.  And if you'll pardon me, I have to check the status of my next order.