patchwork ♥ (II)

Patchwork or "pieced work" is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design (...)

like G. and T. I've been having a serious love case with patchwork lately. I decided to use one of my favorite fabrics as a base for several pieces I made for swaps with Glá and Babs: a small pouch, a quilted bag and a matching bookcover. Can you tell that one of my favorite colors is dark red ? Next on the project list: some cushion covers, maybe some softies and definitely starting on my x-mas presents (I'm late already, where has time gone so fast ?). Oh, and finishing all those late orders, I want to start 2007 with a clean slate.


More patchwork ♥:
. curiousbird's obis
. patchwork giraffe




 

patchwork ♥

of course, a trip to S. Paulo is never complete without a quick stop at Fonomag, one of the Japanese bookstores at Liberdade. Their crafts book section was a bit poor this time, but still I managed to find yet another patchwork inspiration book. Just take a look at these pictures ...






 

back !

back from S. Paulo, where it was colder that we had anticipated (summer in Brasil is definitely not the same as summer in S. Paulo) and busier than ever. Besides work, I had just enough time for catching up with friends and family, and also some shopping.

I met Glá and R. for dinner at Piola, a really nice pizzeria in the Vila Boim area. We had agreed yet another swap, so I brought home these wonderful soft toys. Just adorable, aren't they ? This cat is one of my favorites ever (I'll show you what I made her on my next post)





S. Paulo is a fantastic place for eating out, we had great meals everywhere we went, but I must single out this bar where we had the most delicious picanha and mandioca frita: Bar do Juarez. Definitely a place to go back.

On crafty shopping, I went back to the crazy 25 de Março where I was most disappointed to find out that the usual fabrics shop is now closed on Saturdays. I went into Niazi Chofi instead (a more popular place, usually crowded like mad, like all the shops in this area) and ended up getting this gorgeous selection.



Some more shopping:

* hello kitty indulgence * havaianas *


* origami paper (from Tenman-Ya) * lovely trims (25 de Março) *




 

marie claire

Before I leave, I just have to show you my favorites from the latest issue of Marie Claire Idées. Not as good as the previous fall edition, but still one of the best craft magazines around. I particularly enjoyed the feature called "l'histoire est dans le sac" .. so many lovely bags, made by MCI readers to help a children's charity.

Not sure if I'll be able to blog while in Brasil (and now that I had almost caught up with my posts) but I'll try. If not, have a great week, and hopefully some photos of crafty shopping when I come back.







*l'histoire est dans le sac*




 

maize, you spoiled me

For those of you who don't know Maize, she makes the most amazing jewelry from recycled silver. Her mommy tags are world famous, and her work is truly inspiring. A while ago I received one of her weekly crafty karma giveaways (yes, and she's also one of the most generous people I've ever met online), and we quickly agreed to a swap. Handmade items mostly, but also a few other surprises. Oh boy, had I known what was coming I would've stalked the mailman everyday. This has to be the most perfect swap package ever. As I said.. Maize, you spoiled me rotten. I can't list all the wonderful things she sent, so instead I'll leave you with a few photos (I'm still admiring everything, just can't help it).