I’m in love
January 14, 2010
I thought I’d create a little love owl kit for Valentines day. Not that I think many men are going to be stitching for their girls BUT I was so taken with Cass’ (snailblazer) suggestion of buying a present for yourself, wrapping and and having it under the tree for Christmas that I thought I’d make myself an owl for Valentines day. She’s a little companion who will sit next to my computer, happily hooting while I tap away. The thing that I’m completely in love with is actually the fabric – it’s Japanese and I just think that the colours and pattern are divine. Very Kimono. Very expensive. Nicely indulgent.
I have such a thing for Japanese design. On one hand they do cute like no-one else and on the other they have this innate sense of asymmetrical balance, of colour and tone that can be so elegant and graceful. They’re so inspired by nature, so ordered and thoughtful. All of which makes my heart break even more over the whales.
Hello. My name is Claire. I have a sock toy addiction. It began two years ago when I was pregnant and nesting. At first I dismissed it. I hadn't sewn in years. "Craft Schmaft" I said. Well it seems this crafty thing is here to stay. This blog brings you the delights of making sock softies, fabric finds and crafty inspiration from round the interweb.
January 14, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Oh, so cute, another sweetie! Love the Japanese fabric, it’s gorgeous.
January 14, 2010 at 8:04 PM
Lovely fabric Claire and a lovely little owl
January 15, 2010 at 7:17 AM
can’t go wrong with pink can you!!!!! cute fabric!
Corrie:)
January 15, 2010 at 8:41 AM
me too!
January 16, 2010 at 11:51 AM
Oh i’m in love too, adorable!! I’ll be on my own Valentine’s day so maybe my children will make me something sweet?? Very pretty, nice to find your blog Claire, it’s very lovely. Love Posie
January 18, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Awww… thanks Jennie, great to meet you!
January 16, 2010 at 8:37 PM
It is soso cute.
January 18, 2010 at 7:38 AM
Adorable!
That fanric is stunning.
January 18, 2010 at 7:28 PM
I bet her heart is fluttering with so much love!!
xo Steph
January 20, 2010 at 1:49 AM
i love it! i really really do. in fact, i love it so much that i cannot wait for the craft kit, so i bought myself a little owl pdf pattern and also one paper version to give away on my blog so that someone else can enjoy itty bitty owl love as well!
February 14, 2010 at 2:10 PM
So adorable!