my creative space

This week I’ve been busy in my creative space. First off, I made some zip pouches for my Etsy and MadeIt shops. They are part of my limited edition Japan collection and feature some lovely Japanese cotton prints. I am working on tissue holders that match the pouches and they will be available in the stores shortly.

I also made a couple of I Spy bags for two lovely little girls in the family (following this great tutorial) and have a third one in progress. I reduced the size of the bags, as the original was too large for my liking.

And finally, I am cutting out the pattern to make this lovely blouse from Burda 12/2011 issue (Ukrainian issue). The blouse is described as being in “British style” and one that a follower of Sherlock Holmes would wear. I love Sherlock Holmes stories (and the latest TV series) so I had to make this blouse!!! I also like the unusual sleeve position and the stand collar.

I bought a slightly wrong check fabric though. The pattern calls for small check fabric, while I came away with large check…. Oh well, I will make it in that anyway and hope it looks ok in the end.

What have you been up to this week? More lovely spaces over here!