Friday, 10 September 2010

The Postman Always Rings Twice ....


I was trying to get a head start on the weekend cleaning today but was interrupted by two deliveries.  My designer copies of Stitch and Quilting Arts Gifts arrived within minutes of each other. I think both are due to hit the news stands this week and they are also available from the Interweave Store.



I am looking forward to sitting down later with a nice cuppa to read through them properly. From what I have seen so far, they both have plenty of inspiring projects and articles, and feature many of my favourite bloggers. I was most excited to find out that Stitch will now be published four times a year.

Here is a little peak at my projects -

A Recycled Denim Wine Tote that I made using an old pair of Sarah's jeans. I added some sashiko inspired stitchery to the front, and reattached a pocket on the back to store a corkscrew.


A Travel Tie Portfolio - a fun gift for Dad's or business travellers. I made this out of a Indonesian sarong that I repurposed, and added a cute tie appliqué to the front.



My Advent Houses - I can't wait to string them up this Christmas!


Hope you don't mind me sharing! Even though I have been lucky enough to have some of my designs published in the past, I still get a huge thrill seeing them in print. I still can't believe that my houses made the cover:)

48 comments:

cindy said...

You are so talented.
Enjoy your site.

Alison said...

Love both these mags. I had better go and order them.
The advent houses are adorable - do they hold little treasures?
Alison

Kate said...

Congratulations! They are all great projects!

Jamie Fingal said...

Congratulations to you! Quilting Arts Gifts is a grand big issue this year. I always enjoy reading your blog.

Janellybelly said...

Please feel free to share you published projects, I get a buzz from seeing your creations in print too :) We are thrilled for you sweetie.

Cathy said...

Thrilled you shared them, we can share in your excitement...congrats on being published. These are all fabulous ideas by the way, love those cute houses. xo

suzitee said...

What Janelley said :) Love seeing your projects in print...I almost feel famous by association LOL
A big congratulations on making the cover. Those little houses are too cute!

Jenny of Elefantz said...

You are so clever, Lisa! And I love those sweet houses - definitely deserve the cover!! :-)

Linda said...

such lovely projects Lisa and congrats on the front cover the houses are gorgeously cute

natalie said...

Congratulations on your fantastic projects Lisa. I absolutely love your wine tote.

maree said...

Lisa the tie portfolio idea is so cool! It's always hard to think of bloke gifts so that one is really going to be on my list of must dos. And the houses are such cuties - I can already picture how I could inividualise them. Hope I don't have to wait too long for the book to hit NZ shores...... well done you:) Ciao

May Kristin said...

Congratulations! I'll look for the magazines when I go to the US in a few weeks!

Handmade said...

Goodness me! You're a superstar!!! Congratulations!

Sew Useful Designs said...

Mind you sharing?!! LOVE it!!!

I saw the latest Quilted Arts gifts front cover on the Interweave site recently, and thought how cute those houses were and how I *must* find a copy of that magazine! How delightful to discover they are yours!!!! Congratulations Lisa! Enjoy the thrill sweetheart - I'm thrilled for you! I love your Tie project too - and the wine tote, you really have got that special *something* when it comes to design - I greatly admire your work!

Hugs sweetie! Vikki xx

Tracy said...

What a THRILL--Congrats on the pattern features, Lisa! That tie keeper for traveling is a terrific idea! I just love your designs! :o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

periwinkle said...

great projects but I especially love the idea of using old jeans :-)

Luisa said...

That is fun to see your name and project in print. The projects look great can't wait to get the next Stitch see it all. It's one of my favorite magazines.

Simone de Klerk said...

You should be thrilled each and every time, Lisa, when your design gets published! Something to be very proud of!
You have such good and creative ideas and a great way with colors and patterns. I just love those little houses. No wonder they made the cover. It makes people want to buy the magazine!

Tonya said...

Stitch is one of my favorite magazines and how fitting that you would be in it! You are so so talented : ) Love love love the little advent houses!

Thimbleanna said...

Congratulations Lisa -- they're great projects. I especially love the little houses. You deserve the thrill!!!

Linda said...

Wow share away any time Lisa. Congratulations, loving the wine bag.
xx

Terriaw said...

I haven't seen either of these issues on the newsstands yet; wish the postman would stop by my house with copies! Congrats on getting these fabulous patterns published! I adore that wine bag and those Advent houses are going to be a must for me this year. Well done, Lisa!

Jenn's Crafty World said...

You should be thrilled and proud! Those are just lovely projects!
Jenn

Dogwood said...

what!!! mind seeing your creations! love them all. i am proud of you for being published. have a nice weekend.

notyet100 said...

congrats,..

Katherine said...

Wahoo!
Great looking projects, Lisa. Congrats and way to go!

Sandy at Cookies and Cream Craft said...

Oh, I love all these projects! Especially the Travel Tie one. What a great idea. I've never noticed these mags before. I'll have to see if I can find them.

clare's craftroom said...

Well of course your houses made the cover , they're gorgeous !
Congratulations !

broderie said...

lisa, i loved the little houses when i saw the first advertisement for the magazine on their website, now i love them even more knowing you were the clever designer. well done to you!

Celestial Charms said...

Congratulations on appearing in such wonderful publications. I so love your colorful house ornaments. Just darling.
Maureen

peppermintpatcher said...

Well done! Did you see my lovely friend Kirsty in the same issue of Quilting Arts gifts? Your little houses are just adorable.

Tania said...

Lady, does your creative brain ever rest????!!!! You constantly amaze with the next crafty must have!

Cláudia Murakami said...

Dear Lisa, while reading your post I got so proud of you!!! Can't explain that feeling...as if I knew you for a long time!!!
The houses are adorable and they are exactly where they should be: on the cover!!!!
Hugs!!! Bela.

Mary said...

Great sewing patterns. I particulary like the tie organiser as most patterns are for either children or females so it's good to see something for men.

Sandrine said...

How gorgeous!!Congratulations x

Bev C said...

Hello Covergirl!!!!

Congratulations and enjoy that cuppa.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo

Margaret said...

The wine bag is a winner , love the idea, Youv'e got talent!!! by the bagfull.

Tracey said...

Love the houses, they are just too cute and really, I don't mind when you share.
love me :-)

Shannon said...

Love, love, LOVE those houses! You really are so clever and talented. :)

Glenys said...

Congratulations. I made stuff with old denim too. A great recycling idea.

Handmade in Israel said...

Congratulations on the published work... and on making the front cover! It must be a great thrill each time it happens.

Jenny said...

Woweee!!They deserve to make the cover-they are beautiful. Your other projects are fabulous too-congratulations:)

Dragonfly said...

LOVE the repurposed jeans!

Suzie said...

Congratulations, Lisa! It must be so exciting to see your projects in such great magazines!

suz said...

Congratulations - how exciting for you!

GardenofDaisies said...

Lisa, these are wonderfully creative projects!!! I especially love the wine carrier made from bluejeans!!

Susan said...

Loved the Advent Houses project! I got so excited when I purchased the magazine I started in on the project immediately. I'm giving them to my daughter as she and her husband celebrate their first Christmas together.

susan
http://studioadventures-susan.blogspot.com/2010/10/christmas-countdown-village.html

Sewandthecity said...

Christmas is only 100 days away - i love the Advent Houses...they are so nice!

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