Close quarters call for fat quarters

Teacup doll rescues cracked cup

We have had so much snow in the past few days there is nothing to do but acquire some cabin fever. For me, that means I make some things and then order some European sized FQs. (I also made the mistake of watching Hoarders, but let's push that aside. If you only order FQs, then it is not actual fabric. Everyone knows that...)
Among my new acquisitions is the new Tilda summer book.
It is in Norwegian, but once you know how to do a Tilda figure, all you really need is the pattern. Also, Google Translate does an excellent job in clearing things up when I can't figure it out.
I decided to also get some actual Tilda fabric to do the Princess and the Pea wall hanging, and there is a seaside girl in the summer book holding a toy boat. It reminds of me of visiting my family in Eastern Canada and playing in the ocean in Nova Scotia.
The howling wind and swirling snow convinced me that I needed the toy boat, so I ordered that too. And, said a fond farewell to the last of my Christmas gift card.
As always, I ordered my stuff from lovetilda.nl

Learning Norwegian

I like to support small web shops when I can, and as I have written before, I believe this is one of the best around. Rian has a good selection, and is always ready to offer a helping hand if you're stuck on an instruction or technique.
Ours is a big world, and it is nice to have a reliable source to buy the things you love. Lots of people miss having a little shop where you can pop in and find what you need, along with friendly service. I really can't stand being forced to shop in big box stores that offer a disappointing selection. My only other experience with a North American Tilda supplier was disappointing, frustrating and very unsatisfactory. (she gingerly gets down from her soap box ...)

Sailing away

As I wait for the weather to clear, I will get busy on "dressing" my mannequin. I started on it the other day, but the mojo wasn't quite right. I set it aside.
I am learning slowly that sometimes, that's the best course of action.
Have a great weekend, y'all!

In only 93 days...

This is is what I did today

I had every intention of making something -- anything -- today. Alas, the January blahs preventing me from getting my plans from the drawing board to the finished-and-ready-for-its close-up stage. I did manage to print and prepare some templates. I guess I made them.
When I am this stuck, the only thing to do is to surf the 'net looking for inspiration. I stumbled upon wonderful news -- I can pre-order Tilda's Spring Ideas from the Book Depository. This I did.
I just love that they will ship it to me for free without having to spend a million dollars. This kind of deal is unheard of in North America.
In only 93 days, Tilda's Spring Ideas will be mine. It is just a little booklet, like Winter Ideas. For me, it is all about the eye candy!
I have seen some non-English sites featuring some of the projects contained therein. There is a new design range called Sewing Bird, which features stickers and scrapbook papers of little sewing-themed designs like button jars, ladies from vintage pattern envelopes, pin cushions, and sewing machines.
Sure, 93 days seems like ages, but I am sure it will fly by. It will go faster when I get out of this creative funk.
In the meantime, isn't that cover just soooo pretty?