Medium sized frame pouch using Liberty tana lawn Betsy fabric

It takes a lot of time hand sewing the pouch into the frame but it turns out really nice. The Betsy fabric makes this pouch eye-catching. I think this pouch can be used in both casual and elegant occasions. It is now listed in my etsy shop.

Size: around 5.5" (up) x 6.5" (down) x 4" (H) x 1.5" (B) 
Handle: around 15.5" 

Liberty zipper pouches

We celebrated my son's 2-year-old birthday last week. I find it fascinating that two years has passed! I always tell friends that a year passes in a blink but every single day is a longggg day. 

As my son grows, I started to get more private time after he sleeps. He sleeps at around 8:30pm to 9pm. I know generally kids in the States sleeps at around 7:30pm? This sounds quite impossible to me as in Hong Kong, we usually dine at 7pm, which is considered quite early actually.

With more private time, I started to do some sewing for at least an hour at night. There are so many projects that I want to try. Recently I am obsessed with sewing small liberty zipper pouches. These are listed in my etsy shop. Check them out if you are interested. : )

Suzuko Koseki fabric and New Atsuko Matsuyama 30s collection

My fabric supplier has a large collection of Suzuko Koseki fabric. Sewing is not very popular in Hong Kong. Most sewers are at least in their 40s and I found that they seems to like  Suzuko Koseki more than Atsuko Matsuyama (according to the fabric collection that my supplier supply). Many of Suzuko's fabric does not catch my eye except this one. It's gorgeous. I think it would be great to make a tote bag with it.

I also have some new Atsuko Matsuyama old new 30s collection added to my etsy shop.

zipper pouches by Liberty tana lawn fabrics

Recently I am in love with Liberty tana lawn fabrics. All these are listed in my etsy shop.

Sewing machine cover and Merry Christmas

I finished the sewing machine cover some time ago. Guess I should use a solid fabric instead of floral. I like making cross stitch projects now..will make a pillow cover. Stay tuned ^^

Merry Christmas to you all around the world. 

A Determined Weekend

My son is staying with his grandma this weekend so I am totally free!! My to-do-list:

1. finish the sewing room cross stitch and make a cover for my sewing machine
2. make a new phone pouch for myself
3. list fabrics and some cute stickers on my etsy
4. make a tote bag
5. make some zipper pouches
6. watch some movies on HBO (can do this while cross-stitching)
7. do some reading. Recently reading the Nanny Diaries, want to have some light reading about taking care kids...haha

I am determined at this moment!! Let's see how many can I finish!!

Progress of the sewing room cross stitch. I love those patchwork quilts...gotta make some on a zipper pouch.

Omelette with pork, onion and bell peppers for toddler

As a mother, I always explore on the web for food that other mothers make for their children. I made this omelette for my son this morning and it suddenly dawn on me that I can share it here. This one is easy to make and it has many colours (means different nutrients). 

Ingredients include minced  pork (or beef), some green, red and yellow bell peppers, some onion and an egg. You just need to chop the bell peppers and onion into small pieces and stir the egg.

I stir fried the minced pork first. When the pork changed colour, I added the bell peppers and onion. 

I added the egg after the onion and bell peppers went soft. 

This is the finished omelette. This is easy to make and it is good for toddler.

My son, Christian, started learning to eat by himself. He still needs a lot of practice but I am glad that he is making improvement day by day.

New fabrics and Framed Christmas Cross Stitch

Usually I prefer fabrics of candy colours but this black floral really catch my eyes. It is from Lecien's Petit Fleur collection.

This new YUWA Patisserie features many delicious and beautiful macarons, cakes and cupcakes. I will definitely make a tote bag with this fabric.

I have framed the Christmas cross stitch. You can bring it home if you want, check out here .

Christmas Cross Stitch

Finished. This is so cute. Will frame it.

Cute pink panther zipper pouch

This pouch is perfect to organize the cards, coins and other small stuff in your bag. 
size: around 16cm x 12cm

Listed here: https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/listing/205040250/cute-pink-panther-padded-zipper-pouch?ref=shop_home_active_1

Cute zipper pencil pouch - Russian Doll, Matryoshka in wheat colour

Russian doll, Matryoshka is always cute. The prints of this fabric is genius. The coloured ones and non-coloured one make a great contrast. I really like sewing with cute fabrics. 

Check out my little etsy shop if you want to bring this home. 

By the way, I created a new Facebook fan page so that I can manage it easily. Please kindly like my page if you want to get the latest updates of my handmade projects and my shop. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sew-Sew-n-Sew/1470383093234424

Cute Alice in Wonderland pencil pouch

I fell in love at first sight with this Alice in wonderland fabric. There are many Alice in wonderland fabrics but this one really stands out. It gives you a lot of imagination as you cannot see Alice's face. I love the colour as well.

Cute modern cross stitch patterns and kits

I am quite interested in making cross stitch these days and  I like those cute and modern designs. The above patterns are cross stitch designs of Soda Stitch from Korea. I am now their official retailer and am selling some of their patterns in my etsy shop. I also make kits of the patterns. I am currently selling 10 cute designs, you may take a look at my etsy shop for details. They are super super cute and I will take some pictures and show you later.

I plan to make each one of them...how much time will I need??

Shop Update: 2 Small patchwork tote bags

I like making small patchwork tote bag and I really like this 24cm x 24cm size. It is large enough to carry all necessary things such as wallet, tissue paper, cell phone and keys when you go out. These are great for little girls too.

These are listed in my little etsy shop.

Shop Update - New Fabrics

Kimono fabric with beautiful paper crane prints 

Atsuko Matsuyama stripy floral in yellow, 30s collection

YUWA Sweet Rondeaux, featuring gorgeous porcelain plates on a creamy background

Cross Stitch Project - WIP

I am currently working on a big cross stitch project. This is a sneak peek, can you guess what project am I working on?
I think this will take me around 35 to 40 hours. I am trying to spare 2 to 3 hours a day to work on this. Hope I can finish it soon and show you the completed work. I can't wait actually : )

Floral Zipper Pencil Pouch using Atsuko Matsuyama Scallop floral fabric

 I like this light green Atsuko Matsuyama fabric very very much!!! Green is always my favourite. Check out my etsy shop if you want to bring it home.

Kumamon Baby Bib for My Boy

Do you know this bear? It's called Kumamon bear. It is very popular in Hong Kong and of course, in Japan. It is a mascot created by the government of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. You may take a look at wiki to learn more about this bear (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumamon).

I think the fabric is cute so I use it to make a baby bib for my boy. However, my mom doesn't like it because it is blank in colour. >.< This is a very traditional Chinese thinking, who thinks black means something unfortunate. Anyway, I like it. 

I will also list this as a made to order item in my etsy shop.

Bambi Baby bib - using Atsuko Matsuyama 30's fabric

Do you like this bambi baby bib? The bambi fabric is from Atsuko Matsuyama 30s line. I have been selling this super cute fabric for some time. Finally, I have the chance to use it.