Are you a saver like me? I save almost every fabric scraps no matter how small they are. I also keep itty bitty scrapbook paper pieces. Washi tape, bakers twine, all kinds of ribbon and oh, don’t forget the buttons. I am in love with anything colorful and shinny. Therefore,Continue Reading
Today I want to share my mini pin cushion tutorial with you. I spent almost three days to make these babies. Do I still have them? Nah….they were sent to my blog friends. These tiny pin cushions are good to have and even better to share. 🙂 I shouldContinue Reading
I am a scissors addict. As I care them a lot, if one gets dull or lose sharpness, it makes me unhappy (even mad!). 🙁 As I care my scissors so much, I decided to make a “house” to protect them. Whenever I open my “scissorContinue Reading
Yesterday I and my three girls walked to the park. We have two beautiful parks close from our house. I am always grateful for that. Sometimes we pack PB&J sandwiches, a box of fruits and a bottle of water. And sometimes we just walk to the next grocery store and spendContinue Reading
Today I want to show you how to draw a takeout cup and a cheese cake slice. This simple tutorial is only for the people who are afraid of drawing. I have a fine art degree which I haven’t used since the graduation, by the way. 🙂 Put yourContinue Reading
School is just around the corner. I wanted to share my school supply pouch idea with you today. When my daughter Chloe was in first grade, she had a Japanese classmate, Ruby. Ruby seemed to has all the cutest things in her backpack. Her grandma sent her a pretty pencilContinue Reading
These handmade fabric flowers are magical. When you finish making one, you’ll want to make a second one, and a third…… until you run out of pretty buttons to embellish. I gave these corsages to my girl’s teacher. She loved them so much that my daughter told me herContinue Reading
Once I got my camera, I spent hours of hours on the computer to find perfect camera bag. When countless number of clicks and scrolls didn’t reword me with satisfying results, I decided to make my own pouch. This camera bag is exactly what I wasContinue Reading
My next door neighbor grandma, Dorothia brought these dolls to me the other day. She said that her mother gave these dolls to her when she was 8 years old. Grandma Dorothia is in her 70s now. I was amazed that someone save little plastic toys over decades!Continue Reading
My girls eat cafeteria lunch however, they still need to pack their snack. Kids are always busy playing during recess, so heavy snacks remain half uneaten most of the time. I made this mini snack bag for my “eat less play more” daughter. The size is approx. 9 xContinue Reading
My first time trying the sewing illustration was to draw a house. It looked like my 4 year old Claire’s house drawing. It was a simple little house with one window and a door but I was so thrilled at that moment. Then I tried a teacup and a teapot.Continue Reading
I have made so many pouches so far. The first expression when my daughter Caylin saw this pouch was, “Wow! it is the prettiest bag I’ve ever seen!” I agree with her. 🙂 That doesn’t mean other pouches are less charming, I insist. 🙂 I want to show you myContinue Reading
There are certain images you never get tired of. A type writer, canvas shoes, air balloons, rain boots and cameras…… I already drew quite of many images but still enjoy creating more. Today’s model is my 8year old daughter, Chloe. I promised her that she could have mommy’s pouch. 🙂Continue Reading
I had to beg my 4 year old daughter to take this picture. To make something is quite enjoyable, yet taking pictures of my creation is rather “work” to me. After a very important mission well done, she is enjoying her lollypop now. 🙂 Couple of months ago IContinue Reading
I love to draw with my sewing machine and I named my work, Sewing Illustration. If you are a sewer, why don’t you try to draw simple design such as a yellow boat 🙂 “with a sewing machine?!?!”It is not that difficult as it seems to be, actually it isContinue Reading