Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Here You Go




I'm home.

Singapore was great, but there's nothing quite like sleeping on your own bed. Or sleeping not-on-the plane. Or just sleeping, really. 

We're slowly coming out of the jet lag - it's always far worse coming home than going there - but the kids are back in school, the husband is back at work and I am . . . well, I'm doing whatever it is I do when everyone is out of the house. 

And one of those things is getting these guys together for a photoshoot. Because you all asked for a group shot, remember?

Here you go then:

This is where the animals live usually - in my gigantic light box (a post for another day). 

Poor things. 

Yesterday morning was lovely, so I released them outside for some fresh air. They were delirious with joy - check out all the slouching and posing and gossipping and faceplanting between takes. 

It wasn't easy getting everyone to look at the camera at the same time, but at least nobody stuck their tongue out and made silly faces. Well, nobody apart from the frog, anyway.
And yes, I'm working on the pattern! I worked on it on the plane, but there is still some way to go before everything is typed and drawn and measured and formatted. I'm aiming to finish before May, so let's see if I can avoid procrastinating long enough to do so!

 Alas - I'm already distracted. 

 Last night, I stayed up (thanks, jet lag) and conceptualized 16 bags for my new tutorial series. 

You guys are going to love it. 
It's all about zippers. You all love zippers, right?

I can't wait to share it with you! 
Posted by LiEr at 4:32 PM
Labels: , ,

23 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Oooooh I can't wait!
    HannahS

    ReplyDelete
  2. Grandma GMarch 31, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Oh, wow... I LOVE those shots! Faceplanting ones and all! Ha! Let's see... if you get done by May, and your tester gets done by... oh, let's say August, just to be safe.... the pattern should be ready in time for people to sew Christmas gifts, right???

    ReplyDelete
  3. AlanaMarch 31, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Very excited for the pattern AND zippers (well, bags with zippers)!! Welcome back!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Allison CMarch 31, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    If you need a pattern tester let me know. Id be happy to test out any animal. They are so cute!

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    The dragon has belly welts? Adorable! Eagerly waiting for the pattern and new tutorial series!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Katie MMarch 31, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Welcome home. Those are lovely group shots. What an amazing amount of work has gone into them.

    ReplyDelete
  7. LorrieMarch 31, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    That menagerie is adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  8. LindsayMarch 31, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    I do love zippers!! I can't imagine life without them and it drives me nuts when others won't give them a try. Yaaaaaay zippers!

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I love the menagerie!!! I don't know if you've gotten or already responded to this question, but I'm wondering if you're considering a smaller sized scale option (beanie baby size or so) at all with your pattern? (I obviously know nothing about pattern making) but thought I'd ask! :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      Another option is to take it to a copy shop and ask them to reduce/enlarge the pattern to the size you want.

      Delete
  10. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    Oh.. my.. God! I want them all!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. annie deeApril 1, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Lovely. Just looking at these photos makes me smile. So cute.

    ReplyDelete
  12. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Ooooooo......I'm so excited for this pattern! I'm a new grandma (with the second on the way) and I love sewing for my babies. Can't wait!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Creative DesignApril 1, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Cute, cute, cute! As a new follower and knitwear/crocheter, I look forward to your bags. I am always on the look out for a great travel.project bag.

    Best,
    Sheila
    http://sheilazachariae.blogspot.com/2015/03/creating-my-knitting-studio-big-reveal.html

    ReplyDelete
  14. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    I, too, will volunteer to be a pattern tester if you need one :) I cannot wait for the pattern. I have all my fleeces bought, and am just waiting to sew!! Yeee!

    ReplyDelete
  15. ezwiefelhoferApril 1, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Those are the cutest, most darling stuff animals made from one pattern!! Love

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Since the squid is included in the group shot, does this mean it will be included? Hoping the fish just got waylaid, couldn't see it in the various group shots, and it will be included also.

    Stopped checking numerous times a day. Pleasant surprise today!

    ReplyDelete
  17. IngeApril 1, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    oow cute!
    I do love a bag but these are much more fun ;)

    ReplyDelete
  18. NatachaApril 1, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    My daughter wondered if those animals in the first photo were gathered for the shark's funeral :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. MaryAnneApril 1, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Welcome home! Very fun photos. I'm looking forward to the new bags!

    ReplyDelete
  20. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    Yes, volunteering to be a pattern tester. Me me me!

    ReplyDelete
  21. AlanaApril 2, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Just wanted to mention that JoAnn (and I'm sure other fabric stores) always has tons of fleece colors in the remnants section which is usually 50% off and sometimes goes for even cheaper. It's a great way to buy a little of a color for exactly this kind of project!! I'm very excited!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. imerozeApril 5, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Congratulations for cutest animals, but I am your fan at part of bags and pocket and zippers, also ;) I am looking forward to see your new part of - zippers, and bags with zippers - welcome, we all love zippers :)

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for talking to me! If you have a question, I might reply to it here in the comments or in an email.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)