Simple Gifts to Stitch - Along - 2
Late again, but done. Another nice project from the Simple Gifts to Stitch. I'd like to have tried this in a solid fabric, but I didn't have anything on hand that would work. Ever since I bought this fabric, I've thought it would work great as a table runner. Mainly because I love the newsprint! If only I had some all-newsprint fabric, now that would make a really cool pintucked table runner, yes? I love typography so maybe it's just me. Hop over to the flickr pool to see more at Finny and Donk's Sewing Adventure.
In other news, we celebrated a little birthday recently. I now have a 7 year old. What a sweetie pie.
And what was his favorite birthday gift? The Electonic Snap Circuits. It is well worth the money if you have a child who likes technical-gadgety things. My son is so that kind of kid. He can never have too many flashlights, compasses, spy gear, magnifying glasses, etc. The plastic base has a grid with coordinates which I read off to him from the instruction manual - so it's fun for both of us.
Oh and a belated Happy Easter to you!
ou i love the curtain wrap thingies!!
and i love micah's little hands!!
Posted by:sillyaya | April 04, 2008 at 12:00 PM
i too love newsprint, things with words, letters, etc. your table runner is lovely!
where did you get that sweet chalkboard?
happy belated easter to you as well :-)
Posted by:kat | April 04, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I love this table runner. The size of it is just perfect. Is this your breakfast room?
7 is the best year! Your son is now in what I call the "golden years", 7,8,and 9 are the best years!
Posted by:Collins | April 04, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Omigoodness...he was just turning 5 sometime ago. He looks like a strapping young man. Happy Birthday M!
Posted by:Jen | April 04, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Great table runner. And what a spectacular view out your window!
7 is fun- happy birthday :-)
Posted by:Kathleen | April 04, 2008 at 05:23 PM
Now that's a really cool gift! He's one lucky kid! I love your table runner too, the newsprint material is so unique.
Posted by:Penny | April 04, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Love the table runner and what a cool gift. 7, wow...Happy Birthday Micah.
Posted by:Angelique | April 04, 2008 at 07:59 PM
Oh, Happy Birthday to your boy. We are BIG fans of snap circuits in these parts.
Posted by:Wende | April 04, 2008 at 11:53 PM
too cute - your little guy is precious! My daughter would love that snap circuit thing - she loves stuff like that.
Posted by:Sara | April 05, 2008 at 12:03 AM
seven? are you serious? does it feel like that happened fast? my boy turnes two next week. i'm stunned.
look at you and your table runner. i'm a slacker. yet again. finny and donk are going to fire me from the sew-a-long. i really want to try my hand at the runner though and i'm excited to make an apron for myself. love, linds
Posted by:Lindsay | April 05, 2008 at 04:05 AM
Lovely table runner. I too am loving the "tie backs" What exactly are they? OOOh, electronic snap circuits! We'll have to try those out too!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by:zannestar | April 07, 2008 at 10:22 AM
I love the newsprint fabric and I really think the play with the floral works well.
Happy Birthday to your now 7 year old.
I always love a sneak peek out that window.
Posted by:Laura | April 07, 2008 at 11:33 AM
A belated Happy Birthday to your young man! 7 is such a lovely age.
Great table runner and I loved the little gadgets featured in a previous blog - so handy :)
Posted by:Hazel | April 09, 2008 at 04:25 PM
What a lovely table runner. Your dining area has great views.
Posted by:Oiyi | April 14, 2008 at 02:21 PM
I am loving the pleated hobo. Great design and fabric.
Posted by:Laura | April 28, 2008 at 02:47 PM
can't find a place to email you so I'm going to try here :) I am really wanting to make a bag like your upholstery bag and am wondering if you have any idea on measurements, whether you lined yours and what you used for your handles. Thanks so much!
Posted by:janice | May 09, 2008 at 02:56 PM
My son also has the snap circuits and loves them! It is the coolest toy ever, and it actually works, unlike some of the electronic toys I have bought before. Happy Birthday to your boy!
Posted by:susie | May 15, 2008 at 08:30 AM
He's sweet all right! Love the table runner and the circuit kit! I'll have to look for something like that for my son!
Posted by:Susan | May 20, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Hi Allison, just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your Featured Seller interview on Etsy :-) Hope you're well.
Posted by:Jhoanna | May 22, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Love your blog...you have a new reader. I also love your products in etsy. :)
Posted by:Mica | May 22, 2008 at 07:35 AM
UM...hello friend. You have disappeared again. But now I know why! Congrats on being the featured seller. Wohoo! You will be even busier now.
Posted by:Jen | May 22, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Just found your blog and I am hooked...I hope that you will be back soon. You have such wonderful ideas and a very sweet writing style.
Posted by:Sarah | May 28, 2008 at 03:40 PM
I saw this today
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11780953
featured on How about Orange blog and it reminded me of you. Didn't you have a collection of hankies going?
I never would have though of using those beautiful scarfs for a bedspread. But it is so wild and wonderful.
Posted by:Laura | July 02, 2008 at 11:03 PM
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Posted by:gang | July 03, 2008 at 05:15 AM