Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Felt.

Lots of stuff happening with felt in my work space. And here is proof, some leftovers from few days of cutting.


Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sewing.

So I started sewing the new toys, so far I have some frog legs, few snails and hands for the dolls.


Friday, January 18, 2013

1 2 3 of something new - step 3.

Step 3 last one in making something new is the best . Its the time when I hire two specialists for testing how well are the items made. My two kids get to play and sleep with the new toys. This is also time when I make notes what needs to be improved, any changes done or even if it makes sense to make any more before I start massive production. So here are three new toys for spring time craft shows:Snail, Frog And a Doll.






 

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

1 2 3 of something new - step 2.

Step 2 of my experimenting with new ideas. Well after I have all my templates ready I start choosing fabrics and cutting out  the shapes. then I start sewing. This particular item was sewn by hand because my kids went to bed and I didn't want to wake them with my sewing machine. It takes much more time to sew it by hand so that's why its not done yet. The first time I make something new I make only one and if it works out after that I will make few at a time ( about 10). So here is my first frog with legs to be attached.

 

Saturday, January 12, 2013

1 2 3 of something new - step 1.

I'm working now on some new products and I would like to share with you the 3 steps that I always use. 
Today step 1:
 I spend at least one day with my craft books and on internet researching, making notes, drawing and tracing templates.


Monday, January 7, 2013

Work in progress.

Today I had finally full morning for myself, kids went back to school so I could do some crafting without interruptions. This week I will be spending with my scissors, cutting out all sewing projects. I started with owls  and elephants.



Friday, January 4, 2013

Snowy ladies and gentelmen.

This is my last snowy/Christmas craft for now. Next week I'm starting on spring designs, there is lots of beautiful felt waiting to be transformed into turtles and owls and flowers. I also have some new ideas for some toys, all to come soon.