Stitch in Time

I’ve had a few projects on the brain lately that I finally completed this weekend. Oh how I love three day weekends.

This pillow that I had seen in this book. It is not a crafty/pattern book. It’s more of a lifestyle book. How to really live at home. I have gotten several ideas for decorating and simplifying in this book. I used some of my favorite fabric and linen. My first time working with linen and I have to say that I love it. I struggled forever trying to do an invisible stitch and just finally gave up. I couldn’t quite ever make the knot big enough to not pull right through the linen. And if you haven’t picked up a copy of this book yet, you really should. It’s one of my favorites.

I also made some cafe curtains for my kitchen window.

Adds a spash of color to the kitchen and ties in the red from the rest of the house. I’ve been wanting to add some orangey-red (official name) to this space and it just feels right.

For my birthday I was given this sweet mixed media art piece by a wonderful friend. She’s a scrap booking genius and has started making and will soon be selling her work. I’ll keep you all posted on this. She has an etsy shop in the works. The quote above the owl says “The art of being wise is knowing what to over look.” Wise words. Very wise indeed. Sarah and I were talking about our knee jerk reaction to situations. A constant work in progress for me. This sweet picture will remind me of that everyday.

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16 Responses to “Stitch in Time”

sarah jackson says on September 2nd, 2008 at 10:09 am :

Very nice! You had a productive weekend, my dear. I love the pillow.
Amy says on September 2nd, 2008 at 10:38 am :

Your kitchen is so pretty! And I think you were right–that orange really works there. Love the pillow too!
Nicole says on September 2nd, 2008 at 10:46 am :

The pillow is just wonderful! What a lovely combination of fabrics!
Oh, and your kitchen is so pretty. The curtains truly are the perfect addition!
miss chris says on September 2nd, 2008 at 1:16 pm :

That pillow is darling. And the window topper. I love you kitchen. I do. I do. (And we have those alphabet letters as well.) How sweet of Sarah to make that for you! She is so talented. I am digging those owls, of course.
StitchingSurgeon says on September 2nd, 2008 at 2:10 pm :

love the pillow! those AB lotus fabrics! love!
Amy says on September 2nd, 2008 at 8:13 pm :

I love the pillow. I am about to go check out the book now…
Anne says on September 2nd, 2008 at 9:56 pm :

I need to remember this saying as well. Happy belated birthday, I’m sorry I missed it, but time seems to be not on my side lately, so I haven’t stopped by until now.
misty says on September 2nd, 2008 at 11:10 pm :

i love it… And hey- question… Would you be interested in making a submission for me? It’s for a charity project… If you are curious, email me…
angela says on September 3rd, 2008 at 6:21 am :

I love everything in you post today! I’m going to have to get that book. The pillow rocks! The curtain…beautiful colors! The owl picture…cute and wise! Have a great day
Our Green Nest says on September 3rd, 2008 at 1:11 pm :

Love the pillow Jade!
Ali says on September 3rd, 2008 at 1:43 pm :

Thank you for reminding me of that book - I have it, but haven’t looked at it for a while. Love your pillow.
Courtney says on September 4th, 2008 at 8:43 pm :

I can’t begin to tell you how much I *love* that pillow!!! And the curtains! And the owl sign!

Whew : )
Manoute says on September 5th, 2008 at 6:41 am :

Very nice pillow! Very nice curtain and kitchen as well!
Alexis says on September 6th, 2008 at 10:23 am :

Oh, how I love that book! I want to live inside it!
Andrea says on September 9th, 2008 at 5:14 am :

Oooh, your kitchen is fun! Love the curtains, and will keep my eyes open for the fun book! Thanks for the recommendation.

p.s. Those owls are ADORABLE!!!
Our Green Nest says on September 15th, 2008 at 8:24 am :

Haven’t heard from u in awhile Jade - hope all is well!!