HST pilows

It's always nice to remember your old projects, especially the ones that are not with you anymore.

These pillows were a gift for my brothers girlfriend. He wanted to give her some nice decorative pillows and so I could not refuse making them.

And it was actually my first try at quilty pillows. Confession time: I got addiction. They are so simple to make but looks so nice and this is quite a fast project.

Also this was my first time working with HST, but since I had a reference and some nice inspiration I immediately decided on the pattern. I was inspired by Jeni Bakers Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month, it's an old post, but I love this quilt and I dream of making it completely, but for these pillow I used

February

and August blocks.

As soon as they were made I had to give them away, so glad I snapped few pictures while I could.

After this project I fell in love with HST, they have so much perspective in quilt projects. And have you heard? Jeni Baker is publishing a book on HSTs. Since I don't really have a way to get them in my countrys bookstore, I still plan to get it some way, because I do believe this book is going to be great!

Have a nice HST time,
Dovile

A walk through the spring

Right now it really feels like spring. Sun is shining, everything is blooming and it smells so amazing.

I've been living in my current apartment since September, and not once have I gone out to look around, even though I was told that there are beautiful places near. And now on such nice day I really wanted to go outside and have a nice walk. I started bugging my flatmate about it. After a little bit more persuasion she agreed :)

So this is the view we have been missing from our lives.

On our way there and from there we saw a lot of blooming.

Happy Spring,
Dovile

Denim hexie bag

Okay, since this blog is also about sewing why not share something sewn. For example how about a bag?

You probably have noticed my obsession with denim and hexies. So one day I decided to put them together on the bag. It turned out pretty nice.

After finishing it I didn't know which side was the right one. I love both sides, and all hexies. The bag itself turned out to be pretty wast, so I tend to use it for sleepovers or traveling. Because what's better than traveling with the bag you made.

After this project I decided that hexies and denim go pretty nice together. So made few more projects with them.

Have a nice hexing time,
Dovile

These past few days!

I've been baking a lot. Okay, I'm lying. Me and my flatmate were making a lot. First of all spring rolls.

They are so much more delicious than bought. This was our second time making this and oh my god we stuffed ourselves.

I decided not to sew while until I haven't finished my collage works. But no sewing for almost a month, no can do. So I did a little bit sewing, too bad it's not quilting. I had to fix my sisters dress, just take those fluffy stuff out. I did, but she saw some more mistakes and again I'm back to this dress. But at least I put my machine to work, she was under a bucket of dust, that means I need a cover. New project, Yay. Now to decide on a pattern. Hm.... Okay come here Pinterest!

Well this is another thing I'm working on. A bean bag. I can't wait to see if it'll turn out properly.

 The best part. Today my sister and me we went out and got to these Sakura trees. It was so beautiful.

In my country these Japanese trees are rare, but for me they are so amazing. Since I love Japanese culture I couldn't just pas the opportunity to see them.

Such beauty. I guess spring is really here.

Happy Spring,
Dovile

A mini bottle from twine and quince seeds

Today I want to show you one more decoration with natural materials. This time it's a mini bottle. I loved the form of it and it was small. How could I resist decorating it?

This one is made of twine and quince seeds. This is one of my favorite combinations. I just love the contrast these two components create.

Happy Friday!

Best wishes,
Dovile