[ zoe ingram ]

had it's day

I've persisted with Typepad for quite sometime now but somehow it always frustrates me.

It's one of the better "off the shelf" blog tools out there don't get me wrong but for my needs it isn't doing it for me anymore. I don't have the time for a start to be writing mega long posts everytime and I somehow feel like it takes me a long time to log in create a new post sort out images write what I want to write....it just takes a long time. Ok, it's not that long but when you're busy it is.

I've decided to start using tumblr for my blog and hopefully my other website info too eventually.

Tumblr is great. I love the ease of posting and the options and possibilities within it. It just seems to be what I need right now. Simple. The best thing about tumblr is that it's free whereas typepad costs a bit every month.

This blog here will remain for a while yet but I won't be updating it from now on so change your bookmarks/links if you want to keep in touch.

Thanks Typepad, you've been great but it's time to move on.

and this is a dog

a beagle in fact.

Something new I'm working on right now.

still playing

floral

trying out some new things

dabbling in pattern again

just dipping my toes in...

 

I forgot that sewing is fun

I'm amazed at myself. I started cutting out and sewing the baby sling the other night and actually finished it the same night and even got the rest of my placemats cut out and finished one of them too! 

The baby sling works a treat. We gave it a test run at the beach the other day and it was so good. Hands free to do other things...no strain on my back. Brilliant. 

white stripes (or red)

I guess it's all down to how you look at it.

   

Place Mat Pockets. Done.

 
 
 

A spotta Lotta

Lexie was "washing my hair" at the "hairdressers" last night and she was passing me "magazines" to read as I lay there on the sofa having my hair washed. One of the books she passed to me was "Simple Sewing" by Lotta Jansdotter which I haven't looked through in such a long time. In fact I haven't looked through any of my books in such a long time.

 

So, once the "salon" was closed for the night and the hairdresser was fast asleep in bed, I got a handful of my favourites and began to flick through them.

 

I've been thinking of doing a little project. Something easy to get back into the swing of things. It's been over 6 months since I made anything. So I thought the placemats, coasters and napkins would be a good start.

  

I like the pocket on the front so I'll incorporate that but I'll probably adapt her pattern slightly as I'd prefer a back to the placemats. I have tonnes of linen so I can use that for the backs and I've been sifting through my fabric stash for the fronts.

I better dust down my sewing machine...it's about to be put to good use again. 

Design submissions - I need your help

Ok folks, this is where you come in. I kinda need your support.

I have just submitted (and I'm very nervous about it) some artworks to be considered in the daily competition over on Designbyhumans.

You could really help out big time by spreading the word and by going to Designbyhumans and voting for my designs.

Of course, only if you think they're any good that is.

The winning designs are printed up into real t-shirts which are then sold through the Designbyhumans website.

I will be adding more as time goes by but for now, lets see how these ones go.

Thanks in advance to everyone who votes!

Oh and you have to sign up to be able to vote...I know that's a bit of a pain but it would really help if you did. It'll only take a couple of minutes of your time.

Leave a comment here if you voted and let me know which one...there's a prize for one lucky reader once the voting has ended. I'll do a draw out of a hat!

Here are the entries...

 

Vote for "Something & Nothing"

 

Vote for "What I am trying to say is"

Vote for "Cooper"

Vote for "Bud Pink"

Vote for "Bud Blue"