Happiness is A Quilt

How can I even begin to express how happy this quilt makes me?

Maybe I should just show you instead.

Because I went a little bit crazy taking pictures, and this isn't even the tip of the iceberg.
No joke.

But really, what's not to love?

The sock monkeys, the polka dots, the stripes, the sunflowers, the swirls, the stars, the patchworkiness and wonkiness of it all makes it so perfect to me.

It is my second quilt I have made in my entire life, and this one was all by myself (as in no help from my mom)... I love it!

This is my happiness quilt.

Have a happy happy Valentine's day!

XOXO, Callie

the magical bean

Still moments

Vintage Quilt

While perusing an estate sale a bit ago, I came across some really great finds. Two of which were these really great vintage quilts that were from the 30'S or 40's. I loved them right away, and since they only needed minor repairs I inquired as to what they cost, since I couldn't find a price tag. It turns out they were a steal... so I bought them and came home quite elated.
So in the mean time I have worked on repairing them.

This is the first one I have finished. It only had one real issue with it and was that the binding was totally ruined. My mom helped me to pick out some reproduction fabric from that around that time, and I worked on it in between riding in the car and watching movies.

The finished product really makes me happy.

I love the colors and the fact that it was entirely hand stitched.

This is the material that we chose . It has these little bunnies on it flying planes.

I really love all the fabric from the 20's, 30's and 40's.

The bright yellow shapes are what really drew me to this one. It reminded me of these cookies I made for a cultural project in my Spanish class called Alfajores. Probably since it looks like a cookie shape cutter to me, or a flower. Either way I love it.
(Photo from here)

I really have an urge to make these cookies all of a sudden.

Happy Friday!

XOXO, Callie

the magical bean

works in progress

This is a little sampling of my projects in progress. There are many more, although I don't care to admit it, but I am finishing up more and more, so there is hope! :)

This doll was started a long time ago and finished but she never felt 'right' to me. I decided to go back and change her up a bit. I repainted her face, crocheted her a hat, and am finishing up hand sewing her dress. I also have to make her some shoes, but for the most part she is almost done.

I really like how happy she looks now :)
The next project are socks!!!

This is the shawl I am making for my mom.

I actually have more done now but you get the idea.

I really love this yarn from Sweet Georgia, so soft and the colors are so vibrant!

I bought the yarn below while living in Germany after first learning to knit and loved it.

I haven't ever used it because partly of its sentimental value. Recently however I was missing living there and decided to give it a go.

I am just making a really easy cowl....

It is so fuzzy.
Really. You have no idea how soft and fuzzy it is.

I am making some bright yellow coasters. They make me happy!
I have one side done and the second started.

And finally a crocheted butterfly!

Might make this one into a pin.

Just winged making it.

Get it?

Winged!

Heee heee :)

So many projects, but almost done with many.

Here's to a great Wednesday!

XOXO, Callie

the magical bean

My Talented Mom

Gasp!! How could I have never posted about my mom's quilting skills before?? It seems impossible but don't worry I'll remedy that right away.... ;)

My mom is an amazing seamstress. She can sew up a quilt like no body's business and it is her that I always turn to when I have a question about sewing. She made this beautiful quilt shown above from material she bought at the International Quilt Festival in Houston this year. And yes that is her peeking out from the quilt in the top photo. She is rather silly isn't she? I am so proud to call her my mom. She is the person who taught me how to sew and so many other things in life. Love you mom!!

What has your mom taught you that makes you feel especially proud?

Lavender Laziness

1. Another day is gonna come..., 2. Renata, 3. Untitled, 4. Purple Clouds, 5. Sterling Roses, 6. Cutie puppy, 7. Interlude: Restants d'été, 8. Little baby bear - Noriko with deer horn headband, 9. Fall in Love, 10. "A Kyoto Ectoplasm Girl" Kokeshi doll, 11. Untitled, 12. so sweet*, 13. Cute Smile, 14. ...by the seashore, 15. Como me llamo? Come mi chiamo?Grazie!! Explore 48!!, 16. See How I Fly, Like Lucy in The Sky, 17. 'My Santa Rita Pricklypear' WC by Margarethe Brummermann, 18. Untitled, 19. Plum, 20. Rosa Menina, 21. Oi!, 22. Girl., 23. The path, 24. Midget between Flowers, 25. Amigurumi bears - girl and boy, 26. On the High Seas, 27. Untitled, 28. Flowerball, 29. Adrian n Milk, 30. lady lavender, 31. Reichstag, 32. back to saddle back..., 33. ♫♪, 34. otherside, 35. Feelin' the same way, 36. silly forest

I have been rather lazy with my blog the past few weeks hence the title. In contrast my life has been super busy, thus my little blog has been sorely neglected... :( I have been busy at work at a Christmas update and have been sewing all day! I can't wait to show you which I promise I will tomorrow!! I hope everyone else's week/weekend hasn't been too hectic. :D

Bye for now,

xoxo Callie