Recycled Denim

My nephews' christmas gift is done (pictured above)

It's the first of many handmade christmas gifts I need to achieve before December 25. He apparently wants a corner in his bedroom full of big pillows where he can just flop down and read (so his Mum tells me). So this is what I have come up with. A huge cushion - 80cm x 80cm - made from recycled denim jeans and skirts, and a bit of chenille and cotton fabrics thrown in to break it up a bit. I am pretty happy with the result - hope he is too !

close up of the fabrics

Some other ideas for designs using recycled denims

this one is made from waistbands

necklace using denim and lace So don't throw out those old jeans - recycle

Post your eva mei & me pics on my blog

I would love to see some photos of your kids wearing my clothes. It would give me a real buzz. For those of you who have purchased an eva mei & me garment - I would love you to email me a picture of your little princess or prince (yes I have made one or two boys things) wearing it. You do not need to show their face if you prefer not to, it could be covered with a big hat, an umbrella, they can be facing away from the camera, or maybe a silk fan or a mask would do the job. All you have to do is email your picture to karynkong01@optusnet.com.au (after my name it is a ZERO and a ONE, not the letter O) - and I will post them as they come in. If it's one of my owls or a cushion you could take a picture of where it now lives, I would love to see them too. I have just received my first photo today from a follower - and this is what gave me the idea. She had bought two owls as a custom order and they are now living on her bed. It was so thoughtful of her to send this photo and it made my day. I would love to see as many pics as possible so come on, get out the cameras and email me.

My version of the Amy Butler pinwheel

This is something I had wanted to try for quite some time. The pinwheel cushion. They look absolutely gorgeous using Amy Butler fabrics but I decided to try one out in some old retro/vintage fabrics just to see how it would look. At first I wasn't sure, but now I have finished it with the antique purple covered button I have actually grown quite attached to it - what do you think ????

Pretty Pillows

I always have a million ideas running through my head and never know which one to tackle first. My daughter has had a few birthday parties to go to recently so pillows for a little girls bed seemed like a good idea for some gifts. So here they are.