Monday, July 9, 2012

Reinvention


I recently treated myself to the new book, Reinvention by the wonderfully sweet, creative and oh so talented Maya.   She included a hand stamped lavender sachet and hand stamped little book ( she hand carved the stamps) and a little hand note of appreciation inside the book.

I have enjoyed her blog for several years.  One of the aspects of her creating that I appreciate is how she uses what is available instead of buying new materials, to make useful and beautiful things.  




This satchel is one of the projects from her book.  I used materials on hand - some linen and batting from a big box of supplies a neighbor passed on to me and some cotton patterned fabric I had purchased years ago.

I love how simple it was to sew up and plan to make some in different sizes using old jeans and other cast offs I have in my stash.


Then just a few days later our neighbor called to see if we wanted a large bag of stuffing as they are cleaning up their attic in preparation for moving.
Well, yes I answered.  Not knowing how large the bag was going to be.  
Now, though, I can use it to make some of the "poufs" in Reinvention.  

8 comments:

  1. Wow! that is a really large bag of stuffing! I imagine your children will love the poufs, mine have sat/played/rolled on them at a friend's home and I plan on making a couple for them, as soon as I find a good (cheap or better~ free!) source of stuffing!

    I have requested Maya's book at our library, it looks wonderful!

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  2. It's beautiful Tonya! And all that stuffing! Pouf city! So glad you're enjoying Reinvention!
    xx

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  3. How fascinating her book seems! I love how motivated you are! Wish you could pass some of it to me! I THINK about doing things... I just don't get them all done!

    Hope all is cooler there!

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  4. I love the satchel! It is so fun to "recycle" something useless into something cool! Have a great Monday.

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  5. I have one of those poufs in the works, but as I am stuffing it with bits and pieces of fabric that can't be used elsewhere, it is kind of slow going. Your satchel looks fantastic.

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  6. Very nice Tonia...the book is a really great way to become inspired to sew :) your satchel is very nice and how wonderful that you used what you had on hand...

    m.

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  7. The satchel turned out great and what a gift of stuffing! I don't have Maya's new book yet....it looks like a fun one.

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  8. Since moving to the country I've been amazed at the kindness and generosity of our neighbours, I already feel there is no way to pay them back! What a wonderful gift, cant wait to see what you make!

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