Modern Flora Projects
My mother has been here this week and I have kept her locked in the project room. Well, not literally, but she has been in there all day every day but today. She came in Monday morning and insisted that we clean it up, because she apparently can't work in the same environment I can. We did get some things organized and picked up off the floor and then she went about sewing. I had started the larger storage basket, but fortunately she finished it and made another smaller one. I will write a how-to on it sometime in the future. (Update- your lovely comments motivated me to get them done! A detailed how-to is available here.)
She also whipped up this little outfit for Olivia off of my idea and pieces of other Olivia patterns. It is so cute, I made Olivia go outside this morning (it was 40 degrees) to take pictures in it. The top needs to be longer, which Mother suggested I make the straps an inch or two longer to drop the whole thing, but it still might need another inch or two added to the length as well. She also did a cute little vent at the hem of the pants, faced with a solid green fabric. I'll write a how-to on that too, once I figure out exactly how she did it.
Then tomorrow we have crazy plans to sew up floor pillows, recover some chair cushions and various other Modern Flora projects. There is no way we'll get them all done tomorrow, but if she can get me started on the tricky parts, surely I can (and will?) finish them. In the meantime, Jessica and I started a Flickr group for Modern Flora projects and I contributed what I have so far. Jessica also made me a cute little button for it on the sidebar. So make something and upload a picture!
Projects and fabric look fabulous! Your "environment" reminded me of my very own and I admire your courage to post it! Have to get me some modern flora (really love it!) and join the flickr group too! Have a great w/e! B
Posted by:Brie | February 01, 2008 at 06:37 PM
So, you guys just get this fabric and then make these adorable things with it? Is there some kind of chanting involved? Or voodoo? Pixie dust, maybe? That MUST be the reason why I can't make that kind of stuff appear.
Posted by:Torreh | February 01, 2008 at 06:50 PM
I love those storage baskets--they look great in that fabric! I can't wait to see a how to.
Posted by:Angela James | February 01, 2008 at 06:52 PM
I love the baskets (and the pattern) I would love the tutorial on how to make them. I could use them in our new house... I have just the place. Can't wait... they are so cute.
Posted by:Angela Williams | February 01, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Those baskets are SOOOO AWESOME! I can't wait for my package with 1 yards of Modern floral in them to arrive! Please please tell us how to make them! I've made some "bagskets" and had a horrid time sewing with the peltex attached to both the sides and the bottom - there must be an easier way!
Must...make...fabric...baskets...
Posted by:Candy Glendening | February 01, 2008 at 08:21 PM
Love those baskets...the fabric looks awesome....can't wait to see the tutorial on how to make them!
Posted by:Lisa | February 01, 2008 at 08:29 PM
OMG I LOVE this fabric!!!
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Posted by:Carolyn | February 01, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Those look great! Go Mom!
Posted by:Jemellia | February 02, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I have to make those baskets! Those are the cutest things I've seen in a long time. You should publish something with all your patterns; I would buy it!
I can't wait to get my fabric :)
Posted by:Rachel | February 03, 2008 at 03:48 AM
Yes, the fabric is great... but the model is ADORABLE!!! :-)
Posted by:Jess's mom | February 03, 2008 at 07:11 PM
I would absolutely love a how-to. They are exactly the thing I have been thinking I need for my knitting projects, and I was going to have to go to a nasty shop and buy them. Maybe now I'll hold out...
Posted by:kate | February 04, 2008 at 12:13 AM
fab fabric boxes! i came over from a link on howaboutorange to ask you a question. it may sound naieve, but what is the name of the big squared mat you were working on? also, can you cut right on it (rotary cutter style)? i've had such probelms with accurate angles, and have just started caring! sorry to be a bother. thankyou.
Posted by:cate | February 04, 2008 at 05:21 AM
The fabric patterns & colors are perfect! I can't wait until we can purchase it...Olivia's outfit is adorble! Looking forward to instructions on the storage baskets! Don't worry, my "environment" is a tad cluttered to the untrained eye also.
Posted by:Myrna | February 04, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Just wanted to say these look awesome...I was going to get some at IKEA, but now I think I better wait for the how to guide...Thanks!
Posted by:Melissa | February 04, 2008 at 12:13 PM
This fabric is great. I love how well the coordinate with each other.
Posted by:Janet | February 04, 2008 at 12:43 PM
I love your blog. I just realized I ordered some fabric from you in November. I made some cute monogrammed Koozie covers. YOu can check them out here.
http://jdesigns-momof4.blogspot.com/2008/01/bloggy-giveaway-koozie.html
Posted by:Jennifer | February 07, 2008 at 10:09 PM