better. . .
we are feeling better around here-thank you all so much for you sweet well wishes. It really made us feel better! I won't go into details, but this bug was bad. in that way. you know, so I can't tell you how happy I am we are up and running again.
I got a surprise package from Sally on Saturday and holy mary and joseph-this book, among so many wonderful things, were inside. Wow!! Thank you so much Sally! She tucked in the sweetest hello/get-well card and stationary and gift tags she designed herself-so nice. I almost started crying! These patchwork coasters saved me yesterday-I started some immediately, which took my mind of the nausea, and boy, um, inset corners are hard. Yeah, I had that "I'm not a real quilter" moment. You can see the result here-not bad, but took a long time and I need to practice.
Sally blogged about this book here (more and different photos) I have converted these books for so long-why don't we have fabric here with more words? I think that's part of what makes these projects so cool. . .
Okay-this make me crazy-loco. The minimal style photo the with crazy patchworky runner (or mat, what should I call it?) so good. so very very very good. Gosh-this package was almost worth getting so sick for! (I am insane) thanks again sally!!
I'm glad you're feeling better-- just in time for a nice day! I went to Uwajimaya the other day. It had been a really long time and I was having little seizures getting through the bookstore. It was a little overwhelming (plus I had sam so that wasn't too smart) and basically had to leave because I didn't know where to even start on the craft books. These book posts are killing me softly.
Posted by: melissa | March 19, 2006 at 01:19 PM
I love the patchwork coasters. Would they be decorative only? I'd be too scared to use them.
Posted by: Michelle | March 19, 2006 at 01:41 PM
I'm very glad that you are all feeling better. "Those kinds" of sicknesses are just the worst! Enjoy your new book, and for the record, I think your coaster looks lovely.
Posted by: Chris Howard | March 19, 2006 at 02:35 PM
Glad you are feeling better, what a cool book!
Posted by: Gina | March 19, 2006 at 03:09 PM
hooray for them keeping the same model for book #2. she's the best part. any eating of fruit with spoons?
glad to hear y'all are on the mend!
Posted by: hillary | March 19, 2006 at 03:43 PM
that book would make me feel better too! i'm with hillary, i love to see that model again. i don't know what the purpose of those gauntlet things that she's wearing on the cover is, but they're rad.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 19, 2006 at 05:55 PM
Ok, I am clueless about this book. It looks so great. It's Japanese? Is it from a series? Uhhh... help. Need. That. Book....
Posted by: Alicia A. | March 19, 2006 at 07:14 PM
DYING at the photo styling of this book. They just keep getting better, these Japanese craft book makers.
Can you imagine the prop list?
Old radiator--check!
Roll of Paper towels--check!
Gray carpet, white walls--check!check! Okay, ready to make gorgeous pictures!
xox Kay
Posted by: Kay | March 19, 2006 at 08:15 PM
Glad you're better! I want you to know you just cost me a Yesasia order! I clicked right over when I saw the pictures you posted. A new Machine Made Patchworks book, I'm all over it. And yes, I too, love the same model, with a funky new look : )
Posted by: Blair | March 20, 2006 at 07:39 AM
My grandmother used the same pattern in this runner to make trivets. She cut each individual piece to fit around the top and sides of a coke bottle cap. Then she joined them together. Lot's of thread work underneath!
Posted by: Deborah Perkinson | March 20, 2006 at 07:50 AM
I really like how your coaster came out! I have no idea what an inset corner is, but it sounds hard. Anyway, that looks like a lovely book!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | March 20, 2006 at 08:59 AM
so so so so with you w/ the last photo... the runner.... ahhhhh
Posted by: lisa s | March 20, 2006 at 09:13 AM
so glad you are feeling better! we had a bout of the nasty stomache flu here too. Incredible book.
Posted by: Toni | March 20, 2006 at 09:32 AM
Such a sweet gift! Your coaster is great!! Sooo glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: vegasandvenice | March 20, 2006 at 09:36 AM
Dear Chicken, My daughter-in-law Heather Bailey, who we have nick named "The beautiful Heather, sent me to look at your work. I am most impressed with the delicacy of your embroideries. They remind me of the work of a child, perhaps a little girl who loved Little Women as much as I did. So fresh and light. Very heart warming. Thanks for being there. I am a new blogger, and a dollmaker. I would love to have you visit my sight and tell me what you think. I will be on the lookout for your work in Portland as i live in Vancouver. epb
Posted by: elinor peace bailey | March 20, 2006 at 12:11 PM
she got me one too. aren't we lucky?
Posted by: lisa | March 20, 2006 at 04:33 PM
I wish I had something that nice to set my paper towels on...
Posted by: jenn | March 21, 2006 at 02:20 PM
so glad to hear everyone's feeling a bit better. Phew. ;)
Posted by: amanda | March 21, 2006 at 06:42 PM
oh those images!!!!!!!!! just gorgeous. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: maria | March 23, 2006 at 07:15 PM