I See Dragonflies~
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
3y ago
I've always have a thing about dragonfly patterns, so when I saw this one, I just couldn't resist. Dragonflies always remind me of summer, which makes this a perfect summer project. I'm glad I finished it just before summer ends~  Pattern: Olympus Sashiko patterns Thread: Olympus Sashiko variegated cotton floss  Fabric: Natural Linen  Size: 12" x 12"  Beginning Date: 06-15-2020  Completion Date: 08-24-2020 I used a variegated thread on this pattern, and I love how it turned out~ It just give this pattern a bit more playful feeling, bri ..read more
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A Butterfly~
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
A few weeks ago, I saw this material pack online and fell in love with its beautiful design!! I immediately signed up for the class to make this clasp purse. This is my first time trying to make one. You would think such a tiny thing would be a easy project, but oh boy!!! There are so many details involved!!! I'm so glad I signed up for the class instead of trying to make it at home by myself. It would have been a disaster!!! With a little bit help from my instructor, here is my tiny butterfly purse~ Can you tell the butterfly is actually 3-dimensional? Pattern: Designed by Sophi ..read more
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Trying Something New!
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
I have been trying out stitching Sashiko patterns recently, starting from the most traditional, easiest patterns to the more temporary, more complicated ones. These patterns seems pretty simple, but actually it was quite difficult to make them perfect. Especially the one at the upper right corner, it was a big challenge to make the crosses and squares line up perfectly. But in the end, if not looking too closely, they are not so bad~ I made these stitches into coasters with different backing fabrics for each pair, I think they turned out pretty nice!! I really like the looks of these Sas ..read more
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Hanging in There!!
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
Hello my crafty friends, I hope everyone is doing well in these difficult times. This pandemic all over the world has really affected our daily lives, and I truly hope it will be over soon. Although this coronavirus has just been hitting hard in Europe and America, we have been facing it since late January in Asia. Being so close to China, we have been prepared and fighting to keep this disease from spreading in Taiwan. I have to say our government is doing a pretty good job. We have kept a very low rate of infected people in Taiwan for almost two months. Even now with the numbers growing more ..read more
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Finally Finished!!!
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
After almost two and a half years, I have finally put in the last stitches of the Joyful World!!!! I did the whole piece over 1 and adjusted the boarder to keep the finished piece petite, I love how it turned out!!! Pattern: Snowflower Diaries “Joyful World SAL”  Thread: DMC cotton floss  Fabric: 28ct Natural Linen  Size: 13” x 7.75”  Done in two over One  Beginning Date: 09-03-2017  Completion Date: 03-01-2020 Here is December, love the deer in the snow!! This design is so December!!! And here are some highlights from this piece. This was such a joyful piece to stitch, thank ..read more
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Almost There!!!
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
Hello my dear friends, it has been a while! Sorry for my absence, between projects due and family affairs, it seems that every December and January are the busiest time for me!! Now that Chinese New Year holiday is over, things are starting to get back in order.   Despite this hectic period, I managed to finish two blocks of my Joyful Would!!! Meet October and November!!! Now just one more block to go!!!! Can't wait to finish this project ..read more
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September Block and a Little More~
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
It took me a while, but another block finished!!! I really like these owls!!! I think they are pretty cool~ Three more blocks to go!!!! I also made this baby quilt for a friend of mine~  I used this self binding baby blanket tutorial for this one. It was such a quick and easy fun project. To give it a little extra, I added a cotton ribbon along the seam. This made the corners a bit tricky, luckily it turned out ok.  Love the contrasting fabrics~ Hope the little one will like it, too~ That's it for now, thanks for visiting ..read more
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Another Block Done!!
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
This month is all about catching up with my stitching before things get busy again!! Finished the August block!! I have to say the designer really captured the animals so well!!! Love this Border Collie!!! The lazy daisy flowers are a nice touch as well, but they did cause me a lot of headache. Trying to fit them all in was a big challenge!!! So I am finally on to my last row!!!!! I love how it is coming together!!  PS: This piece really need a good wash ..read more
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Late Again!!
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
4y ago
Hello my friends, how was your summer? Mine was busy and awesome!! Lot's of traveling, lot's of fun, but not so much time stitching, hence the delay of my July stitch. Nevertheless, it is done!!!!  Seven blocks done, five more to go!! On my trip in July, we went to the beautiful east cost of  Taiwan. It only takes a 30 minute drive from the mountains to the sea. We hiked along the magnificent Taroko Gorge, then head to the sea for some sunshine. This beach is made of pebbles!! Walking on it bare foot is very "interesting".....   Things are calming down now heading into Septem ..read more
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Made with Love~
Giraffe Crossing
by Theresa
5y ago
I finally put in the last needle of my Whirl quilt last night. I am soooooo excited!!!! This quilt is officially done!!!! And it turned out so much better than I expected!!! Pattern: "Whirl" by Mary McGuireSize: 75" x 88"Beginning Date: 08-31-2017Completion Date: 07-12-2019 This quilt is made for my first niece. Some of the fabrics used were bought 7 years ago before she was born! But between my big move back to Taiwan and work, this project kept been pushed back. And then suddenly the little baby is entering elementary school!!! I thought to myself better get it started or the next time when ..read more
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