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January 6, 2011

things i made jan-june 2010, originally uploaded by tiny happy.

I've been thinking about 2010, and how it was quite a busy one and somewhat stressful at times. But, looking through my flickr account (which I use as a kind of record of my projects) I see that a lot of that said busy-ness took place in my workroom! Here are some of my favourite projects finished in the first half of the year (I'll post the remaining half tomorrow.)

This year I'd like to make more clothes for the children and I and, if i can find the time, do some more embroidery. I'm also hoping to take a class to learn a new craft when the term starts again.

What do you have in mind for this fresh new year?

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19 responses to “things i made”

Emily

January 6, 2011

I hoping to really improve my skills at the sewing machine and with the knitting needles!

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lotus

January 6, 2011

Happy new year Melissa. Wow such a beautiful collection that you have crafted. Very busy!
I am going to take a sewing course through school to learn how to turn some of my retro patterns into actual clothes. I would also like to travel some more- not sure here just yet.
I hope you and the family are having a fabulous break x

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Lucy

January 6, 2011

What beautiful creations! I’m going to get back into bread making in a big way, start a little crafty girls group with some dear friends (and nice strangers!) and be grateful for the lovely life I have. Happy 2011!

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Eyecatchers & Wind In The Willow

January 6, 2011

WOW! What a wonderful array of creativeness you’ve got displayed there! Looking forward to C~ing what you do in the coming year ~ me, well I want to try out different types of things in 2011, ie. Tatting, Mosiac’s, Felting and abit of knitting 🙂

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Lauren

January 6, 2011

What a lovely collection you have there! Your work is absolutely beautiful.
This year, I’m hoping to learn to quilt and discover new bookbinding methods – I’ve become enamored with cloth-covered books, but I’m looking forward to experimenting with handmade paper, and different paper dying techniques! There’s a whole world of bookbinding out there that I still don’t know about.
Look forward to seeing part two in your favourite projects collection! Have a lovely day, Melissa.

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Anne

January 6, 2011

A great reminder of your creations- lovely work!
Like you, I’d like to make more clothing for my children, but I’d also like to sew more clothing for me and gain a bit of confidence in generally fitting clothes properly.

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Margaret Oomen

January 6, 2011

i am thinking of taking a class on moccasin making or t shirt sewing

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louana

January 6, 2011

I too want to sew more clothes for my children, other than that I want to do loads of sewing really! I love that little montage of your work, it looks so beautiful all together.

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kielz

January 6, 2011

I am working hard at losing weight so hoping to make some new clothes. Also into embroidery – I bought a really awesome book just before Christmas off Book Depository called Doodle stitching, I have picked up some plain stretch n gros and little tshirts and hope to give all my pregnant friends some embroidered bits and pieces. Also keen to knit some baby hats – quite similar to the Christmas ones Soulemama made… I have only managed scarves and squares before so we shall see hehe!

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aupres de mon arbre

January 6, 2011

I hope my turn to open my e-shop to propose my dressed branches, my paintings, my drawed pebbles… and give pleasure with making me happy in the same time. As you I suppose.

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Jill Wignall

January 6, 2011

what do you think you’ll take your class in? I have a list in a notebook of different classes I evenetually would like to go to. perfum making would be a wonderful ‘craft’ to learn.
The montage is lovely and it’s nice to see the different things you’ve made. I only started following tiny happy in 2010 so I don’t recognise some of these. I’m sure if you did montages of everything you made there would be much more! You’re so prolific!

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Lovely World

January 7, 2011

A wonderful record Melissa. I love seeing everything together, as your style and vision becomes quite evident. As you have likely gathered from my blog, (re)learning to draw and paint is high on my list of creative goals, as is making more soft fabric sculpture. I await tomorrow’s collage!

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celine

January 7, 2011

You have really made beautiful things. Happy new year!
I would like to learn screen printing….. that would be nice

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Dwan Evans

January 7, 2011

I’ve followed your blog all year and recognize all these pieces you have created. I have been very busy this year with work and studying for my certification to be a personal trainer. Your blog always reminds me how much I love creating things. My photo list would be very short, but you keep the passion of creating going in my life.
Thanks for your blog,
Dwan

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Julia

January 7, 2011

I would love to look back on my year and find that I had made all these wonderful creations.
As always your blog is very inspiring.

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tinyhappy

January 7, 2011

thank you, dwan! all the best with your study.

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Kate

January 7, 2011

this year I need to learn how to knit something more than a scarf! and crochet. I’d love to be able to create a crocheted throw in white. we’re lucky enough to have a share of an alpaca herd and I really want to do something lovely with all that wool! thank you so much for the inspiration through the year. you’re the first blog I check into each day.

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Chloe

January 8, 2011

I’m hoping to do a furniture making course, so I can make some nice new things for our flat 🙂

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Dmarie

January 9, 2011

wow, such sweet creations. enviable!

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