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Here's what I've been working on over the past week- three sets of three for my etsy shop update today. Not sure why I like making things in trios, but I do. I couldn't resist another wool embroidery session after last weeks' fun, especially once my fingers had recovered from some extreme stitching action.

And as you can see, I've had the stamp set out again, this time to stamp some heavy-duty linen which I thought paired really nicely with soft wool fabric to make these tote bags. I even dreamed about stamps last night… ha.

I've been enjoying Pip's blog Meet Me At Mike's a lot lately. She's very generous, I think, and shares her ideas and skills for so many things. Currently, she's reading James and The Giant Peach to her son, and recording it so he can listen whenever he likes. She shares her instructions for i-phone recording here

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16 responses to “three sets of three”

  1. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    this update is spectacular to say the least
    and i love recording favorite books read to the children when they were young
    something to keep in mind for future grandchildren:)

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  2. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    I loved reading Roald Dahl stories to my class and own kids.This is how I survived as a new casual teacher from NZ, working in Aust.
    Love your photos of the latest work today.
    Cheers
    Karen
    Newcastle

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  3. Lisa Avatar

    The fabric you printed looks lovely all made up in the bags and looks good in a trio!

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  4. Clare Avatar

    wow, those tote bags are gorgeous! yes, I agree with you about MMAMs Pip is so lovely sharing her skills and ideas

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  5. Amy Seven-Stitches Avatar

    There is a nice balance with the number three, much like 3 solid dependable legs on a stool. The printing looks beautiful and the series of 3 just wonderful. Well done.

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  6. Annie Avatar

    Perhaps three allows for enough repetition with variation to make a set, but not so much that the theme is lost?
    Love the totes 😀

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  7. kate Avatar

    hurray! the drawstring trio is mine 🙂 what a lovely idea to record stories – just need to get my hands on an iphone..

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  8. Regina Avatar

    I love the totes! I have stamped on linen some and have yet to finish the sewing it into something. Maybe after seeing yours…

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  9. Annika Avatar

    I think the violet case is my favourite. But then again, everything you make is so pretty!

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  10. Ingrid Avatar

    Oh, you’ve worked so hard..beautiful all of it!

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  11. teawithhazel Avatar

    i love your work even though i don’t comment every time i visit your site..it really is so beautiful..jane

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  12. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, jane!

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  13. Lucy Avatar

    HI Melissa, I lov your sets of three. I am making some similar tote bags at the moment and they have been a lot of fun. I’m just dropping in also to let you know I made your paper globes the other day. I know what you mean about them being addictive! I have linked back to your blog so other people can try them too. xo
    http://motherwho.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/little-moments-of-inspiration/

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  14. Pip Avatar

    That is SO NICE of you. Thank you for posting my little tute! I really appreciate your kind words, petal.

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi pip! thank YOU. x

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  16. coco Avatar

    it is so sweet.
    thank you M ♡

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