A great idea popped into my mind: to combine two messages on the Christmas cards. Since I’m convinced that we all can work together to buy less clothes and fabric, I decided to include the ‘saved from landfill’ message to the Christmas message of peace and hope.

Fig. 1

Fig 1

This week I had planned to finish my crazy quilt, but as often in life, it turned out differently.

We all have fabric scraps that we wonder if it wouldn't be better to throw them away. Do not! Above you see some examples of what you can make with scraps. In this post I show you step by step how to create a layered slashed textile art piece. 

My grandson has been interested in my sewing since he was a toddler. I used to put him on my lap at the sewing machine while I was working on my textile art. He already has his own sewing box and drawer in my sewing room. He learned to sew by hand on a board with holes. I decided to make an embroidery kit for his 6th birthday. The intention is that he, together with me, embroiders the nest.When we went to the birthday party on Friday, it was so crowded with kids and new toys that he didn't pay much attention to my gift. I don't mind that because I know that we will spend beautiful hours together working on the project.