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{little whales + inspiration}

October 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Gussy, inspiration, sewing

Handmade toys are so adorable. I love these little whales, along with the light blue and gray fabrics used to make them:

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Ishmael’s Whale Group, by florenceforrest



When it’s time for me to have a little Gussy baby I can only imagine all the wonderful toys and decorations that will be available to drool over. There are so many quilts, and blankets, and little shoes that I just adore. Also, just as a heads up, you’re going to see a lot of ruffles being sewn if it’s a girl. But why am I even talking about babies?! We aren’t having kids. Today.

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Texture

Something super great about sewing is all the textures, materials and colors I get to work with. Or look at in the store and hope to work with! {tee he he}. Wooden buttons, linens, satiny ruffles. YUM! I love them all. Oh me, oh my I’m sewing up a handful of items right now. Diaper bags, laptop bags, zipped pouches, ruffle totes — amazing and such a blessing! I’m working on a zipped pouch for Hubbs and asked him last night if he wanted a GUSSY tag. {Pretty sure he doesn’t want a ruffle. Darn!}

He told me, and this is a direct quote, “Psshhhyeah! Only if I’m lucky enough to have one!”

Umm, of course you are dear Zacky. Because you allow me to refer to The Office as The Sewing Room. And you don’t even correct me anymore when I call it just that. Did you know that? Shoot, now you do :)

Anyways, here are some beautiful textures and fabrics. And an image of a beautifully-sewn zipper {I just want to touch it when I look at it!}. Great pieces of inspiration, friends…


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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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