Sew Sunny Homestyle = Inspiration Galore

I first noticed Tone Finnanger's work at Jo-Ann Fabric a few months ago. I saw a little book with the word 'Tilda' peeking out for the shelf and took a look at it with my mom. I have been thinking about her work ever since, so the last time we went to the store I just had to purchase "Sew Sunny Homestyle"! 

Tone's work is absolutely beautiful and fills your heart with fresh summer thoughts and happiness. Her sewing projects are innovative and make you want to live in the same cottage that was used for all the beautiful photography. I am a sewing beginner, so some of the projects are definitely a little advanced for me now. I mostly just like to leaf through the pages for inspiration.

After taking a peek at all the beach items and shells inside the book, I was inspired to draw on these rocks from our Miami trip. I just used a regular black, permanent marker to make these little owls and birds ;)

All the lovely plush sea animals in "Sew Sunny Homestyle" made me want to create my own, so I made this little fish plush for the website Art-of-Crafts. Stay tuned for the tutorial later this month, and a series of nautical sewn creatures! I will post the links below in the comment section once they are live.

Are you familiar with Tone's work and lovely style? I'd love to hear from you below and don't forget to sign up for my e-list this month so you don't miss your free copy of my next picture book this August!

xo Ashley 

Snow Day Fun

Love the front door heart for VDay ;)

Due to the less than lovely weather this Monday, I stayed an extra day with my family in Lancaster, PA. We had a really fun time together just staying at home, taking a snow walk, and making things. Here are some highlights! xo Ashley

Zoe- my little love.

New hallway wallpaper.

Lovely colors in the snow.

Sewing lesson #2.

A 'Sew Cool' Afternoon

Cherry the Doll

My mom has been wanting to teach me to sew for a long time now... and this past week while visiting her, she devoted an afternoon to the basics of doll making. I think our collaborative effort 'Cherry' came out really cute and I can't wait to put her in my studio!

Mom at the sewing machine...

The adorable Zoe watching us, but not quite impressed.

My first ever thing to sew... a doll's leg! ;)

Cherry ;)

For some super cute ideas of things you can sew at home, visit http://www.revoluzza.com/.