Happily, I seem to have found about 13 or 14 homes for my new tags over the last couple of days...
My stitching finger is feeling a little sore today!
If you peer closely at the top right-hand photo, you'll see some black/grey pants and some olive pants...'cause this time around I made a few little boys to keep this gaggle of girls company. And they are really cute, and it was simple to alter the pattern.
Also, I made a few creeping bunnies yesterday, and the pattern I drafted last week seems to work splendidly and reliably. That also means (for those of you who wrote to inquire) that a couple will be creeping into the shop update that's coming up soon!
Woot!
While I'm on this sewing bonanza, I think we're going to investigate getting a new machine for me today. Very exciting! I've had the same Brother model for about 5 or 6 years, and while it was a great machine to learn on, it's not the most precise or powerful of machines. And the tension is allllllll jacked up. So, let's go make an investment for the future of Black Apple sewn projects, shall we?
Comments (25)
lovely!!!
sabine · April 20, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Wonderful. I can't wait to see the little chaps! xxx
littlestitcher · April 20, 2008 at 01:31 PM
I told you a boy would be cute. :)
julie · April 20, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Too cute Emily! How fun to get a new sewing machine. I use my mother's Singer machine that she bought when she was a teenager. It works great but only does straight stitches. I'd love to buy myself a new sewing machine that could do all sorts of neat stuff! Please keep us posted on what kind of machine you get. Have fun! ;o)
Susan · April 20, 2008 at 01:36 PM
So excited to see you are sewing.
I just listened to the podcast and I enjoyed the interview.
I did print the pattern from MS and hope to try sewing one for myself. The question I have is the material type for face is it canvas? Have a great day..Oh one more question are your prints available in 5 x 7?
sharon k · April 20, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Looks great Emily. I can't wait to see the new dolls. A boy is just to cool!
elmaelsiena · April 20, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Every time you put dolls in the shop they sell out before I can even blink. Are you open to doing a custom order?
Jessica · April 20, 2008 at 01:45 PM
go get a Bernina - you'll have it for as long as you live (some folks actually 'will' them to their relatives), and if you buy one w/ the embroidery unit, you can download software and do all sorts of interesting things with it...I highly recommend it...
donner · April 20, 2008 at 01:57 PM
go get a Bernina - you'll have it for as long as you live (some folks actually 'will' them to their relatives), and if you buy one w/ the embroidery unit, you can download software and do all sorts of interesting things with it...I highly recommend it...
donner · April 20, 2008 at 01:58 PM
I had to finally just log in and tell you how much I love all your work. I check in on your blog regularly and on the etsy shop constantly. Your art is amazing to me. I have four of your prints framed in my small dining room of our apartment. Perhaps I'll snap a shot and send a pic your way :-).
I just keep hoping that some day you'll put your little girls under acrylic in an oval pendant hanging from big black beads. I get geeked out over necklaces and would love to wear these beauties all day everyday! I envision them like hotcakes designs stuff (www.hotcakesdesign.com)
Keep it up--love it all!
Kate
kate · April 20, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Although I know for a fact that Berninas are great machines, I'm a Janome girl myself. "Jan" has never failed me even after all the abuse I put her through. My two cents would be if you're going to do a lot of embroidery and fancy stitching then go all out. However, if you need something with more control and power, get yourself a reliable workhorse! Bernina's and Janome's basic models are great; don't let those salespeople pressure you into anything (since most are on commission). Do your research and ask many, many questions. Have fun shopping!
Kristina · April 20, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Recently stumbled across your blog(s), and immediately fell in love, I had to read through your archive in one stretch! - Now I'm here everyday as a true applet, and just wanted to let you know, as I think it feels like spying if I never leave a trace!! Thanks for inspiration and smiles:-)
Maria
maria · April 20, 2008 at 02:44 PM
I was just thinking some boy rag dolls would be nice! Can't wait to see how they turned out. Happy Sunday!
Erika · April 20, 2008 at 03:24 PM
how exciting
i got a pfaff tiptronic in january and so far it works really well i could not afford the bernina
i considered a janome as well and then wondered if i should have gotten a viking. it's a tough decision.
i can't wait to see which one you choose.
Nancy Cook · April 20, 2008 at 03:45 PM
I dream of a Pfaff machine, I think they are just the fanciest! Shopping for craft goodies is just so much fun! Good Luck :)
Christine / White Paw Craftworks · April 20, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Ooh, I want a sewing machine..The tension on my mom's is all messed up too, and we don't have the manual since the machine's older than me..But I love the dolls and I'm definitely gonna make some soon!
Betsy · April 20, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Hi Emily,
I frequently go to your shop and look through your large selection of prints. Will you be attending Renegade Craft Fair this summer? I hope so! I will be there selling and looking forward to seeing your work in person!
-Jen Skelly
*nice job with Martha!
Jen · April 20, 2008 at 04:50 PM
HA! Never did I expect to see a "woot" on your blog!
laura · April 20, 2008 at 04:54 PM
I SO want to own one of your dolls. It is like trying to buy tickets to a Madonna or U2 concert (sold out in 5 seconds!)
Your work is amazing and I can't wait for the next update!
Cheers
Rita
Rita · April 20, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Nice to see that such delectable things can come out of a Brother. Because that is what I've got. I started on an old clunker hand me down of a machine from a friend, I've moved on to the Brother as an intermediate machine and I'm really happy with it.
Allison · April 20, 2008 at 06:01 PM
aw sewing fingers ... ouch !!!
at this end i have typing fingers and fuzzy eyes.
great to see though that you are creating like crazy and love the creeping bunnies. i knew they would be a hit !!!
keep up at the hard work and make sure you make a bit of time for relaxing your awesome creative mind
ttfn
dommie
dommie · April 20, 2008 at 06:01 PM
I'm so happy to hear you're making boy dolls..maybe one day one will dawn a beret like in a previous painting of yours. Cant wait to see them!!
Du Buh Du Designs (Dolls) · April 20, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I love my new singer confidence machine! I highly recommend it~!!!!
I cant wait to see what is in the shop!
nan · April 20, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Hi there I would go to your local Viking department at Joanns...and check out a husqvarna myself...it is self tensioning...they are wonderful machines... you might want to get one that embroiders too..I have a Scandinavia 400 and it sews and embroiders and they will give you free classes to learn your new machine...It is definitely better then my Pfaff..Just a thought...you could go for the cadillac of machines and get the designer SE...oh my gosh is that thing ever loaded....it cuts the thread for you...just go check it out for fun...Love your blog by the way...love your photos too...
Gina Cooper · April 20, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Boys are good! We always can use some cute boys around right!?!? :) I'm so excited to see you decorate your new place when you move!
tiffany · April 20, 2008 at 10:31 PM