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I have always been a die-hard fan of Sony Ericsson when comes to mobile phone. And when my previous mobile got spoilt due to my negligence I decided to settle for Nokia E61i. I wanted a phone with wifi but SE is out of my budget. Luckily this Nokia does not disappoint me and I am growing to love it.

It has got quick-office applications which comes in handy and keep me occupied if I got the extra time in the train or at mom’s house. And the sound is also not too bad unlike some other Nokia models. It is so convenient to check emails from my bed now without having to switch on my pc. I love the large screen and the qwerty keyboard. And with many wireless hot spots at popular hang-outs, I don’t have to wait until I return home to check if I’ve got mail.

This model may not be a lady’s choice but that’s fine with me. I can always dress it in different pouches to make myself happy as I have lots of pretty cotton in store.

I have just sewn a simple pouch and thinking of sewing another one for an extra cover and for the fun of it.

I simply love the cathedral window pattern. As the name suggests, it has been created upon the inspiration from the windows of the cathedral. The part I enjoy most is playing with colors when matching the fabrics.

The cathedral window pattern is a design that is super simple and can be produced by even the most novice quilter with some patience.

Cathedral Window quilt is not really a quilt. It does not need backing and batting and has no quilting stitches in it. It is a fold and sew technique for on-the-go project. You can make many beautiful projects such as pin cushions, cushion covers, wall-hang, table runner and even bedspread.

Right now I am in the middle of making new cathedral window cushion covers for the coming festive season.

It came across my mind to make a bedspread for my only daughter. The problem would be that the quilt, made by folding fabric, would be heavy due to the amount of fabric needed.

It is just a thought and it will sure be one laborious job. If that happens, it will be a real labor of love.

Hi all,

I’ve been busy lately with usual housework, and sewing and mending too when I can find the time. And apart from that I was learning how to create website. It is fun now that I can design simple websites.

Prior to this I only know about spider web design in patchwork. I have just finished the spider web patchwork piece for my sofa side table.

You can also make use of scraps to make spider web blocks to make jar covers. Simply sew lace or trimmings around each block and you have pretty jar cover which add personal touch to that bottle of jam or cookies you wish to give an aunt or that wonderful neighbor.

Spider web blocks are easy and quick to sew because the design involves quick piecing. Click here for piecing instructions.

Doesn’t matter if I am sewing spider web blocks or design websites, it feels great to be well and alive.
So do join me and together we spin the web, stitch with love and lace it with happiness.

Happy spinning.

When I go shopping and happen to come across photo frames on sale I will buy and keep. It comes in handy when I have pretty remnants from my sewing which can be cut and sew to make decorative frames.

The ‘Home Sweet Home’ motifs came from the remnants of upholstery material of my dining chairs. I have just finished sewing it on the green cotton in just a few minutes.

The country motifs on the blue gingham were from nursery set which I sew for my niece. They suit my blue kitchen theme.

So don’t throw away the pretty remnants if you can cut the motifs to appliqué on a plain or gingham cotton. Sew with zig-zag stitches or just glue if the material does not fray easily. It makes pretty and simple little gifts too.

Have a great weekend.

I love sewing stuff for babies. As I was looking at old photos I came across those of my babies, Zurikh and Tamim who are now 15 and 11 respectively. I sew their nursery sets myself.

Zurikh has always been a cheerful baby and a joy to everyone.

I love the Gingham Goose quilt above which I sew for Zurikh which is cheery.

Tamim, below, was the opposite. He clung to me like a koala and everyone remembers him as a crying baby.

Pink is my favorite color. Even though both pregnancies I knew I was expecting boys, I still couldn’t help adding pink when sewing their nursery sets.

Look how big and handsome they are now.

Zurikh is at the phase where naturally, Mom doesn’t know things.

Tamim is naughty and playful and at the phase where Mom doesn’t really know quite everything.

Now I have stopped sewing for them and they are getting expensive!

One of my favorite nieces got married last school holidays. I didn’t have time to sew anything beautiful to give her as wedding present except the pair of cushions and a matching tissue box cover.

Something simple and small but when stitched with love can make a lot of difference to any gifts. So you may like to try weaving the ribbons. I used 2 colours of gold and off white (0.25in width) to match her wedding bedspread.

Happy weaving.

Lots of love,
Cinderfella

Hi there,

Mother’s day is just around the corner and I am very excited, looking forward to high tea with my four other sisters - a treat from our daughters. We have already booked a table at Carousel for 10.

A small project for mom, eyeglass case, which can be easily pieced in a few hours.

For info, Seminole patchwork is also known as strip patchwork which involves quick-piecing. Seminole patchwork were used for clothing by the South Eastern Native Americans. In the late 1800s it was a long trip from the Everglades to trade for cotton cloth so women began joining long strips made from the fabric left on the end of the bolts to make what was known as “strip clothing”. The sewing machine became available around the end of the 19th century making it possible to use much smaller strips. Seminole designs grew to become even more elaborate and complex and were usually used for traditional dress. Beautiful Seminole patchwork patterns eventually become popular in quilt making as well.

Happy piecing and Happy Mother’s day to all Moms.

Oceans of love from me,
Cinderfella

Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations)