Olive & Ella

Classic B&W

2014-10-15T11:58:00.000-04:00

As I was going through all my fabric boxes and pulling out what I would be using for this years show, I realized that I definitely stick to what I like!

So in order to start branching out of my creative comfort zone, I decided to use up what was left of my favorite fabrics and make one last round of cushions with them.

Next year, I need to make something different, perhaps use more of the green fabric I have or learn how to do different types of patch work! Maybe sketching my designs would be a good idea...!

Can't go wrong with Classic B&W

xoxo.

2014 Crafting Season

2014-10-08T10:17:00.000-04:00

As usual, it's been a while since I've posted anything...I thought I would be more on top of this whole blogging thing, but alas, I'm not great at it!

I did want to let you all know however that I will be participating in two great local craft shows this year in November. I'm hoping to have some new merchandise to sell and hope to be expanding our line in the next few years to offer more custom crafty home decor goods!!!

Follow the links for more information and I hope to see you there:)

xoxo. Munia

http://sandyhillsoneandonly.blogspot.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearthomehandmade/

Spring Crafting

2013-04-28T20:49:00.001-04:00

Well that's that! My first ever Spring Craft Show at Immaculata H.S came and went, and all I have to show for it is one sold pillow....the bicycle! All the hard work I put into making all those lovely pillows (at least I think they're lovely) and all the zippers I perfected (well not quite perfected, but got much better at sewing them in!) was FOR NOTHING!

Don't get me wrong, I'm always happy I do the show...it's nice to be there with my mom and to see the other vendors...I've gotten to recognize some of them and hope to keep in touch! But this is the first time that I didn't sell at least four pillows....to at least cover the cost of our tables:(

I'm trying to look at the bright side....which is, now I have lots of stock for my fall/winter shows!!! Yes, I know most of the items I made were "spring" themed, but a pretty pillow is a pretty pillow and it doesn't matter what time of year you buy it right?!?! Well that's what I think anyways!

Here's a little preview of what I made! (If you're interested, it's all available for sale:)

At my table...which I thought looked lovely!

My mom's lovely pillows!

Hand made kids toys! (Made by Samira)

Lavender & Rose Sachets!

More of my mom's lovely pillows!

Mod pillows by Samira

Birdies & Polka Dots

The lovely Polka Dots

Vintage Blue

Green Spring

Persimmon Spring

Geometric Chartreuse

xoxo.

The Dreaded Zipper...Part Deux!

2013-04-22T13:24:00.001-04:00

...so I did it! I made a pillow, and it has the invisible zipper!!!! YAY ME!
My class at Fabrications Ottawa was fun! It was just myself and another girl, so we were able to ask the instructor as many questions as we wanted and not feel like we were annoying anyone;) I learned how to use a serger, and used a Bernina sewing machine, which I'm told is the Cadillac of sewing machines....it was so quiet and fast!!!!!!

Here I am holding my newly made pillow....can you tell i'm proud of myself?!?!?!

That was over a month ago....forward to now, where I'm preparing for my first ever spring craft show, and I wanted to show that I've progressed my pillow making skills by making them with zippers...well guess what??? I've forgotten everything I was taught! I've spent the last few weeks watching YouTube Videos, ready articles, driving my poor mother crazy trying to recreate the above mentioned moment of PUTTING A ZIPPER IN A PILLOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned for another post and more images of the zipper shenanigans...or better yet, come check out my show at Immaculata High school in Ottawa on April 27th from 10-3 pm.

xoxo.

The dreaded zipper...

2013-02-21T15:35:00.003-05:00

Hello fellow crafter's,

Tonight I'm heading to Fabrications Ottawa to take my first ever sewing class!
I'm excited and also nervous...I've never taken a sewing class before, nor have I sewed on a different machine before. I'm still getting to know my Huqsvarna Viking machine, so far she's been good to me, but I've yet to really use most of the features!
http://new.husqvarnaviking.com/en-CA/Machines/H-CLASS-E20

The reason I'm doing this is because typically I make my pillows with overlapping backs...like so:

Tonight however I will be learning to put a zipper on a pillow! I've never used the zipper foot on my machine before...I'm not even sure if I'll want to put zippers on pillows, but I figured it's something to learn and might come in handy in the future!

What I'm most excited about however is getting to buy new fabric to make said pillow! I have my eye on some of Fabrications Japanese fabrics...so unique, so fun! You can see them here:
http://fabricationsottawa.com/collections/japanese

Fingers crossed that it goes well tonight, either way I'm happy to be out meeting other creative people, learning new things and getting to buy new fabric!
(i'll post a picture of the final product if all goes well;)

xo.
munia

New Fabric Store in Ottawa!

2012-12-14T09:27:00.001-05:00

I am so beyond excited about the new fabric store that recently opened in my hometown of Ottawa Ontario!
Fabrications is located at 1098A Somerset Street West and has been open since the end of November.
I went in yesterday to see what it was all about and instantly fell in love with their fabrics and with the fun environment they've created.
They will be offering sewing classes in the New Year, and their website is almost up and running!
Check out this new addition to Ottawa's growing crafting scene!

http://www.fabricationsottawa.com/

My Craft Room!

2012-11-25T22:26:00.001-05:00

I wanted to post a few pictures of my craft room! It's my favourite room in the house:) It's going to be getting a good clean soon and some re-organizing so that I can start on my new projects! My 2013 New Years Resolution is to craft ALL YEAR...not just in time for the November shows!
(It's not usually this messy but craft season just ended...)

Craft Shows 2012

2012-11-25T22:16:00.002-05:00

Wow, what a crafting season...didn't think I'd make it, but after all was said and done, I was very happy with what I accomplished in a short time! I was very happy with my craft collection...I did a few new things with Embroidery and tried my hand at patchwork!
Here are some pictures from this years show! (Pics taken with Instagram...colours may vary slightly!)

My trip to Purl Soho

2012-11-08T22:01:00.004-05:00

We're home safe and sound from NYC, and I was so happy I got the chance to go to what is now my FAVOURITE yarn/crafty store, The Purl Soho...here are some photos of me in front of the store!

NYC

2012-10-21T22:26:00.006-04:00

This week, we're heading to NYC for a long weekend! I can't wait..I love New York, and I am so excited to be going with my man! What I'm even more excited about is going to the Purl Soho.

I have loved this store for ever, and now I get to actually go to it, and will hopefully buy myself a treat!

http://www.purlsoho.com/purl

Their blog is amazing too:

http://www.purlbee.com

Fabric Flea Market - Ottawa

2012-10-21T22:18:00.002-04:00

What I scored at the Glebe Community Centre Fabric Flea Market...can't wait till next year!
Stay tuned to see what I make with these lovely fabrics!!!!

Fun with Yarn

2012-10-21T22:09:00.001-04:00

Every Thursday we get the weekly flyers...and my absolute favourite one is the Michaels Flyer!!!! Why you ask? Because there is always a coupon for 40% or 50% off items in the store, and when they have deals, they are really good.
My latest purchase was this Martha Stewart Merino Wool Yarn...only $2.99 a ball. AMAZING!
Now, what to make with it...hmm...?!?!?!

http://marthastewart.lionbrand.com

I love Fall...

2012-08-11T16:59:00.001-04:00

I'm so excited, it's almost September, which means it's almost FALL...the BEST season in my opinion!
The clothes, the cooler weather, the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks...who can resist!
It's also the time of year when I start getting ready for Craft Season! I've already applied for two shows, which means now I must start actually making some products to sell!!!!!

I've been doing some brainstorming, thinking about what goods I would like to make...pillows again?! Maybe some knitted items? Baby items? For now, I'm researching and sourcing great fabric and ideas...I'm open to suggestions!

What would you buy at a craft show?

Polyvore

2012-01-12T14:20:00.001-05:00

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2012-01-11T09:48:00.002-05:00

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This is me...

2012-01-10T11:05:00.003-05:00

...at the Cairine Wilson H.S Craft Show, November 2011

2012

2012-01-01T12:45:00.005-05:00

Happy New Year fellow bloggers and followers!

What a year 2011 was...the best year yet...so I'm very excited to be entering into 2012 with such hope and excitement for what is to come!

To start the year off right, I bought some new fabric from a cute little store in Toronto called Workroom theworkroom.ca They have beautiful quilting weight fabric, from Moda. I'm hoping to find some inspiration for these fabrics and will keep you posted on what I make!

Here's to a great year:) xoxo.

Craft Season 2011

2011-11-19T21:46:00.001-05:00

Tis' the season! Craft Show Season that is!...Here is a look at what's new from Olive & Ella! The Travelling Cats and Grayson the Lamb are hand made by Samira Elmasri from Cushions & Things.
The beautiful pictures are courtesy of Paradox & Son Photography!

New Finds!

2011-10-15T14:47:00.000-04:00

Today I went to the Fabric Flea Market in the Glebe and got tons of new "vintage" fabrics! I'm all set to make some new cushions and other goodies...I especially love my Hippo Buttons:)

I'm taking requests if you see a fabric you like...let me know and I'll be sure to keep some aside...!

Craft Show Season is fast approaching...

2011-08-15T15:37:00.001-04:00

OMG...only 96 days left until my first 2011 show!!! I have several idea's, but feel as though my table this year will be a hodge podge of items...I need more inspiration...and need to get cracking! Stay tuned for updates on what will be showcased! xoxo. m.

knit your own project!

2011-03-18T11:17:00.000-04:00

I know I have been neglectful in posting new items on my blog, and showing you all the progress I've made with my knitting classes! I plan on posting some of the patterns I've learned, but in the mean time...here is what I would like to conquer for the "knit your own project" class that I will be taking in April!

Wish me luck:)

http://www.cosmicpluto.com/blog/

New Year, New Crafts

2011-01-07T11:25:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!

Here's to a fresh start...a chance to fulfill all of those resolutions that were collected over the past year! One of mine is to learn how to be an AWESOME Knitter...just like my aunt Maha who makes the most wonderful socks!!!

I'll keep you posted on my progress, wish me luck..xo.

courtesy of http://www.marthastewart.com/

More of my work!

2010-12-31T11:06:00.004-05:00

Letters- Front

Letters -Back

Green- Front one

Green- Back one

Green- Front two

Green- Back two

a few more of my creations...

2010-12-31T10:57:00.001-05:00

These are some of the other cushions I made this year...enjoy:)

Reindeer- Front

Reindeer-Back

White Christmas- Front

White Christmas- Back

White Christmas- Button Detail

my mom...

2010-12-31T10:51:00.000-05:00

Now although I would like to think I'm a naturally gifted crafter, I will have to give my mom all the credit of teaching me how to create and design!
The next few items are some of her creations! I will post more as I take pictures of them...xoxo.

Sofie

Violet

Lisa's Lamb

so cute right?

let's not forget the tail!