restlesswillow

Things are pretty busy over here at Chez Cheese, and I must admit I feel a little overwhelmed with everything that's going on and consequently not dealing too well with the stress! It's taken me a few weeks to "man up" and realise that putting my head in the sand won't make all the work go away; in fact it will only serve to increase my stress when I realise how late I've left everything!

That being said, there has been a little crafting going on as I slug away at commissions and try and relax in front of some TV with my new couch-craft - crochet.

More on the crochet later - for now, here are some of my latest stamp commissions.







A little monogram stamp made for S & J - Sophie and Jon. I really like how this turned out and I really should do more stamps inverse like this as I think it's a cute effect (and, let's face it, it's a lot easier than carving in relief!)



This one was such a challenge to carve as the text is around 12pt type! That's very tiny, and very fiddly, and I always worry that my text never comes out straight or neat, but I guess that is part of the handmade, hand-carved charm, no?

I quite like the little pile of packages and letters next to the address and am thinking maybe I should have this design available for commission in my shop - what do you think?

For all of my commission info, prices and policies, please view this --->> restlesswillow.deviantart.com/… (PLEASE read it before noting me about a custom plush/stamp/anything else!)

Current works in progess
1. Anzhu - Night elf and netherdrake plushie
2. - Rainbow patchwork scarf
3. Lily - Altair plush (PENDING)

Waiting list:

I will keep this updated as I start and complete customs, so you can see when new spots open up!

This was another project I was so glad to go back and revisit. I made my very first rainbow scarf way back in June... 2008! twocheeseplease.livejournal.co… I still wear that rainbow scarf and love it just as much as the day I made it, and it gives me a funny feeling of nostalgia (mixed with a little embarrassment! ) to see all the wonky top-stitching. It's great to be able to see how much you've improved at something, but I'm not sure I entirely like having little wonky reminders around me!

So I was very happy when I received a request to make another rainbow scarf - this one even longer! My original scarf had 28 unique prints - this one has 43.. and then doubled for the repeat! That's a lot of strip piecing.



It's backed with some of my favourite super-soft black microfleece.... and some more patchwork as I was about 5 inches too short of fleece (which, I'm sure you can imagine, is in short supply down here in summer!)



Did I mention how loooooong this thing is? It's over 2 meters long! (2.5 yards long for those of you who still use the old measurements) I couldn't resist taking it for a twirl and I must say this is going to be hard to part with! I must have grown attached while I sewed strip after strip after strip of patchwork.

Isn't it funny how you become intertwined with your handmade creations, simply through the act of making them.

For all of my commission info, prices and policies, please view this --->> restlesswillow.deviantart.com/… (PLEASE read it before noting me about a custom plush/stamp/anything else!)

Current works in progess
1. Anzhu - Night elf and netherdrake plushie
2. - Rainbow patchwork scarf
3. Lily - Altair plush (PENDING)

Waiting list:

I will keep this updated as I start and complete customs, so you can see when new spots open up!

It feels so good to finally have some time to do some serious sewing.

Not just stolen moments of furtive stitching here and there, but some serious creative, meditative, head down concentrating sewing.

I'm making good progress on my commission backlog and working on some pretty exciting stuff that I hope I'll be able to show you real soon!

Right now I'm finishing up some long-overdue Legend of Zelda fanart slippers for a very patient lady.
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Here is a sneak peek for you, my lovelies!



I managed to source some actual moccasin bottoms for the slippers, and they even have sheepskin inlay in them so they're so super soft and squishycomfy inside! I'm so excited about how they're turning out, I kinda wish I could keep these myself!


And once again, thank you for all the sweet comments and s! I try to answer each and every one of you because it really makes my day

For all of my commission info, prices and policies, please view this --->> restlesswillow.deviantart.com/… (PLEASE read it before noting me about a custom plush/stamp/anything else!)

Current works in progess
1. Anzhu - Night elf and netherdrake plushie
2. - Rainbow patchwork scarf
3. Lily - Altair plush (PENDING)

Waiting list:

I will keep this updated as I start and complete customs, so you can see when new spots open up!

Urgh, I picked up this nasty flu from god knows where, and it's really knocking me about at the moment. I've managed to skip all the snot (thank god for small mercies?) but it's attached itself to my stomach so basically I feel like I'm pregnant to a Gieger Alien. Not cool!

So I've had a week off work (no pay) and my dog was sick in dog hospital and then my girl dog needed to get fixed, so I'm totally feeling the pinch right now!

As soon as I'm well enough to make it out of bed I'm gonna finish off this round of commissions and then reopen for more to try and chip away at some of those vet bills!

I hope everyone down under has escaped the flu season -- and for those of you up in the Northern Hemisphere, keep safe and warm and healthy! Hi to all my new followers and thanks for all the s and comments - you guys make my day!

For all of my commission info, prices and policies, please view this --->> restlesswillow.deviantart.com/… (PLEASE read it before noting me about a custom plush/stamp/anything else!)

Current works in progess
1. Anzhu - Night elf and netherdrake plushie
2. - Link slippers

Waiting list:

I will keep this updated as I start and complete customs, so you can see when new spots open up!