random 07.

 

1. this bias tape. is stretchy. and soft. like a t-shirt. and perfect for curves. oh my gosh. sewing clothes for little people is a first for me. and i was a tad frustrated until i found this. and now i think i might make it to the second outfit. i just might.

2. coconut is one of my favorite things. and just baked banana coconut muffins. and they smell amazing. and taste even better. oh my gosh. crunchy coconut on top. ( epicurious is my favorite recipe website. my favorite.)

3. i love blogs. and you probably do, too. i especially love gals who are  following their dreams. are doing what they love. and trying to make a little niche for themself in this big blogging world. and i am so happy to help them out. in a small, small way. my little shop sponsors a few of these blogs that i believe in. you probably already know them.  soule mama. heart handmade. design for mankind. click on them. read them. and enjoy. (also. if you like shopping. in my little shop. you will be interested in this. seriously.)

 

4. look at this. lotta jansdotter corduroy i found yesterday. and fell in love with. oh my gosh. the problem is i can't sell it. but it is so lovely that i want to share it. i do. dang it. so. i will give away one metre of it. your choice. to one of you gals. you just need to share with me a blog that you love. that you really love. 

Comments

[carrie]

i need stretchy and soft bias tape---any up in the store?

[amanda]

Hmmm. A blog that I love. There are so many good ones to choose from. I would have to say Posie Gets Cozy (http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/). I love the mix of topics on Alicia's blog: crafts, business, recipes, pets, family, she covers it all and her photos are always *gorgeous*.

[Ermie]

Leslie,
Oooh, that Lotta fabric is nice!
Okay. Besides your blog (which I look at every day...really!) I always check out Lena Corwin's blog. So inspiring.
http://blog.lenacorwin.com/
-xo
Jennifer

[norma]

hey you mean apart from yours Leslie !!!!! I love the blog http:// hyena -in -petticoats.blogspot.com

[sam]

I love aunty cookie's blog www.auntycookie.com/blog

[belinda]

I love the toy society http://www.thetoysociety.blogspot.com/

[Jennifer]

I really love Mettes Potteri http://mettespotteridanmark.blogspot.com/

[abcgirl]

that prompted a fun browse through google reader! i think if we're talking about crafty blogs that aren't yours, my current favorite is probably two straight lines: http://twostraightlines.typepad.com/ she's got such great style and i love the simple project ideas she posts and her kids are so cute! she doesn't post super frequently, so whenever i see a new post of hers in my google reader, i get so excited!

but if we open it up to food blogs or photography blogs or just blogs of my very dear friends too.... well, i don't think i'd be able to choose only one.

but i DO very much enjoy reading (lurking on) your blog. i love your photos, i love the little glimpse into everyday japanese life through eyes that grew up in the western world. and i love the fabrics in your shop. someday i may splurge and buy myself a whole bundle. and maybe some of those cute stamps too.

[stefanie]

I love Frecklewonder http://frecklewonder.typepad.com

She collects and sells AMAZING vintage clothes, her kids are cute, and her writing is humorous to boot!

[carrie]

i love me some wiksten!
http://www.wikstenmade.blogspot.com/

[Ursa]

I love your blog! Since you would like a recommendation for another one I love, it is http://aliedwards.typepad.com/. Not that I need more craft projects, but I might become addicted to her way of taking pictures, telling stories.

[Amelia]

I like a bunch of the ones posted above, but I LOVE Doe-C-Doe http://doecdoe.blogspot.com/ .
When I came across this blog, I had to read back through all the archives in a couple evenings. Great inspiration, the most amazing thrifting finds ever, and lots of vintage embroidery transfers. So fun!

[mary]

It is hard to pick just one! Of course I love yours, and I will add to it the newest member of my list, from Amsterdam:

http://www.leililaloo.blogspot.com/

Love your little dress and that stretchy seam binding sounds heavenly.

Mary

[jen]

my blog is pretty sweet. theadventuresofjeneureka.blogspot.com

[Dara]

I love House on Hill Road. Anyone who loves green as much as she seems to HAS to be fantastic.

[Jenn D]

i love soulemama. because she reminds me everyday to celebrate the little things and little people in life.

[melissa]

my most most favorite blog is karyn's: makesomething.ca
she is the owner of one of my most favorite places to be in, the workroom, a cozy fabric store in downtown toronto.

[Amy O]

I love the tutorials at www.purlbee.com and I also like http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/ to see what new goodies Hilary is making. But there are zillions of wonderful blogs out there. zillions. And I do love your blog, most sincerely!

[Kirsten]

Well honestly yours is my favorite, at the top of my "drop down list" of blogs I read. But I also love glittergoods, house on hill road, and tiny happy for my creative inspiration. Also loving s i x o n e s e v e n, man that girl can knit! Of course soulemama too, but that's been said.

[Kim]

I enjoy and am so inspired by Tiny Happy: http://www.tinyhappy.typepad.com/

though I also adore Tree Fall: http://www.treefalldesign.typepad.com/

[Design for Mankind]

Oh Leslie--- I can't thank you enough for your sweet support on my blog--- I owe so much to you! :)

[jade]

i can't go past loobylu.com, a favourite inspiration!

[Kathleen]

There are so many great blogs, but the one that I love so much is Posie Gets Cozy. I'm a great fan of the North-West and find some comfort (since I'm missing it so much) in reading her blog and seeing her pictures.

[Polly]

I love Liiviantalosa http://liiviantalossa.blogspot.com/ - amazing photography of the everyday and crafting. Paula x x x

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i love puhti:

puhti.blogspot.com

there's a quality in her blog that is both inspirational and calming. and the things she makes are beautiful.

cheers

jennifer