Drop-Dead Denim Guest: Amy from During Quiet Time

September's denim adventure rolls on today with my dear friend, designer and sewist supreme, Amy from During Quiet Time. You looking for a denim project? Search no more. Here's Amy to show you the way...

Thank you for inviting me to join in on your denim fun, Michele!

When Michele approached me about creating a recycled denim tutorial, I couldn't say no to the challenge but fear was right there too. I get nervous stitching through all those layers of denim! As I was sewing my project, I found myself leaning back and squinting, expecting a needle to break at any moment. I considered safety glasses. Twice my thread broke and twice my machine displayed a message "Stop for safety sake." But all in all, it was lots of fun creating this free pattern for you!

I'd like to introduce my Upcycled Denim Pillow Play!

The theme here is the Three Little Bears but the options are endless. Papa bear can be hidden in the Papa sized fly; and Mama in the Mama sized fly. Baby fits in the Baby sized pocket. Goldilocks has a roomy back pocket all of her own but we know that won't satisfy her right? She will want to try them all out! The pillow is backed in an adorable print, just perfect for this project, called Appleville Houses in Bright from Suzy Ultman. I could picture the Three Little Bears living in any one of those houses.

If you'd like to make a little pillow front theater, just collect some jeans, download this pdf and you are on your way!

Upcycled Denim Pillow Play

I'd love to have you pop over to my blog for a visit. I also have an Etsy shop where I sell my handprinted fabrics and patterns.

There's not a stitch of medium in this little pillow. It is downright hot AND totally cool all at the same time! Also, it's unBEARably cute, don't you think? I want one.
Amy, have I told you lately that you rock? 'Cause you rock. You rock big time. Thanks for rocking. I'm ecstatic that you agreed to play along in my denim game. It's always such a pleasure watching you go!

Now today I'm Diggin' This Denim: Denim Cot by Siddharth Hirwani

And I hope YOU have a fine fine day. I'll be back here on Friday with MORE denim! Yippee!

Beautiful Mail (2nd Post of the Day)!

Look what flew in today! The extremely rare felty bluebird of Massachusetts. This little guy is just about the sweetest little fowl you'll ever catch a glimpse of, if you're lucky. He's a rare bird. Unique. One of a kind. You birdwatchers look hard. You may never again see such a sight. He's way off course but it looks like he may stay a while. See, he's already built himself a most interesting nest out of linen and clothesline! He's a clever one that felty bluebird, wouldn't you say?

He doesn't travel light either. Look what he had packed in his little birdbag. Why it looks like he shops on Etsy! In particular, he may have a weakness for the wares of Amy at During Quiet Time. Oh! Wait a minute! What's that you say little bluebird? They are gifts. Gifts for me? From Amy? Well, I'm just flabbergasted! That is so kind of her... Just look at what she sent along!

Not good enough! Let's see some closeups!!!

My very own square of pansy-printed linen... Score.

Some gorgeous linocut printed covered buttons... Score.

A lovely linocut evening primrose printed card... Score.

And this great card! (Does Amy know I hoard greeting cards?...) Score.

And finally (as if that wasn't enough), some matching pins for my rare felty bluebird of Massachusetts!!!

All made by Amy, here:

That bird is getting comfortable... Yep, he's definitely staying. Welcome home my little friend!

Thanks so much Amy! I love it all! I guess this means I owe you, eh? :)