More recycled denim projects

I love working with blue denims :) Here's some of the denim placemats I've just finished, and I've yet to complete the order after the holidays.

Denim placemats

denim projects

I like it a lot myself...the faded denims are my favorite ;)
I'm also liking sewing projects more...instant gratification! Besides, I had to make use of the scraps of denim left after making the placemats, and its a challenge to make useful and decorative items as well :)
But here's one project that I didn't sew, I just used SewNoMore Fabric Glue. Its a bit expensive though. I tried sewing this kind of project, but its hard on the hand and takes too long to get done.

Denim coaster, round

This round coaster was made from the inseams of the denim jeans. And here's another design I came up with, that use the outer seams. I used the fabric glue in some parts, and sewed the border.

Denim coaster, square

Lastly, here's another sewing project I made at the last minute to add to the items I bought for my niece's baby shower. This was inspired by a design I saw when I searched on denim baby bib...

Recycled denim, baby bib

A not so neat, but so cute project...hehe ;)

Denim Baby Bib

Blue Christmas :)

I think I will have a blue Christmas...not blue as in sad - but blue as in denim blue :)

Shown below are some recycled denim projects I'm making...mainly the placemats ordered from me. I'm already getting more ideas on what to do with the scrap denims. Hmm...hoping these designs I have in mind will turn out well so I can make them holiday gifts ;)

Recycled Denim Projects

I'd like to mention again how I started with these recycled denim projects...A married couple,business friends of mine, had some neat and creative ideas for their new food business establishments. Their theme was kind of country style, and the color scheme was blue and white. They suggested that I make denim items for kitchen and for dining, and consign these to their store.

The Breakfast Store

I made assorted coasters and mug cozies from denim fabric and crochet yarn. Since I was the only "employee" in my craft business, I made only a limited number of items...most of it were sold out. However I did not continue consigning, since it took up a lot of time and wasn't as much fun as designing crochet wearables :p
Now they have another new business, its a small restaurant and as can be seen in these pics, they have the same country blue theme going.

The Breakfast Table

They've ordered the placemats from me. I'm so glad everything in their decor and in their menu, including their service, received good reviews and high ratings :)
If you are in Quezon City or nearby, please check out The Breakfast Table along Maginhawa St.

Free Holiday Crochet Patterns

There are now hundreds of free holiday crochet patterns available, just go over at Ravelry and search the database! Example, here's a search for Santa Hats. Included is my pattern Playful Santa Hat :)

If you're looking for more holiday decors and ornaments, check out Crochet Me's free ebook, you might still have time to whip up some.

As for me, I might find more time next year to try out other Christmas projects :p I'll just reuse my past decors again...

Crochet Mittens

Now the weather is getting a bit colder...I might make one of these mittens ;)
Can't believe there are now over 500 free patterns for crochet mittens!

Crochet Mittens Patterns

Super Typhoon Haiyan :(

Destruction from Typhoon Haiyan

It was in the news all over the world when one of the strongest typhoon in history hit the Philippines, destroying lives and properties. The horror it brought our brothers and sisters in the Visayas region was unimaginable. All the news and reports cannot convey all the stories that happened to countless people - how their lives were changed that day, November 8, 2013.

Some Crafty Stuff :)

vintage Boye crochet hooks

I bought some vintage craft supplies on Etsy, collectible and very usable stuff. Vintage sewing threads in my favorite colors! These threads are so thin yet so strong, unlike the local sewing threads here that could break easily. I was looking only to buy the threads, but the seller also had some vintage crochet hooks...and naturally, I couldn't resist ;)
I love these...thank you EmpireMe shop!

Bergere de France

Several weeks ago I received the Bergere de France 2013-2014 catalog I requested from Bergere de France,UK...It got wet from the rain though, upon receiving I had to carefully dry out the pages before I can enjoy browsing through the beautiful models, patterns and yarn samples. Lots of yummy yarns, stylish and lovely patterns, (as usual only a few are crochet)...Hope to be able to buy some Bergere yarns next year ;)

As for crochet projects, I have more than the usual. I think we all crochet more at this time of the year. The weather here is getting colder too, and some projects are Christmas gifts for our love ones.
I made sure to gift myself first, and bought a new cellphone, ahaha...just a simple one.
I wanted to protect my phone so I crocheted a case. I was thinking of a notebook cover style, and after a failed attempt I came up with this -

Cellphone cover

I like it a lot...I already accidentally dropped my phone, and its still good as new ;)

Lately, I'm also more inclined to come up with new designs and couldn't keep up with all the design inspirations..Either I don't have enough time or I lose the idea if I didn't work on it at once. However, I managed to finish a top which made me happy. Its made from size 10 cotton thread. For now the other details will be kept secret ;)

Now to brighten up the mood, I decided to make these necklaces yesterday and I finished them today :) I've always wanted more lightweight accessories (have yet to finish a statement necklace, though...)
These designs look really nice using the Ice yarn made of paper, rayon and viscose. I hope to finish other samples using other novelty yarns in my stash.

Crocheted necklaces

Pattern coming up soon...