Miss Emma Ruth

And Sew For Today

And Sew for Today is my new daily project. Each morning, I use a internet based random word generator to choose a word then I sew it, by hand. I'm not using patterns or pre-planning, just grabbing some fabric and thread and stitching the first thing that comes into my head. It's an experiment in typography, embroidery and fun.

I was lucky enough to inherit a lovely selection of threads, fabrics and haberdashery from my husband's Great Aunty Mary a couple of years ago. Ever since, I've been trying to think of how best to use it and this project seemed to be the perfect idea.

I'm not setting myself any strict deadlines and want to enjoy the project, so we'll see how it evolves over time. I'm hoping to create one, big final piece when I decide to stop, maybe after a year, 6 months - who knows. 

I'd like to collaborate with other designers and artists and involve people using twitter and tumblr, so if you have any ideas or would like to collaborate in some way, get in touch! (email link at the bottom of the page).

For now, you can see the first 35 pieces on my tumblr. Hope you enjoy.

A few of my favourite (2011) things

1. My very own Miscellaneous Adventures Spoon 
A Christmas Present made by my lovely husband just for me.

2. The best Charm Bracelet Ever
This was made for me by my great friend Sally, who is a truly marvelous and inspiring lady. Thank you! (Picture stolen from Sally's Flickr page!)

3. Our House in the Woods
We can't be here much longer but it has been a magical and special place to live. Many good times have been had here with lovely friends and family. I will miss it very much.

4. The Swedish Wilderness (Fjällräven Classic)
We walked for 110km through the Arctic Circle and saw incredible places that completely overwhelmed me and made me feel very, very small indeed. Breathtaking, literally.

5. Our Wedding Day
At home, with a selection of the best people in the world to celebrate with.

6. The Cheese Ring
This is my engagement ring from Q-Pot in Japan. It's made to look like Swiss Cheese and it is incredible. Thanks to Keiko and Toshiki for their assistance in purchasing it! Amazingly secret and I had no idea it was coming. 

I was going to do 5, but had to include the cheese ring, so 6 it is .

It's been an adventurous year and 2012 is set to be even more so. Exciting times ahead.

Happy New Year everyone...cheers!

 

Cats will never love you

Sorry.

I'm thinking of getting some tea towels printed of this, or maybe tote bags. It will also be available as a postcard or greetings card.

Maybe not one for the Cat lover in your life...

Oh, how I wish it would Snow!

Hand stitched felt illustration.

Sums up how I always feel at this time of year. It never snows enough here in the UK though, I need to go back to the snowy mountains of Hokkaido, then my wish would come true.

Don't forget the Snowboard.

Mountains are Awesome

True fact.

This design is soon to be available as a greetings card in the shop. 

Gocco Christmas Card - Make a Wish

Gold and Magenta Gocco screen printed Christmas Card. Only 25 of them available in my shop so be quick! They come with a brown envelope and are printed on 300gsm white board. 

I'm working on a step by step how to Gocco guide using this design as an example and will post the results here soon!

It's Christmas!

Time to start buying Christmas Cards again...I have a set of 4 pattern designs over on my website which can be bought individually or as a pack.

Get yours here!

Greetings!

Finally finished my first Greeting Card range. 8 cards and 8 different ways to say pretty much anything. 

These will be available to buy individually, or as a pack in my new shop - which will be launching later this week.

Stay tuned.

Fish and Chips 60th Birthday Invitations

I've just finished these lovely 60th birthday invitations. They are themed around fish and chips as that's what guests will be eating at the party, excellent!

These invites  were hand drawn, then scanned in and coloured up in photoshop before being printed onto 300gsm watercolour stock. 

If you are having a party soon and would like some extra special invitations, why not get in touch, I'd be happy to help  

Sky turrets and a lovely day.