weeklong sewing.

I worked on a few small projects last week, that's it.

This basket was a long work in progress.

Gratifying though, since I could just embroider one train

and feel like I accomplished something.

For the whole day.

Inspired by the book 'Tren de Carga' {Freight Train} by Donald Crews.

Such a simple book.( we only own it in Spanish.)

un furgon de tender negro y una locomotora negra.

{a black steam engine, and a black coal tender}

Vagon de ganado verde, vagon de gondola azul, vagon morado

{green cattle car, blue gondola car, purple box car}

atras el furgon de cola rojo, sigue un vagon de tanque anaranjado, vagon de tolva amarillo

{red caboose at the back, orange tank car next, yellow hopper car} se fue. {gone}

The train pieces are appliqued on, and the details/outlines are embroidered. The letter are stamped with fabric ink.

The basket is made with linen, and lined with a cotton plaid.

I had this idea for a mini quilt, but I figured the basket would be useful for storing all of Kiki's train engines.

I made up a new bag, from the buttercup pattern.

I used some leftover charcoal wool I had from making hubby a scarf for Christmas.

I needed something small and appropriate for my outfit on Saturday, and I love that the buttercup bag is something you can whip up in an hour.

A wee pincushion. Measured 3x5.

Perfect size for my tiny little applique pins. I stored them in the tiny plastic box they came in, and I cant even tell you how man time I have dropped it. Now the pincushion looks like a little hedgehog :)

I was inspired after seeing this little square pincushion, and knew I needed a quick, satisfying project!

I updated my shop today for a huge Spring sale. I have Half Off and Free Shipping on 40 items in my shop. I need to make room for new styles!

Also, I am super excited for my weekend of giveaways later this week! pop back over really soon :)