We have a lovely house just below the rocks of Meteora/Kalampaka Greece and I wanted to celebrate and write a few words about how happy it makes me to live here and in general what I love to do. TRAVEL and HOME.
In the beginning of December last year I did a little English Paper Piecing project for the Travelling PicStitch Bloghop and I wanted to do something with the block that I made and I really thought it would make a great pillow. It is the first one, with the word Travel on top, it depicts the rock behind our house and it is a part of the name of the Taverna that we own.
The second pillow is how I feel our home is, full of color and life, plus I have just fallen in love with EPP hexies, they are so fun to make.
Sorry Madame Samm for not doing a very good job with my photos, I have learned how to make great photographs from you, but these were taken very late at night. The little appliqued heart is resting on a grey rock with the words KOKAROKA around it, this is the name of our business. For both the TRAVEL and HOME words I used Linda's "secret" technique of glue and glued them on and then stitched them in place (p.s. I will never use a contrasting thread again, it shows the mistakes to easily).
The Greece postage stamp I printed off of my printer using Ookie La La's technique, super easy, and I really want to thank Roxanne because she sent me some linen fabric which is exactly what I needed for my postage stamp, go visit her at Scrapbook-chickadoodle, by the way linen fabric is 60euros a yard here in Greece that's like $80 bucks, thanks again Roxanne for being my Pay It Forward buddy.
Don't forget to visit the rest of the wonderful creators for the day.
Friday, January 11
Some nice pillows for the home |
The second pillow is how I feel our home is, full of color and life, plus I have just fallen in love with EPP hexies, they are so fun to make.
I changed the picture and took this, this morning with the rocks behind |
Sorry Madame Samm for not doing a very good job with my photos, I have learned how to make great photographs from you, but these were taken very late at night. The little appliqued heart is resting on a grey rock with the words KOKAROKA around it, this is the name of our business. For both the TRAVEL and HOME words I used Linda's "secret" technique of glue and glued them on and then stitched them in place (p.s. I will never use a contrasting thread again, it shows the mistakes to easily).
this shows the colors a little bit better. |
outside hanging from the laundry line and not on a pillow form |
The Greece postage stamp I printed off of my printer using Ookie La La's technique, super easy, and I really want to thank Roxanne because she sent me some linen fabric which is exactly what I needed for my postage stamp, go visit her at Scrapbook-chickadoodle, by the way linen fabric is 60euros a yard here in Greece that's like $80 bucks, thanks again Roxanne for being my Pay It Forward buddy.
This is so cool! Even my husband was impressed. |
Friday, January 11
Jane's
Fabrics (Jane R.)
Jane's
Quilting (Jane C.)
Nuts 4
Redwork (Heide W.)
Cherry
Blossoms Quilting Studio (Cherry G.)
Bits and
Pieces (Martha R.)
Life in Every Breath
(Jennifer B.)
Quilting Lines (Patricia
L.)
Travel Thru
Greece (Mara)-this is me!
Meadowbrook (Kristen K.)
Count It All
Joy! (Denise P.)
Sophie
Junction (Sophie W.)
And a big Thank you to Madame Samm and Linda for creating and hosting another very fun hop.
On the post below I am having a giveaway- 2 1/2 yards of Salt Water fabric created by Tula Pink, so make sure you check that out also. I just got my fabric in the mail today and it is ohh so pretty, the coral color is beautiful. I am doing a traveling QAL to Tula Pinks Anchors Aweigh Quilt, the button is on the side and the info is on a seperate page that you can find on the top of my blog.
Thanks for stopping by.
Mara
Great job! And very pretty, too! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillows! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCalimera!
ReplyDeleteI love your hexagons, they are next on my internal list.
I love the heart hexi and the postage stamp! That stamp is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey are both lovely - I love the printed stamp.
ReplyDeleteLove the postage stamp, really cute pillows!
ReplyDeleteGreat cushions! and I love the postage stamp!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Very nice job. Love your pillows.
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are so lovely. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillows! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pillows and I love your Greece stamps! Thanks for the giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea to make a memento of your home. I love all the special touches you added like the stamp and the heart.
ReplyDeleteGood Day Mara...your photos are excellent...GREECE yes a great word...I have been to GREECE and I did not want to come HOME....your hexies and words and especially your new GREECE addition is wonderful...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to share your projects and the photos of Greece.
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects with EPP! Love the stamps, how clever. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour little heart and added words....a Great Reminder.... "Home is where the heart is!"
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Your pillows are great and your words hold great beauty! The stamps are fantastic too. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects and thank you for sharing your story with us. Judy C
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your pillows!
ReplyDeletelove your pillows and living in a place like that I could see how inspired you would be by your surroundings. Great Job
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pillows! I haven't made any hexagons yet but they look like they would be so fun. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I "sew" enjoyed my visit to your blog. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillows!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a bang up job. Loving the Hexi's.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and warm words. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat expression of you! Thanks for sharing across the pond!
ReplyDeleteWOW- these are breathtakingly gorgeous! What artistry and craftsmanship- I am so jealous!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun pillows. Thanks for including links for the techniques for printing on paper. Wow - $80 for linen, holy smokes!
ReplyDeleteMara-your pillows are stunning. You could probably also print on fabric ironed to freezer paper, but you probably don't get freezer paper in Greece. There are also many commercial products available here in the US that are "printer-ready" just "google" printable fabric sheets for quilting and there will be a number of sites come up that you can purchase them. They certainly would be less than $80! I made a wedding quilt for my daughter using the pictures and my printer. From CA, USA, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou know mistakes are part of the charm of handmade. Perfection is for the machines that crank out 500 identical ones in an hour.
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are beautiful and have so many different ideas incorporated into them...love it! Thanks for sharing your wordy project all the way from Greece. :O)
ReplyDeleteLove your pillows. Thanks for sharing your printing secrets! I will definately be checking out the links you provided. By the way your blog header is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! Your projects are just wonderful! I especially love the hexies with all their colors! The Greece stamp is also really great! Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place, beautiful projects :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pillow. Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful pillow.
ReplyDeleteHexes are on my list for 2013. That you for the inspiration and have become a follower because Greece is on my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteIts a great friendly pillow, and its nice to see someone over seas.. I was in the Traveling Pic Hop too.. I hope to see more of you, I will join your blog, Monday you can join mind and lets keep in touch. I have another Hexy group starting, info posted today, you might like it.
ReplyDeleteOoooh! How cool to live in Europe and in the lovely climate of Greece - I'm sure you're loving the food and the atmosphere. Your pillows are great and look so comfy!
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Love your pillows!!! Love the pics of your view too!!!
ReplyDeleteThese pillows show lots about you and your life. thanks for sharing and thanks for the give away
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillows! Love your piecing on your pillows and look forward to seeing more of Greece through your pictures! Thanks for the awesome giveaway too!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the hexies. I am seeing them everywhere nowdays. They are bedcoming very poular. What does the letters EPP mean tha tyou put in front of the word hexies in your post. THank you for shareing your word project with us.
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Home is where the heart is! Love your pillows!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to do the pillows like this....very nice.
ReplyDeleteI like your Home and Travel pillows! Hexes are such fun!
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Great pillows - they look great :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful your pillows and they spread the joy you have!Love them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillows and obviously you live in a wonderful place :-) Thanks for sharing .
ReplyDeleteyour pillows are so very beautiful. I love the colorful hexies. Thank you for sharing so much about you and your home!
ReplyDeleteI loved your pillows. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely pillows and so glad you shared!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Isn't it fun when are husbands are impressed!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty pillows!
ReplyDeleteCute cushions and great words. It is nice to travel and so great be home again.
ReplyDeleteBente
What a fabulous place to live! And your pillows reflect the love and colour your home is surrounded by...great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas for your pillows! Thanks for sharing in the blog hop!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillows. Lucky you --Greece has always been a dream of mine.
ReplyDeleteLovely pillows. And I though fabric was expensive in Canada-ouch!
ReplyDeleteThough Travel and Home were your main words, I totally love the KokaRoka word. There should be a song with that name - or is there? Loved the postage stamp - just perfect! You are a lucky person to live in such a spendid place.
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to go! Love the pillow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, loved the postage stamp, nothing should be perfect. My daughter and I did a Greek Island Cruise plus Athens and we just loved it over there, beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteI really love the postage stamp printing. Great pillows, too.
ReplyDeleteNow I see ya,, the pictures looked different, awesome... will you join my blog??
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ReplyDeleteThese are really cute pillows! I love the colors and the stamps you made. I have never done hexies. They look fun! Nice effect
It must be a pretty sight to live in Greece and see such a view.
Thanks for sharing your creativity
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing...Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Your pillows are very cute! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are lovely as is their inspiration. Thanks for participating.
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are so awesome! I can't believe linen is SO much over there! I live in Michigan, and have never used linen, but I'm pretty sure it's not that expensive! I think the stitching on your heart turned out great, and the more you practice, the better you will be. I promise it doesn't look bad at all. It must be amazing to live in another country. And I love the word you chose! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your projects!
ReplyDeleteMara - What lovely sentiments for your pillows and I love all that beautiful color you used.
ReplyDeleteGreece is a country I've wanted to visit since I was 12 years old. There is a pull of my spirit that makes me feel I need to visit there some day, how lucky you are. Thank you for sharing and enjoy yoru blessings. Jane
the postage stamp is awesome.. love it all!! i've never been to Greece but really want to visit someday. What a beautiful country. I hope you'll check out my daily blog.. my day is the last day
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Such pretty projects. I am not sure which I like best. Thank you for sharing with us all.
ReplyDeleteYou do great work! Very pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the hexagons, I wanna make a few of them! Thanx for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNini~
What great ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove your pillows,thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love your projects. Beautiful, like your country. Terrific postage stamp. Love the English paper piecing hexi's. Glad you enjoyed the linen.
ReplyDeleteyour pillows are lovely! It's so nice the way they match whilst not being the same
ReplyDeleteNice pillows. Hexagons are on my list of things to do this year. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelovely work thanks for sharing!
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