A sewing shop (in Barcelona).

As my urges for being crafty incessantly increase, I have been looking for somewhere in Paris where I could learn how to sew, knit and crochet. I have stumbled upon a couple of places but nothing like this shop in Barcelona. Founded by three mothers from Spain, Argentina and Japan, Costura is a place to learn how to sew. You can rent professional sewing machines, buy DIY kits, or attend workshops where the staff will teach you how to use patterns for making clothes for your kids (2-7 years). Costura also offers unique fabric and craft supplies from around the world. And if you don't have time to do the sewing yourself, you can choose any pattern, fabric and accessory and they'll make it for you. How amazing is that? Maybe I should start thinking of opening a similar place in Paris!

Costura
4, Doutor Dou street
08001 Barcelona
Spain
http://www.costuratienda.com/

{via Bloesem Kids}

Thursday Etsy favourites.

     Stools by Woodwoolstool

      baby wool slippers by 4pippi  

    art dolls by Zime

   Bicycle bodysuit by Vital  

Pencil cases, by Pocket Carnival

Woodland Squirels in love.

I had already hearted this red fox but I double heart these adorable squirels, Bon Bon & Belchick. Aren't they just the cutest? They look like they're about to get up to mischief. View more fun stuffed animals designed by Sleepy King in her delightful shop.

Sock mobile.

I love how creative some Etsy designers are. You can find this very original and cute mobile which is made out of socks in Snickerdoodle Creations' online shop.

Jack Frost

©LaFranglaise

Baby L.'s Jack Frost slippers have arrived and I am absolutely in love with them. As a member of Team Eco Etsy, Little Friend sells children's clothing and accessories made from new but mostly recycled and vintage fabrics. My son's slippers arrived in the letter box today in a nice shinny aluminium envelop...which in fact, was a bag of crisps turned inside out. What great way to recycle!

Be sure to visit Catherine's shop on Etsy for more adorable recycled children items.

Koo & Poppet

©Sarah MacNeil

Following my Flickr post of Cute Bunny Milly in Paris, I was delighted to see that Koo & Poppet designer Sarah Mac Neil dedicated a post on her blog to Milly's trip across the pond. Sometimes, just the smallest things can put a smile on your face.

This blog is a fan of Sarah's work so don't forget to visit her Etsy shop where you can find more wonderful handmade misfit creatures.

Cute Bunny Milly in her new home.

As the Etsy addict I am, I had been longing to find an original handmade soft toy for baby L. which would be both cute enough to for him to play with and at the same time decorate his nursery. Many hours browsing later, I and stumbled accross Sarah MacNeil's most fabulous shop: Koo & Poppet. Sarah is an architectural designer/mum/Koo&Poppet creator. Her soft animals are designed for children of all ages and I would add, for adults of all ages. You can find bunnies and bears in various colours and shapes, all of which carry a name and have "likes" and "dislikes". As I could not have them all, I finally decided to adopt Cute Bunny Milly. She likes snowflakes and dislikes toothaches... and is since yesterday a happy bunny in her new city, Paris!


photo ©LaFranglaise