Sweet pouch from Pouch swap

Lately has happen so much, I even don't know where to start...
So - Last week I received such a wonderful package, which was a pouch from SarcasticQuilter filled with sweets. Some of you already saw a picture in my Instagram, what I got, but here goes for everyone - a post about what I received from my Sweet pouch swap partner!

This is such a great and big pouch in light purple color with an amazing quilt! You can see in photo below how accurate a zip is sewn and part of quilt. I even can't imagine how long time took all this work! Anyway it is inspiring and while I am ill I would like to try a simple version of some quilts. Thanks Becky for a inspiring pouch! :) 

Becky filled the pouch with tasty sweets and sweets for my sewing projects - three different kinds of cherry fabrics and zip and cherry ribbon (Becky added in note that I should use them to make a pouch. Challenge accepted! )

What would be a Sweet pouch swap if not a lot of sweets! This time I would say that I got one of the most strangest sweets I have ever tasted. Hot Tamales are chewy candies which at first tastes like a regular cinnamon candies, but after a moment you realize how hot [not sure it's the right word, but close enough] they are!  

Becky included postcards for my postcard collection and a foot sack for my little brother. Foot sack reminded me my college years when it was top trend in school breaks. Rudolph says big thanks to Becky ;) 

Don't miss new photos from my daily life in my Instagram - http://instagram.com/aqwiinas Than more followers I have, than more photos are there!

Dandelion pouch

My last sewing project till this is a pouch for Sweet Pouch swap hosted by Alyce from blossomheartquilt. Now is time to share what I made as my partner Becky from sarcasticquilter has received it and I can't spoil anymore. So - what was it?

Geometric mood

Hey my friends,
Like I started last week, it's Monday Mood-board day!
This week theme is Geometric, so I have found my favorites from Etsy and here they are:

Monday moodboard

All around the blogger-world today is the famous "Monday mood-board day". This week I decided to take a part of it and created a mood board within my favorite colors. Lisa from Life as we know it offers us floral thematic mood board, so I searched for my favorite flowers. I used my Pinterest boards Flowers and Beautiful garden to find photos, but feel free to use different sources for your mood boards as well!
To take a closer look, click here:

Fat quarters fabric swaps results!

Let me show you, what I got in my last received package!

Guess what - who could send me delicious Australian sweets and beautiful fabrics, if not my partner from And sew we craft organised Fabric swap!

Please, meet Emma from Perth! She doesn't have a blog, but she has talent to find wonderful pins (look here: pinterest.com/jowori) and really beautiful fabric quarters! Here I share what fabrics I received, but soon I will show you what I will sew for the next Sweet Pouch swap!

Proud to be Latvian!

"Latvia love" by Elisabeth  from Poppyandpinecone

I come from a little country called Latvia (it's in Europe). I have always felt proud that I have this tiny place, which is hard to see on globe, because.. it is like hidden treasure. Some other time I will show you my favorite places here, but now - I would like to share some masterpieces made here in Latvia. I really enjoy all effort put in these works by their authors!
I could add much more artists to this list, but I will let you find them by yourself. Here will be a hint:  www.facebook.com/EtsyTeamLatvia

Latvian artist's masterpieces with American blue color

Blue and White Leather Bib N... SmArtAnna $44	Teething toy Teether Wooden ... SvetlanaN $16	Crochet Flower Appliques, Ti... CrochetPocket $2.48	Knitted Tube scarf in dark t... purpletube $30
Modern Aqua Blue Enamel Earr... happyment $30	Childrens hand knitted wool ... SweetMeadowSwe... $38	iPad stable table or Laptop ... EJbutik $46	Turquoise necklace - turquoi... foxfragaria $22
Family sock set Knitted wool... CloudberryFact... $30	Black Blue Necklace. Beaded ... AdoriaJewelry $29	Blue Leather Rose Flower Bro... leasstudio $20	White with beige grey cat - ... fineDollyLolly $16
R O Y A L - royal blue 80s d... AbleCrewVintag... $42	Wool felt acorns - Needle fe... Feltedcreature... $25	FLORA / dark purple floral p... DDSLLGirlsStor... $59	Lapis Lazuli Ring in Sterlin... MyDreamBox $128

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Maternity photography

While ago I promised to myself that this summer I will return to photography. It is one of my oldest and biggest hobbies - I have attended a lot of classes, spent a lot of time to read information about it, but still - I am learning.
Lately I don't have a lot of free time for photo but luckily friend of mine invited me to assist her in maternity photo shooting. I would be glad if you could share your thoughts about results. Here are some shots I got:

One year more

Yesterday was my birthday. I am not used to celebrate it but I had a great time with my friends and family. This evening inspired me to create one more list : 10 things to do before my next birthday! Take a look at them and feel free to share your tips to my new goals ;)

One of goals of 2013

In 2013 I have decided to try out a lot of new things. I have wrote about them here: My 2013 And now I would like to give a little feedback about one of these goals.

So in the beginning of this year I decided to learn something about embroidery. I remember sewing classes in  elementary school but since that I have forgot like everything of that...

Tips for new sellers

When I started my Etsy shop in 2010, I had no idea that this site will become something more than just a marketplace for my silk ties. Since that I have learned a lot not only by reading blogs and tutorials, but by talking to and meeting other Etsy people as well. Begining is not easy and that's why now I try to help others too. Melissa from http://blog.talulahlee.com/ invited me to share some tips for new sellers and I did. Full entry in Melissa's blog: www.blog.talulahlee.com