05 October 2010

Thanks.

Thank you all for the kindness that you showed me, and your lovely comments, it came at most needed times. You made this gal very happy.
I feel much better now, yes I am still in recovery, However , now I can type  without pain shooting up my arm.
 My daughter was very supportive during the past two weeks, and I think now she needs a rest.
I missed you all very much , and I am sure I have a lot of bloging ahead of me.

Talk to you soon,

Love,

-Samya

24 September 2010

eeeeek. life happens!

Hi!  This is N. I am Samya's daughter and I want to write a quick message to all of you readers.  My mum recently hurt her right arm and she is on the mend.  Everything is going to be fine, but she is in a little bit of discomfort right now.  Typing does hurt for her, so I thought it would be good for her to be on a bit of a break from blogging.  But don't worry, she will be back next week with some amazing bags.  Also, she has a big surprise in store for you guys that she has been making me work on for the past two months.

Trust me, it is going to be really cool.

Thank you so much for your understanding, everyone!  My mum loves you all!

14 September 2010

Apronology



What do you know?

I participated in the  Apronology magazine's challenge, and the challenge was about designing a kitchen apron.
For my apron I took inspiration from my mother.
In the Spring I traveled to Egypt to visit my elderly mother, and I have not seen her for a while. It turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. I discovered old photographs and trinkets from my life growing up there. Each photo and artifact took me further down memory lane.
Anyway when I came back I only had a couple of month to whip an idea for the apron. It had to be mother. :-)
 If  my apron photos published, for sure  my mother will get the biggest kick out of it !!!!

Love,

-Samya :-0

09 September 2010

Mighty Ducks



I have been working on this embroidery project for  over a week. I had this piece of linen for sometime, and when my sister-in-law sent me all these rich colors embroidery floss from England, I had to put them to a good use.  So everyday after dinner, I take around an hour or so to work in the project. I finally completed my project today . I am so proud of myself for sticking with this project, because I had not embroidered anything for a long while. Actually I have not decided what to do with it.  I will think of something :-).


I had to show you the back!!

I hope you like it, and I would love to know what do you think.

Love,

-Samya

02 September 2010

Giveaway



 Susan of Seasons From My Window is having a give away! 


She makes these lovely mug pouches, the ones in the above photo.


Check it out. They are beautiful.


You have until Friday, September 10th to enter for a chance to win this lovely giveaway.


Good luck.







31 August 2010

The End of Summer!!

This bag is my last tribute to a beautiful summer.  Rejuvenated and armed with tan, I feel I can face the cold winter ( for some of us at least!).




Read the poem,  enjoy the post, and be merry!!!



Indian Summer by Henry Van Dyke
A soft veil dims the tender skies,
And half conceals from pensive eyes
The bronzing tokens of the fall;
A calmness broods upon the hills,
And summer's parting dream distills
A charm of silence over all.

The stacks of corn, in brown array,
Stand waiting through the placid day,
Like tattered wigwams on the plain;
The tribes that find a shelter there
Are phantom peoples, forms of air,
And ghosts of vanished joy and pain.

At evening when the crimson crest
Of sunset passes down the West,
I hear the whispering host returning;
On far-off fields, by elm and oak,
I see the lights, I smell the smoke,--
The Camp-fires of the Past are burning.

Still, I would would love your input about my last bag for the Summer 2010.

Love,
Samya

26 August 2010

Paisley Me Red ...






I love Paisley leaves designs, and this is one bag I adore!! After deliberating with myself on how to embellish it, I decided a flower will take away from the paisley designs, so I made my mind to use a small tag. I love the contact of the metal color, and the red it really gives me the feeling of the rich carpet markets in Egypt.

I hope you like it, I would love to hear from you.

Love,

Samya :-)