OMG wow I did it, I always try and steer away from zips and small fiddly things, but today was the day i had written down my next chosen challenge for the #sew6organizers hosted by @mycreativelypottylife and @craftylilmouse. I chose the ‘triple pouch’ which didn’t just include 1 zip, but TWO!! 😲 Three pouches and two pockets – such a… Continue reading #sew6organizers…
This months challenge was to create a Modern quilt, using anything from the box of gorgeous fabrics given to me by Island batik, I was super excited to use fabrics from my ‘surprise’ bundle of goodies, a new collection called ‘ all a flutter’, I love blues, pinks and purples, the lovely Auriful threads went… Continue reading ‘Batik Jewels’ Quilt…
We all know the traditional paper origami, but have you ever had a go at fabric origami? I wanted to make butterflies, and found this amazing tutorial by Ralph Matthews at origami-instructions.com, on his site he has a whole heaps on inspiration… Take two different pieces of 4.5″ x 6″ fabric, lay RST and sew… Continue reading Origami Butterflies…
☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ ☀ WIN ☀ wow I’m so super excited to be hosting my very own summer giveaway. Huge thanks to Gütermann, Vlieseline and craftcotton for creating such adorable products. I recently finished making my summer table runner / wall hanging for a… Continue reading #Creativeblonde66summergiveaway
I was thrilled to be involved in this blog hop, as i love flowers, I’ve been spending a lot of time recently in my garden, and my efforts are beginning to pay off… I had some beautiful floral fabrics from Craftcotton, with the most perfect threads from Gutermann… So i just needed to design… Continue reading Where Flowers Bloom…
I’m so excited to share my summer/autumn project… my quilted clam tote bag, with internal zip pocket. These fabrics are from the collection ‘Amalfi’ by RJR fabrics, sewn together using the beautiful Gutermann threads I really enjoy hand sewing, so i was super keen to make this tote bag using the clam template The prints… Continue reading Quilted Clam Tote Bag…
Sometimes it feels like I haven’t achieved much, but then i stop and look back, and see lots of finished projects, ones i’m super excited to share with you, in the hope it will inspire you to join in too I have a habit of signing up for things, and I’m never disappointed. I recommend… Continue reading Looking for some sewing ideas?…
