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…
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?…
Spring is my favorite time of the year, although i think i say that about every season as it comes around. After living in Australia for 5 years, I seem to appreciate the seasons so much more, now i’m home This month Island batik Challenge was to make a playful pillow I took my inspiration… Continue reading Inspired by my spring garden…
Hey guys 😊 The sun has finally made an appearance this weekend in the UK. They are talking about it being the hottest Bank Holiday weekend EVER! I’ve been making progress on my Hands2Help2018 charity quilt. The top quilt is finished, I’m thinking of adding a boarder tho, so strictly speaking not finished 😉 I really… Continue reading Hands2help 2018 progress…
The top quilt is finished, I’m so excited to show you all. This is first quilt I have designed on the EQ8 software, so I’m even more excited about whats going to be next 🙂 I jumped at the chance to take some photos outside, as the sun is shining, just a shame i don’t… Continue reading By the Pond….
April challenge was to look back at vintage quilts, i immediately remembered ‘Sunbonnet Sue’, and as i started to look into this pattern, i notice it has come along way, with so many new designs, but still keeping to the traditional pattern we all know and love… The products featured in this post were given… Continue reading Looking Back, Vintage Quilts Inspiring New Creations with Batik fabrics…
