I’ve teamed up with Vlieseline to bring you this super cute Christmas bottle wrap tutorial.
I’ve used the amazing Vlieseline Style Vil Fix and the new Festive Glitter fabrics to make these – grab yours supplies today from all good crafting retailers
Try adding some faux fur trim for an extra cosy look to your bottle wrap
Download my free tutorial below
Happy sewing
Michelle x
No one typically thinks of winter in the summertime but it’s the best time of all to get an early start on Christmas and holiday projects…
I love a Christmas table, filled with sparkle, so I decided to make some Christmas bauble placemats, using some gorgeous Christmas fabrics including Holly berries and Snowflake
These placemats are a perfect size for you dinner plate, and can be personalised for that extra special touch at Christmas.
I’ve used some vibrant Auriful thread, the green is 1114 and the purple is 2545 to add the wording details
Each place-mat has Vliseline Thermolam wadding inside, to give it some stability and form, with hand sewn binding, using Aurifil thread and Clover sharps black gold needles.
All finished off with a sparkly silver ribbon and bow, all I need now is the crackers and the Yorkshire puddings
Have you started thinking about Christmas yet?
Michelle x
Inside this months issue of British Patchwork and Quilting magazine, you will find my Summer Flowers Table Runner, using the beautiful and vibrant Sunny Bee fabrics from Makower.
This runner is a perfect match with my gorgeous summer bouquet
I would love to see your summer table settings, tag me in your photos on Instagram @michelle_creativeblonde and Facebook @creativeblonde66
Enjoy the sunshine
Michelle x
A beautiful addition to a nursery, this makes a lovely gift to make and keep, or for friends and family to make and gift. Download my pattern below to make your own nursery kite, or order my ‘Nursery Kite’ kit from my ‘Creative Blonde kits’ page, includes everything you need (threads not included).
Using the adorable new nursery fabrics from Craftcotton, in lovely soft tones of peach/coral and greens, means it will work perfectly with almost all nursery colours.
If you’re not a sewer/quilter, or just don’t have the time, but would love to order one of these for your child/grandchild, please get in touch using my ‘contact/order form’ page, or contact me via email.
These nursery/bedroom kites, can be personalised with your child’s/grand-child’s name.
Thanks for stopping by and supporting my small business. Happy Tuesday!
Do what makes your heart smile
Michelle xx
I’ve been busy working on this really useful Chair back caddy, I’m really pleased the fabrics I chose, they are from the Makoti collection by Stuart Hillard for CraftCotton, using Debbie Shore Pattern from her Sew Useful book.
I fussy cut the panel for the smallest pocket, to really show off the fabric.
I made my own bias binding, from the Makoti collection
I also decided to make my own bag straps from the Makoti colletion and Vliseline interfacing
This bag is great if you’re short on space, and with all the pockets of different sizes, its so versatile
I used Aurifil thread to make this bag, with Vliseline Interfacing and In R Form as the fusible batting, to give this bag extra strength.
Follow me here on my blog, and share with friends, you can also find/tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your makes.
‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing
Michelle
I’m so excited to share with you a pattern I’ve been working on for Craftcotton called ‘Flower Power’ It got its name as it reminds me of the flower power 60’s style era. Its a lovely bright and fresh quilt, so its sure to make you smile.
This quilt is made using a freezer paper applique technique, a short video of me demonstrating this method can be found on my Instagram/Facebook, I’ve added the direct links below.
To download my free pattern, simply click the link below
Happy sewing, I cant wait to see your finished cushions and quilts.
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‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing
Michelle
Hey, hope you’re all well, thanks for stopping by to read my blog.
Here the UK the sun has been shining, the snowdrops and daffodils are opening up and the weather is turning warmer, Spring is in the air, and its certainly given me a boost.
Today I wanted to share with you a Easter Egg table runner pattern I have designed using some FQ’s packs in pastel tones from Craftcotton
These Easter eggs are created using Foundation Paper Piecing, which is a great way to achieve crisp joins, without any fuss. I love the effect of raw edge applique, in fact its one of my favorites.
Download my free pattern using the link below
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‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing
Michelle
Grab this months issue of British Patchwork & Quilting magazine (out now), its packed full of inspiration and articles.
Projects from Julie Alderson, Kristen Clay and Debbie von Grabler-Crozier.
Inside you’ll also find my ‘Caribbean Whirlwind’ quilt. Its an magnificent 62″ square quilt, made using ‘Sweet Shoppe Too’ fabric from Makower. Quilted using Vlieseline cotton mix batting and Aurifil threads.
This months magazine also includes features from Janet Goddard – Lets go shopping to Stitch and Knit and Quilts for Veterans by Helen Kent.
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‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing
Michelle
To compliment my ‘Cheeky Frog’ quilt, I have created matching bunting, which is available at the link below .
Hope you enjoy making the quilt and bunting.
Don’t have time to sew, place an order here on my website, to purchase the bunting with the quilt.
(fabrics subject to availability).
Follow me here on my blog, and share with friends, you can also find/tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your makes.
‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing
Michelle
A little something to make you smile, during these tough times, which are proving to be very stressful, as we are now in our second full lock-down, and homeschooling the kids again.
Introducing my ‘Cheeky Frog’ quilt, this blanket is 40″ x 40 , making it a perfect lap size/ cuddle size quilt.
Made using the gorgeous fabrics from Craftcottonco, Wadding from Vlieseline and threads by Gutermann.
If you would like to make your very own ‘Cheeky frog’ quilt, you can download my free pattern using the link below.
Don’t have time to sew, place an order here on my website, to purchase one. (fabrics subject to availability).
Follow me here on my blog, and share with friends, you can also find/tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your makes.
‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing
Michelle
