This week has flown by and I have felt so busy with my to do list running on to two pages. There have been so many little things to take care of and not much sewing but I did have a whole day of sewing in wonderful company!
I was fortunate enough to spend Wednesday at Black Sheep Wools in Warrington. They hosted a mini Sewing Bee and I was challenged to make something in one day along with fellow bloggers Ali - Very Berry Handmade, Diane - The Cheshire Quilter, Jo - JoZart, Rachel - mammafairy sews and Barbara who works at Black Sheep Wools.
We were able to make a selection from their gorgeous fabrics and the pretty bundles were waiting for us next to the Pfaff sewing machines. It was such a joy to be able to sew in such nice company and we all quickly got to work.
Although I had an idea of what I wanted to do I had been distracted by my thumb surgery and did no prep work. Instead I grabbed my supplies and decided just to wing it, in fact I changed my design idea while I was driving there! I decided to make a modern flower cushion. Templates are always good and my trusty geometry set proved useful :)
I drew the templates onto fusible web, three circles and six teardrops. I made some bias binding with beautiful Kaffe Fassett shot cotton and then appliquéd the flowers in layers. I think the Tula Pink worked especially well for this design. Despite taking some thread with me I just didn't have the right colour for adding some hand quilted detail and after a quick run into the shop with Barbara I was able to use this crochet cotton instead! It worked so well and resulted in nice big stitches:
I used of my favourite Amy Butler prints on the back and am happy I actually managed to finish it!
I loved spending time with the other ladies and it felt like being on quilting retreat for a day! They all achieved beautiful finishes too and I was able to learn new things from each of them just by watching them work:
You will be able to vote for your favourite soon, I will let you know when :)
We were also given a fabulous goody bag from Coats Crafts, with a beautiful tin of thread; fabric; a dress pattern I really want to make and useful notions:
A huge thank you to Black Sheep Wools for organising such a brilliant day!
Remember Charm About You readers get 10% discount at Black Sheep Wools using the code CHARMED10 at the checkout, which is valid until 20/8/2015!
Looks like you had an amazing day and Rachel looks great! I adore your applique :)
ReplyDeleteI love your flowers! I really want to try to make something similar now. And that dress pattern is to die for. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the checked background for your cushion. It really shows off your bouquet beautifully. I think that dress pattern will be perfect for you too!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy that you enjoyed your day as much as I enjoyed mine! It was lovely just to be there and sew with all you fab ladies.
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Hi Lucy! What a beautiful pillow! I like how you used that simple fabric for the background. Looks like you had perfect day! x Teje
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day Lucy, and your cushion is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a really enjoyable day. I love your cushion - who knew that all that geometry at school would actually cone in useful? ;-).
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds like a fabulous day! :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a brilliant day and I love your cushion! Hope your thumb is feeling a bit better?
ReplyDeletelovely to read your post of such a brilliant day. hope your digit is recovering well; you certainly seem to be back in action.
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you and share the day with you and the other super stitchers!
Jo x
You all did really well to finish your projects in a day. They all look fab and it sounds like you all had a great time too!
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