quilt Bee
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cracking the WIPs
A friend recently commissioned me to use some Emily Peacock needlepoint kits her friend had finished and make them into cushions. Her friend stitched the panels so beautifully and sadly has since passed away so these hold huge sentimental value for my friend. She doesn't sew and although was originally going to finish them herself she trusted me with the job. We discussed background fabrics and looked at home dec weight but there wasn't any that she fell in love with. She decided upon Oval Elements in Chocolate Cherry (available here and here) and it suits the panels so beautifully. I have used some wadding on the back to give it more cushion and they just need stuffing and sewing up. My friend will use these decoratively and hopefully they won't be subject to too much wear and tear. I should have these finished soon so will get some good pictures!
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Yesterday I managed to get Collette's Bee A Brit Stingy blocks finished. She requested wonky log cabins using this simple tutorial. The bright colours are going to make a gorgeous quilt! Sorry for the late night pic but I had to get them ready to go in the post this morning.
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I'm making headway with other projects and though I was planning on listing them today I think I'd better just get on with it all since the Finish Along Q2 deadline is fast approaching!
robot cushion
It is late (like a certain baby now) but I made this cushion as a Christmas present for my friend's son. Hopefully I'll be seeing her soon to give it to him.
I used this pattern for the applique - I think it's really cute. I had run out of heat and bond so it will probably get very frayed but hopefully it'll just add to the look and texture. I made a simple back using fun Dr Seuss fabric (available here and here) that the lovely Justine sent me in a swap.
I also finished up this embroidery yesterday (with the help of my little girl!). The pattern is from Sublime Stitching:
I got great post too, these Bee blocks are from the fabulously talented Sheila (I should point out that I've asked both the Scrappy? Sew Bee It! and the Bee a Brit Stingy ladies to make me the AMH feathers so I would get more!!). I love the colours and prints she used. She also sent yummy little chocs and a cute card! Thanks Sheila :)
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p.s. It's my birthday tomorrow so I am bouncing on this ball like crazy (and following Annabella's advice when I can!!) in the hopes that I go into labour and won't be sharing a birthday ;)
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