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fine ~ le challenge ~ bee basket
The pattern is from the project booklet designed by Fiona Calvert that came with issue 29 of Love Patchwork & Quilting, you can download the 2.5" and 3.5" clamshell templates here!
The bees are fussy cut from a 'Flying High' panel by Skinny Malinky Quilts, it's printed on Kona Highlight - which is hard to photograph and much brighter than it appears here! I'm looking forward to more of her collections, the panel is fabulous quality.
I like that it looks like the bees are trying to fly out of the basket!
I like that it looks like the bees are trying to fly out of the basket!
I added some hand quilting to echo the clamshells and picked colours that worked with the Japanese denim.
For the top stitching on the basket and the handles I went with a soft buttery yellow, 50 wt. Aurifil #2130 and it stands out without fighting the brighter Highlight yellow.
The basket fits a fair bit of fabric and is a lovely size to sit on my desk and hold charm packs, scraps or fabrics for my next project! This is the first finish off my Q2 FAL list ✓
I just wanted to make it, it doesn't really fit the Le Challenge theme of 'fine' specifically but I'm going to go with the fact it's a fine way to store fabric!
If you have any 'fine' projects made in the last month, head over and link up - there is a giveaway :)
I'm also linking up with:
single ~ le challenge ~ cuff bracelet
I will begin by saying this month's challenge is a slight cop out. I had so many great ideas and I love the theme 'single' - it made me think of music and records, being alone, the idea of 'one' - maybe one block or pattern. Ultimately life took over though, I've been so busy and since having my operation I hadn't sewn one single thing until my day out. So I took the easy route and used a little kit I got in my last subscription box from My Little Box.
This summery cuff was an easy little project that let me do a bit of stitching without having to work too hard! It came with two colours of cord, I chose not to use the turquoise because it's not my favourite and just used the deep blue. I made cross stitches and was going to do backstitch on the top and bottom rows but I actually like it with the holes so I left it.
Now I have a bit of bling, using a single colour of cord and a single stitch :)
If you have a creation that ties in with the theme 'single' come and link up at le challenge, one random entry will win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop! A new theme will be announced tomorrow and it's a good 'un!
I am really random
First I just have to say a huge thank you to everyone that's already entered my giveaway, I LOVE reading your comments and sorry I can't reply to all the comments during giveaways. I like to ask questions that are positive and since I do read them all I want something interesting and that might make me laugh. Previously I have asked things like 'what made you smile today?', 'who's your favourite muppet?', something about my son having chocolate for his birthday etc. This time round the question is oddly random and I am so pleased you all have just gone with it and I have been laughing so hard. So thank you all for bringing me joy :) and it was husband who provided the inspiration for the random question this time.
I actually haven't done any sewing for a few days, it feels very odd. It's not for lack of mojo, I have been feeling really creative and have written a couple of patterns. Now I just have to find time to make them!
I couldn't live without my planner and I am trying to get through so many things and stay organised. My party of 5 always has so much going on and I have to write everything down (and look at it!) to remember all the stuff!
The weather this week had been gloomy and rainy (not complaining, rain is my favourite) and our cat Amber has been hanging out inside...
on top of the chest of drawers in the girls room and in the drawer too:
I just posted over on the le challenge blog, with inspiration for the theme 'wood'. We would love you to join us in our creative challenge, just make something based on the theme and link up on the 15th May for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop! It doesn't have to be a big project so head over there to check it out!
Rose Red Woodland Doll pattern by Lella Boutique
Hope you are having a happy week!
fast approaching
We had an extended challenge over the past two months and now the time to link up your finished 'Era' projects is nearly here! The Le Challenge link party opens on the 15th and you can link up for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Fat Quarter Shop as well as a beautiful vintage sheet bundle of 10 Fat Quarters from Mary Emmens. Check out the blog for more details. It is NOT a competition, the winner is random and it's just a fun way of showing your finished makes that tie in with the theme - the best thing for me is seeing how creative everyone is and the cool ways people interpret the themes!
Here's a sneak peek of my project:
Your don't need a blog, you can link up a picture of your finished project from Flickr or Instagram. Please be sure to link back to the le challenge blog or use #lechallenge.
If you haven't linked up with le challenge before maybe you could sew a little something this weekend and join in the fun!
How would you interpret the theme 'Era'?
Start choosing - Fat Quarter Shop GIVEAWAY!
**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED**
I am nearing the end of English Paper Piecing my Rose Star quilt and that means it's time to start a new hand sewing project. I have been stashing away fabric for a special project for some time and will be using it to make Jen Kingwell's Green Tea and Sweet Beans pattern.
It began with some vintage prints my cousin (love you Jackie!) gave me and then I discovered 1930's reproduction prints, which I adore. I picked up some modern prints that I think work with that style and create more interest. I ended up with a rainbow of colours.
Once I knew I would be making that pattern I got some blender / neutral fabrics too.
The colours and styles feel very 'me', eclectic and happy. There's definitely other themes here too; florals, spots, checks, geometric shapes and a lot of small prints.
I'm making a start, I've chosen my fabrics and am ready to sew.
The Fat Quarter Shop are kindly offering a $50 gift certificate for me to give away so you can choose some fabric of your own!
**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED**
~ I will be checking #2+3 if you win! ;)
~ No reply bloggers can not win because I can't contact you. Please leave your email address in the comment.
The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here on 28th July.
Good Luck!
sometimes you have to go with what you've got
I'm afraid my le challenge finish for this months theme PRECIOUS is not a sewing project but a result of some crafting with the kids that we did the other day. Yes I fully intended to make something else but I've had no time and with a poorly girl earlier in the month and makes that had to be finished it got pushed aside.
So I admit defeat and offer you some glittery painted pinecones (a la Making Rebecca Lynne) in a jar.
The jar itself is precious because it housed the delicious bramble jelly my nan made and labelled. She always asks for the jars back but I'm secretly squirreling them away because I just love both the jars and her handwriting. This was also some fun precious time spent with the kids. Apologies for not getting my sew on for this one but there may be months not quite as good as others ;)
Go and visit le challenge, link up any precious finishes and see what the other challengers got up to (hope they did a bit better than me!!).
buying, winning and working!
lovely thread and fabric from Fluffy Sheep Quilting:
I won this great book from Ange's giveaway:
and I have made this binding for a huge quilt. Just need to get sewing now!
Head over to Le Challenge to link up your geometric makes (there's still some time!!) and the theme for this month is WINGS. Can't wait to see how everyone interprets that one!
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