This book is absolutely packed to the brim with the prettiest and sweetest projects you can ever think of. There are so many different techniques to try out: machine and hand sewing, applique, working with felt, English paper piecing, quilting... the list goes on. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the beginning so don't fret if you are a beginner to any of these methods. Whilst editing this book I had to minutely peruse every single project - methods, measurements, templates and the like - and I was so impressed to see the quality of Lauren's work and her attention to detail in putting together this book. The result, my friends, is a truly stellar piece of work that every sewist of pretty things absolutely needs in their craft library!
I made the 'Bloom' cushion in my newest Riley Blake collection, Sweet Prairie (that's just come out!). It was hard to pick a colour palette - I finally settled on a mint and grey cushion front with a bright red backing and teal gingham binding. The large flower on the cushion is sewn together by English paper piecing and then appliqued onto the fabric.
Sending a big thank you to Lauren for creating such an inspiring book and inviting me to sew along with it! There are lots of talented makers participating in the showcase so pop over to their blogs to check out their projects too. The full schedule is below. Thank you for visiting today!
| 1 Sept 2017 | Lauren Wright | www.mollyandmama.com.au | @mollyandmama |
| 2 Sept 2017 | Jemima Flendt | www.blog.tiedwitharibbon.com | @tiedwitharibbon |
| 3 Sept 2017 | Sharon Burgess | www.lilabellelanecreations.com | @lilabellelane |
| 4 Sept 2017 | Lauren Nash | www.transientart.com | @transientart |
| 5 Sept 2017 | Sarah Edgar | www.alittlehappyplace.blogspot.co.uk | @sarahedgarprettyfabrics |
| 6 Sept 2017 | Ange Hamilton | www.alittlepatchwork.wordpress.com | @alittlepatchwork |
| 7 Sept 2017 | Elea Lutz | www.elealutzdesign.com | @elealutz |
| 8 Sept 2017 | Sarah Scott | www.piccolostudio.com.au | @piccolostudio_sarah |
| 9 Sept 2017 | Martina Bahre | www.avaandneve.com.au | @ava_and_neve |
| 10 Sept 2017 | Heather Andrus | www.quiltstory.blogspot.com | @quiltstory |
| 11 Sept 2017 | Faith Essenburg | www.saranaave.wordpress.com | @faithessenburg |
| 12 Sept 2017 | Alisha Orlando | www.ministryoffabric.com.au | @ministryoffabric |
| 13 Sept 2017 | Bev McCullough | www.flamingotoes.com | @flamingotoes |
| 14 Sept 2017 | Stacy Olson | www.stacyolsondesign.com | @stacyolsondesign |
| 15 Sept 2017 | Ali Phillips | www.arabesque-scissors.com | @arabesquescissors |
| 16 Sept 2017 | Mollie Johanson | www.wildolive.blogspot.com | @molliejohanson |
| 17 Sept 2017 | Kristyne Czepuryk | www.prettybyhand.com | @prettybyhand |
| 18 Sept 2017 | Xanthe Grundy | www.wife-made.com | @wifemade |
| 19 Sept 2017 | Anne Oliver | www.lolliandgrace.com | @lolliandgrace |
| 20 Sept 2017 | Larisa Shurupov | www.stitchingnotes.com | @stitchingnotes |
| 21 Sept 2017 | Sedef Imer | www.downgrapevinelane.com | @downgrapevinelane |
| 22 Sept 2017 | Wynn Tan | www.zakkaArt.blogspot.com | @zakkaArt |
| 23 Sept 2017 | Veronica AM | www.VividFelicity.wordpress.com | @vividfelicity |
| 24 Sept 2017 | Minki Kim | www.minkikim.com | @zeriano |
| 25 Sept 2017 | Elise Baek | www.eliseandemelie.com | @eliseandemelie |
| 26 Sept 2017 | Megan Price | www.dollyhenry.com.au | @dollyhenryau |
| 27 Sept 2017 | Nadra Ridgeway | www.ellisandhiggs.com | @ellisandhiggs |
| 28 Sept 2017 | Ayda Algin | www.cafenohut.com | @cafenohut |
| 29 Sept 2017 | Jodi Godfrey | www.talesofcloth.com | @talesofcloth |
| 30 Sept 2017 | Lauren Wright | www.mollyandmama.com.au | @mollyandmama |
Beautiful fabric choices for the pillow. I love a pillow with binding.
ReplyDeleteThis pillow is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell done, gorgeous fabrics
Sedef, I am so thrilled that you agreed to join the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase. And I am absolutely in love with the Bloom cushion that you created using your gorgeous fabrics. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. xx
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