'Pretty Handmades' Book Showcase

Today I want to share with you this wonderful new book that's just been published by Tuva Publishing. It's called 'Pretty Handmades' by the lovely Lauren Wright (of Molly & Mama fame). I had the great pleasure to be one of the editors of this book, and I'm so excited to finally share a project from it!

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