Today I’m popping in to show off my latest Cleo for the Cleo skirt showcase at Made by Rae. I couldn’t resist using some giant gingham from Cotton + Steel! A classic skirt silhouette paired with what is arguably one of the most classic fabric designs in modern history is a match made in heaven....
Are you ready to sew??? This week we are going to sew up all the half square triangles, and then next week we will assemble the tops! I know I’ve broken it up to only one step a week, but this quilt, though aesthetically complex is such a breeze to sew together. I hope you...
I have been so excited to share this project with you!! It combines two of my most favorite things: Liberty of London and a Boston Terrier! Using some of the brand new Spring/Summer 2014 Liberty lawn from Jones and Vandermeer and some felt from Maureen’s shop, I whipped up some Boston pillows. I quilted the...
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I love the checks cut on the bias. What a nice touch!
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I really love this skirt in that large gingham and looking at the close up of the fabric, it appears fairly light weight. Beautiful bias band at the bottom – as you say eye candy!
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[…] top right, added some width to the waistband (love it!) and styled it to perfection. Meredith of Olivia Jane Handcrafted, bottom right, chose a large-scale gingham and cut the pockets and hem bands on the bias for a […]