Recently I was lucky enough to be partnered up with Sandra of Made in Hem on a Swap-bot swap. The theme was 'sew something nice' and boy did she excel in that department!! Not only did I get this very awesome mini quilt, but we also checked out each other's blogs and had a chance to get to know each other a bit, and it's always nice to add a new blog friend from the other side of the world!
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| Isn't it beautiful?! You can just see my big toe down the bottom to get an idea of what size it is. I probably also should have ironed it before taking photos but I was too excited! |
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| All my favourite things - trees, leaves, woodland creatures, clouds, rain - I love it! |
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| San has sewn over woolen fibres to create the trunk and the grass, I would never have thought of doing that and how she did it so straight and neat is beyond me! |
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| The quilt is partially machine sewn with the details being hand embroidered |
I am really lucky to have scored Sandra for a swap partner for this one, I'd like to say I made my partner something just as fantastic but I would most definitely be lying.
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| This was what my partner got |
And the big question, what to do with my mini quilt? Well, I'm thinking a big cushion. It'll need a nice thick fabric so I'm thinking a black denim, to complement the black piping around the edges. Now I just need to plan a trip to the shops to get some more fabric (oh, what a pity).
If you want to check out how San put together my quilt, check out her blog post about it here.
5 comments:
Wow what a fantastic quilt! Aren't you a lucky duck. I love how she has combined machine stitching with embroidery. I think she will be very chuffed with your zippered pouch too, its a darling and I drooled over it!
Thanks for commenting on my last post, I didn't get an email so I am replying here. I am going to knit up a few headbands and practice colourwork and steeking first before I make a big cardigan that has to be cut up the middle! Have a great weekend Megan :-)
So, cool to see it arrived safely at the other end! And you make me blush with your compliments!!! :D
I really like your pouch! That zipper went in sooooooo neat! I suck at zippers and most of the time I give up on a sewing project because I see a zipper... Now that would be a nice goal to tackle! Sew something with a zipper... I'm thinking about it... Hard! ;)
That sure is a gorgeous mini-quilt. Woodland creatures... you're favourite!!!
I love your offering too. Very beautiful for sure. You have such lovely taste in fabrics.
I love the little squirrel and the birdies in their nest, very cute.
How wonderful, it has all the things you like. I think a cushion is a good idea!! Your zippy pouch is gorgeous, love the cute flowers!!
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