Have you seen the sweet work of Lauren Wright? Lauren is the creative woman behind Molly and Mama. Everything she makes is simply gorgeous and her flair with felt and fabric is second to none.
Lauren has just released her first book - Pretty Handmades and I am delighted to have been invited to join in the Book Tour to celebrate its release. Pretty Handmades published by Tuva Publishing is filled with cute, quick to make projects. From Sewing Accessories, to toys, to kitchen accessories - this book covers all the projects that make fabulous gifts and presents.
I knew it was going to be hard to settle on making one project with so many different choices. This book is finished with a Matt cover which really gives it a wonderful atheistic and fell as you move through the pages.
Deciding to make something I could gift (ticking off Christmas presents) I settled on the "Hoppy Squares Table Tidy" that I decided I would turn into a pillow.
Lauren instructions are very through and are clear and well written to help you through each step.
Recently my friend Nadra had sent me some of her latest fabric range "Arbor Blossom" and I knew it would be the perfect match for this little project.
Combining Felt, machine sewing, embroidery and even some embellishing meant that I certainly was in my happy place whilst sewing up this pillow.
Of course I used my favourite Aurifil threads for not only the machine stitching but also the hand sewing detail. I used 50wt for the Blanket stitching and then 12wt for the hand sewing. My favourite colour to piece with is #2405 Oyster. Although it is tinged Pink - it works so perfectly with lots of colours.
Wanting to turn the project into a cushion I used the side squares to add to the top and then a simple envelope style backing was used before finishing off with some binding around the cushion.
If you love making handmade gifts then you will just love this book filled with lots of inspiration and techniques for not only beginners but also the more advance sewists.
Keep a watch out for Lauren's post as she is holding a Giveaway.
You can check out the list of all the other participants joining in below
1 Sept 2017 Lauren
Wright www.mollyandmama.com.au
2 Sept 2017 Jemima
Flendt www.blog.tiedwitharibbon.com
3 Sept 2017 Sharon
Burgess www.lilabellelanecreations.com
4 Sept 2017 Lauren
Nash www.transientart.com
5 Sept 2017 Sarah
Edgar www.alittlehappyplace.blogspot.co.uk
6 Sept 2017 Ange
Hamilton www.alittlepatchwork.wordpress.com
7 Sept 2017 Elea
Lutz www.elealutzdesign.com
8 Sept 2017 Sarah
Scott www.piccolostudio.com.au
9 Sept 2017 Martina
Bahre www.avaandneve.com.au
10 Sept 2017 Heather
Andrus www.quiltstory.blogspot.com
11 Sept 2017 Faith
Essenburg www.saranaave.wordpress.com
12 Sept 2017 Alisha
Orlando www.ministryoffabric.com.au
13 Sept 2017 Bev
McCullough www.flamingotoes.com
14 Sept 2017 Stacy
Olson www.stacyolsondesign.com
15 Sept 2017 Ali
Phillips www.arabesquescissors.com
16 Sept 2017 Mollie
Johanson www.wildolive.blogspot.com
17 Sept 2017 Kristyne
Czepuryk www.prettybyhand.com
18 Sept 2017 Xanthe
Grundy www.wife-made.com
19 Sept 2017 Anne
Oliver www.lolliandgrace.com
20 Sept 2017 Larisa
Shurupov www.stitchingnotes.com
21 Sept 2017 Sedef
Imer www.downgrapevinelane.com
22 Sept 2017 Wynn Tan www.zakkaArt.blogspot.com
23 Sept 2017 Veronica
AM www.VividFelicity.wordpress.com
24 Sept 2017 Minki
Kim www.minkikim.com
25 Sept 2017 Elise
Baek www.eliseandemelie.com
26 Sept 2017 Megan
Price www.dollyhenry.com.au
27 Sept 2017 Nadra
Ridgeway www.ellisandhiggs.com
28 Sept 2017 Ayda
Algin www.cafenohut.com
29 Sept 2017 Jodi
Godfrey www.talesofcloth.com
30 Sept 2017 Lauren
Wright www.mollyandmama.com.au
Happy Quilting Jemima x |
Jemima, thank you so much for sharing in the fun of the Pretty Handmades Book Showcase and for making such a gorgeous project! It's just so sweet. I love your take on the Hoppy Squares Table Tidy, and your idea for getting in early on the Christmas sewing. I might have to take a leaf out of your book!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow, Jemima! I really like the bright florals you picked for this project, especially the one to frame the bunny. Sweet!
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