Tied with a Ribbon

Friday, September 1, 2017

Pretty Handmades: Book Tour

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

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Cut, Sew, Press, Repeat Pennant - Latest Pattern Release

Introducing my latest pattern release - my "Cut, Sew, Press, Repeat" Pennant/Mini Quilt.

Over the years I have been designing Sewing Quote quilts and they have always been a favourite. I love how they can be made for your own sewing space, are great to gift or even use for when you need a "Swap Quilt".

Earlier this year when I was at Spring Quilt Market in St Louis, I purchased this bundle of Tula Pink's upcoming range - Spirit Animal and had it here at home just waiting for the perfect design.

I had a list of quotes that I was looking to use and then when I settled on "Cut, Sew, Press, Repeat" I knew that I wanted it to be a bit different to the other 2 Quote Quilts I had previously designed.

That's when I came up with the idea of making it into a pennant shape with the lettering providing the perfect length for a quilt design like this.

The pattern comes with all the Appliqué lettering and sewing notions and equipment. The Hanging Tabs and tie are also included in the pattern but are totally optional.

This version was made with "Daisy Chain" by Annabel Wrigley for Wyndham Fabrics.

PDF patterns are available here in my store

Cut, Sew, Press, Repeat Pennant/Mini Quilt

Wholesale customers can purchase the pattern through Creative Abundance or Checker Distributors. Also available through local Quilt stores.

I am so excited to see your version of the "Cut, Sew, Press, Repeat" Pennant, so tag me on Instagram (@tiedwitharibbon) and use the hashtag #cutsewpressrepeatpennant and #tiedwitharibbonpatterns so I can see your version.

Happy Sewing

Jemima x x

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

A Piece of Cake Blog Tour

My very clever friend Peta Peace of She Quilts Alot (and she most certainly does) has just release her first book - A Piece of Cake - Sweet and Simple Quilts from Layer Cake Squares published by Martingale.

How many of you have a Layer cake or three sitting around looking just pretty on the shelf. I am definitely guilty and this book is the perfect way to put them to good use to make some beautiful quilts, Table runners and more.

Peta's patterns are fresh and have varied levels of piecing so that no matter whether you are a beginner or a seasoned quilter there is something in this book for you. I love that many of the designs are quick to go together and also can be quite unisex in their design.

For ages I have been meaning to make a Table runner for my Glass coffee table from my stashed "Slow and Steady" by Tula Pink and this presented the perfect chance.

I chose to make the "Square Peg Mini Quilt" but knowing I wanted a Table runner I just trippled the requirements so that I would have essentially three mini quilts to sew together.

I coloured grouped the crosses to give a less scrappy look to the project and with some simple line machine quilting following the crosses was able to make this in a short period of time. And this binding is probably one of my favourites to use from the range.

Hubby even commented on how much he liked the Runner on the Coffee table!

Peta shares all her great tips for sewing, pressing, piecing and quilting along the way in this book. It has some great quilt designs that would make perfect handmade gifts to make special occasions as well as quilts - just because.

Stop by and check out the work by the rest of the lovely bloggers joining in the Blog tour here:

14 Aug Sedef - Down Grapevine Lane

15 Aug Jemima - Tied with a Ribbon

16 Aug Samantha - Aqua Paisley Studio

17 Aug Andy - A Bright Corner

18 Aug Kirsty - Bonjour Quilts

19 Aug Lisa - A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

20 Aug Alison - Cotton Factory

21 Aug Carrie - Moda Fabrics

22 Aug Nadra - Ellis and Higgs

23 Aug Angie - Gnome Angel

24 Aug Tara - Tara Sews