Sunday, 10 April 2011

I've caught the patchwork bug!!

I am amazed that I found these two cushions covers so easy .... but I have found the reason.
Accurate measuring and cutting and using a 1/4 inch machine foot!!
I've used the bright fabric I bought for a throw for the conservatory settee. Not everyone's colour choice but they were meant to be bright for our patio chairs.
The top one is made using squares and rectangles and the other is a log cabin pattern.
I choose these patterns to practice my cutting out and accurate stitching and it has certainly paid off, as I am a lot more confident in matching up corners and seams!

This was all from one session at a quilting and patchwork class, which I thoroughly enjoyed and intend to go to each week once we move here permanently.
It less than a ten minute drive from my home and she sells fabric and wools, a verity Aladins cave!
I think I have caught the patchwork bug and now feel confident enough to attempt a bed size quilt!

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11 comments:

  1. Julie10 April 2011 at 17:13

    Fabulous, well done!

    Super socks and WIP's in the post below too

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  2. Melanie10 April 2011 at 19:22

    I LOVE the colors! :)

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  3. Lana10 April 2011 at 20:14

    Beautiful!!!

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  4. Justflo10 April 2011 at 21:04

    Gorgeous colours. Well done

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  5. crochet lady10 April 2011 at 22:43

    Very sweet! I like the pink and green combo in the last piece.

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  6. amelia11 April 2011 at 01:36

    Pink and green have been my favourites since I was a kid!
    You are a clever lady..

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  7. Stitchabilities11 April 2011 at 08:04

    They are gorgeous, Well done

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  8. Elisa11 April 2011 at 09:42

    What pretty cushions...I love the colours...so summery!

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  9. Blu11 April 2011 at 23:12

    What a fun way to practice blocks and get use out of them too!

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  10. Elisa14 April 2011 at 16:56

    sent you an email in regard to that needleroll chart xx

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  11. Carolyn NC14 April 2011 at 23:52

    Beautifully done!b

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