I have always loved Crazy Patchwork. All those odd little bits of leftover fabric carefully stitched together, embroidered with beads, flowers and precious messages making a quilt as close as it could be to a shiny box of jewels . The thriftiness of it appeals to the tiny corner of me that wants to make do and mend, waste not want not. (When it's not stiffled by the rest of me saying 'oh but I NEED to have it!'.)
So, when the lovely Tanya over at Lily and Agathe asked me to contribute to her blog, I decided (after over 2 months of prevarication - sorry Tanya. x!!!) to do a Crazy Patchwork tutorial. So pop on over and find out how to turn this..
Into this!
Well, that's the idea anyway... feedback on clarity of instructions very welcome! If you end up with a mess on the carpet that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's one of the messiest forms of patchwork I know. Trimmings and threads everywhere! This simple 'stitch and flip' machine version works up really quickly so above all, Have Fun!
Meanwhile, all family birthdays duly respected it's that silly time of year again! In crazy patchwork mood I have been doing a bit more (refreshments kindly provided by hubby),
A quick peek at work in progress!
And I'm trying to decide upon this years stockings. These little bootees were very popular last year but the woolens played havoc with the sewing machine!
A couple of these vintage patchwork large stockings will be going onto my Etsy in the next few days (am I the only one who is such an incompetent photographer that I am completely reliant upon the weather??!) I'll post again before I put up my listings - when I have more pictures!
Oh ho ho! Here we go! Three weeks to the Christmas Fair. Arrggh! More coffee! More chocolate!
t.x
So, when the lovely Tanya over at Lily and Agathe asked me to contribute to her blog, I decided (after over 2 months of prevarication - sorry Tanya. x!!!) to do a Crazy Patchwork tutorial. So pop on over and find out how to turn this..
Into this!
Well, that's the idea anyway... feedback on clarity of instructions very welcome! If you end up with a mess on the carpet that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's one of the messiest forms of patchwork I know. Trimmings and threads everywhere! This simple 'stitch and flip' machine version works up really quickly so above all, Have Fun!
Meanwhile, all family birthdays duly respected it's that silly time of year again! In crazy patchwork mood I have been doing a bit more (refreshments kindly provided by hubby),
A quick peek at work in progress!
And I'm trying to decide upon this years stockings. These little bootees were very popular last year but the woolens played havoc with the sewing machine!
A couple of these vintage patchwork large stockings will be going onto my Etsy in the next few days (am I the only one who is such an incompetent photographer that I am completely reliant upon the weather??!) I'll post again before I put up my listings - when I have more pictures!
Oh ho ho! Here we go! Three weeks to the Christmas Fair. Arrggh! More coffee! More chocolate!
t.x
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my mum is very into quilting, sewing, knitting, macrame, the list goes on. But you name it if it involves a needle am sure she's tried it. (except for heroin I
think. I hope!)
Anyway, what am trying to say is all, these things of yours look gorgeous. If I was at the Christmas Fair - I'd buy the lot!
Loving your crazy patchwork and how nice you are doing a festive version. Are these for the school fair? That's a very lucky school if so. Gorgeous patchworked stockings. I am hopeless at photography at the best of times (I just blame it o the camera), so this gloomy time of year is especially challenging!
Hen x
xxx
Just read your fab tutorial - very well done! The crazy patchwork looks straight forward to do - well you make it seem so...I'm sure the beautiful heart was another matter! (I've done log cabin, but that involved lots of measuring - crazy would be far more fun!)
Good luck with your next project for the fair.
Take care - you inspiring woman, you! ;-))
Niki xx
EEkk...Thanks for popping in!
Hugs Melxxxx
Wishing you every success with your Christmas Etsy sales - and of course the fair.
H - no, not a school fair - but a Christmas Market held in the school grounds. I'm not that much of a philanthropist- I do cakes. t.x
MM - thanks sweetie - I'm coming over soon for an update on your events!! t.x
Niki - thanks for the feedback - it really is that simple! I don't do measuring so it's also perfect for me! xxx
MOB - how lovely of you to drop by - I think the grenade would be far more effective t.x ( and for those of you who have no idea what we're talking about - pop and have a laugh with DM - link in my side bar!)
TH - Welcome, thank-you and thank-you. t.x
Beck - I will be cooking tonight! Not sure Waitrose stock Australian garlic but I'll try my best! Bus driver has reported me for harassment..... t.x
Lovely lottie - patchwork wellies? You are a laugh! t.x
LB ooh exciting- want to know now!!! t.x