Happiness and a completed project.

Interwoven fabric strips, stitched and embroidered.  Pintucks and lace alongwith a 'me' label.
Quilt batting to  give it some oomph!

A Machine stitched cord to wrap around the finished book wrap.  Secured with a loop and a button stack.

Oh yes!  A look inside.
 Some thoughts to ponder over.  ♪


The thing that is really hard,
and really amazing,
is giving up on being perfect
and beginning the work of becoming yourself.

Anna Quindlen.



May your weekend be all that you want it to be!
See you soon.
Joan.
♪♪♪♪

Layers, stitches and slashing and we have a sunglass pouch

Different effects from layering, stitching and finally cutting.

Phew!  The sunglasses  fit in!  That was plain lucky ha! ha!
Actually, this makes a sturdy pouch.  Good for protecting those 'sunnies.'

I have loved creating this.  Layers of lace and fabric stitched down and machined.
Carefull cutting of fabric to reveal layers of pretty colours and patterns. 
Then more stitching  to create waves of beautiful colours going this way and that.

To learn more about these techniques you may like to watch a video on this site.

Fay Maxwell

Fay Maxwell shows us some of her beautiful work alongwith techniques.

She's also a great teacher.  Enjoy!

I couldn't resist posting these.

 

Layers of ruffled fabric and lace 

 

 I had a lot of fun making these .  I love how the colours complement each other.  The lace  softens them and the overall effect is pleasing to the eye.  They are secured to a silver birch wreath.
I hope you enjoy these, they are a favourite of mine.