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Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt
Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt
10
Jan 2017

Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt

Sewing and Quilting

I realised I’ve not actually shared photos of the finished Tamara quilt. It is named for Tamara Kate because the inspiration for it came one of the fabrics in her Origami Oasis collection (see below).…

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Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt

Sewing and Quilting

I realised I’ve not actually shared photos of the finished Tamara quilt. It is named for Tamara Kate because the inspiration for it came one of the fabrics in her Origami Oasis collection (see below).…

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Reuse Idea :: Christmas Cards
03
Jan 2017

Reuse Idea :: Christmas Cards

She's Crafty

We packed away our Christmas decorations yesterday. Even had a bit of a re-shuffle, so now everything fits into four large plastic boxes. Instead of several smaller plastic boxes, a couple of cardboard boxes and…

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Table Mats :: Romantic Motif Project
Table Mats :: Romantic Motif Project
21
Nov 2016

Table Mats :: Romantic Motif Project

Carina Writes Books

One of a ‘set’ of table mats from Romantic Motifs. It’s stitched very differently than on the motif page in the book. Here it is with the other table mat. I love the contrast between…

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Table Mats :: Romantic Motif Project

Carina Writes Books

One of a ‘set’ of table mats from Romantic Motifs. It’s stitched very differently than on the motif page in the book. Here it is with the other table mat. I love the contrast between…

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In Print :: Patchwork Embroidery
16
Nov 2016

In Print :: Patchwork Embroidery

Craft Book Writing

This arrived a couple of weeks ago, Aimee Ray‘s new book Patchwork Embroidery. It’s full of Aimee’s sweet embroidery patterns and a whole bunch of patchwork-y projects. And guess what, I have a project in…

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Table Runner :: Romantic Motifs Project
14
Nov 2016
Table Runner :: Romantic Motifs Project

Table Runner :: Romantic Motifs Project

Carina Writes Books

Another project from Romantic Motifs. On the motif page, I stitched this pattern in orange and lilac colours, which feels more romantic than this version. In all red it feels positively Scandinavian! ;-) It embellishes…

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Table Runner :: Romantic Motifs Project

Carina Writes Books

Another project from Romantic Motifs. On the motif page, I stitched this pattern in orange and lilac colours, which feels more romantic than this version. In all red it feels positively Scandinavian! ;-) It embellishes…

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Happy 270th Anniversary, DMC!
10
Nov 2016

Happy 270th Anniversary, DMC!

Embroidery

Last week something very unexpected came through our letter box, a bobbin from DMC with 24 carat gold thread! WHAT?! This year, DMC are celebrating their 270th anniversary and I must say they are doing…

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Tea Towel :: Romantic Motifs Project
07
Nov 2016

Tea Towel :: Romantic Motifs Project

Carina Writes Books

Now that Romantic Motifs has been out for a little while, it’s about time I share some pictures of the projects in the book! There are no project instructions in the book, it’s not that…

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Almost Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt
Almost Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt
02
Nov 2016

Almost Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt

Sewing and Quilting

I started this quilt top at the start of 2015 and finished it well over a year ago and then nothing happened. It’s difficult to pin a quilt sandwich together when you have no space…

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Almost Finished Project :: Tamara Quilt

Sewing and Quilting

I started this quilt top at the start of 2015 and finished it well over a year ago and then nothing happened. It’s difficult to pin a quilt sandwich together when you have no space…

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